On the Road with Graeme Goodings & Ned McHenry
Escaping to Lake Bonney
This week on On the Road with FIVEAA, Graeme Goodings and Ned McHenry swapped ocean breezes for gum trees, golden light and that unmistakable calm that only the Riverland delivers.
Three hours from Adelaide and a world away from the rush, Barmera’s Lake Bonney sits like a giant mirror in the middle of sun-drenched country, reflecting orange skies, pelicans gliding overhead and those “yep… we’re officially on holiday” moments.
If Victor Harbor is your summer classic, the Riverland is your chilled-out country cousin: slower mornings, longer afternoons, and plenty of space to breathe.
Right on the water’s edge is this week’s featured stay:
Discovery Parks, Lake Bonney, a laid-back, lakeside base that’s all about sunshine, simplicity and making your own adventure.
Listen to the full segment here: https://youtu.be/bu6VURsjWoc
Why Lake Bonney Steals Hearts
There’s something special about arriving at Lake Bonney.
Maybe it’s the way the water glows peachy-pink at dusk.
Maybe it’s seeing kids jumping into the lake while parents kick back under the shade.
Or maybe it’s just that good old-fashioned country hospitality that hits the second you roll into town.
Barmera is small, friendly and wonderfully walkable, the kind of place where you grab a bakery coffee, wander the main street, say hello to the locals… and then somehow end up sitting by the lake for an hour doing absolutely nothing.
Holiday mode activated.
Your Riverland Base: Discovery Parks, Lake Bonney
This park is the definition of EASY.
Easy to find, easy to settle in, easy to relax.
Shady powered sites, a sparkling pool, BBQ areas for long summer dinners and… the hero of it all… the lake right there, begging you to dip your toes in.
Whether you’re a caravanner, camper, road-tripper or weekend escape artist, this park gives you the freedom to do the Riverland your way.
This Week’s Travel Auctions includes
- For 2 people
- 10 nights powered site hire (non-lakefront)
- Take all 10 nights in one go OR split into 2 × 5-night stays
- Share those 5-night stays with friends (double the fun)
- Normally $340
- Pet friendly bring the furry family member
A flexible, sunshine-filled, value-packed getaway… Riverland style.
The Riverland Hit List: Top Things to Do
1. Sunrise or Sunset at Lake Bonney
The locals say the lake shows off twice a day, once in soft pastels, once in fiery oranges. Watch from the shore, a kayak or even your camp chair.
2. Wander Barmera’s Town Centre
Cute shops, a cracking bakery, relaxed cafés and the monthly Barmera Markets overflowing with local jams, produce, crafts and homemade goodies.
3. Sip Your Way Through Riverland Wineries
This region is full of surprises: experimental small-batch producers, family-run vineyards and cellar doors with that genuine country charm. Don’t miss 919 Wines or Angove Family Winemakers.
4. Murray River National Park
Just minutes away, wild wetlands, red gums, kangaroos, birdlife, quiet lookouts, and that feeling you get when the only sounds around you are nature’s.
5. Monash Adventure Park
Slides, climbing towers, rope bridges, water play… and it’s FREE. A kid’s paradise, a parent’s lifesaver.
Why Travellers Keep Coming Back
- Freshwater swims
- Slower pace, warmer weather, less hustle
- Perfect for caravans, families, couples & road-trippers
- Great value holidays you can stretch out
- Pet-friendly stays
- A base to explore the whole Riverland region
It’s one of those places where your you can really switch off, have that quality family time, and be one with nature.
Good for the soul kind of escape!
Time for a Riverland Reset?
Bid now, lock it in, pack the caravan and head to Lake Bonney for sunshine, swims and simple holiday moments done right.
Your lakeside escape is waiting.