This popular attraction, which recreates Loxton life as it was in the early 1900s, is the recipient of many awards including the Riverland Tourism Award for Best Tourist Attraction in 2007. Over 45 fully furnished buildings and sites exhibit farm equipment, machinery, household goods and other items used by the early settlers of the district as well as being home to the amazing 1956 Murray River Flood photographic exhibition. Step back in time on ‘Village Alive’ days when staff and volunteers wear traditional clothing and working exhibits give you a glimpse of what life was like.

The Village and its shop are open daily Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, weekends 10am-5pm, with extended hours during most holiday periods. Group bookings welcome.

Village Alive Dates for 2008 are 23rd March, 8th June and 12th October. Entry: Adults $8, Children $4, Concessions $7,
Family $21.

An amazing collection of photographs show the destruction and heart break as the waters of the Murray River rose to extraordinary heights from May 1956 to January 1957. River heights at Loxton rose by 7.42m (24 feet) with extensive damage experienced across SA, including the evacuation of 562 homes, seepage and flooding killing 17,000 fruit trees and 6,154 acres of orchards and vineyards were damaged.  40 miles of earthworks and levees were built against the rising waters and 1,000,000 sandbags were used for levee protection.

The photographic exhibition is located at the Loxton Historical Village which is open daily Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, weekends 10am-5pm, with extended hours during most holiday periods.

Group bookings welcome. Entry to the Village: Adults $8, Children $4, Concessions $7, Family $21.00.

For information, brochures, maps, bookings and extensive local knowledge visit the Loxton Visitor Information Centre for a chat with our friendly, local staff and volunteers. Stateliner passenger and freight agents. The Terrace Gallery is incorporated within the centre displaying local and touring exhibitions.

Open Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
Sat 9.30am - 12.30pm
Sun and Public Holidays 1pm - 4pm.
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.

“The Pines”, Loxton’s Historical House and Gardens was bequeathed to the people of Loxton by Mrs Ella Kingdon. Visitors are given a glimpse into the lifestyle of the benefactor. Antique furniture, silverware, fine china collectables, water colours and tapestries are on display. The 2000m2 gardens are being restored and are, along with the breezeway, a popular venue for weddings, as a function centre, family celebrations and fine dining. The gardens are always open.

Guided house tour with afternoon tea $12 every Sunday at 2pm, or by appointment, tour only $8. Group tours welcome.

The warmth, charm and relaxed atmosphere of Almond Grove Crafts strikes you as soon as you enter the beautiful well lit shop. You will find yourself surrounded by an extensive range of quilting and patchwork lines, fabrics, patterns, kits, wooden products and gift ideas – something for everyone’s tastes and abilities.

Open Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri  9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm. Tue open only by appointment. Closed Sun, Christmas Day, New Years Day, Australia Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day.

8 Bookpurnong Tce Loxton
Ph: 08 8584 4766
www.almondgrovecraft.com.au

The Rotunda, in the centre of Loxton’s vibrant shopping area, was built to remember the soldiers who lost their lives in World Wars I and II as well as Korea, Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam. The stone cairn on the north side of the Rotunda is a special memorial for World War II ex-servicemen and their families who settled on fruit blocks in Loxton. Ceramic tiles surrounding the Rotunda depict the Riverland environment. Australian artist Stephen Bowers used subject material for which the region is best known. At the front of the Library stands a uniquely shaped fountain. The surrounding copper plaques portray the history, development and future of the Loxton area.

Recreational fishing continues to be one of our most popular pass times and provides the opportunity to share happy experiences with family and friends. Patience pays dividends with a variety of fish to catch such as Callop (Golden Perch, Yellow Belly), Redfin and the elusive Murray Cod. Yabbying is a great experience and hoop nets are relatively inexpensive, so why not try your luck - yabbying is great fun for all ages. Be aware that size and bag limits apply for some fish species.

Bring your binoculars for a 3-hour, relaxing cruise around the Nockburra and Chambers Creeks area aboard the M.V. Loch Luna - you’ll get up close and personal with birds, flora and fauna. Light refreshments served.

Departs daily from Kingston On Murray at 9am and 1.30pm.

A kid’s haven and a slice of parenting heaven, the Loxton Club’s undercover playground and Kid’s Room is an awesome place to play! Places to squeeze through, scramble over, climb up and slide down – or for those who need a bit of time out there’s videos to watch, games to play and great food from the Kid’s Menu to keep you going.

Full bar and dining facilities available 7 days from 10am until late.

Over 1,100 roses grace the two beautiful gardens, Hentschke Memorial Rose Garden and Loxton Pioneer Memorial Garden, with the sundial and surrounds paying tribute to the early pioneers of our region.

One of Australia’s great explorers, Captain Charles Sturt, passed here on his Murray River expedition of 1830. The lookout that marks the spot offers good scenic views of the Murray River and backwaters.

View the waters of the mighty River Murray as it passes through one of the six lock and weir chambers within SA waters. BBQ facilities available in an ideal picnic area. Enquire for opening times.

The combination of activities, displays and festivities presents a colorful and exciting experience. Throughout the 5 week program, running from the last Saturday in November until New Years Eve, hundreds of cars and many coach loads of visitors tour the streets to experience the delights of Santa’s Walk, Christmas Wonderland, Singing Christmas Tree, Big Santa and other light displays through out the township. 

Visit www.loxtonlights.com for full program details or phone Loxton Visitor Information Centre 08 8584 8071.

This community project consists of a 700m trail with its environs featuring an early homestead ruin, native plants, manicured lawns, garden beds and ornamental fruit trees which collectively depict Loxton from its settlement through to today.

This picturesque and deceptively challenging 18 hole, fully turfed course is open 7 days a week (major closed events excepted) and visitors are welcome. Normal club house facilities.

There is more than one version of the story of the Pepper Tree, however, it is possible that this tree was planted by Mrs Howell in 1878 from peppercorns collected by William Charles Loxton, a boundary rider on Bookpurnong Station and a horseman of some note. (Bookpurnong Station was a sheep farming property of 485 square miles that included the land on which the town of Loxton has developed.) William Loxton lived here with his wife from 1878-1881 in the modest pine and pug hut formerly occupied by his aunt, Mrs Howell, and her husband. The area around this hut was known as ‘Loxton’s Hut’ and eventually, just ‘Loxton’ (despite some local suggestions that it be named ‘Melba’ or ‘Mimiville’). Part of the termite-damaged tree collapsed in 1997 after a severe windstorm. A plaque alongside the tree commemorates the first reunion of the Loxton family.

We have an extensive range of products, our brands include McGuigan, Yaldara and Miranda. We are also retailers for Riverland Boutique wineries. We have a range of bulk fortified wines including Muscat, Port and Sweet Sherry. Our recently renovated Cellar Doors provide a lovely outdoor alfresco area to enjoy a cappuccino or hot drink.

Tastings and sales available from Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Katarapko Reserve: Katarapko Creek and the Murray River have cut deep channels and lagoons, making half the reserve an island. Ample fishing, camping and picnic spots. Opposite side of river from Loxton. Entry from Sturt Highway and Winkie Rd via Berri.

Loch Luna Reserve: This is a wetland reserve with large areas of water, narrow creeks and shallow swamps which create a variety of environments that are important habitats for many aquatic birds and animals. Entry to Loch Luna is from Cobdogla or the northern entrance near Nappers Bridge. More info from Loxton Visitor Information Centre.

Moorook Game Reserve: A wetland reserve with many aquatic birds and animals. An all weather road allows vehicles access to the River Murray and Wachtel's Lagoon throughout the year. Entry to the reserve 3.5kms along the Moorook-Loxton Road off the Sturt Highway.

 Camping permits: required when camping in the Reserves and National Parks.

Proud Scrapbooking Supplies offers a wonderful variety of scrapbooking and card making products for all your projects including invitations, special occasion cards and albums – with new stock arriving all the time. Bring in your photos and let us personalise an album, canvas or frame to your specification.  On-going classes and workshops for all levels. Wheelchair and pram friendly.

Open Sun 10am to 2pm, Mon Closed, Tue 9am-4.30pm, Wed 10am-4.30pm, Thur-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-12 noon.

Captain Sturt and his heroic crew rowed their way 27 foot whale boat past this point on 30th January 1830 during their historic voyage of exploration of the River Murray. This large memorial overlooks the river and the town's houseboat moorings below. Also an ideal picnic spot.

Relaxing pan-piped music invites you to explore this magnificent store whilst uncovering special trinkets and treasures at every turn. You will discover an extensive range of home decorator pieces and exquisite stylish giftware to spoil yourself or the man in your life. Adorable teddies, licensed bar accessories, stunning floral arrangements, fresh flowers, Member of Interflora, Collector Willow Tree Angels, luxurious Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries, beautiful garden water bird figures… indulge your senses and explore The Country Pumpkin today.

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm, extended trading during December.

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Call in and take your time browsing through the eight rooms of our charming cottage. Spoil yourself and your friends with that special item selected from our extensive range of beautiful and decorative gift lines, home ware and kitchen ware. Stocking one of the Riverland’s largest ranges of Maxwell & Williams products as well as French style furniture, throws, cushions, lamps, candles, clocks and floral arrangements that will add style and colour to your home décor. Gourmet foods including the Ausnat range, Tapenades, olive oils, nuts and dried fruit are also available.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Displaying local, regional and touring exhibitions.

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-12.30pm, Sun and Public Holidays 1pm-4pm. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.

Discover the thriving display of plants, trees and shrubs at Thymless Nursery. Listen to the soothing sounds of water trickling from fountains - while native birds fly in for a refreshing dip and drink. Wander the paths to uncover an array of cottage and formal plants, as well as an extensive selection of roses and trees. A great selection of crafts, water features, statues and garden furniture is also available. Happy gardening!

Open 7 days. Summer 10am-5pm, Winter 10am-4.30pm.

Torambre is a boutique winery and cellar door located at Loxton North. The owners have total control over the winemaking process from growing the grapes right through to bottling and marketing. The unique cellar door is located in an original 1940’s Nissen Hut opposite the vineyards and winery that produce the award-winning Nissen Hut label.

Cellar Door Sales available Fri, Sat and Sun 10am-4pm or by appointment (closed Good Friday, Christmas Day & New Years Day).

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 System.

Ideal picnic spot with gas, coin operated bbq facilities, children's playground and shady lawned areas.

Canoe Hire
Discover the river in a 2-person Canadian-style canoe. Hire available 7 days either by the hour or for the day. Bookings
at the Loxton Riverfront Caravan Park reception.
Sophie Edington Drive, Loxton
Ph: 08 8584 7862

Par 3 Golf
Free to play, but bookings must be made at the Loxton Riverfront Caravan Park . Try your luck on the 9 hole, par 3 sand scrape course set in a natural bush setting.
Sophie Edington Drive, Loxton
Ph: 08 8584 7862

Cross Of Sacrifice
Adjacent to the roundabout is Mary Thiele Park, the main focal point for the local community on Anzac Day. The Cross of Sacrifice is in memory of all those locals who fought in the various wars.