Big Bend, South Australia

Big Bend
South Australia
Big Bend
Coordinates 34°38′06″S 139°36′54″E / 34.635°S 139.615°E / -34.635; 139.615Coordinates: 34°38′06″S 139°36′54″E / 34.635°S 139.615°E / -34.635; 139.615
Postcode(s) 5238
Time zone ACST (UTC+9:30)
 • Summer (DST) ACDT (UTC+10:30)
LGA(s) Mid Murray Council
State electorate(s) Chaffey
Federal Division(s) Barker

Big Bend in South Australia is the longest single bend in the Murray River. The area is known for its spectacular riverside cliffs, which are the tallest along the Murray River. The limestone cliffs are rich with millions of ocean fossils and are home to colonies of bats. Caves in the area have been continuously occupied for at least 8,000 years and are sacred to the local aboriginal community. There is a collection of holiday shacks located on the banks.

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