It is on the left (east) bank of the Murray River, opposite Mannum.

The higher ground is used for a variety of farming activities, including sheep, grain, beef cattle and potatoes.

Downstream of the ferry landing is a separate locality named Bolto, consisting mainly of shacks near the river bank.

[3] Ten quarter-acre blocks sold for an average of 5 shillings above the reserve price of £2 10/ in April 1907.

[5] Work commenced in 1916, but the flood of 1917 damaged the unfinished embankments, leading to fresh inundation.