STEPHANIE THOMPSON
LOXTON’S newest accommodation option is already proving popular with tourists, with the “glamping” tents booked out for Easter.
The Big4 Loxton Riverfront Holiday Park’s four new tents arrived late last year and landscaping was completed earlier this month.
District Council of Loxton Waikerie (DCLW) CEO David Beaton said the glamping tents provided another option and would potentially attract different visitors to the town.
“It’s something different than our existing cabins,” he said.
“The tents have a kitchen and ensuite, but it is a different sort of environment and feel; you can hear the birds in the morning.”
The glamping tents are located near the existing river-front cabins and also feature water frontage.
“It’s in tune with what we have here, which is nature, big trees and views down the river,” he said.
“(Previously) we weren’t utilising this piece of land.”
The glamping tents are for two people and include a queen bed, bathroom, kitchen facilities and a balcony, plus a private barbecue featuring a river view.
The glamping tents were funded by the Federal Government’s Murray-Darling Basin Economic Development Program to the tune of $500,000, while DCLW contributed $65,000.
Loxton Riverfront Holiday Park manager Julie Buchanan said she was already receiving positive feedback about the cabins.
“It’s been pretty amazing and they are proving to be very popular,” she said.
In 2019, DCLW elected members moved for council to revoke the community land status of the Loxton Riverfront Holiday Park, with the intent to offer the land for sale.
Mr Beaton said selling the caravan park was still on the table.
“Council has medium-term plans for private investment,” he added.