Discover Roxby Downs

Roxby Downs combines outdoor activities with art, golf and water-based offerings. One special way to discover different sides of the town is the Emu Walking Trail: the 3 km loop passes through residential areas, a community garden, sand dunes and conservation areas. Other attractions include the Roxbylink Art Gallery, the Richardson Place Mural and the Kalta Sculpture—different reasons to include Roxby Downs in your travel plans.

On foot through different areas

The Emu Walking Trail is a 3 km loop. Its route passes through Roxby Downs residential areas, the community garden, sand dunes and conservation areas. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you can plan it as a standalone outdoor activity.

Information signs are located along the trail. They provide additional information along the way. You can choose the route based on your personal interest in outdoor activity and the different areas.

Art and local history

The Roxbylink Art Gallery features exhibitions from the local area and from across South Australia. It offers access to art with different geographic connections: the works on display may come from the wider Roxby area or broaden your perspective on the state. If you are interested in regional art, you will find a dedicated cultural attraction here. Roxby Link is centrally located in Roxby Downs and also houses the visitor information centre.

The Richardson Place Mural explores a different subject: it depicts the history of Olympic Dam. The Kalta Sculpture, in turn, represents the Kokatha people's enduring connection to this area. For travellers interested in history and cultural significance as well as activities, they add different dimensions to the experience of the town.

Golf and water-based offerings

The Roxby Downs Golf Club has an 18-hole course in Roxby Downs measuring 5,683 metres, with a par of 72. These details provide a clear overview of the course for anyone who would like to include golf in their trip. Men, women and young people are welcome at Sunday golf.

Water activities are also among the options in Roxby Downs. Roxby Link's swimming school uses “Swim and Survive”, a comprehensive swimming and water safety initiative by Royal Life Saving. For pool parties, a lounging area with an umbrella, as well as tables and barbecue facilities, can be reserved in the Splashpad area. Alongside the swimming lessons, this also outlines specific features for a pool party: a place to relax, seating and barbecue facilities.

When choosing a holiday apartment or house, you can consider which of these interests you would like to shape your stay: a walk on the Emu Walking Trail, art and history, golf, or time around the pool. Roxby Downs offers different ways to enjoy these interests, without requiring you to combine all the activities into a single outing.

For the main travel overview: Roxby Downs Municipal Council.