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Delve into Swan Reach in Australia
Swan Reach in the region of South Australia with its 237 residents is a city in Australia - some 542 mi or ( 872 km ) West of Canberra , the country's capital .
Current time in Swan Reach is now 04:43 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Australia/Adelaide " with a UTC offset of 10.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Wongulla, Nildottie, Netherleigh, Black Hill, and Adelaide. While being here, make sure to check out Wongulla . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Swan Reach ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Swan Reach Ferry Crossing
Crossing the Murray at Swan Reach, South Australia. This is a more scenic, less congested route to get from the Riverland to Adelaide than the Sturt Hwy which is full of idiots and trucks. ..
Skiing & Tubing Near Nildottie SA
Skiing & Tubing Near Nildottie SA Easter 1995.. Kroehns Landing ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Swan Reach, South Australia
Swan Reach is a river port in South Australia 127 km north-east of Adelaide on the Murray River between Blanchetown and Mannum in South Australia. It is on the left (or east) bank of the river. The Swan Reach Ferry is a cable ferry crossing operated by the state government as part of the state's road network. Swan Reach, with all parts below Lock #1, is also one of the lowest parts of the river. It is currently (2009–2010) about 1.5 metres below its normal level.
Located at -34.57 139.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Punyelroo, South Australia
Punyelroo is a town located on the Murray River in South Australia, Australia, approximately 5 kilometres downstream from Swan Reach, but on the opposite (western or right) bank. The town is named after a local homestead. It accessible only by well-made dirt road, most conveniently off the Sedan Swan Reach Road. At the 2006 census, Punyelroo had a population of 256. Punyelroo is known for the Punyelroo Cave, located on the banks of the Murray River.
Located at -34.60 139.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Mid Murray Council
Mid Murray Council was formed in 1997 from the amalgamation of the former District Councils of Mannum, Morgan, Ridley-Truro and part of the District Council of Mount Pleasant. The council spans the area from the Riverland through the Murraylands to the eastern slopes of the Mount Lofty Ranges. It includes 220 km of the Murray River. Towns in the council area include the river towns of Mannum, Swan Reach, Blanchetown and Morgan and the hills towns of Truro, Palmer and Tungkillo.
Located at -34.61 139.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Big Bend, South Australia
Big Bend in South Australia is the longest single bend in the Murray River. The area is known for its spectacular riverside cliffs, which are the tallest along the Murray River. The limestone cliffs are rich with millions of ocean fossils and are home to colonies of bats. Caves in the area have been continuously occupied for at least 8,000 years and are sacred to the local aboriginal community. There is a collection of holiday shacks located on the banks.
Located at -34.63 139.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Nildottie, South Australia
Nildottie is a town located on the Murray River in South Australia, Australia. It is in the Hundred of Nildottie, the County of Albert, and the Local Government Authority of Mid Murray Council. The name is derived from the Aboriginal word 'ngurltartang', which means 'smoke signal hill'. At the 2006 census, Nildottie had a population of 142.
Located at -34.68 139.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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