How to get to Sawmill Creek Regulator

(Instructions for Berri Kayaking Group)

  • From Berri turn left into Lower Winkie Road (signed “Murray River National Park Katarapko-Eckerts Ck”)

  • After 3.75kms turn left into Migga Rd. (350m after the bitumen ends) DO NOT TURN OFF LOWER WINKIE RD. ON TO ECKERT ROAD BEFORE MIGGA ROAD.

  • After 50m turn right onto the track signed “Eckerts Rd” (NOTE: this is incorrectly signed but is the correct road to take)

  • Follow the track for 4.5kms to the T junction.

  • Turn left, after 100m park on the left after crossing the Sawmill Creek regulator

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Our morning sojourn on the Murray River was the highlight of our time in the Riverland... Gurra Gurra Creek rang with the sound of nesting Whistling Kites, Yellow Rosellas and Reed Warblers, in particular, as we drifted slowly with the current and a gentle tail wind. We had it all to ourselves. Entering the River, the stunning red cliffs and width of the waterway added contrast. Then into the more intimate entrance to the Ajax Achilles Lakes, flanked by lignum, reeds and towered over by cooba wattles, black box and river red gums. Reluctantly, we returned to reality as we re-entered the River near Lock 4 where Kym was waiting, very patiently, to pull us ash
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