Whether you’re new or old to Murray Bridge, the rural city’s rich history and diverse community provides an abundance of opportunities to create your dream lifestyle. From the sun-drenched, Mediterranean climate, the beautiful natural environment or the banks of Australia’s largest river, Murray Bridge is the perfect place to start planning your new lifestyle.
Providing a new green heart to Murray Bridge, Newbridge offers residents a place to wake up to nature every day, connect with a culturally rich community and enjoy plenty of space to entertain family and friends. We’ve created a list of activities on offer in Murray Bridge that are essential for creating the kind of lifestyle you and your family have been dreaming of.
Murray Bridge Golf Club
The Murray Bridge Golf Club offers the community a place to relax, unwind and enjoy a drink or meal with family and friends whilst taking in the views of the beautiful green fairways. The 18-hole golf course is well regarded as one of the state’s most enjoyable country courses due to the natural landscape and majestic trees. Two new fairways will be added to the golf course which will extend through the centre of the adjacent Newbridge residential development, upgrading it to a par 71 championship course, and will also include a new driving range and renovations to the bar, kitchen and restaurant facilities. Visitors are welcome with public booking details available on the website. If you’re keen for a round of golf, be sure to contact the Murray Bridge Golf Course today.
Find out more here: Murray Bridge Golf Club
Gifford Hill Racecourse and Bridges Event Centre
Gifford Hill is the new home of the Murray Bridge Racing Club with their state-of-the-art racecourse and function facilities. For racing enthusiasts or general punters, the club offers regular race days and events so you can enjoy a fun day out.
The Bridges Event Centre is the largest regional function centre right here at Murray Bridge. With uninterrupted views of the Racecourse and a fine dining restaurant that sources best quality food, Bridges Event Centre provides a high-end function space that caters to all event types.
Find out more here: Murray Bridge Racing Club and Bridges Event Centre
Sturt Reserve
Home of the famous Bunyip and arguably one of the city’s most treasured parks, Sturt Reserve is a riverfront space that provides a place for people to connect on the grassed picnic areas, walking trails, skate park and playground. Sturt Reserve is one part of the city’s ‘Make It Yours’ upgrades that will promote development and growth and is a great representation for Murray Bridge’s thriving community. An easy 2km walk from Newbridge, Sturt Reserve encompasses the active and outdoor lifestyle of Murray Bridge and will provide you with plenty of options for weekend activites.
Find out more here: Sturt Reserve
Reserves and Picnic Spots
Aside from Sturt Reserve, there are numerous other reserves and picnic areas that popular summer destinations for locals and holiday makers who enjoy water sports, from fishing to sailing, skiing, wakeboarding and swimming.
Many of the reserves include playgrounds, BBQ areas, boat ramps and plenty of space to relax and enjoy a myriad of water and boating activities.
Here are just some of the best spots to spend your next weekend …
Water Sports Galore
Living so close to the river, you may be keen to learn wakeboarding or waterskiing or to get involved in one of the many other water sports on offer including rowing, kayaking, canoeing or fishing. There are plenty of options available to you, depending on what interests you the most. Here are a few options to explore:
Find out more about the Murray Bridge Rowing Club
Find out more about the Murray Bridge Canoe Trail
Find out more about Wakeboard Lessons
Find out more about Ski Boat Hire
Murray Bridge Regional Gallery
Established in 2001, The Murray Bridge Regional Gallery is a contemporary art precinct that embraces the city’s history for culture and modern art. The exhibition spaces and gift shop support local and national touring artists by showcasing their art projects for all to enjoy. The re-development of the gallery and town hall has given Murray Bridge a space to host events, workshops and exhibitions to engage and connect the community. With three exhibition spaces, there’s always something new to see and appreciate.
Find out more here: Murray Bridge Regional Gallery
Murray Bridge Speedway
Home to the Ultimate Sprintcar Championship, Murray Bridge Speedway is one of South Australia’s most popular dirt tracks for Sprintcar racing. Established in 1958, the popular Murray Bridge racing facility attracts both local and interstate visitors through their major national and international meetings that are held each year.
With race meetings being held from October – May each year, Murray Bridge Speedway brings a level of enthusiasm to the city that has racing fanatics hooked!
Find out more here: Murray Bridge Speedway
The Bend Motorsport Park
The Bend Motorsport Park is a world-class motorsport facility, with a range of event spaces and exhilarating experiences on offer. The park caters for all motorsport disciplines including circuit racing for cars and motorcycles, a purpose-built drift circuit, karting circuit, rallycross circuit, driver training facilities, a 4WD adventure park and a rally/off-road facility.
There’s plenty to do at The Bend from drive experiences and hot laps to relaxing in the Lounge or the Bar and Restaurant. Check out their website for more information.
Find our more here: Bend Motorsport Park
Monarto Safari Park
The Monarto Zoo is the largest open-air Zoo in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s a well-known and recommended place to visit throughout the world and is continually creating innovative ways to view and admire the animal kingdom. Located just 10 minutes’ drive from Murray Bridge it will soon be the largest safari park that will exist outside of Africa.
When the recently announce upgrade is complete in 2022, the Park will offer luxury resort and glamping facilities, conference and function facilities, a new world class Visitor Centre as well as a range of wild safari experiences, including open-sided vehicle tours through herds of roaming animals and a huge walk-through lemur habitat.
In the meantime, there’s plenty of reasons to visit now, so have a look at the website and plan your trip today.
To find out more: Monato Safari Park
Adelaide Hills Food & Wine Region
Murray Bridge is only a short 30 minute drive to a number of award-winning wineries in both the Adelaide Hills and Langhorne Creek area.
The Adelaide Hills is one of South Australia’s most renowned wine regions and has become a mecca for winemakers, many of whom enjoy locations with spectacular views over the hills, valleys and vineyards. There are many amazing wineries and cellar doors that also call the Hills home, so grab some friends and explore the many wonders of this beautiful wine region.
For more information: Adelaide Hills Wine Region
Newbridge’s Stage 5 Fairway Land Release is available now featuring a variety of premium allotments in a range of sizes, street frontages and orientations. To book a private tour of this land, contact our Sales Team on 0427 901 315 or sales@newbridgeliving.com.au.
We look forward to welcoming you to Newbridge soon.
