Art, Heritage and Military History

Uncover the rich tapestry of the Berri & Barmera district through art, history, and heartfelt remembrance. Wander the winding paths of the Berri Art Walk and Barmera Town Walk, where evocative murals and historical landmarks come to life. By day, delve into local heritage through heritage buildings, statues, and interpretive storytelling. By night, the Bonney Theatre transforms into a canvas of light—showcasing the Riverland’s first permanent outdoor projection site.

Catch moving tributes like the ANZAC Centenary Cross or the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial, each honoring our region’s military legacy. Or explore quiet moments of reflection at the Loveday Internment Camp Display—one of Australia’s most significant WWII sites—housed at the Barmera Visitor Information Centre.

Bluebird K7 Sculpture

Bluebird K7 is a jet engined hydroplane with which Britain's Donald Campbell set seven world water speed records between 1955 and 1967. In November...

Hope Street Mural

HOPE STREET was a street art project aimed to create an outdoor gallery accessible to all, representing the community in all its diversity, celebrating creativity and inc...

Barmera Bakery and First Barmera Shop

Loveday Internment Camp Collection

During the years of 1941 to 1946 Internment camps were established throughout Australia to house ‘alien civilians’. They were German, Italian and Japanese civilians, whos...

Korean, Malayan & Indonesian War Memorial- Berri

The War Memorial commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in the Korean War, the Malayan conflict and the Indonesian confrontation. Front Inscript...

Berri Lookout Tower

Key Insights about Berri Lookout Tower History & Structure The tower was originally built as a town water tower and later repurposed into a lookout. It stands ...

Lion Allan Thurmer Recreational Trail

Discover the beauty of Berri’s riverfront and wetlands on the Lion Allan Thurmer Recreational Trail, a scenic loop walk located in Martin Bend Reserve. This family-frien...

Berri Pump Station

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Barmera Irrigation Office

Rocky's Hall of Fame and Pioneers Museum

This Museum is currently closed - we apologise for any inconvenience. Situated at the top of Barwell Avenue, Rocky' Country Music Hall of Fame was officially opened by ...

Pioneer Women of Berri & District- memorial

The memorial commemorates the pioneer women of Berri and District.The Berri CWA has indicated that it will close at the end of this financial year. With 64 years behind t...

Overland Corner Hotel

The historic building was built in 1859 by the Brand Brothers for pioneer pastoralist James Chambers of Cogdogla Station to cater for the overland drovers and provide a s...

Barmera Garden of Memory

The Garden of Memory serves as a solemn tribute to Australian and Allied ex-service men and women who served in wartime. Key details include: Purpose: To commemorate...

Ruby Hunter & Archie Roach commemorate pilliars

Ruby Hunter Totem - Pelican / NO:RI 31st October 1955 – 17th February 2010 RUBY HUNTER was an acclaimed songwriter and performer who through h...

ANZAC Cross

The ANZAC Centenary Cross memorial is a project by the Berri Barmera Council in recognition of the ANZAC Centenary 2015, commemorating the servicemen and women who served...

Albert (Bert) Whitmore memorial monument

Albert Whitmore Light Horse Memorial Honouring a True Anzac Legend Located in Barmera, South Australia, the Albert Whitmore Light Horse Memorial honours the extraordina...

Barmera Great War Horses Memorial (Horse Trough)

Barmera Great War Horses Memorial (Horse Trough) Honouring the Unsung Heroes of the Great War Standing proudly at the head of Barwell Avenue in Barmera, the Great War H...

Gate of Honour – Berri

Gate of Honour – Berri The Gate of Honour in Berri stands as a prominent memorial dedicated to residents of the district who served in World War One. Historical Signifi...

A Special Place for Jimmy James

Jimmy James (the second) was a famous tracker, who was born around 1910 and belonged to the Pitjantjatjara people. He moved to the Riverland in the 1940's and took his na...

War Gun Trophy- Barmera

This is a Quick Firing 25 Pounder and was the standard Field gun used in the Australian Army from 1940-1967. The President of the Barmera RSL handed it over to the Chairm...

National Bank Berri

The National Bank

Barmera RSL Armistice Mural

A Lasting Tribute to Service and Sacrifice The Barmera RSL Armistice Mural is a powerful and moving public artwork commemorating the centenary of the Armistice that ende...

Donald Campbell

In 1964 Englishman Donald Campbell attempted to break the water speed record on Lake Bonney. The Lake proved too small and the waves created by the boat were dangerous. C...

Cobdogla & District Club

The Cobdogla and District Club ("Cobby Club") provides a safe, family friendly environment for its patrons and is well know in the Riverland region as being a top en...

Barmera Hotel/Motel

The Barmera Hotel Motel is conveniently located at the edge of the towns retail precinct in Barwell Avenue. The Hotel Motel offers two restaurants, four bars, gaming are...

Rowe’s Newsagency, Berri

Rowe’s Newsagency

CWA Mural

Bill Flewellyn - plaque

The plaque, mounted on a plinth, commemorates the achievements of Bill Flewellyn, a champion water skier; daredevil and skilled Hang Glider pilot. Front Inscription...

Time capsule - Barmera

75th Anniversary of Barmera The time capsule commemorates the end of the 75th anniversary of Barmera which was celebrated between September 1996 and August 1997.&nb...

Loch Luna Game Reserve

Loch Luna Game Reserve Nestled just west of Barmera in South Australia, Loch Luna Game Reserve offers a serene natural escape where the tranquil beauty of the Murray Riv...

BARMERA CLOCK TOWER (STURT MEMORIAL)

Barmera Clock Tower (Sturt Memorial) Overview Located in the heart of Barmera on Barwell Avenue, the Barmera Clock Tower is a prominent local landmark built in 1944 to ...

Cobdogla Irrigation and Steam Museum

Please note, the Museum is currently closed. http://www.cobdoglasteammuseum.com.au/ Press Release. On the 21st of July 2022, SA Water permanently l...

Nappers Ruins

William Napper a farm labourer from Guernsey arrived in SA on the Oriental in 1855 when he was 28 years old. With his friend William Parnell they tried working as timber ...

Barmera Memorial Hall

Berri War Memorial Community Centre

The monument commemorates the Berri War Memorial Community Centre which was established in 1947 to commemorate those who have served in the various conflicts in whc...

Riverland Vietnam Veterans & Post World War Two Veterans Memorial – Berri

Riverland Vietnam Veterans & Post World War Two Veterans Memorial – Berri Located on Riverview Drive in Berri, directly opposite the Visitor Information Centre, the ...

Barmera Jetty Lighting

The original jetty was built in 1924 and with an additional jetty formed a swimming enclosure. The additional jetty was later demolished after sustaining severe damage by...

Berri Bridge Mural

The original Ngurunderi Dreaming Story Mural was commissioned in 1997 by Transport SA, now DPTI, and artist Garry Duncan was engaged to facilitate the project and mentor ...

Barmera War Memorial Gates

Barmera War Memorial Gates Located at the entrance to the oval on Barwell Avenue, the Barmera War Memorial Gates were erected to honour the memory of 18 local servicemen...

Berri Irrigation Office

Heritage Building Trail - The first Berri Irrigation Office was built about 1917 and occupied as an irrigation office until 1937. As the South Australian Governmen...

Hawdon & Bonney Obelisk

Centenary of the Discovery of Lake Bonney On March 12, 1938, a memorial obelisk was unveiled at Barmera, South Australia, to commemorate the centenary of the European di...

Rivoli Theatre

Loveday Internment Camp Display

The Loveday Internment Camp Display is housed in the Barmera Visitor Information Centre. Come and read the history of this camp. Set up in 1941 it was one of the largest...

Lieutenant Thomas Derrick V.C.- Grandstand Berri

The grandstand commemorates Victoria Cross recipient Lieutenant Thomas Currie Derrick (1914 -1945). On 17 November 1940 Derrick had embarked for the Middle East wit...

Monash CFS

Monash CFS Mural was unvieled by Mayor Peter Hunt and CFS Commander Ray Jackson on 29 August 2021. This work was undertaken by artists Dean Hembling and John Seaton wit...

Migrant Statute

The bronze statue of the Italian immigrant who did so much to help develop the irrigated fruit industry in the Riverland region.

Monash Memorial Hall

Monash Memorial Hall – South Australia The Monash Memorial Hall, located at the corner of Randell Terrace and Madison Avenue in Monash, South Australia, is a historicall...

Celebration of Life Statute

Head, Foot, Hand Bronze Statue created and donated by local artist, the late Mark Chiles. Mark created the sculpture to be a representation of life in Barmera. The hand r...

Ann Millhouse - plaque

The plaque commemorates Ann Millhouse O.A.M. who the Australian Guide Commissioner from 1988 to 1992.

Barmera Digital Projection Site

On selected nights you will discover community-led digital artworks illuminating the southern wall of Bonney Theatre (Pascoe Terrace) in Barmera. These permanent project...

Lock 3

In 1920 a series of locks and weirs were installed along the River Murray. These structures were built to divert water to the emerging agriculture industry and also to im...

Captain Charles Sturt- monument Berri

The monument commemorates explorer Captain Charles Sturt. It was unveiled in 1930 to commemorate Sturt's centenary of exploration. In 1828 he discovered the Darling Rive...

Surf Shop Mural

This stunning aerosol mural was designed by local artist Suzanne Macpherson under the mentorship of Sarah Boese, an Adelaide based mural artist and illustrator. Commissio...

Vice Admiral John C.Glossop, Anchor and obelisk

An anchor and obelisk commemorate the naming of town of Glossop in 1921 after Vice Admiral John Collings Glossop (1871 -1934) who was the Commander of H.M.A.S. ...

Sue Fieldhouse Memorial Boat Ramp

Sue Fieldhouse Memorial Boat Ramp – Barmera Honouring a Champion on and off the Water Located at Lake Bonney in Barmera, the Sue Fieldhouse Memorial Boat Ramp commemora...

Britannia Picture Hall, Berri

Britannia Picture Hall

Loveday Irrigation Scheme Pumping Station

Located on Morris Street, the Loveday Irrigation Scheme Pumping Station is a striking reminder of the Riverland’s irrigation heritage. The site’s most visible feature is ...

Bonney Theatre

Dr Rex Sargent (Sargent Park)

Sargent Park was named in honour of Dr. Rex Sargent who served the Barmera Community from 1935 until his retirement in 1951. ront Inscription Plaque : Sargent Pa...

Bluebird K7 Sculpture

Bluebird K7 is a jet engined hydroplane with which Britain's Donald Campbell set seven world water speed records between 1955 and 1967. In November...