Waikerie Gliding Club

Waikerie has long billed itself as the gliding capital of the region, and for good reason - the wide Riverland plains and reliable summer thermals make it one of the best soaring sites in the country, having hosted major national and international gliding events over the years.

For visitors, the appeal is the chance to take a trial flight and ride the thermals high above the river and orchards in near silence. Even watching the gliders launch and circle overhead is part of Waikerie's character as a quietly aviation-minded river town.