Top Things to do in Paringa
The 5 Best Free Things to do in Paringa, South Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Paringa, Australia including Headings Cliff, Paringa Bridge, Bert Dix Memorial Park, Lock 5, Cammies Antiques and Collectables.
1. Headings Cliff
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Headings Cliff offer stunning views overlooking the Murray River and the magnificent golden limestone cliffs.
Reviewed By Witchgreeneyes
A fantastic viewpoint well worth the detour we took some great pics on June long weekend. We enjoyed the scenery!
2. Paringa Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By branham2016 - Adelaide, Australia
Travelling eastward from Renmark to Mildura and beyond, one must travel over the Paringa Bridge. The Bridge is unique and historically notable. Opened in 1927 as a rail-road bridge with separate road sections on either side of the rail added later. Rail was closed in 1982 and the centre lane converted to a shared pedestrian and cycle path. The four sectioned bridge has one which can be raised 9.1 metres in one and half minutes to enable river craft to pass under. The bridge has been listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. I always love crossing this bridge as it gives brilliant views of the Murray without another vehicle blocking the view. The red steel superstructure is striking and when approaching 9.30am and 2.30pm when a bridge section raises to ensure that it is working, there is always a rush of adrenaline that you may get stuck, have to wait and you just have to get over before the raising starts! The best views of the raising to enable craft to travel under the bridge are from the Bert Dix Memorial Park adjacent to Sturt Highway on the Paringa side of the river. Return? Yes when travelling in the area or travelling to the eastern states.
3. Bert Dix Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By homer000red_12 - Adelaide, Australia
Best place ever for a picnic with the family or solo,very peacful and beautifully kept,has amenites and a comumanl barby,great for kids to run around, do be vigelent with the river.
4. Lock 5
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Built during the 1920's to regulate the flow and the levels of the Murray River. Visit the informative rotunda explaining how the Lock was installed and maybe see a vessel passing through.
Reviewed By BrianS5067 - Traralgon, Australia
Recently went to see the Lock and it didn't disappoint. To see how they control the water these locks are right across the Murray River is very impressive, make sure you read the boards there they have a lot of interesting information.
5. Cammies Antiques and Collectables
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By branham2016 - Adelaide, Australia
Cammies at Paringa is a must visit. It is loaded with memories and a huge variety of antiques and collectibles. The first reaction when entering Cammies is “where on earth do, I begin?” There are multiple aisles all leading through wonderful discoveries. From furniture to glassware, books to records, dinner sets to cup, saucer and plate sets, old phones to vintage grocery tins and packages …. and much, much more. Conveniently grouped, salt’n’pepper sets, boxed model cars, photographic equipment, figurines, rocks, shells, blue glassware it is all at Cammies. I really can’t describe what the overstocked aisles look like – so please look at my photos of the visit. Local produce and arts and crafts are also available. I love wandering places like Cammies looking for that something special which I did not think I really needed until I saw it. It is also the memory factor of “my grandparents had that”; “great-aunt had that in her lounge”. It is also the adrenaline rush of fossicking and discovering. Parking is available in front of Cammies - just off the main road. Thanks to Cammies for providing enjoyment. And the elephant figurine I bought will be looked after. Return? As stock continually evolves in places like Cammies, I shall return when the opportunity arises.
