Luxury Murray River Accommodation in the Riverland

A private riverside retreat near Barmera for couples seeking space and time to slow down.

Wake to the river. Spend your days exploring the Riverland. End them by the fire, under open sky.

What is Parcoola?

Parcoola Retreats is a purposefully designed luxury stay on the banks of the Murray River in the Riverland, South Australia.

Set just outside Waikerie, this two-bedroom retreat offers a private, considered escape for couples and small groups looking to reconnect with nature without giving up comfort.

Here, the experience is simple:

Mornings that begin slowly, with coffee by the river
Days spent exploring cellar doors, walking trails and local producers
Evenings around the fire, with good wine and even better conversation

It’s not about doing more. It’s about experiencing things properly.

“Parcoola Retreats is one of those places that stays with you long after you leave. The river views, calm surroundings and luxurious touches made our stay feel effortless and indulgent. It’s perfectly located for exploring the Riverland, yet feels like a world of its own. Highly recommend for couples looking for something memorable or gals looking for a place to sing at the top of their lungs over margaritas. Top notch, all around.”
Caitlyn, September 2025

Interior of a rustic bathroom with a vintage clawfoot bathtub, small window, wooden stool, and a textured white wall with hanging clothes, illuminated by natural light from the open side.

A modern outdoor patio with a wooden deck and cushioned seating, overlooking a landscape with trees and a river at sunset.

Cozy bedroom with a skylight, featuring a neatly made bed with sage green linens and striped pillows, in a white-painted room with a large window providing a view of trees.

Two legs resting in an outdoor bathtub with water running from a faucet, surrounded by trees and natural scenery.

Modern black house with a metal roof and large windows, situated on a hill with a stone retaining wall, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.

A person kayaking on a calm river near rocky cliffs and green trees under a partly cloudy sky.

“A beautiful tiny house amongst nature. Lauren and Michael have put a lot of careful thought and consideration into the guest experience and comfort. Stunning views and secluded location. Lauren has wonderful knowledge of the things to do in the local region and places to visit, if you can drag yourself away from this luxury rural stay.”
Jenny, June 2025

A different kind of Riverland Escape

The Riverland offers more than most people expect. Staying here gives you access to it in a way that feels natural and unhurried.

During your stay, you can:

Explore the Murray River by kayak
Visit nearby breweries, distilleries and cellar doors
Discover local produce through long lunches
Walk through Murray River National Park
Spend slow afternoons on the deck, watching the river move past

Everything is close, but nothing feels crowded.

Planning a Riverland escape?

Stay a little longer and experience the Murray at your own pace.

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Hampers

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Sometimes you just don’t want to venture out and that’s ok, we have a range of carefully curated meal hampers, allowing you to create special memories in the kitchen…

HAMPERS

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The Property

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Parcoola Station homestead was erected by James ‘Nobby’ White in 1865, he christened the wild and very scrubby run ‘Parcoola’ and it was on this country that brumbies grew up and flourished…

THE PROPERTY