The Mid Murray Council area encompasses a diverse dry land farming, horticulture and tourism economy. As the administrative centre the heritage paddle boat town of Mannum provides high levels of service and business facilities supported by Council determination to attract investment and plan for the future. Investment prospects include tourism accommodation, conference facilities, affordable housing, expansion of intensive animal and horticulture production. Centred around the riverboat towns, only one hour’s drive from Adelaide and well supported by business and health services, the region offers affordable housing and recreational land, a relaxed country lifestyle and an enviable reputation as a “river paradise”.