Waikerie: Walks, Art and Nature on the River Murray

Waikerie can be explored through several specific visitor themes: clifftop walks, the Hart Lagoon wetland, art around town, and local history and produce. When planning a stay, it helps to choose your main focus first. The walks differ in length and format; you can encounter art both along a trail and on the silos in town.

Walking trails between the clifftop and lagoon

The Waikerie Rotary Cliff Top Walk & Art Trail is two kilometres long. It runs east from the Waikerie ferry through the pump station grounds to a lookout, then follows the picturesque clifftop. Several lookouts offer views over the River Murray and the winding floodplain. The views along the trail therefore include the clifftop, river and floodplain.

Art is also part of this trail: the Waikerie Rotary Cliff Top Walk & Art Trail features a Kookaburra mural and metal sculptures. If you’d like to combine scenery and art while exploring Waikerie, you’ll find these works together along the described trail.

Hart Lagoon is a wetland beside Waikerie’s riverfront and the holiday park. The Hart Lagoon Walking Trail is a five-kilometre loop around the lagoon. The two trails can be distinguished by their stated route details: two kilometres for the Cliff Top Walk, and a five-kilometre loop around Hart Lagoon. A bird hide is also accessible from the walking trail—a specific stopping point for anyone interested in birds.

Art around town and local stories

The Waikerie Silo Art mural is located on a clifftop site in the heart of town. The Waikerie Silo Art silos feature artworks on both sides. They can be seen from within the town and from the River Murray. The theme of the twin-silo project is “Healthy River, Healthy Community”, bringing the river and community together in a shared image.

Another format for local art and stories is Storytowns Waikerie Art & Tour: an interactive, geolocated podcast tour that brings regional art and stories to life. This offers two distinct ways to explore Waikerie’s art and stories: public artworks and an audio tour.

History and local produce

Waikerie’s Pioneer Museum includes historic buildings, a blacksmith’s workshop, a historic fruit-drying rack and exhibits. These named features offer different ways to explore local history—from buildings and a workshop to fruit drying and museum objects.

Local produce is another visitor theme. Rivergum Cruises offers a tasting platter featuring products from the region. As the offering may change, it’s best to check before making plans. A visitor brochure published in April 2025 also presents Nippy’s Waikerie Kiosk as a place to sample fresh local produce directly from the region’s growers. The two examples differ in format: a tasting platter on Rivergum Cruises and a tasting opportunity at the kiosk.

Discover more destinations: Loxton, Kingston On Murray, Loxton North.

For the broader travel overview: District Council of Loxton Waikeri.