Luxury In The Riverland
Let Australia and Beyond Holidays create your journey through the Riverland. Our most popular journeys incorporate Adelaide, Kangaroo Island and the Barossa before journeying the Renmark in the Riverland. Combine your journey maybe with one of our Murray Paddle Steamer trips down the Murray river before enjoying all what the Riverland has to offer. The Frames is a destination in its own right.
Three luxury retreats
If you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a luxury escape to experience the Australian outback, The Frames is the perfect place. Beautifully designed for couples and built for discerning travellers, the award winning, 6-star accommodation, set on the peaceful banks of the Murray River in South Australia, offers world class luxury and personal hospitality. Your experience at The Frames can be secluded and private luxury for two or venture out to include local experiences with gourmet food and wine. The best times of your life surely deserve a unique and beautiful backdrop.
Pastiche Retreat
Stretch out on your king size tilting bed while over looking the tranquil Murray river.
This contemporary and light-filled retreat is designed for one couple in mind. It has views from the bedroom, the bathroom and the outdoor heated pool overlooking the Murray River. And it is totally private.
The bathroom is luxuriously appointed with a sunken spa that has an in-built waterfall feature to relax inside, an infrared sauna to detox, and a large shower for two overlooking the river.
stay indoors all weekend with a private outdoor pool and bbq
If you want to stay indoors all weekend and not be interrupted, this private couple’s retreat just three hours from Adelaide will give you all the privacy you need. The heated pool has a rain-shower waterfall feature and the state of the art BBQ means you can enjoy your meals outside or inside. Or you can have 5-star gourmet meals delivered to you.
Montage Retreat
Bathe in the outdoor luxury spa looking up at the twinkle of the stars.
Experience total privacy in this luxury retreat designed for one couple. Outside there is a circular hydrotherapy spa, an outdoor heated pool, an infra-red sauna and a bath tub for two. The Montage redefines luxury accommodation and provides a heightened luxury experience with the tranquility of the Murray River surrounding you.
experience charm, sophistication, warmth with the finest appointments
Large and spacious with 300 sqm in total, appointed with the finest linen, appliances, furnishings and many other features, the Montage is a couple’s retreat that will delight you and provide the ultimate in relaxation and enjoyment.
Collage Retreat
A luxury retreat accommodating two couples. stunningly appointed bedrooms each with its own ensuite.
Setting new standards in shared luxury accommodation, the Collage provides the ultimate in luxury retreats designed for two couples. Both bedrooms and ensuites are equal in size, amenities, furnishings and views. They are separated by a large indoor wet area featuring a 6-person indoor hydro-therapy spa with a Smart TV.
a heated outdoor lap pool with a rain-shower waterfall
Enjoy outdoor dining with special friends with state of the art BBQ facilities overlooking the natural diversity and tranquility of the River Murray. Enjoy a swim after dinner in the outdoor heated lap pool with a rain-shower waterfall.
Dining at The Frames
world class gourmet experience in the privacy of your retreat
Dining at The Frames is an experience combining the best of what the Riverland has to offer with fresh produce, and gourmet chefs creating dishes that will make your taste buds sing.
The Frames are romantic, luxurious retreats for couples and in-villa dining is part of the experience. Choose from two or three course meals from our seasonal menu and have your meals delivered or our head chef will make them for you at your retreat.
Or you can utilise the outdoor kitchen and we will provide Gourmet BBQ provisions ready to cook and serve.
choose from the gourmet options below and enjoy fine dining inside your villa
Orders Must Be Placed Two Weeks Prior To Arrival. Meal Prices Are Per Couple.
Option 1 – 2021 Menu with Chef
Your own personal chef to cook in your private villa.
Three Course Meal $600 per couple, additional guests $250 per person.
Option 2 – 2021 Menu without Chef
Meals are pre-prepared, delivered to your villa. Ready to heat up and serve at your leisure.
Three Course Meal $275.00 per couple
Option 3 – Gourmet BBQ or Supreme BBQ
Gourmet BBQ $145 per couple or Supreme BBQ $165 per couple. Ready to cook with our state-of-the-art outdoor kitchens.
Request our full menu to choose your dishes prior to your stay.
Activities
Gondola
a romantic sunset cruise experiencing the tranquillity and diversity of the Murray River
A romantic sunset cruise with sparkling wine and a cheese platter is the perfect way to end a romantic day, all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of this river ambience.
Our beautifully restored 100 year old classic wooden boat will cruise along the Murray River, surrounded by abundant wildlife and birds against spectacular sunsets with the lights of Renmark as night falls.
Sunset Cruise – $300 Per Person. (Minimum 2 guests)
The flavour safari
taste the flavours of the riverland
From dirt to the dish, discover the diversity of food production in the Riverland. Labelled the ‘food bowl of South Australia’ the Flavour Safari will enable you to taste, smell and learn about the many different products grown and produced in the Riverland.
Your air-conditioned chauffeur driven car will take you to meet the growers, the brewers, the winemaker and producers in this locally inspired behind the scenes tour. Experience local pride and hospitality at its best. This tour includes lunch at a local venue.
The Flavour Safari – $500 Per Person. (Minimum 2 guests)
23rd street distillery
sip premium spirits at an icon of the riverland
Opened in late 2016, the 23rd St Distillery brings new life to the Historic Renmano Winery of Renmark. The rich history of the site has been creatively blended with new age technology and architecture to deliver an open and earthy visitor centre and distilling facility.
Century old copper stills can be seen on a tour of the facility along with the barrel hall where an Australian icon, Black Bottle Brandy, is held for ageing. The reinvented site also distills gin, brandy, whiskey and vodka which can all be tasted in the visitor centre. Local ingredients are the inspiration behind the flavours and the 23rd Street Brand.
Guests of The Frames receive a complimentary tour and tasting (valued at $50 per couple).
Calperum Station Eco-Cultural Experience
be inspired by the quiet beauty of the murray wetlands and wildlife
Our tour gives you an opportunity to experience ecologies and ecosystems that have been around for millenia. Guided by indigenous rangers and ecologists from Calperum Station. You will be welcomed to Calperum, visit Lake Woolpolool, Lake Merreti and the surrounding area, which holds significant Aboriginal cultural values. Learn about Canoe trees, ringtrees and ancient ovens, as well as an abundance of fauna and bird species (some threatened), can be observed and studied.
Enjoy a true homemade local Salt Bush Damper with Quondong Jam for morning tea and later relax by Ral Ral Creek to enjoy lunch and drinks.
$400 Per Person – 5 hours (Minimum two guests)
Massage Therapy in the privacy of your own retreat
Amidst the tranquil surrounds of The Frames Retreats overlooking the Murray River, indulge yourself in a therapeutic massage that will enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical wellbeing.
Let the stress melt away by starting your journey at the Frames with a relaxing massage in the privacy of your own retreat. Our experienced massage therapists will know exactly how to support your mind and body to unwind and restore balance.
Prescribe your ideal massage combination including back, neck, chest, legs, feet, arms, hands, scalp and face and let us take that stress away!
Massage Therapy treatments include:
1-Hour Massage – $145
Full Body Massage – 90 Minutes $180
in-house, personalised to your specific needs and amidst the tranquil sounds and surrounds of the Murray River
Give yourself some pampering and indulge in one of our Wellness Treatments.
Wellness is a state of grace, a sense of everything being just as it should be. Which is why we offer Wellness Treatments to add to your experience at The Frames Luxury Retreats.
Book a treatment before you arrive so you can begin your experience at The Frames feeling restored and relaxed.
Canoe the Riverland
explore intricate creeks and wetland systems
Providing guided canoe tours or canoe hire if you feel like some gentle physical activity, explore the Woolenook Wetlands, an intricate creek system which is included in the internationally recognised Riverland Ramsar Site. Paddle through the quiet waterways on your own for some quiet time or be guided for a full day of exploring.
Prefer a guided tour? Choose from sunrise, sunset, moonlight, day tours and overnight camping expeditions. The single kayaks are a top quality touring crafts designed for stability and comfort and have been fitted with rudders to improve mobility and reduce physical effort. Personal Floatation Devices (life jackets) and paddles are always included.
The Woolshed Brewery
at the historic wilkadene station
The Woolshed Brewery is located in a 100 year old shearing shed at Wilkadene Station, located only 20 kilometres north of The Frames. The Woolshed’s first brew day was in August 2009 and since then it has become one of the Riverland’s top tourist destinations. Its rich history, stunning riverfront location make it the perfect place to kick back and relax with friends and family.
Guided tours are available by appointment or simply wander while tasting one of the locally made craft brews or ciders. BYO barbecue facilities are available or purchase a picnic pack full of yummy Riverland produce.