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Loxton Waikerie

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Ramco Apex park shelters river and play equipment

Phillip Allen Memorial Apex Park

Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

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The Waikerie Apex Phillip Allen Memorial Park is a fantastic riverside park on the stunning Murray River at Ramco. This...

There are two sealed boat ramps, plus a pontoon.

Loxton Boat Ramp Reserve

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

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The town boat ramp and pontoon is a popular launch spot for watersports and swimmers. There are two sealed ramps...

The large hill is a favourite feature of the track.

Loxton BMX Track

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Loxton BMX Track is an off road track that can be accessed from the main road (Bookpurnong Terrace) near the...

The two historic gravestones marking the resting place of two local children.

Pioneer Landing Drive Graves

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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At the junction of Pioneer Landing Drive and Kingston Road - heading towards Habel's Landing -stand gravestones marking the resting...

Water play

Waikerie Water and Nature Play Park

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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The Waikerie Water and Nature Play Park provides a combination of nature play, water elements and standard play equipment for...

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

Loxton Irrigation Area momument

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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This monument marks the official opening of the Loxton Irrigation Area by then Premier of South Australia Thomas Playford on...

Each of the sculpture

Counterbalance

Landmarks and Buildings

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Counterbalance is an impressive sculpture that was commissioned to acknowledge Loxton's Centenary of Proclamation in 2007.Each of the sculpture's 10...

Ironwork

Federation Park

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Parks and Gardens

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Named in celebration of the historic federation of the 6 British colonies that formed the nation of Australia in 1901and...

Loxton

Loxton’s Tree of Knowledge

Natural Attractions

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View at a glance how severely a high river can affect this region. By studying the high river levels on...

Walking Track at Hart Lagoon Walking Trail

Hart Lagoon Walking Trail

Natural Attractions

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Please note this trail is temporarily closed. Hart Lagoon is a wetland situated adjacent the Waikerie riverfront and Holiday Park....

Habel

Habel’s Bend

Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens

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This sharp right-angled bend in the river is named after local pioneering farmer Emil Wilhelm Habel who settled just a...

Visitors can access the riverfront via a sealed road.

Packard Bend

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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This stretch of the Murray River is named after the government surveyor Francis Joseph Packard who tragically drowned here in...

River Dr Reserve shelter looking south

River Drive Reserve

Parks and Gardens

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River Drive Reserve, Paisley is scenic riverfront park located on the eastern bank of the Murray River near Blanchetown. The...

Eagle tree sculpture

Loxton Tree sculptures

Parks and Gardens

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Lopped Aleppo Pine trees provided the opportunity for the trunks to be sculptured into public art. Riverland artist Tim Baulderstone...

Pump track looking North

Waikerie Pump Track

Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Come try Waikerie's new BMX pump track. Located within the newly redeveloped Waikerie Riverfront Precinct this exciting track will excite...

View South Hunter Road Lookout

Hunter Road Lookout

Natural Attractions

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Hunter Road Lookout Paisley South Australia is a scenic clifftop lookout with spectacular views of the Murray River, Blanchetown township...

Silos in the distance

Holder Bend Lookout

Natural Attractions

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View the Murray River from this great vantage point situated at the top of the cliff.Holder Bend Lookout sits right...

Banrock Station tour

Banrock Station Tours

Customised Food and Wine Tours Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Walking and Biking Tours

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Banrock Station is an environmental masterpiece in South Australia’s Riverland region, a unique place to experience nature whilst enjoying delicious...

The small cemetery was used prior to the opening of the Bookpurnong Lutheran Church.

Kaesler Landing Cemetery

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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This small fenced cemetery was used prior to the opening of the nearby Bookpurnong Lutheran Church Cemetery and contains a...

An overview board, which details all of the topics covered, is an ideal place to start the

Loxton District History Boards

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Loxton District History Boards is a pictorial history of Loxton and the surrounding district is showcased on 27 large double-sided...

The reserve is in the heart of Moorook, right on the banks of the River Murray.

Moorook Riverfront Reserve

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

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The town's shady riverbank is a popular spot for camping, with free barbecues, picnic seating and toilets. There's a large...

The playground has plenty of shade.

Hilbig Street Playground

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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This small shaded playground sits in the middle of one of the town's most popular Christmas lights display streets, along...

Lock 4

Lock 4

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings National Parks and Reserves

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In the 1920's a series of Locks and weirs were installed along the River Murray. These structures were built to...

Shop Front Illalangi

Illalangi Gourmet Foods

Shopping and Markets

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Illalangi is a proudly family-owned and run producer and providore located at Waikerie in the Riverland.They offer a range of...

John PJ Park signage, Marschall St looking north west

John P Jennings Park

Parks and Gardens

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John P Jennings park is a small leafy suburb park that feature wide open spaces and picnic table seating. This...

Conservation and heritage walk

Loxton Community Conservation & Heritage Park

Parks and Gardens

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This community project features an early homestead ruin, diverse native plants, manicured lawns, garden beds and ornamental fruit trees. The...

Pioneer Playground

Loxton Pioneer Playground

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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A modern, creative and exciting play space offering loads of fun for children of all ages and abilities. Do you...

River side of silos

Waikerie Silo Art

Landmarks and Buildings

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The Waikerie Silo Art mural is located in a unique clifftop position in the heart of town. The silos showcase...

Situated on the clifftop above Habel

‘Heaven’ Clifftop Viewpoint

Natural Attractions

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Referred to as 'heaven' by locals, this clifftop viewpoint above Habel's Bend provides a vantage point to look out along...

An octagonal stone rotunda in the middle of Loxton

Loxton Soldiers Memorial Rotunda

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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Standing proudly in the middle of Loxton’s main street, this rotunda was built in honour of the local soldiers who...

History Month

Loxton Historical Village

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Loxton Historical Village is a museum with an aura of old-world charm. When entering The Village, you will feel like...

Pioneer Memorial Gardens

Pioneer Memorial Gardens

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Parks and Gardens

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The Pioneer Memorial Gardens were dedicated to the pioneering families of the Waikerie district in 1977 by the Waikerie Lions...

Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park, on the banks of the Murray River.

Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens

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Maize Island Conservation Park provides the ideal habitat for a variety of bird and reptile species and is also home...

The view from Kingston-on-Murray Bridge.

Kingston on Murray Bridge Lookout and Sturt Memorial

Landmarks and Buildings National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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This lookout provides scenic views over the Murray River's backwaters - Loch Luna is visible to the left and Wachtel's...

Apex Park sundial looking south

Robert Brandon Memorial Apex Playground

Parks and Gardens

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First built in 1979 by members of the Waikerie Apex Club and dedicated in 1998 the Robert Brandon Memorial Apex...

The sculpture is situated in a landscaped garden area.

Avro Anson Crash Memorial

Landmarks and Buildings Parks and Gardens

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This replica Avro Anson W2481 aircraft display honours the lives of the four RAAF members who died when their plane...

There are barbecue facilities and a shelter, plus a playground.

Lions Park

Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Lions Park is a spacious lawn park is dotted with impressive gum trees. There are barbecue facilities and a shelter,...

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

Sturt Memorial

Landmarks and Buildings Natural Attractions

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Standing tall at the end of East Terrace, this large white stone cairn marks Captain Charles Sturt's passing through the...

Boat ramp sunset at Holder Bend

Holder Bend Camping Reserve

Natural Attractions

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Holder Bend Camping Reserve is a stunning free riverside camping area located minutes from the Waikerie township in the historic...

The grassy riverfront area is dotted with large gum trees.

Loxton Apex Park

Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens

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Loxton Apex Park is a grassed area, with barbecue and shaded seating areas, and is a popular picnic spot for...

The Reserve is popular spot for camping and river activities.

Rilli Reserve

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

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This area provides public access to the Murray River, a sealed boat ramp and car park, plus numerous nearby free...

Waik water tower from road facing south east

Waikerie SA Water Tower

Landmarks and Buildings

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The Waikerie SA Water Tower supplies water pumped from the Murray River to houses and residents of Waikerie. While the...

River Red Chairs

River Red Chairs

Landmarks and Buildings

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Discover River Red Chairs at 8 special locations in and around Loxton revealing beautiful river views, hidden treasures and places...

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

Loxton RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Room

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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The Memorial Room, which was officially opened in 2018 by His Excellency The Governor of South Australia The Honourable Mr...

Road view White St North of Waik institute

Waikerie Institute

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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The Waikerie Institute, Soldiers Memorial Hall was built in 1919 as a memorial to soldiers who had fought during WW1....

Pooginook Conservation Park

Pooginook Conservation Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens

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The dense mallee scrub in the northern part of the park provides shelter to a range of wildlife, including kangaroos,...

WWMG entrance gate western end facing east

Waikerie War Memorial Gardens

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Parks and Gardens

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The Waikerie Memorial Gardens is an attractive garden dedicated to those local residents who served their country at times of...

Free campsites are available along the riverfront.

Milich’s Landing and Daisy Bates Reserve

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens

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Pioneering midwife Ernstine Pauline Milich helped deliver more than 200 babies in the 1900s, including 14 of her own children....

Road view of Waik Cemetery Strangman Rd signage

Waikerie & Districts Cemetery

Landmarks and Buildings

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The Waikerie & Districts Cemetery is the active cemetery for the Waikerie area. The cemetery houses historical burials dating from...

There is a short walking trail on the island.

Snake Island

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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Known by locals as 'Snake Island', this small area can be accessed via a footbridge. There is picnic seating on...

Cruising

Rivergum Cruises

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Food and Wine Tours Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

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Welcome to Rivergum Cruises. Join your hosts, James and Sandra, on their brand new boat 'Qatar' for a relaxing cruise...

It is believed the tree stands at the site of William Loxton

Loxton’s Pepper Tree

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens

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There is more than one version of the 'pepper tree story'. However, it is possible this tree was planted in...

Dining at Banrock

Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre

Natural Attractions

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Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre situated in the heart of the Riverland in South Australia. The Centre offers panoramic...

The riverfront is a popular spot to relax and unwind.

Kingston on Murray Riverfront

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

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This beautiful lawn area dotted with gums is a popular place with locals and visitors alike. At the far end...

Waik Riverfront signage looking north from Peake Tce entrance

Waikerie Riverfront

Parks and Gardens

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Located on the majestic Murray River at Waikerie the Waikerie Riverfront is the perfect to relax on the river. Have...

Signage at Waikerie Art Silos

Waikerie Rotary Cliff Top Walk & Art Trail

Parks and Gardens

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This two kilometre walk stretches eastwards from the Waikerie ferry through the pumping station grounds to the lookout, and then...

The shaded seating area offers a view to the Landing below.

Stasinowsky’s Landing

Landmarks and Buildings Natural Attractions

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A short trail from the car park leads down to a seated area shaded by gum trees. As explained by...

The garden

Allen Hosking Memorial Garden

Parks and Gardens

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The garden’s namesake, Allen Hosking was a well-known Loxton sportsman, volunteer and community leader. During the 1950s and 1960 he...

The Pines Historic Sandstone Villa

The Pines Historic House and Garden

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Built in 1909, this beautifully preserved historic sandstone villa was bequeathed to the people of Loxton in 2002 by Mrs....

Promnitz Gardens signage

Promnitz Gardens

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Parks and Gardens

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Promnitz Gardens is a picturesque town garden with a connection to historical Waikerie. Named after the early pioneering family who...

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