Loxton SA 5333 (Pop 3 600)

Loxton is a pretty Murray River rural service centre 251 km n-e of Adelaide. The town was named after an early settler, William Charles Loxton and a number of German immigrants began arriving around 1895. There followed many WWII servicemen enticed by the War Service Land Settlement Scheme who started growing grapes, citrus and dried fruits. Today this modern town is known as ‘Garden City of the Riverland’. Mardi Gras (Feb), Loxton Gift (footrace) (Feb), Riverland Field Days (Sept).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Loxton Nature Walk a beautiful 3 km riverside walk passing the historic Peppercorn tree planted (1878) by William Loxton. 

Nearby:
Katarapko Game Reserve and Conservation Park (across Murray River) is part of the Murray River NP and home to over 150 bird species with lagoons and deep channels ideal for swimming, fishing and canoeing.

Airport:
Renmark Airport (RMK), off Sturt Hwy. (37 km north).

Hospital:
Loxton Hospital Complex, Drabsch St. Tel (08) 8584 8555.