Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Loveday was known for its internment camp during Word War 2.

The camp was established in 1941 (and was one of the largest in Australia) with an impressive collection of recorded interviews, live footage, photos and artifacts a display inside the Barmera Visitor Information Centre.

By late 1943 all of the internees had been transferred to camp 14 and the other camps were closed down.

Most of the buildings were dismantled and auctioned off. Looking out across the area now, there is virtually no sign that this little known chapter of SA History ever occurred.

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The view from Kingston-on-Murray Bridge.

Kingston on Murray Bridge Lookout and Sturt Memorial

Kingston On Murray, Loxton Waikerie

The monument was unveiled at the official opening of the Loxton Irrigation Area in 1949.

Loxton Irrigation Area momument

Loxton, Loxton Waikerie

2 silhouetted kayaks in the glow of sunrise.

Canoe Adventures – Kayak Tours – Riverland

Berri, Berri and Barmera

Free campsites are available along the riverfront.

Milich’s Landing and Daisy Bates Reserve

Pyap, Loxton Waikerie

bluebird monument

The Donald Campbell Obelisk

Barmera, Berri and Barmera

There are two sealed boat ramps, plus a pontoon.

Loxton Boat Ramp Reserve

Loxton, Loxton Waikerie

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