Morgan

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Once one of the busiest river ports in the state, Morgan is situated on in a bend on the river and is a service centre for an extensive surrounding area of grazing lands and private irrigation schemes. There is a dockyard at Morgan and many river ferries are based there.

The restored wharf area captures the early river trading days, while the town's museums bring to life the stories of the paddle-steamer era. PS Mayflower, at over 100 years old the oldest operating paddle-steamer in South Australia, is permanently moored here.

The Landseer Building, once a shipping agent's storehouse, is filled with a remarkable collection of old engines, wagons - even a wall mural made from wool. The heritage railway station that once handled an assortment of cargo and passengers transferring to land transport has been transformed into a museum of river and rail history. Make time for a close look at the fascinating old photos here.

Local facilities include a riverside caravan park, motels, service stations, supermarkets, a bakery and a large well-stocked antique store. Two hotels have a prominent location overlooking the huge lawned riverfront - a popular spot for visitors. Morgan is also home-port for an impressive fleet of houseboats for hire.