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Amusement and Theme Parks

Loveday Adventure Park

Loveday 4x4 Adventure Parks destination is a top-tier outdoor camping park in Australia, boasting an expansive 8000 acres of land with more than 40 kilometers of thrilling 4x4 tracks to explore. Nestled along the picturesque 14-kilometer stretch of the River Murray, it provides a serene setting for camping, watersports, and fishing enthusiasts. Tony and Jodie, the dedicated owners, treat this haven with utmost care and affection, urging visitors to reciprocate this respect during their stay. For adrenaline-seekers, Loveday offers buggy rides and kids rally drives, while the inviting Loveday Tavern serves up delicious food and beverages. To ensure comfort, the park provides clean toilets and showers, guaranteeing guests a refreshing experience amidst nature's beauty. Whether cruising the tracks or relaxing by the river, Loveday 4x4 Adventure Parks is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable adventure.

Loveday SA

6.2 km away

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Murray River National Park

Natural Attractions

Katarapko and Rodeo Trails

Experience Murray River National Park on these great walking and/or bike trails. See the majestic Murray River, Eckerts Creek (Rodeo trail) and if you have the time you can go to Lock 4 (Katarapko trail). The trails pass by ancient river red gums, through black box woodlands, along teatree-lined dry creek beds and traverse saltbush plains. Listen or look out for over 50 species of native birds that frequent this area and you may be lucky to spot one of the many resident lace monitors (goannas) that will scamper away or climb up the trunk of a tree as you approach. All trails follow the same path initially. Suitable for all age groups and levels of experience. Just choose the track that suits you. As the tracks are two way, you can turn around at any time. Please be mindful of walkers, and other less experinced trail users where these bike trails merge. These trails start at the old “Rodeo Grounds”, located on the left just past the Lock 4 entrance (from Berri) to the Park. There is plenty of room for parking.

Katarapko SA

8.1 km away

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Free campsites are available along the riverfront.
Image credit: Loxton Library and Visitor Centre

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Milich's Landing and Daisy Bates Reserve

Pioneering midwife Ernstine Pauline Milich helped deliver more than 200 babies in the 1900s, including 14 of her own children. A memorial stands at the landing to honour her work in local medicine. The Landing was previously named after journalist Daisy Bates, who was living at Pyap in the 1930s when she wrote her book The Passing of the Aborigines. Her old camp site is marked with a plaque and the area is known as Daisy Bates Reserve.

Pyap SA

9.3 km away

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Lock 4
Image credit: Berri Barmera Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Lock 4

In the 1920's a series of Locks and weirs were installed along the River Murray. These structures were built to divert water to the emerging agriculture industry and also to improve navigation of Paddle Steamers and boats along the river, which enabled delivery of goods to townships and properties along the river system. There are six locks in the Riverland. In the Berri region, Lock 4 on Nitschke Road is just a few minutes out of Berri heading towards Loxton. The lock has free BBQ's and picnic area for public use and if you are lucky you may see a boat going through the lock chamber. Lock 4 can also be seen from the Kataraptko National Park on the Berri side of the river.

Bookpurnong SA

11 km away

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Murray River
Image credit: BBC

National Parks and Reserves

Murray River National Park - Katarapko Campground

Explore the floodplain and mallee by visiting Katarapko. This area is popular for all kinds of activities including camping, fishing, canoeing, bushwalking, bird watching and picnicking. There is a six kilometre Mallee Drive that takes you past a number of multi-stemmed trees, which indicate you have entered the mallee. Sand goannas, kangaroos and parrots may be seen resting or feeding along this drive. There are also a number of walking trails including; Kai Kai Nature Trail - an easy 30 minute walk; Ngak Indau Walking Trail - takes 1 hours; Cragg's Hut Walk - an easy trail that takes one hour.

Glossop SA

11 km away

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Internment Camp Loveday
Image credit: Migration Museum

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Loveday

Loveday was known for its internment camp during World 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.

Loveday SA

11 km away

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The Reserve is popular spot for camping and river activities.
Image credit: Loxton Library and Visitor Centre

Natural Attractions

Rilli Reserve

This area provides public access to the Murray River, a sealed boat ramp and car park, plus numerous nearby free camping spots. The reserve is pet friendly and is a popular place for swimming, fishing and boating. Please note there is a 21 day maximum stay for campsites and the access road is a dry weather track only.

Loxton North SA

11 km away

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Visitors can access the riverfront via a sealed road.
Image credit: Loxton Library and Visitor Centre

Natural Attractions

Packard Bend

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.

Loxton SA

12 km away

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The Loxton Pump Track is located within the Lions Park on the banks of the Murray River.

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Loxton Pump Track

Located within the Lions Park beside the Murray River, Loxton Pump Track provides fun for all bike, balance bike and scooters riders of various skill levels. With a challenging circuit of banked turns and rollers and overhead lights, the track is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. The track is conveniently located by the Loxton Riverfront Holiday Park, playground and barbecue shelter facilities, public toilets and a car park.

Loxton SA

12 km away

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Playground
Image credit: Loxton Library and Visitor Centre

Parks and Gardens

Lions Park

Lions Park is a spacious lawn park is dotted with impressive gum trees. There are barbecue facilities and a shelter, along with nearby toilets and a playground. The main feature of the park is the large River Red Gum known as the Tree of Knowledge. The flood levels are posted along the tree's trunk, providing a guide on how high the Murray River was at various points in history.

Loxton SA

12 km away

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Tree of Knowledge

Natural Attractions

Loxton's Tree of Knowledge

View at a glance how severely a high river can affect this region. By studying the high river levels on the trunk of this magnificent old river red gum, you can begin to understand the cycles and impact of the Murray River system. Be sure to look up high at the 1956 flood level. You will find the majestic tree within the river front Lions Park.

Loxton SA

12 km away

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Habel's Bend is directly below Heaven clifftop.
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Natural Attractions

Habel's Bend

This sharp right-angled bend in the river is named after local pioneering farmer Emil Wilhelm Habel who settled just a few hundred metres downstream in the 1890s with his family. The bend is a popular fishing spot and visitors may spot a pair of the region’s River Red Chairs at the base of the Heaven cliff walking trail. The nearby Habel’s Landing – visible directly downstream on the left – is a popular houseboat mooring spot. Historical Habel’s Homestead – now a private home – stands proudly overlooking the landing.

Loxton SA

12 km away

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The view from 'Heaven' looking downstream towards Habel's Landing.
Image credit: Loxton Library and Visitor Centre

Natural Attractions

'Heaven' Clifftop Viewpoint

Referred to as 'Heaven' by locals, this clifftop viewpoint above Habel's Bend provides a vantage point to look out along the Murray River. Directly across the river is Katarapko Island, part of the Murray River National Park, and to the right is the Loxton Riverfront Holiday Park. Habel's Landing, a popular houseboat mooring spot, is visible to the left. The viewpoint area is spacious and features shade structures, seating and lighting. A 'Peace Pole' marker, part of the international movement to spread the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth" is planted at the site. It is one of more than 500 across Australia and 250,000-plus worldwide. The staircase access from Habel's Bend below, via the Big 4 Caravan Park, is reasonably steep with moderate fitness levels required to complete the track. Access is also available by car from the Kingston Road via a dirt track.

Loxton SA

12 km away

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The two historic gravestones marking the resting place of two local children.
Image credit: Loxton Library and Visitor Centre

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Pioneer Landing Drive Graves

At the junction of Pioneer Landing Drive and Kingston Road - heading towards Habel's Landing -stand gravestones marking the resting place of Elisabeth Clara Habel, who died in 1898, aged 3 years, and Barbara Thiele, who died in 1900, aged 2 years. These two young children were from local pioneering farming families.

Loxton SA

13 km away

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The reserve is in the heart of Moorook, right on the banks of the River Murray.
Image credit: Loxton Library and Visitor Centre

Natural Attractions

Moorook Riverfront Reserve

The town's shady riverbank is a popular spot for camping, with free barbecues, picnic seating and toilets. There's a large shelter, plus a playground and plenty of lawn to relax on. The nearby boat ramp is an ideal launch spot to explore the longest straight stretch of the Murray - 7 Mile Reach. Camping sites are unpowered and fees can be paid via an automatic on-site pay station. A maximum 7-night stay applies.

Moorook South SA

13 km away

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There are two sealed boat ramps, plus a pontoon.
Image credit: Loxton Library and Visitor Centre

Natural Attractions

Loxton Boat Ramp Reserve

The town boat ramp and pontoon is a popular launch spot for watersports and swimmers. There are two sealed ramps available for use, bordered by a floating pontoon. At the adjacent reserve – the Loxton Aquatics Club site – there are barbecue and picnic seating facilities, along with toilets and ample car parking.

Loxton SA

13 km away

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There is a short walking trail on the island.
Image credit: Loxton Library and Visitor Centre

Natural Attractions

Snake Island

Known by locals as 'Snake Island', this small area can be accessed via a footbridge. There is picnic seating on the island, along with a short trail, while nearby is a raised, concreted fishing platform allowing wheelchair access to the riverfront. A blue tree, painted as part of the Blue Tree Project raising mental health awareness, stands on the island, next to a 'reflection seat'.

Loxton SA

13 km away

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The two exercise stations at the Loxton Apex Park.
Image credit: Loxton Library and Visitor Centre

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Riverfront Exercise Trail

Take a stroll along the banks of the River Murray at Loxton and test your fitness with a number of exercise equipment stations. Located between the Loxton Boat Ramp Reserve and Apex Park, these four stations each feature two exercise challenges. Handy step-by-step illustrated guides at each station can guide you through the exercises and any modifications that can be made according to your fitness level.

Loxton SA

13 km away

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The grassy riverfront area is dotted with large gum trees.
Image credit: Loxton Library and Visitor Centre

Natural Attractions

Loxton Apex Park

Loxton Apex Park is a grassed area, with barbecue and shaded seating areas, and is a popular picnic spot for locals and visitors. The riverfront walking trail winds past this point, while directly across the River Murray is Katarapko Island. Houseboats, large paddle steamers and even 'tinnies' can be seen mooring at the town, wharf and nearby riverbank.

Loxton SA

13 km away

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The small cemetery was used prior to the opening of the Bookpurnong Lutheran Church.
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Kaesler Landing Cemetery

This small fenced cemetery was used prior to the opening of the nearby Bookpurnong Lutheran Church Cemetery and contains a number of marked and unmarked graves of people who lived in the area. Just off the main road to Berri, Bookpurnong Road, visitors can pay their respects and enter via a small gate to the west of the plot.

Loxton SA

13 km away

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It is believed the tree stands at the site of William Loxton's Hut, which became the town of Loxton.
Image credit: Loxton Library and Visitor Centre

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Loxton's Pepper Tree

There is more than one version of the 'pepper tree story'. However, it is possible this tree was planted in 1878 from peppercorns collected by Bookpurnong Station boundary rider William Charles Loxton. William Loxton lived at this site from 1878 to 1881 when the area was known as 'Loxton's Hut'. This eventually became the town of Loxton.

Loxton SA

13 km away

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The monument was unveiled at the official opening of the Loxton Irrigation Area in 1949.
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Loxton Irrigation Area momument

This monument marks the official opening of the Loxton Irrigation Area by then Premier of South Australia Thomas Playford on September 21, 1949. The development of the several thousand acre irrigation area was the idea of the Taplan RSL sub-branch in 1940, which saw the need to plan for the repatriation of ex-servicemen after the war. In the early years of the irrigation area there was no domestic water, so settlers had to get their water from irrigation channels or cart it from water points. Young trees had to be hand watered with water being carted in a small tank on a horse-drawn trolley. The remnants of one irrigation channel is still visible to the left of the monument, while the view overlooks citrus and apple orchards and vineyards.

Loxton SA

13 km away

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The shaded seating area offers a view to the Landing below.
Image credit: Loxton Library and Visitor Centre

Landmarks and Buildings

Stasinowsky's Landing

A short trail from the car park leads down to a seated area shaded by gum trees. As explained by a monument at the site, this area was owned by local pioneer, Fred Stasinowsky and his family from 1896-1920. The Loxton Pumping Station, which was opened in 1949, can be seen on the right, while the landing is directly below.

Loxton North SA

13 km away

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Rockys Hall of Fame Pioneer Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Rocky's Hall of Fame & Pioneers Museum

Situated at the top of Barwell Avenue, Rocky's Hall of Fame was officially opened by Slim Dusty during the 1995 Country Music Festival and Awards. It stands as a tribute to the late Rocky Page. A valuable collection of musical instruments and memorabilia is housed in the museum along with a large collection of photos & cartoons depicting some of the biggest names in Australian Country Music. The "Big Guitar" and "Hands of Fame" are a must see feature, displaying hand prints of famous international and Australian artists such as Slim Dusty, Smoky Dawson, Reg Lindsay and many others. A must see for country music lovers. Please contact the Barmera Visitor Information Centre for opening hours.

Barmera SA

13 km away

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