Overland Corner Attractions
Overland Corner Hotel
Bushrangers, overlanders, ghosts and a beer. The Overland Corner Hotel has certainly lived an interesting life since it was built in 1859. One of the oldest buildings in the Riverland this hotel's history includes being visited by bushranger Captain Moonlight and his gang (who are alleged to have locked the lone police constable in a cell, shod their horses using government gear and then retired to the hotel for refreshment); been a major camping and refreshment point for overlanders on their journey from New South Wales to Adelaide; was a stagecoach post for Cobb and Co and today is still a great place for a beer. Oh and don't forget to ask the staff about the ghost.
Address: email: website: | Old Coach Rd (off the Morgan Rd) Lunch available Wednesday to Sunday 12.00noon to 2.00pm HOURS:| Bookings essential hello@overlandcornerhotel.com.au |
Heron's Bend Reserve and the Overland Corner Walking Trail
The Heron's Bend Reserve area is popular for camping and bushwalking and includes the eight-kilometre Overland Corner Walking Trail which takes you past some old Aboriginal campsites. There are some excellent examples of red gum, black box and river coolabah plus several species of mallee and acacia in this area along with cliffs of fossiliferous limestone surmounted by massive oyster beds.
Address: | One kilometre from the Overland Corner Hotel |
Lock 3
Lock 3 forms part of the Murray River flow control system. View the passage of river traffic, pelicans and enjoy a picnic on the lawns.
Address: | Turn off the Barmera - Morgan Road |