The Rushes Riverside Goolwa

Goolwa is the historic river port on the River Murray where the river enters the ocean at the Murray Mouth

The Rushes Riverside Goolwa offers unique holiday accommodation in the heart of this historic river port on the River Murray where the river enters the ocean at the Murray Mouth. Just over a 60-minute drive south of Adelaide, South Australia, the name "Goolwa" means "elbow" in Ngarrindjeri, the local Aboriginal language. Goolwa is home of the paddle steamer Oscar W, the fully operational steam tra

16/04/2026

⚠️ Important update for recreational fishers at Goolwa Beach

Pipis (Goolwa Cockles) collected from Goolwa Beach (Middleton Point to the Murray Mouth) should currently be used for bait only due to detected brevetoxins.

✔️ Commercially harvested p**is (south of the Murray Mouth) remain safe to eat
✔️ All commercial shellfish in South Australia continues to undergo strict testing to ensure food safety

While recent water testing shows no active algal bloom, p**is can retain toxins in the environment even after blooms have passed.

🪧 Signage will be in place along Goolwa Beach in multiple languages to inform fishers.
📅 Reminder: Recreational p**i collection closes 31 May

For more information:
🌐 https://ow.ly/F9cx50YKgg6
📞 1800 774 779
🎣 Check the SA Fishing app for the latest updates: https://ow.ly/kP5K50YKggb

07/02/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC ANNOUNCEMENT 🎶

We are proud to welcome back Ava May to the Murray Sunset Culinary Festival on Saturday the 7th of March at Jaralde Park, Goolwa.

Ava is a talented Fleurieu Peninsula local and a returning artist from one of our previous events, where she delivered a standout performance — including singing her first ever released song live, “One Night Standards”.

Ava’s music brings the perfect mix of warmth, emotion and atmosphere, and she will be helping set the tone for an evening of:
🍴 mouth-watering food vendors
🌅 sunset festival vibes
🎶 live local entertainment
🧺 picnic rugs + chairs on the grass
🍻 open bar
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 a relaxed, family-friendly community night

✨ Ava will be busking on the day, and we would love to see our community show her some support — if you enjoy the music, please feel free to stop, get yourself something to eat, find a comfy spot, listen, and contribute if you’re able. Supporting local artists is one of the most important parts of what makes events like this so special.

✨ Murray Sunset Culinary Festival
📍 Jaralde Park, Goolwa
🗓️ Saturday 7th March
🕓 4:00pm – 8:00pm
💛 Gold coin donation supported

27/01/2026

25/01/2026

Whilst Adelaide is expecting another sweltering day of 35 degrees, Goolwa will be a refreshing 22 degrees❤️

19/01/2026

11/12/2025

It’s a busy (and beautiful!) time of year in Goolwa, so it’s more important than ever to book ahead to make sure you don’t miss out on a spot with us.

A little reminder while you’re planning your celebrations:
• Each table has a 2-hour seating
• We’ll hold tables for 15 minutes before releasing them

We can’t wait to look after you over the festive season. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, safe and sunshine-filled Christmas and New Year! 💛🍾

04/12/2025

On warm December nights, the Fleurieu tells its own Christmas story. The kind of story that glows from an old heritage carriage as it winds its way between our coastal towns.

SteamRanger invites you to ride the Southern Lights Special, a festive journey between Victor Harbor and Goolwa on 20 & 21 December.

A journey stitched with nostalgia, coastline, and just a little Christmas wonder.

To book and learn more visit https://www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org