Walking & Hiking
Clifftop trails and riverside strolls
The best walking & hiking in Berri
Walk the cliff tops above the Murray, loop the wetland boardwalks at Banrock Station, or trace the riverfront promenades that link the Riverland’s towns.
Walking in the Riverland is mostly gentle, shady and rich in birdsong. The terrain is flat floodplain rather than mountain, so the trails here favour the easy ramble — riverfront paths under towering red gums, wetland loops alive with waterbirds, and short climbs to clifftop lookouts with views along the Murray's great bends.
Follow the creek-side loop at Bookmark Creek Wetland on the edge of Berri, stroll the shaded Loxton riverwalk past flood markers and the famous Tree of Knowledge, or take in the ochre cliffs from Headings Cliffs Lookout.
For wilder walking, the levee tracks of Loch Luna and the floodplain reserves around Morgan reward those who like solitude. Most outings are flat and family-friendly, best tackled in the cool of the morning. Pair a walk with some wildlife watching and you'll see the Riverland at its quiet, unhurried best.
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9 places
Berri Lookout Tower
Free97 steps to the best free view in Berri
A disused town water tower converted into a 15.8-metre lookout. Climb 97 steps for 360-degree views over Berri, the orchards and the winding Murray.
Berri Riverfront
Boardwalks, lawns and a river beach
Berri’s redeveloped riverfront precinct, with boardwalks, lawns, a swimming beach, playground and the giant Big Orange nearby.
Bookmark Creek Wetland
FreeA restored wetland on the edge of Berri with an easy walking loop and prolific birdlife.
Katarapko (Murray River National Park)
Canoe trails and bush camps
The Katarapko section of the Murray River National Park, laced with anabranch creeks, bush campsites and canoe trails near Berri.
Katarapko Creek Canoe Trail
A marked paddling trail through the red-gum creeks of Katarapko, deep in Murray River National Park.
Lyrup Flats, Murray River National Park
A red-gum floodplain section of Murray River National Park near Lyrup, with camping and canoeing.
Martins Bend Reserve
A popular riverside reserve and wetland just downstream of Berri, with camping, walking trails and birdlife.
Ngak Indau Wetland Trail
FreeAn easy floodplain loop with a purpose-built bird hide
A gentle 2.6 km walk through restored wetlands in the Katarapko section of Murray River National Park, with a bird hide overlooking herons, egrets, ibis and cormorants.
Wilabalangaloo Reserve
Heritage homestead and bushland above the Berri cliffs