Guidebook for The Weekender Bowhill

Melanie
Guidebook for The Weekender Bowhill

Food scene

More like a pub than a general store. They have all the things you need to get a corner store plus awesome eat in meals and takeaway and beer on tap!
Bowhill General Store
28 Chucka Bend Rd
More like a pub than a general store. They have all the things you need to get a corner store plus awesome eat in meals and takeaway and beer on tap!

Sightseeing

Four Knot Cruises is the best local cruise operator on this part of the Murray. They typically run out of Mannum but give Chad a call on 0418 354 222 and he can work out pick up from the Bowhill Wharf. There are a range of cruises available and/or Chad to put together an itinerary that suits your needs. • Lunch Cruises • Raptor Feeding • Scenic Cruises • Sunset Cruises • Riverbank Packages https://fourknotsmurrayrivercruises.com.au/ Four Knot Cruises is the best local cruise operator on this part of the Murray. They typically run out of Mannum but give Chad a call on 0418 354 222 and he can work out pick up from the Bowhill Wharf. There are a range of cruises available and/or Chad to put together an itinerary that suits your needs. • Lunch Cruises • Raptor Feeding • Scenic Cruises • Sunset Cruises • Riverbank Packages https://fourknotsmurrayrivercruises.com.au/
Four Knots Murray River Cruises
Pelican Drive
Four Knot Cruises is the best local cruise operator on this part of the Murray. They typically run out of Mannum but give Chad a call on 0418 354 222 and he can work out pick up from the Bowhill Wharf. There are a range of cruises available and/or Chad to put together an itinerary that suits your needs. • Lunch Cruises • Raptor Feeding • Scenic Cruises • Sunset Cruises • Riverbank Packages https://fourknotsmurrayrivercruises.com.au/ Four Knot Cruises is the best local cruise operator on this part of the Murray. They typically run out of Mannum but give Chad a call on 0418 354 222 and he can work out pick up from the Bowhill Wharf. There are a range of cruises available and/or Chad to put together an itinerary that suits your needs. • Lunch Cruises • Raptor Feeding • Scenic Cruises • Sunset Cruises • Riverbank Packages https://fourknotsmurrayrivercruises.com.au/
Mannum Waterfalls is one of natures outstanding sculptures. It is a popular bushwalking destination, with moderate to steep walking tracks along Reedy Creek to the falls. With very scenic views, and an abundance of wild life, along with fascinating geology this makes it a must see place for visitors to the area. Access to the falls is a walk from one of the two car parks. The first car park is on the left, which leaves a 1Km steep walk (in sections) to the falls. The second car park is situated above the falls with a short walk down to them. Toilets are available 600metres from bottom car park Good walking shoes and plenty of water are recommended. Not recommended when the weather is HOT.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Mannum Waterfalls Upper Car Park
9 recommandé par les habitants
Mannum Waterfalls is one of natures outstanding sculptures. It is a popular bushwalking destination, with moderate to steep walking tracks along Reedy Creek to the falls. With very scenic views, and an abundance of wild life, along with fascinating geology this makes it a must see place for visitors to the area. Access to the falls is a walk from one of the two car parks. The first car park is on the left, which leaves a 1Km steep walk (in sections) to the falls. The second car park is situated above the falls with a short walk down to them. Toilets are available 600metres from bottom car park Good walking shoes and plenty of water are recommended. Not recommended when the weather is HOT.
Walk along River Front The rumble is that Bowhill has the largest number of shacks along a riverfront of anywhere in Australia…..we challenge you to walk down and count them. You’ll see and hear plenty of kookaburra’s along the way. Skiing Your ski boat’s and jet ski’s are at home at Bowhill and with the boat ramp directly across the road from The Weekender you’re all set! Kayaking & Paddle Boarding (SUP) The water is so calm at Bowhill and perfect for kayaking and paddleboarding any time of the day. There are also plenty of lagoons to explore in the backwaters and downstream towards Mannum. Fishing Bowhill is one of the best spots at the river for catching callop. Yabbying Put some nets out in the lagoon next to the boat ramp when the water is warm and catch some of those yummy ‘river prawns’. Remember to follow the rules from PIRSA. This article also has some helpful tips https://outdoorstype.com.au/how-to-catch-yabbies/ Wharf The wharf is a great spot to take some awesome sunset shots and to also drop a line, take a dive, read a book or even keep an eye out for the Murray Princess. Tennis The Bowhill Tennis Courts are just up the road and free for everyone to use. Exercise Equipment There is brand new exercise equipment in the playground across the road. River views while you work out #winning!   River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve Down by the boat ramp is a telescope pad but to be honest you can just use your telescope on our grass or even the naked eye. The stars and sky on a clear night are just spectacular at Bowhill. For those dark sky chasers out there, recent measurements in the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve came in at 21.97 – darker than many other accredited regions from across the globe. There are also Stretching across 3,200 square kilometres, the reserve is the only one in Australia and one of only 15 in the world. There is a River Murray International Dark Sky Information Sheet in the Guest and Visitor Information Folder and it can also be found easily online. Anzac War Memorial Next to the boat ramp and wharf is a monument dedicated to the individuals that served in WW1 and WW2 from Bowhill. It has the name of those who served and casts some lovely shadows at sunrise.
Bowhill
Walk along River Front The rumble is that Bowhill has the largest number of shacks along a riverfront of anywhere in Australia…..we challenge you to walk down and count them. You’ll see and hear plenty of kookaburra’s along the way. Skiing Your ski boat’s and jet ski’s are at home at Bowhill and with the boat ramp directly across the road from The Weekender you’re all set! Kayaking & Paddle Boarding (SUP) The water is so calm at Bowhill and perfect for kayaking and paddleboarding any time of the day. There are also plenty of lagoons to explore in the backwaters and downstream towards Mannum. Fishing Bowhill is one of the best spots at the river for catching callop. Yabbying Put some nets out in the lagoon next to the boat ramp when the water is warm and catch some of those yummy ‘river prawns’. Remember to follow the rules from PIRSA. This article also has some helpful tips https://outdoorstype.com.au/how-to-catch-yabbies/ Wharf The wharf is a great spot to take some awesome sunset shots and to also drop a line, take a dive, read a book or even keep an eye out for the Murray Princess. Tennis The Bowhill Tennis Courts are just up the road and free for everyone to use. Exercise Equipment There is brand new exercise equipment in the playground across the road. River views while you work out #winning!   River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve Down by the boat ramp is a telescope pad but to be honest you can just use your telescope on our grass or even the naked eye. The stars and sky on a clear night are just spectacular at Bowhill. For those dark sky chasers out there, recent measurements in the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve came in at 21.97 – darker than many other accredited regions from across the globe. There are also Stretching across 3,200 square kilometres, the reserve is the only one in Australia and one of only 15 in the world. There is a River Murray International Dark Sky Information Sheet in the Guest and Visitor Information Folder and it can also be found easily online. Anzac War Memorial Next to the boat ramp and wharf is a monument dedicated to the individuals that served in WW1 and WW2 from Bowhill. It has the name of those who served and casts some lovely shadows at sunrise.