murraybridge A PROFILE OF MURRAY BRIDGE
The Rural City of Murray Bridge is situated 78km from adelaide at the end of the South Eastern Freeway on both sides of the River Murray. It is the Regional Centre for the Murraylands with three large supermarkets and many variety shops. Murray Bridge has exceptional educational and medical facilities.
Home of the three bridges, it is a vibrant oasis for water sports, boating, fishing & swimming. the climate is “mediterranean” with less rainfall than Adelaide, with a population in excess of 18,000.
The new shopping mall ‘Murray Bridge Market place’ has brought excitement and vitality to the town, introducing a variety of new stores and a food court including Fasta Pasta with stunning views over the twin bridges.
Murray Bridge boasts an immaculately manicured 18 hole golf course and an excellent horse racing complex. There is an Olympic swimming pool, and almost every imaginable sport is represented in the city.
The riverbank at Sturt Reserve is the major riverfront reserve with the redevelopment concept well under way. Already a new playground, lawned picnic area, river cruises, rage cage, skate ramp and push bike track make this a popular spot for visitors and local residents.
There is a varied range of eating houses including Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald’s, Red Rooster, Wok In A Box, Fasta Pasta, Sushi Train and Subway. Entertainment centres include a Cinema and Ten Pin Bowling with various clubs.
