Monash Attractions
Monash was originally known as "Lone Gum" with reference to the solitary Red River Gum that still grows amongst the vines so far away from the Murray River. About four miles north-west of Berri the soldier settlement of Lone Gum begins. This patch is now officially called Monash, but it will probably never lose the name of Lone Gum given it by the first soldiers who pitched camp there in 1916. Very appropriate, too, was the Diggers’ choice, for standing away in its lonely isolation three miles from the river, like a faithful sentinel keeping watch in the scrub, is a grand umbrageous red gum-tree, proud monarch of its surroundings. The boys could see in that tree a sacred significance dear to their memory of Lone Pine [Gallipoli], and so the spot at the old tree came to be named and be known. Thoughtfully has the Government decided to reserve half an acre round the gum, which even more as the years roll on will be distinguishing and hallowed landmark of this district.
Named after World War 1 army commander General Sir John Monash, it was proclaimed in 1921. It was developed as a subdivision of Berri where there was an influx of returned soldiers to the area after World War 1.
As a heavily proactive community, Monash continues to thrive with visitors to the iconic Monash Adventure Playground, The Monash Club, the Monash Store and confectionery Store "Chocolates and more".
As a wine industry region, Monash has Top Block Wines which is a small family vineyard, incorporating viticulture, accommodation and cellar door facilities and also Ral Ral Creek Wines which is a family business which has created a diverse range of brands sourced from grapes grown in the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and across the Riverland regions.
Stroll around the township and discover the beautifully maintained Lone Gum Hall, the CFS Mural and the historic St Oswald Church.
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