A $23,000 feasibility study on the potential of using global positioning system (GPS) based tourism audio guides in the Murraylands region is underway.

The Murraylands region in South Australia follows the Murray River from Morgan to Meningie and inland to the township of Pinnaroo.

The study, funded by the federal government, will examine a number of delivery options for the guides, including providing GPS units for hire at visitor centres, downloadable maps and programs, and mobile phone applications.

Senator Dana Wortley welcomed the study.

“The feasibility study is forward thinking and looks at new ways to provide visitors with better services and information,” she said.

“I am sure if visitors have the opportunity to discover more of the history and attractions of the Murraylands region they will be keen to spend more time exploring this fascinating part of Australia.”

Tourism is worth $1.4bn to local economies in the Murray River regions of South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria.