White Sands Guidebook
Local Attractions
White Sands is most famous for offering visitors endless opportunities for water sports, riverside relaxation, hiking as well as access to diverse food and drink. With its quintessentially South Australian scenery and meandering river views, White Sands is one of the best bases for exploring this beautiful part of SA.
Located 20 minutes away from White Sands the Bend Motorsport Park is an award winning motorsport facility which opened in 2018 in nearby Tailem Bend. The unique and world-class facility offers: circuit racing, a purpose-built drift circuit, a karting circuit, a rally-cross circuit, a driver training facility, a 4WD adventure park and a rally/off-road facility. Those visiting the area who have a need for speed can drive around the tracks by paying for a once in a lifetime experience.
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The Bend Motorsport Park
543 Dukes HwyLocated 20 minutes away from White Sands the Bend Motorsport Park is an award winning motorsport facility which opened in 2018 in nearby Tailem Bend. The unique and world-class facility offers: circuit racing, a purpose-built drift circuit, a karting circuit, a rally-cross circuit, a driver training facility, a 4WD adventure park and a rally/off-road facility. Those visiting the area who have a need for speed can drive around the tracks by paying for a once in a lifetime experience.
The Round House is one of Murray Bridge’s oldest buildings and is today Heritage-listed. Completed in 1876 it played a significant role in early history of the small township. Today, the Round House is a community space which welcomes guests and tells the story of the early bridge and the early townships. Found in the heart of the historic rail and wharf precinct, it’s only a quick stroll from the city centre’s cafes and shops. Drop by and take a look at the building – perhaps whilst walking the city’s Discovery Trail.
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The Round House
146 Railway TerraceThe Round House is one of Murray Bridge’s oldest buildings and is today Heritage-listed. Completed in 1876 it played a significant role in early history of the small township. Today, the Round House is a community space which welcomes guests and tells the story of the early bridge and the early townships. Found in the heart of the historic rail and wharf precinct, it’s only a quick stroll from the city centre’s cafes and shops. Drop by and take a look at the building – perhaps whilst walking the city’s Discovery Trail.
Murray Bridge is bursting with heritage and is known for its artistic appreciation. The historic town hall of Murray Bridge and the local regional gallery have recently been transformed into a new cultural precinct for residents. A gallery, sculpture court and a performance space are found here. At Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, find a plethora of diverse art exhibitions including anything from Aboriginal art to sculpture.
Murray Bridge regional art gallery
27 Sixth StMurray Bridge is bursting with heritage and is known for its artistic appreciation. The historic town hall of Murray Bridge and the local regional gallery have recently been transformed into a new cultural precinct for residents. A gallery, sculpture court and a performance space are found here. At Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, find a plethora of diverse art exhibitions including anything from Aboriginal art to sculpture.
Monarto Safari Park is a 1500 hectare open-range zoo home to more than 50 species of animals. Exotic creatures as well as native Australian birds and reptiles are found here. Meanwhile, lions, giraffes and other African animals enjoy the warm South Australian climate. You might be interested to know, that if you patched together all of Australia’s zoos and laid it over Monarto, you’d still have land left over. This place is huge and without a doubt one of the best things to do while you're in White Sands.
Over the years, Monarto Safari Park has been praised for its wonderful breeding success, with the latest addition being a rhino, born mid 2020. Take a bus through the open-range exhibits, or opt to walk some of the walking tracks. Either way, you’re guaranteed to enjoy a day out here.
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Monarto Zoo
63 Old Princes Hwy Monarto Safari Park is a 1500 hectare open-range zoo home to more than 50 species of animals. Exotic creatures as well as native Australian birds and reptiles are found here. Meanwhile, lions, giraffes and other African animals enjoy the warm South Australian climate. You might be interested to know, that if you patched together all of Australia’s zoos and laid it over Monarto, you’d still have land left over. This place is huge and without a doubt one of the best things to do while you're in White Sands.
Over the years, Monarto Safari Park has been praised for its wonderful breeding success, with the latest addition being a rhino, born mid 2020. Take a bus through the open-range exhibits, or opt to walk some of the walking tracks. Either way, you’re guaranteed to enjoy a day out here.
Langhorne Creek Wine Region
Located 25 minutes away from White Sands Langhorne Creek is home to the oldest recorded Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the world and fifth-generation winemaking families, the fertile flood plains of Langhorne Creek produce some of South Australia's most premium wine grapes.
The Kimbolton Cellar door offers visitors the opportunity to taste Kimbolton's traditional and alternative varietal wines. Soak in the amazing views of the regions vineyards whilst enjoying a glass of wine & regionally inspired platter from the top or bottom decks.
Kimbolton Wines
29 Burleigh StThe Kimbolton Cellar door offers visitors the opportunity to taste Kimbolton's traditional and alternative varietal wines. Soak in the amazing views of the regions vineyards whilst enjoying a glass of wine & regionally inspired platter from the top or bottom decks.
Bleasdale Vineyards is a 171 year old winery based in Langhorne Creek, South Australia producing premium red, white and fortified wines. Bleasdale welcome guests to taste a selection of our table and fortified wines available in Cellar Door while browsing over old photographs and paintings and enjoying the ambiance of our historic tasting shed.
Bleasdale Vineyards
1640 Langhorne Creek RdBleasdale Vineyards is a 171 year old winery based in Langhorne Creek, South Australia producing premium red, white and fortified wines. Bleasdale welcome guests to taste a selection of our table and fortified wines available in Cellar Door while browsing over old photographs and paintings and enjoying the ambiance of our historic tasting shed.
Lake Breeze has earned an enviable reputation for consistently producing award-winning South Australian wines from their Langhorne Creek vineyard. Lake Breeze welcomes guests to taste their award-winning wines, experience hospitality and savour a long lunch whilst taking in the stunning view across the vineyard.
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Lake Breeze Wines
319 Step RdLake Breeze has earned an enviable reputation for consistently producing award-winning South Australian wines from their Langhorne Creek vineyard. Lake Breeze welcomes guests to taste their award-winning wines, experience hospitality and savour a long lunch whilst taking in the stunning view across the vineyard.
Local Activities
During a weekend getaway to Murray Bridge, a round of golf offers a fantastic way to soak up the luscious scenery and to simply relax. Surrounded by lofty gum trees, Murray Bridge Golf Club’s sweeping lawns set the scene for a calm afternoon under the Murraylands sun. This popular golf course is one of the best in South Australia and boasts around 500 local and non-local members. The 18 holes here will keep you occupied for hours.
Murray Bridge Golf Club
1 Ritter StDuring a weekend getaway to Murray Bridge, a round of golf offers a fantastic way to soak up the luscious scenery and to simply relax. Surrounded by lofty gum trees, Murray Bridge Golf Club’s sweeping lawns set the scene for a calm afternoon under the Murraylands sun. This popular golf course is one of the best in South Australia and boasts around 500 local and non-local members. The 18 holes here will keep you occupied for hours.
Freedom Boat Hire offers something for everyone. Whether it's a peaceful paddle down the river in a kayak or an adrenaline rush behind one of their many ski boats, they've got an experience that will leave you wanting more.
Freedom Boat Hire
Long Island RoadFreedom Boat Hire offers something for everyone. Whether it's a peaceful paddle down the river in a kayak or an adrenaline rush behind one of their many ski boats, they've got an experience that will leave you wanting more.
The Lavender Federation Trail is a long distance trail which extends all the way to Clare. Whilst you might not be able to fit the whole 325km into your weekend getaway, you might like to take to the trail for a day and explore the surrounding countryside. This extensive hiking trail begins at the beautiful Sturt Reserve, and from here you’ll wind through wetland systems, across the banks of the Murray, past historic buildings and through the Rocky Gully Reserve.
Lavender Federation Walking Trail
The Lavender Federation Trail is a long distance trail which extends all the way to Clare. Whilst you might not be able to fit the whole 325km into your weekend getaway, you might like to take to the trail for a day and explore the surrounding countryside. This extensive hiking trail begins at the beautiful Sturt Reserve, and from here you’ll wind through wetland systems, across the banks of the Murray, past historic buildings and through the Rocky Gully Reserve.