We really did enjoy reading the pamphlet (and even doing some of the recommended activities) and as it finished with the request, “After all This Waikerie Enjoyment, Please Tell Your Friends”; well I'm doing just that. Therefore, in my own way, here goes: -
As we travel with this van of ours,
Marvelling at our land so free,
We are reminded of delights that abound,
In the town of Waikerie.
If one afternoon into the town you wander,
Looking for things to do and see,
By two thirty the i has closed,
In the town of Waikerie.
Don’t panic just ask a local,
How to get to the bakery,
For there you will be told 78 things to do,
In the town of Waikerie.
Some are more enjoyable than others,
Depending how fit you might be,
Fear not for there is something for all,
In the town of Waikerie.
Item 11. At Clydesdale Carts & Picnics,
Taste damper and billy tea ,
Item 5. Or visit Lock 2 and have a picnic,
In the town of Waikerie.
Item12. Don’t miss the current Exhibition,
At the Rain Moth Art Gallery,
Item 13. Or stroll along the cliff top walk,
In the town of Waikerie.
Item 15. Don’t go to Hart’s Lagoon Bird Hide,
Warned the lad from the bakery,
The water’s low and there’s a big stink,
In the town of Waikerie.
Item 25. Say “Hi” to the folk at Shar-Lyn’s Crafts,
Next to the Orange tree,
Item 22. Or ride a camel west of Lock 2,
In the town of Waikerie.
Item 49. If you are feeling lucky,
Go to DN’s Newsagency,
For there you can buy an X Lotto,
In the town of Waikerie.
Item 66. If it’s for food that you do yearn,
Try a seafood roll of quality,
At the Mobil Service Station,
In the town of Waikerie.
Item 68. Make haste to the hospital where you can view,
Local Craft and other finery,
More can be found at the Day Care Centre,
In the town of Waikerie.
I could go on and on and on,
But bored witless you would be,
You have to come and do it yourself,
In the town of Waikerie.
In case you think I’m having you on,
I’ve taken the liberty,
Of listing the first 50 things to do,
In the town of Waikerie.
- Fossick for fossils at Broken Cliffs
- Go Gliding – be adventurous!
- Browse in the Cobweb Gift Shop
- BBQ at Lion’s Riverfront Park
- Visit Lock 2 – have a picnic
- Feed the fish at Trenta’s Restaurant, Blanchetown on the River Murray
- Discover abundant flora & fauna at Maize Island Conservation Park
- Visit Borung Park Marino Stud
- Talk to the animals at Ramco Road Fauna Park – opposite the Caravan Park
- Tour River Fresh Citrus Packing, Cadell - by appointment, please
- Taste delights of damper & billy tea at Clydesdale Carts & Picnics
- Don’t miss the current Exhibition at the Rain Moth Art Gallery
- For the energetic stroll along the cliff top walk, starting at the Town Lookup Tower
- Relax with a round of golf at Sunland’s – Waikerie Golf Club
- Watch the birdlife at Hart’s Lagoon Bird Hide
- Cross the River Murray at the ferry
- Go for a relaxing drive amongst the (almost) 1 million citrus trees
- See Overland Corner Hotel/Museum for genuine ‘olde’ pub atmosphere
- Go horse riding or see the museum at Nor’ West Bend
- Find perfect fishing & camping at Hogwash Bend
- Golden West Gardens offers tours of the Geraldton Wax plantation and Avocado Orchard
- See the great outdoors from the back of a camel – west of Lock 2
- Visit Waikerie Memorial Gardens for the ideal picnic spot.
- Visit the excellent display of Military Memorabilia at Waikerie RSL – pm
- Say ‘Hi’ to the folk at Shar-Lyn’s Crafts, next to the Orange Tree.
- Then buy souvenirs & local produce at the Orange Tree Kiosk.
- Hire a Green and Gold BBQ Houseboat to cruise the river for a day.
- Motor to Morgan for a guided tour of the historic port – by arrangement.
- Meander around the main street shops.
- Try to catch a Murray Cod along the beautiful banks of the Murray River.
- Cool off at the town pool with a swim between 4-6 pm weekdays and 2-6pm, Saturdays & Sundays.
- Challenge a friend to Eight Ball at the Waikerie Club – enjoy good cuisine.
- Indulge yourself at our two Bakeries: Waikerie Bakery – Peake Terrace, and Orange Grove – Highway and McCoy Street shop.
- Watch Waikerie go by under the Tree of Knowledge – opposite The Institute building.
- Ladies pamper yourselves at one of our Beauty Salons with a facial or manicure.
- Join with our locals at the Bowling Club.
- Seek and eat a juicy Waikerie Orange - they’re second to none.
- Inspect the luxury house boats down at Waikerie Riverfront West.
- Look for the Aboriginal Canoe Tree down at Ramco Point – Hard to see but it’s there.
- Appreciative browsers will enjoy time spent at Cave of Wonders.
- Process your films today at McCoy Street Murray Vales Studio.
- For a quiet afternoon, please use the Rex Coats Memorial Library – Council Offices.
- Lunch – and Dinner – are treats at the Waikerie Community Hotel/Motel.
- Keep fit at the Waikerie Recreational Centre.
- Anyone for tennis – Sichler Street Courts.
- Read local news, views and events in the River News: Printing House Peake Terrace.
- Try your luck on the Pokies at the Waikerie Hotel Oscars Gold Bar Room – or the Waikerie Club.
- Enjoy a piping Pizza pizza (sic) from the Waikerie Pizza House.
- Feeling lucky? Buy a X Lotto Ticket and the local paper at DN’s Newsagency.
- On Sunday please join in the Church Service of your choice – and inquire about other Special Services.