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Loxton Historical Village

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The Loxton Historical Village has an aura of old world charm, and when you enter the Village you will feel like you have been transported back to the late 1890's, early 1900's, when the Loxton township was just being developed.

Foundations for the Loxton Historical Village were laid in 1970 when the Loxton National Trust branch built a pug and pine replica of "Loxton's Hut".

William Charles Loxton (after whom the town was named) was a boundary rider on Bookpurnong Station and Loxton's first settler.

There are now over 30 fully furnished buildings depicting and preserving the history and way of life of the early Riverland settlers.

Farm buildings have been modelled on original structures around the district, including a pine slab shearing shed and stable, and a barn made of mallee stumps.

A bank, once operating at Geranium, and a railway station sited originally at Yinkanie together with a barber shop and one of the most comprehensive displays of old dental equipment in Australia, are features not to be missed.

The Clarion newspaper office (Loxton's first paper) houses antique printing machines. The 1920's style garage, designed by the Riverland Vintage and Classic Car Club, is home to some beautiful old cars and motorcycles.

The most recent addition to the Village is a vast area dedicated to the Irrigation Museum.On display here is a Nissan Hut which was the living quarters for the returned servicemen and their families. The Hut gives an authentic account of what living conditions were like in those days. A small vineyard and orchard have been developed to show the irrigation scheme. Other equipment used are also on display.

From its humble beginning, the Village continues to grow. The interest and appreciation shown by visitors highlight what a wonderful tourist attraction Loxton has.

Admission charges: Adults $8 pp; Pensioner $7pp; Children $4pp; Buses/Tours $6pp; School Groups $3pp, Family $21.

FUNCTIONS VENUE
If you are planning a special event and wanting a venue that has character, why not consider the Loxton Historical Village? As the sun sets over the river the Village takes on a new ambience which is filled with nostalgic charm.

The tiny Pioneer Memorial Church has become a favourite for local weddings and the Institute Hall is a 'Venue with a Difference', and ideal for wedding receptions, family reunions, Christmas and birthday parties. The Village offers homestyle catering or outside caterers can be arranged.

Costs and booking details are available on enquiry.

VILLAGE ALIVE DAYS
Throughout the year the Loxton Historical Village holds special 'Village Alive Days' which provide working exhibits, adding colour to the static displays, switching on the imagination of being transported to another time.