| Address | Liverpool Street,
Goolwa
South Australia, 5214, Australia | | Enquiries : | Send an enquiry to Signal Point River Murray Centre | | Telephone Enquiries : | 08-8555 3488 |
At Signal Point you can explore the story of the Murray-Darling Basin river system from its head waters in the mountains to the end of its journey at the Southern Ocean.
The entry ramp looks at the Geological Formation of the Murray- Darling Basin river system. Discover why the Murray meanders and compare it with the World’s other great rivers.
Discover Aboriginal Dreaming Stories which tell how the river system was formed and came to be stocked with fish. Aboriginal habitation of the river system can be traced back 40 000 years to when giant marsupials roamed Australia.
The River Walk is a three dimensional model of the Murray River from the South Australian border to the Murray Mouth. Interpretive panels examine the regulation of the river, ecological issues, wetlands and the lakes and Coorong fishing industry.
Paddlesteamers formed a vital transport link between stations and farms of inland Australia, carrying much needed supplies to isolated places like Bourke, Wilcannia and Gundagai.
Relive an Era of Romance when riverboats opened up the inland of Australia.
The PS Oscar W is moored on the Goolwa Wharf and is an authentic wood fired paddlesteamer. Open on weekends and during school holidays when volunteers are available.
Guided Tours onboard the PS Oscar W can be arranged for groups. (bookings essential).
The Gift shop is well stocked with a wide range of collectable gifts, many quality Australian made products, souvenirs, books, stationery, clothing, toys, tableware, jewellery and River Port of Goolwa products.
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| Entity Facility | Cafe, Car park. | | Experience | Cultural, Historic/Heritage, Lakes/Rivers/Dams. |
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