The Frames

Set on the peaceful banks of the Murray River, these award-winning luxurious retreats are built for discerning travellers looking for a romantic experience in the South Australian Outback.

Pastiche Retreat

Sleeps: 2 Adults

Contemporary and light-filled, the Pastiche Retreat offers breathtaking views of the Murray River in addition to a fabulous sunken spa featuring its very own in-built waterfall feature to relax inside.

Montage Retreat

Sleeps: 2 Adults

Bathe in an outdoor luxury spa while gazing up at a twinkle of stars in the Montage Retreat – perfect for couples wanting to experience charm, sophistication and warmth with the finest appointments.

Collage Retreat

Sleeps: 4 Adults

Setting brand new standards in shared luxury accommodation, the Collage Retreat provides state-of-the-art BBQ facilities overlooking the natural diversity and tranquillity of the Murray River.

The Frames is host to multiple Exclusive Experiences. The Sunset Gondola River Cruise provides a wonderful romantic journey through the tranquil Murray River. The Wetlands & Wildlife Safari transports you on a thrilling adventure in the Riverland. And the Flavour Safari features a spectacular tour where you meet local growers, brewers and winemakers before sampling their excellent ‘dirt to the dish’ products. There’s also a luxury Outback Camping experience, Calperum Station Eco-Cultural experience and personalised wellness treatments in the comfort of your own retreat.

Alternatively, there’s a wide range of Additional Experiences. Sip on premium spirits at the iconic 23rd St Distillery and observe the colourful endemic birdlife on a Bellbird birding tour. The extensive Murray River Walk is an incredibly intimate journey of discovery while the Riverland Canoe Tour is an intricate adventure through quiet waterways and creek systems. Also available are Distillery Gin Masterclass sessions, Arrosto Coffee experiences, National Park explorations, Riverland Cellar tours, Seppeltsfield Winery tours, St Agness Distillery tours and Woolshed Brewery excursions.

The Frames is a Certified Ecotourism & Accredited Australian Tourism business. Each luxury retreat was originally designed and built with sustainability at its core. They are thermally efficient and feature double glazed windows, screen shades to control sunlight and insulated walls and floors. In addition, a number of eco-friendly practises have been implemented. There’s a Tesla charging station for electric vehicles, bio sewerage system that recycles greywater for irrigation and low-maintenance gardens featuring hardy native plants fed by under-surface drippers. Even the tours are sustainable. Guests are encouraged to experience the Riverland region on foot or via the eco-friendly water-based tours and litter is collected and disposed of in the rare occasion it appears.