Packard Bend

National Parks and Reserves

This stretch of the Murray River is named after the government surveyor Francis Joseph Packard who tragically drowned here in 1866 while surveying the eastern border of South Australia.
Dotted with large, shady gum trees, the riverbank here is a popular fishing, camping and swimming spot for locals and visitors alike.

Facilities

Caravan / Camper Trailer / Campervan Sites / Campsites Family Friendly Pet Friendly Public Toilet

Disabled Assistance

Disabled access available

Rates

Free Entry

Nearby Things to Do

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There are two sealed boat ramps, plus a pontoon.

Loxton Boat Ramp Reserve

Loxton, Loxton Waikerie

Conservation and heritage walk

Loxton Community Conservation & Heritage Park

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The playground has plenty of shade.

Hilbig Street Playground

Loxton, Loxton Waikerie

This soldier was carved from a Norfolk Island pine tree in 2019.

Loxton RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Room

Loxton, Loxton Waikerie

Pioneer Playground

Loxton Pioneer Playground

Loxton, Loxton Waikerie

The large white stone cairn sits proudly at the end of East Terrace.

Sturt Memorial

Loxton, Loxton Waikerie

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