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SA’s premier new event destination, Bridges Event Centre less than
one hour from Adelaide is the ideal location for your next function.
State-of-the-art facilities, intimate spaces and Let our chefs complement your event with a
capacity for up to 650 guests inside, and over tantalising menu starring premium local food
5000 in our picturesque grounds of the Gifford Hill and wine.
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Welcome to water, wine
and our dark sky.
Come and play outdoors with Both have large riverfront recreation The lake-side town of Meningie is set
us. Whether it’s paddling or areas with restaurants. These idyllic right on Lake Albert and known for
water skiing, cycling or walking, spots are home to major events and spectacular sunsets and fresh seafood.
racing cars or four-wheel-driving, people soaking up river life.
Our idyllic On the other side of the
staying in riverfront luxury or
In Murray Bridge you can host a Coorong, you can travel
camping underneath our dark river reserves
function at Bridges Event Centre, through Lake Alexandrina
skies… we have it all. Plus we have are filled with
visit our quirky mythical Bunyip towns (such as Milang,
one of South Australia’s best wine
regions in Langhorne Creek! and take a quick trip out of town people fishing, Clayton and Langhorne
to Monarto Safari Park. skiing, paddling Creek) on your way to
We’ve long been famous for our iconic
houseboat holidays and paddlesteamer South towards the Lower Lakes and playing. Goolwa, this is where the
history, but there’s more on offer. is the Murray Mouth and Coorong Murray meets the sea.
– one of the most unique environments Please ensure that wherever you
Our waterways begin in the lower Murray
in the world – made famous again by
near Swan Reach. This stretch boasts travel you consider South Australia’s
the 2019 film remake of Storm Boy.
some of the River’s widest expanses and most updated COVID-19 measures.
most spectacular ochre cliff faces. Not Along the way, you’ll go through Tailem Our operators have made significant
to mention, we’re home to Australia’s Bend, now firmly on the map thanks changes to ensure the safety and
first dark sky reserve – the River Murray to The Bend Motorsport Park. wellbeing of their visitors, however
International Dark Sky Reserve. we all have a responsibility to follow
Further south, you’ll start catching
From here, we follow the Mighty Murray glimpses of Lake’s Albert and the rules which help protect public
Way towards Mannum and Murray Alexandrina, as they begin to open health. Visit sahealth.sa.gov.au for
Bridge, two of our larger river towns. up to the Coorong National Park. current information.
Contents
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Family adventures 4
Walking, cycling, paddling trails 5 I9 22
Group getaways 6
Cruising our waterways 8
Region Map 12
Town Facilities Chart, Useful Links 14
Road trips 15
Close up encounters 16 The 2020 Murray River, Lakes & Coorong Visitor Guide is proudly produced by the
Murray River, Lakes & Coorong Tourism Alliance (MRLCTA). All information contained
in this publication is correct at the time of printing November 2020. All advertisements
Food and wine 19 are accepted on the basis that their contents are accurate and that they are in no way
misleading or otherwise contrary to the Trade Practices Act 1985, or the Fair Trade
Act(SA). MRLCTA does not accept any liability to any person claiming they have been
Accommodation ideas 21 misled or deceived by any material produced herein. Images© South Australian Tourism
Commission, Jennings Media, Katey Klingberg, Dave Hartley, Blntpencil, and Rowan James.
River Murray Dark Sky Reserve 22
Murray River, Lakes and Coorong 08 8535 7170 | tourism@rdamr.com.au
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budgets and sizes. If you’re after a onal-e
recreati
If you love to explore outside, why not premium experience, check in with
check out the Mannum Waterfalls, bird River Shack Rentals or Unforgettable
hides or head out to the Jack’s Point Houseboats. Otherwise, there’s plenty
Pelican Observatory Walk and create of great camping and caravan parks,
your own Storm Boy the newest being a
experience. Big 4 Holiday Park at There’s
The Bend Motorsport paddlesteamer
Park. Or for quality
replicas to play
family accommodation
– try the Mannum on, new nature
Motel with rooms playgrounds
overlooking the ferries and even a fun
(where the kids will
love to take a ride!).
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Our flat terrain and mild winters,
The Lower Murray Canoe Trail was The Encounter Bikeway begins along
means our trails (on and off water) are
launched in 2019 and is gaining the Murray River in Goolwa and
accessible all year round.
momentum from Australia’s paddle takes you along the River’s edge to
So whether you’re an avid paddler, community. Created to give people the barrage. You’ll pedal under the
runner, walker or cyclist – you’ve got an up-close experience with the Hindmarsh Bridge and through the
places to break a sweat here, no matter Lower Murray ecosystems, it wharf precinct. Renowned
the season. Even Monarto Safari Park offers options for beginner You can for its cycling culture,
has extensive trails, meaning you to advanced paddlers. The have some Goolwa cafés will welcome
can have some seriously up-close Mannum Canoe Trail has a cyclists. Otherwise, join a
seriously
encounters with the wild on foot. history focus, as it shows guided cycling tour through
you a view of the historic PS
up-close Langhorne Creek and some
Our biggest, is the 325 kilometre
Marion and Mannum Dock encounters of our Lake Alexandrina
Lavender Federation Trail, a favourite
amongst bushwalkers. It starts in
Museum from the water. with the wild, townships, with Fleurieu
Cycling Tours.
Murray Bridge and winds through Or, if you’re after a guided without the
diverse countryside, with a highlight tour to some of our most crowds. Another new trail recently
being Kinchina Conservation Park, just pristine parts of the Coorong opened is the 300km Murray
outside of Murray Bridge. This section is (many only accessible by kayak), then to Clare mountain bike trail. This scenic
regularly being upgraded and is home Canoe the Coorong is for you. This route links Clare to Murray Bridge via
to trail-running and mountain-biking team can host all ages and abilities. Or Monarto on dirt roads and tracks.
events (plus it’s dog-friendly). It’s also hire your own vessel – our local Visitor
just been given the tick of approval Information Centres can get you sorted. Anything goes
buy leading SA bike touring company Some parts of the 450km Murray
Love stand up paddleboarding?
Escapegoat Adventures! Coorong Trail are open. This walking
Murray Bridge has a section of River,
The Mannum Waterfalls are also a great and mountain bike trail offers incredible
just off Long Island Reserve which
hike for the whole family. views of the River, Lower Lakes and
is closed to motorised vehicles. So
Coorong. Sections of between 2 - 20km
this spot is always calm, glassy and
will take you along various surfaces,
protected water (and keep an eye out
across the ferry at Mannum, through
for our local rowing crews).
pine forests near Tailem Bend, along
The Lower Lakes are shallow and great Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge and
for any style of paddling (or on the from Meningie to the Coorong’s edge.
blowy days, they’re popular for wind
Shorter trails include the Tailem Bend
and kite-surfing). If you’re a morning
History Trail or Murray Bridge Discovery
person– we’d recommend an early start
Trail. For riverside views and native
for the ultimate sunrise experience.
wildlife, try the Pelican Path in Meningie,
Swanport and Rocky Gully wetlands in
Murray Bridge, or the Goolwa Barrage
walk to the Murray Mouth.
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Whether it’s wine or wildlife, karting or cruising – we know the perfect group getaways.
Monarto Safari Park is one of our most After dinner you’ll be treated to While you’re here, cruise amongst
prominent icons, and people travel champagne and a cheese platter during Coorong National Park’s trails to
from across the globe to try out the your late night stargaze. Salt Creek, or along the beach from
latest animal experiences. Goolwa to the Murray Mouth.
The award-winning Lions 360
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with a morning of exceptional food For adrenaline junkies, we recommend
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including hand-feeding the lion
see who can a fresh grab-and-go option. adventures.
pride. Or if it’s a gentler family
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Go with
the flow
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C R U I S I N G
P S Marion
Imagine waking up afloat and peering out the window to your own, personal, on-water PS Murray Princess
view of the spectacular Murray River. Cruising holidays are something else.
Whether you like it fast or slow, on Slow down Speed up
water or land, our lower Murray is
During a stay on the historic PS Murray Another way to experience the Murray
simply spectacular and offers an
Princess, you can cruise at a relaxed pace and Coorong is on board some of our
unrivalled experience for your bucket
as the crew take care of your needs, smaller vessels for a guided tour. These
list. From Swan Reach to Mannum,
navigating via Murray Bridge, Mannum, faster cruises take you everywhere
or Murray Bridge to Lake Albert –
Big Bend, Swan Reach and beyond. Or from the Murray Mouth at Goolwa, right
the views will blow your mind.
indulge with a short or long across Lake Alexandrina, through the
Each day you’ll take in views Each day you’ll stay on board the award- Coorong National Park and further up
of stunning cliff faces, towering take in views of winning Proud Mary. Both River to townships such as Swan Reach.
gum trees and beautiful birdlife. of these cruises include on-
To get even closer, just grab
stunning cliff shore excursions, on-board
Based at Goolwa, the team from
Spirit of the Coorong Cruises offer
the kayak and head out for a faces, towering entertainment and all of
everything from two-hours to seven-
peaceful paddle. gum trees and your dining needs.
night guided tours – and will take you
Our award-winning Murray River beautiful birdlife. If you’re looking for a to places you never knew existed. Get
cruising options are endless. day-trip, try the historic PS up close with native wildlife and walk
Be your own captain with one of our Marion and PS Mayflower (both based through golden sand dunes while the
self-drive houseboat fleet options, or let in Mannum), the Captain Proud (Murray team look after you.
someone else navigate while you relax. Bridge) or the PS Oscar W (Goolwa).
Paddling on Lake Albert, Meningie
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Whether you prefer to stay on
board soaking up the jacuzzi, or
oorong
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find a quiet section of the riverbank
to pull up for a campfire – it’s a
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With all the luxuries you’d expect,
Otherwise if you’re in Mannum for you’re guaranteed to find something
the day, jump on board with the Four for your taste and budget. If you’re Jump right in
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U S E F U L
Visitor Information Centre
RV Friendly / Dump point
National Parks, SA Police
parks.sa.gov.au Emergency: 000
Banking / EFTPOS
Accommodation
Vehicle repairs Fishing regulations (PIRSA) Police assistance:
Police Station*
Liquor License
General Store
Public Toilets
pir.sa.gov.au/fishing 131 444
Boat Ramp
Post Office
(08) 8226 0995 Crime Stoppers:
C H A R T ,
Hospital
1800 333 000
Meals
Fuel
Boat and SAPOL website:
Bowhill marine safety police.sa.gov.au
Callington DP sa.gov.au/topics/
Cambrai boating-and-marine Fire Services
F A C I L I T I E S
General enquiries: 122 324 Country Fire
Clayton Bay
Services (CFS)
Coonalpyn Fruit Fly cfs.sa.gov.au
Goolwa Exclusion Zone Life threatening
Hindmarsh Island Restrictions apply for bringing emergency: 000
Karoonda fresh fruit and vegetables into Bushfire information
the region, unless purchased hotline:
Lameroo
within SA and accompanied by 1300 362 361
Langhorne Creek State Emergency
a valid receipt. You must eat or
T O W N
Mannum 24 properly dispose of produce at Services (SES)
Meningie quarantine station bins before ses.sa.gov.au
travelling through the Fruit Fly Storm or flood
Milang
Exclusion Zone. emergency: 132 500
Murray Bridge 24
Fines of up to $100,000 may
Mypolonga
apply. Visit the PIRSA website Hospitals
Narrung/Raukkan RV for guidelines. Murray Bridge Soldiers’
Nildottie Memorial Hospital
pir.sa.gov.au
Palmer 96 Swanport Road
Fruit Fly Hotline (SA)
Parilla
Murray Bridge
1300 666 010
(08) 8535 6777
Pinnaroo
Purnong Phylloxera Tailem Bend
District Hospital
Sedan Phylloxera are a significant
74 Princes Highway
biosecurity threat to vineyards
Swan Reach Tailem Bend
in South Australian wine regions.
Tailem Bend 24 (08) 8572 5800
To help minimise risk of these
Tintinara microscopic pests causing Meningie and Districts
Truro destruction to grapevines, follow Memorial Hospital
the hygiene practice of ensuring 2 South Terrace
Tungkillo
clothing, footwear and vehicles Meningie
Walker Flat RV
have been thoroughly washed (08) 8575 2777
Wellington RV upon arrival.
Mannum District Hospital
Younghusband RV
Please obtain permission before Parker Street
RV = RV Friendly Only. DP = Dump point only. *NOTE: Not all police stations are open 24 hours. entering any vineyard. Mannum
For more information on locations and opening times, visit police.sa.gov.au/contact-us
Visit the Vinehealth Australia (08) 8569 0200
website for more information. Karoonda and
vinehealth.com.au District Soldiers’
Willow Point Wines Memorial Hospital
Phone: 08 8532 2632 Web: www.willowpointwines.com.au Mosquito Guide 3 Stokes Road
Karoonda
Protect yourself and your
(08) 8579 1111
family from mosquito bites by
covering up with long, loose Pinnaroo Soldiers’
Local Information fitting clothing, and using insect Memorial Hospital
There are a number of accredited and volunteer-run tourism repellent. The most common Bundey Terrace
information outlets, including: diseases spread by mosquitos Pinnaroo
in South Australia is Ross River (08) 8577 9222
Goolwa: 4 Goolwa Terrace Meningie: 49 Princes Highway
virus and Barmah Forest virus.
Murray Bridge: 3 South Terrace Tintinara: 1 Dukes Highway Lameroo District Hospital
Visit the SA Health website for
1A Vardon Terrace
Tailem Bend: 87-79 Railway Terrace Mannum: 6 Randell Street more information.
Lameroo
Pinnaroo: Railway Terrace South sahealth.sa.gov.au (08) 8576 4600
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will take you from the lower reaches
restored Round House (pictured,
of the Murray, past the spectacular
Lower Lakes and magic of the Coorong, above). The general public can now
finishing at the Great Southern Ocean. access the lawns of the round
house, so grab
Come for a few hours, or a few
Whether by yourself some coffee
days – we’re so close to Adelaide, or lunch, and take
it’s easy to explore. One of our car, RV, caravan
a seat while you
favourite new landmarks is the or bike, you’ll admire the incredible
Australian-first Karoonda Silo be in awe as views over the River
illuminations. Not only do these
you take in the and its twin bridges.
beauties have a giant mural
painted on for the daytime ever-changing If maritime history is
admirers, but also a moving light colours, birdlife, calling you, head north
show on display every night of to Mannum from here.
the year (so you might just want
smells and
sunsets.
The town is steeped in
history and home to the
Round House, Murray Bridge
to camp the night to make sure
you see it all). magnificent PS Marion
and PW Mayflower, both available for
public cruises. Nearby their mooring From here you can follow the edge of
is the Mannum Dock Museum as well, the Lake to Langhorne Creek wineries,
which is fun for all ages. Milang, Clayton Bay and eventually the
magnificent Murray Mouth at Goolwa.
For the untouched beauty of our
Otherwise, head across the ferry
waterways, head south to the edges
and on to Meningie – stopping in for
of Lake Albert, Lake Alexandrina and
insta-worthy photos at the Pt Malcolm
the Coorong. A quick stop in to the
Lighthouse, now-famous Ashville Pink
little river town of Wellington is worth
Lake, historic Raukkan Aboriginal
your time, and the front deck of the
township (home of the late David
hotel has some of the best Murray River
Unaipon, famous Ngarrindjeri inventor)
views you could ask for!
and settling on the edge of Lake Albert
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for one of the greatest views to the stars in the world.
It seems that whatever sort of wild Our backyard is the perfect place to
adventure your heart craves, our switch off the phone and immerse
region will have something to try yourself in nature. So whether it’s the
during your next road trip. morning sunrise across the Murray,
Our spectacular waterways, dark
skies and unique land are some of
sunset over the Lakes, or twinkling
stars over the Mid Murray, you’ll want
Coorong Wild Seafood
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If seafood is more your style, head to From here, you can explore the Lower
During the day, you can explore the Coorong. Here, you’ll be treated to Lakes and Coorong for a saltier
conservation areas, wetlands and some of the most spectacular birdlife experience and feel a million miles away
national parks. Near Swan Reach lies a you’ll ever see, plus the Coorong from civilisation. If you love fishing, try
little-known nocturnal adventure known National Park is home to our native for a giant mulloway or even a fresh
as Big Bend By Night. These guys live emus, kangaroos, wombats, echidnas. callop without having to board a boat!
and breathe the outback, and during a Coorong mullet has become pretty
few hours spent with them, you’ll pet Twitch, twitch
famous down this way, and none more
kangaroos, watch a live sheep race, and so, than with Coorong Wild Seafood, Twitchers love the region for its
explore wombat holes after dark. You the team now delivering a unique ‘catch incredible variety of birdlife and
can even enjoy a bushtucker breakfast and eat’ experience from Meningie. conservation areas. Of course the
on the banks of one of gem of the region is the Jack’s Point
the most immaculate Our spectacular Switch off, and get Pelican Observatory down near Salt
stretches of the Murray waterways, dark Creek, but there is much more. Just
back to nature
River cliffs. recently, the almost-extinct Mallee Emu
skies and unique Camping, bushwalking, Wren was released back in to Ngarkat
And now, their new lands are some of our mountain biking, fishing, Conservation Park near Tintinara, and
Dark Sky Tours can greatest assets. four-wheel-driving and is flourishing. At the other end of our
immerse you in a one- kayaking all work together region, we have the Lower Murray
hour star gazing adventure in the bush, here. Every day we see four-wheel- backwaters and lagoons which are
or a complete astro-camping experience drives loaded up for an off-road home to a variety of ducks, herons
under the stars. Or if you want a adventure. Start at the freshwater end, and bitterns and more. Places to view
guided-tour in luxury, jump on board the camping along the banks of Swan Reach these birds include hides at Mannum
famous Juggle House Experiences limo or Walker Flat, before you head along the (Hermann Gass Reserve), Goolwa
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(including one of SA’s top roses) and In Meningie you
wines, only matched by the cellar door
architecturally-designed cellar door can pick up a fresh Coorong
hospitality. It’s fast-becoming the ideal
will quickly win you over, as will their Mullet sandwich, but for an immersive
place for a wine tour, romantic weekend,
cheese and wine flights curated for experience, get in touch with the crew
family catch-up or function (and it’s less
both kids and adults. from Coorong Wild Seafood to try their
than an hour from Adelaide).
unique Catch and Eat Tour.
With its historic buildings and brilliant You can also indulge at Meechi Brewing
– part of The Winehouse – a restaurant, Over in Mannum, you can watch the
blends, Bleasdale is a favourite.
cellar door and brewery. twin ferries while you dine at Café
Mannum. Towards the Murray Mouth
Tucked away in the Murray Bridge
in Goolwa, sample fresh Pipis at Kuti
Cellar doors Marketplace is one of the friendliest cafés
Shack. The wharf precinct is bustling
ngas Plains Wines
A in the region – MOJOs. Families swarm
with cafés, a gin distillery, a brewery and
Bleasdale Vineyards for their coffee, dietary-inclusive menu,
Sunday markets. We’re also home to
Bremerton Wines and warm hospitality.
some of the most cool and quirky event
Kimbolton Wines Heading south to Tailem Bend, you venues, so whether you want to hire out
Lake Breeze Wines should try Little Local Co’s coffee. And SA’s largest regional function space at
Rusticana Wines if you’re on the highway, you can’t go Bridges Event Centre, take your guests
The Winehouse past Coonalpyn without indulging in the for hot laps at The Bend Motorsport
Vineyard Road waffles, or a stop at The Bend Motorsport park or feed giraffes after speeches,
Willow Point Wines Park’s Apex Lounge and FUEL Bar. we have something for you.
(Murray Bridge)
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homes offer if it’s on-land adrenalin
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you crave, then stay at
of the Murray and where once stood
A favourite for visiting groups and an escape from
rows of one-bedroom huts – now The Bend Motorsport
overnight travellers is the Mannum reality for water Park, with its track-view
stand magnificent holiday homes in Motel, with some rooms boasting
your own riverfront paradise. views over the dual river ferries and
lovers. Your suites. All you need to do
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Our holiday homes offer an escape from arguably the best breakfast in town
at the adjoining Café Mannum. enjoy a chef-prepared
reality. They provide the best kind of riverfront breakfast and then suit
stay the Murray River can offer, with Goolwa’s riverfront is lined with paradise. up ready to race.
private jetties and two-level decking beautiful holiday homes, overlooking
so you can sit back, relax and watch the water, wharf and Hindmarsh Island – Otherwise, keep things simple at
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Dark Sky Reserve
Astrophotography
A houseboat moored underneath the stars, in the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve
Whether you’re a stargazer, astrophotographer or simply love the great outdoors, the newly
accredited River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve should be on your bucket list.
The 3,200 square kilometre area (some Driving on country roads Photographers should bring all
of which falls within the Swan Reach Remember, that many of the access equipment fully charged (remember,
Conservation Park) has some of the roads into the core site, the Swan there’s no power in the reserve).
darkest skies in the Reach Conservation Park are If you love camping, then find one of the
world. The reserve is Photographers for 4WD only, and mobile many spots out in our Conservation Park
the only one of its kind
and astronomers phone service can be patchy. or local river reserves and soak up the
in Australia, and one of So just check where you’re
travel here from beautiful night sky any time you want.
only 16 in the world. going before you head off, and
around the world If you’re not an experienced camper,
Photographers and remember to keep an eye out
we would suggest an organised tour
astronomers travel here chasing the for our native wildlife on the
and overnight accommodation through
from around the world clearest views to roads (especially at night).
one of our great local caravan parks,
chasing the clearest
the Milky Way. cabins, motels, riverside holiday homes –
views to the Milky Way, What you need to or a houseboat.
with darkness measuring know before you visit
21.97 out of 22 at the reserve’s core site The reserve is about a 90 minute drive
– almost complete darkness. Spanning from Adelaide, or 10 minutes from
over such a large and diverse space Mannum.
means the reserve has an array of Astro
hot spots, ideal star viewing areas and You don’t need a telescope or fancy
tour options available with the teams stargazing equipment out here. A
from Big Bend By Night, Juggle House pair of binoculars will do the trick for
Experiences and the PS Marion (more beginners. Or just sit back and look up
details page 16). (you might see the International Space
Station pass overhead).
With the best time to view during
complete darkness, visitors should If you are a keen stargazer, then bring
make the most of their adventure and along your telescope and set yourself
stay the night in the nearby towns of up in a quiet, remote area (a full list
Swan Reach, Walker Flat, Punyelroo, of sites here themurrayriver.com).
Cambrai, Sedan, Mannum, Purnong
or Caurnamont.
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Cruises depart Mannum in South Australia. Complimentary coach transfers are included
from Adelaide, or secure car parking is available in Mannum (bookings essential).
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