Published for: Tuesday, 5/08/2008
Travel Guides -> Attractions -> South Australia -> Yorke Peninsula
A Historical Walk Around Wallaroo
Wallaroo - Wallaroo`s long heritage has left a fabulous legacy of fascinating old buildings, houses, churches and the ruins of the once famous copper smelters. Take the opportunity to walk the streets of Wallaroo and learn of its history and connection with the mining industry.
Along the way you will see the former residence of Caroline Carleton, famous for writing the words of `Songs of Australia` in 1859. With the trail beginning at the Wallaroo Maritime and Nautical Museum you will see the original Ti... read more
Stenhouse Bay - Costing a total of 11,000 Pounds to build, Althorpe Island`s Lighthouse was made out of a mixture of limestone and hard sandstone quarried from the Island. Powered by twin diesel generator sets and a 120 volt 1000 watt Tungsten Halogen lamp, it was first lit on 14 February 1879 and continued to shine for 112 years.
Standing 15 metres tall and 91 metres above sea level, the light reached 24 nautical miles into Investigator Strait, and displayed a 0.1 second flash every seven seconds. The light w... read more
Ardrossan And District Historical Museum
Ardrossan - When Ardrossan folk talk of the sea they look to the land. And amidst the agricultural machinery in the Ardrossan Museum you will see why. At ports like Ardrossan, Yorke Peninsula`s wheat and barley harvests were loaded onto the ketches and coastal steamers, their destination the markets of Britain and Continental Europe.
Ardrossan Museum is located in the former factory of C.H. Smith who was a well-known South Australian manufacturer of agricultural machinery and developer of the Stump Jump Pl... read more
Ardrossan - The Ardrossan Golf Club is an 18 hole course with a par 69 and has an Australian course rating of 64. The length being 4,925 metres.
Treated town waste water is being recycled and used to water the 18 magnificently greened fairways, with newly grassed tee blocks, fully irrigated and maintained.
Barbecue facilities can be arranged upon request.
Please come for the day or stay a week.
Yorketown - Experience a fully working farm, see farm animals including donkeys, horses, sheep, cows, chickens, bantams, ducks, geese, rabbits, dogs, cats and fauna rescue animals. There are farm animal displays, farm produce for sale, arts and crafts, tearooms, licensed restaurant and pedal car track and games area for children. Visitors are encouraged to interact with animals and join in various farming activities. Extensive hands-on and interactive displays are available to enhance your visit.
Unique ha... read more
Yorketown - Ballywire offers quality, wholesome dining at affordable prices.
Producing its own meat, vegetables and eggs, Ballywire is a `dining-out must` when you visit southern Yorke Peninsula.
Ballywire’s own chef has a keen eye for quality and superb attention to detail. Ballywire offer an enticing array of menus – breakfast menu, all day menu, morning and afternoon tea menus and an evening dining menu.
Make sure you drop in!
Kadina - Visit Australia`s only private museum of money and banking to see nearly 3,000 money boxes, five rooms packed with banking and money memorabilia including a working vault wallpapered with sheets of uncut notes, and more than 60,000 new coins and 50 gold coins.
For more than18 years this award winning `money museum` has provided exciting and wide-ranging memories for the older person and educated younger generations with its displays of money and banking, gems, minerals, fossils and meteorites.
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Yorketown - At the Bublacowie Museum you’ll find medals, uniforms and memorabilia, as well as the very personal photographs and memorabilia of local servicemen and women who served their country in all major conflicts.
Built on the grounds of the Bublacowie school, the museum keeps alive the memories of the sacrifices made by so many – and helps young people learn about our military history. The venue is set on two acres of native trees and shrubs, an oasis in the midst of the very rich wheat and barley gr... read more
Bute - Bute Hobbies Bromeliad Display Gardens and Sales Centre welcomes individual and family groups interested in seeing our three shade houses which house more than 1400 different Bromeliads.
An appointment is appreciated for larger groups, bus tours and garden clubs, to enable us to ensure guides are available. Morning and afternoon teas are available for groups at a small cost per head, if arranged at time of booking.
Bromeliads tend to flower at different times of the year, so no matter what the... read more
Bute - Beef and Chicken Schnitzels, Seafood, and Porterhouse and Rump Steak Wednesday to Sunday, plus an extensive menu on Saturday nights. Private functions available.
Minlaton - Butler Memorial was officially re-opened on Sunday 6 August 1989.
The hangar style building houses the famous World War One Bristol Fighter Aeroplane the Red Devil, believed to be the only one left anywhere in the world, flown in France and Australia by local boy Captain Harry Butler.
This static display provides information on the exploits of Captain Butler and a detailed history of the refurbished monoplane.
Crash site just south of Minlaton, plaque on Cairn at side of Yorketown Road.
An ... read more
Stenhouse Bay - Easily accessed through Innes National Park, a short walk takes you to the tower itself with a magnificent view overlooking Althorpe Island and on a clear day all the way across to Kangaroo Island.
An automatic beacon was commissioned in 1950, with a major upgrade taking place in 1970 to the cement structure you can see today. Standing 78 metres above sea level and powered by a 120 volt 1000 watt Tungsten Halogen Lamp, Cape Spencer Lighthouse has a light range of 23 nautical miles.
Wallaroo - Build it and they will come...
The Wallaroo Marina Hotel and the two adjacent five story accommodation towers are the last part of the stunning Copper Cove Marina development. Situated on the shores of the southern side of the marina complex, it commands panoramic vistas of the marina, North Beach and Spencer Gulf.
The hotel was designed to become the social hub of this exciting development. Providing innovative cuisine, a clever wine list, and an ambience unmatched on the peninsula, wheth... read more
Corny Point - Completed in 1882 and made of limestone, quarried from a nearby farm. De-manned in 1920, the light continued to shine until 11 December 1942, when a Japanese invasion was feared and it was turned off for several weeks. It was converted to electricity in 1978.
Entries from the light keeper`s logs describe how it survived earthquakes and other natural phenomenon such as seeing meteors flying past. Today the lighthouse reserve is open to the public.
Curramulka - The Curramulka General Store is a relaxed casual café to sit and enjoy a light homemade meal. There is artwork to admire and giftware to browse through, or just enjoy a coffee and cookie for morning tea. Call us to book for your next birthday or event you need catered.
Drop in to taste what Curramulka General Store has to offer!
Edithburgh - The Edithburgh Golf Club is a Par 77, nine hole 5,598 metre course and has an Australian Course Rating of 67. Located on the heel of the Yorke Peninsula this course is picturesque and features sand greens. Club hire is available and visitors are welcome.
Edithburgh - A community museum of well defined indoor and outdoor displays tracing the social, industrial and agricultural history of the Troubridge agricultural area and the town and port of Edithburgh from early settlement to its decline with major displays on its maritime history (including shipwrecks) and once large salt industry.
Located on southern Yorke Peninsula about three hours drive from Adelaide.
Moonta Bay - Gallery on the Bay features paintings by local artist Peter Ruch. These include watercolours, pastels and charcoal drawings of local scenes and portraits. Paintings are for sale and commissions are welcome.
Come and visit us. No pressure to purchase - just enjoy the artwork, meet the artist and see works in progress.
Maitland - Barley Stacks is the first commercial vineyard to be established in the traditional barley belt of the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, renown for growing the world’s best malting barley.
Rich grey soil over limestone, with a low but certain 400 millimetres rainfall, combined with a warm maritime climate, increased row spacing, heavy mulching, bird net protection, hand-pruning and hand-picking has contributed to the production of premium quality fruit.
Barley stacks is a rare discovery. The G... read more
Harvest Corner Information and Craft
Minlaton - Harvest Corner is a unique combination of visitor information and high quality locally produced craft. We believe that locals are the best guides to the area, and the volunteers staffing our Centre enjoy promoting our wonderful scenic Yorke Peninsula.
Come into Harvest Corner for all your tourism needs and:
Internet access.
Art gallery.
Quality craft.
Local produce.
Tearooms.
Harvest Corner is the accredited information centre for the central and southern Yorke Peninsula and can assist you ... read more
Marion Bay - Hillocks Drive embraces several miles of spectacular, rugged coastline interspersed with quiet, sandy beaches and rock pools, a photographer`s delight and a haven from the pressures of city living. Kangaroos, emus and native birds abound in nearby scrubland.
The entry gate is situated adjacent Hillocks Homestead, 43 kilometres south west of Warooka and 16 kilometres east of Marion Bay on the South Coast Road, but to enter you must obtain a permit for each vehicle and a key hired from the Homest... read more
Stenhouse Bay - Looking for a holiday tip from a local?
Yorke Peninsula is where South Australians love to holiday and Innes National Park is the jewel in the peninsula’s crown.
With a magnificent coastline ranging from pristine, sandy, sheltered coves to still salt lakes and majestic cliffs pounded by the surging waves of the Southern Ocean, it is no wonder this park has won the hearts of locals.
A paradise for surfers, hikers, birdwatchers, anglers and campers alike, Innes offers the perfect place to rela... read more
Investigator Strait Maritime Heritage Trail
Edithburgh - Discover the shipwrecks of the Investigator Strait Maritime Heritage Trail. Between 1849 and 1982, 26 vessels are known to have been wrecked in the waters, with the loss of more than 70 lives. A number of these shipwrecks still await discovery.
The shipwrecks which have been highlighted in the trail were selected for the strange and tragic circumstances surrounding their loss, their historical significance, and because they provide a fascinating underwater experience for beginners and advanced ... read more
Kadina - Kadina Golf course is a par 72, 5851 metres and has an Australian course rating 68. Ladies golf day is on Tuesdays and the mens golf day is on Wednesday and Saturdays.
At the moment the course is only opened during March to October, however the club is in the process of irrigating the whole 18 holes so that we can play all year round. This will take two years to complete.
Kadina Golf Club opened in 1904. In 1979 the old clubhouse was replaced with a large and modern building which has had exte... read more
Lions Club of Yorke Peninsula Rail Inc
Wallaroo - Enjoy a tourist train ride operated by the Lions Club of Yorke Peninsula Rail Inc from Wallaroo - Kadina - Bute and return to Wallaroo.
Train departs Wallaroo Railway Station for the 30 minutes journey to Kadina. After a short stop in Kadina, we continue on through the prosperous Northern Yorke Peninsula farming countryside on the 60 minutes trip to Bute.
On arrival in Bute, you can visit the local attractions and enjoy lunch. Lunch can be purchased at the Bute Hotel (prior bookings a must) or a... read more
Local And Family History Resource Centre
Moonta - Located in Ellen Street, walking distance from the Moonta shopping precinct in the School of Mines, the Resource Centre houses a comprehensive collection of local and family history resource documents including local and State newspapers on microfilm. There is a large display of lifestyle memorabilia and changing exhibits including 50 years of the National Trust South Australia Celebration. Local historians can also help you research family or local history.
Maitland Golf Club Incorporated
Maitland - The Maitland Golf Club is an 18-hole course with a 69 Par Men’s, 72 Par Ladies and Australian Course Rating of 65. The course is a total 5,188 metres with watered fairways for all year round playing.
Located within the town’s parklands, the course surrounds the township of Maitland, which is located in the central Yorke Peninsula area and is an easy two-hour drive from Adelaide.
The Club House overlooking the beautiful Yorke Valley is available for hire.
Maitland - Maitland Museum contains relics of a bygone era, showcasing local history, agricultural machinery, German heritage and more. The museum is housed in the former school built in 1877, situated at the corner of Gardiner and Kilkerran Terraces.
Maitland is the centre of a reliable agricultural district settled by Samuel Rogers at Ynoo Station in 1851.
Yorketown - Take the time out to enjoy lunch from 12.00 noon to 2.00pm; and dinner from 6.00pm to 8.00pm with daily meal specials starting from AUD8.90. With TAB facilities, 20 poker machines, a beer garden and bottleshop, Melville Hotel caters for everyone’s tastes. Sit for a while and enjoy cappuccino, flavoured coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, muffins and cheesecake in the relaxed atmosphere of the Bistro, open seven days 10.00am till close.
Melville Hotel can cater for any function, with their function... read more
Moonta Mines - The National Trust Miners Cottage is a typical Cornish cottage built about 1870 and furnished in the pre-1900 period. Built of wattle and daub, mud bricks, clay and limestone and given a coat of plaster and whitewashed, many of these cottages were to be found throughout the mine residential area.
Mallee saplings often served for rafters and purlins and the roof itself was usually of wooden palings or shingles later replaced with corrugated iron.
The floors were frequently made from packing cas... read more
Minlaton - Located 197 kilometres west of Adelaide and 88 metres above sea level, Minlaton is the main service centre for the surrounding rural districts. The Minlaton Golf Club has a well-maintained 18-hole golf course situated in a picturesque setting surrounded by native trees and flowers. The Minlaton Golf Course is Par 71 with an Australian course rating of 68 and is 5,657 metres in length. Visitors are always welcome on club days. Club rooms available for conference/seminar and function hire at reaso... read more
Minlaton - Minlaton Walk starts at the Visitor Information Centre and heads north along the Main Street to the H J Cook Fauna Park, which contains emus, wallabies and kangaroos. From there you head past the basketball courts, meandering through bush and along the edge of the golf course. Along the walk there are interpretive signs regarding the River Red gums – Minlaton is the only area on the Southern Yorke Peninsula that these trees grow naturally. There are also signs about the early settlement of t... read more
Moonta - The Moonta Golf Club is an 18 hole, 5,401 metre Par 70 course with an Australian Course Rating of 67. Visitors are welcome. The course is closed on Tuesdays and Saturdays for competition.
Moonta Mines - The museum is located in the former Moonta Mines Model School. Erected in 1878, this building now houses thematic displays on the Cornish miners` lifestyles - mining, lodges and friendly societies, sports and pastimes, death and hardship; extensive displays of costume, china, silverware, photographs and memorabilia and a classroom furnished circa 1900. There is also a display on the World Wars.
Multi ticket admission is available to Moonta Mines Museum, Miners Cottage and Moonta Mines Tourist R... read more
Moonta Mines State Heritage Area
Moonta Mines - This state heritage area covers most of the former Moonta Mining Company lease. A tourist drive starting from the Moonta Town Hall leads through the Cornish cottages housing area, passes the church, Hughes Pump House ruins, Taylor’s shaft, the deepest, the ruins of the ore concentrating plant at Richman`s. A walk to the lookouts on the top of the skimp heap gives an aerial view of the whole area. Information signs enable visitors to relate existing ruins to former structures. The tour includes R... read more
Moonta Mines - Moonta Mines Sweet Shop is located in the former Moonta Mines Post Office built in 1946 and operated as a Post Office until the mid 1970s. The building was refurbished as a shop in 1979 and upgraded by the National Trust in 1998. The Sweet Shop sells a large range of old-fashioned sweets and drinks.
Moonta - A 50 minute round trip by narrow gauge rail, passes the reservoir and ore sorting floors then through a tunnel in Ryan`s Tailings Heap.
It visits the former Precipitations Works for an inspection of the story of copper recovery and then onto the Moonta Railway Station to begin the return journey.
Departing from the Station adjacent to the Moonta Mines Museum, the train leaves on the hour, except in extreme weather conditions.
See the restored horse drawn tram and old blacksmith shop (working ... read more
Moonta Mines - The Moonta Mines Walking Trails help you discover the history of this copper mining region via three marked trails.
Ryans Walk is a short walk of about 500 metres and takes about one hour. Hancocks Walk - from the miners cottage or sweet shop - is approximately 45 minutes return. Hughes Walk is a short loop around historic Hughes Engine House and takes about one hour.
Interpretive signs illustrate the geology of Moonta ore bodies and the mining methods used to work them. A trail brochure is av... read more
Moonta - This beautiful old building was erected by Gambling and Son of Adelaide and opened in 1909. It replaced an old timber and iron station, which was erected in 1878. The present building is one of several built throughout the state of the same design, including the Wallaroo Railway Station, which has been altered in recent years.
The station is set in spacious grounds and is now the home of the Moonta Tourist Office. Open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm, visitors have access to information on at... read more
Orrie Cowie Merino and Poll Merino Stud
Warooka - For a unique farm experience visit Orrie Cowie Merino and Poll Merino Stud, situated 10 kilometres north west of Warooka on the beautiful Yorke Peninsula.
Meet the magnificent Australian Merino and watch the shearing of its fleece and see sheep dogs at work. Experience feeding a lamb (seasonal), collecting a warm egg, throwing a fleece or explore the history of sheep stations and farming in the area. You can also ask questions and learn about farm life.
Port Broughton - Palate 2 Palette is located in the main street of Port Broughton just metres from the beach and jetty. It is a restaurant, wine bar, coffee lounge and art gallery featuring works by established and emerging artists.
Owners, Grant and Helen Rowlands, have renovated and redesigned the 100 year old building located at 6 Bay Street, to accommodate a restaurant, wine bar, coffee lounge and art gallery, flowing easily from one to another.
Palate 2 Palette, offers a fresh innovative menu influenc... read more
Point Turton - Point Turton Ceramic Art is a small gallery specialising in unique and unusual, high quality ceramic art.
All pieces are crafted on the premises by Dawn Wade, one of Australia`s foremost ceramic artists. She is also an internationally qualified ceramic judge and is the chief judge for the South Australian Ceramic Association’s annual exhibition.
Apart from the delicate, original design articles for sale, the display also features many examples of Dawn`s art, which have won prizes in exhibiti... read more
Port Broughton Historic Walking Trail
Port Broughton - The history of Port Broughton is revealed as you walk around this small town filled with history. Along the way you will visit some historic landmarks, such as, the site of Old Railway Station (opened 1876), the Heritage Centre (built in 1892), the fully restored `Cottage `(built 1898), the Uniting Church (opened 1885), St Phillips Anglican Church (opened 1886) and St Margaret`s Catholic church (first stone laid 1902). Then finish your walk at the Port Broughton Hotel. This hotel was built in tw... read more
Port Broughton - Situated in the Parlour Rooms of the majestic Port Broughton Hotel, the Port Broughton Visitor Centre offers tourist information and a relaxing reading room; or stop for while and have a chat to one of the friendly local volunteers.
Local and regional tourist information brochures are also available at all times in the hallway of the hotel.
Open at various times, look for the sign on the footpath.
Port Victoria - The Port Victoria Museum is a small museum that tells great stories of the sea. From this port the last of the windjammers sailed to Europe in the late 1940s.
You can imagine how the town bustled in the heyday of the grain trade to Europe. The ketches jostling for position along the jetty, the windjammers anchored in the bay, the labourers loading grain, the horses and carts making their deliveries and the sailors busily preparing the ship or enjoying some relaxing hours on land.
Yorke Peninsu... read more
Port Vincent - The one and a half kilometre trail commences at the northern part of Marine Parade, entry is north of the marina development, and traverses along the shoreline past glacial rocks of geological significance on the beach and ends with 126 steps and a handrail leading up to Golf Course Road, opposite the old Sunnyside Homestead.
The return journey is via Golf Course Road, which takes you past the cliff top lookout, from which visitors can view the surrounding seascape, then via the beach or back t... read more
Red Devil Cafe - Minlaton Hotel Motel
Minlaton - Crocodile, Kangaroo Bucco, Fresh Seafood, Emu, Rabbit, a great Pub Schnitzel… and everything in between can be enjoyed in our ultra-modern brand new cafe with alfresco dining area.
From the serious restaurant diner to the casual pub goer, everyone is catered for at the Red Devil Cafe, located in the Minlaton Hotel.
A must to visit, and bookings are essential. See you soon!
Southern Yorke Peninsula Visitor Centre in the Old Post Office
Stansbury - The Southern Yorke Peninsula Visitor Centre is located in the old post office building on the corner of Weaver and Towler Street. Drop in for information, accommodation listings, maps and brochures or a memento of your visit.
Situated on the pristine waters of Oyster Bay in Gulf St Vincent against a background of Norfolk Pines. Stansbury is a popular holiday and tourist destination for families, fishing or just relaxing the hours away. Located on Yorke Peninsula, a pleasant easy two and a half ... read more
Stansbury - The Stansbury Museum is situated in the original school and headmaster’s residence. It holds a comprehensive display on the history and industry of our town.
A collections room includes a display of dolls, clocks, rocks, bottles and cameras, a dress room as well RSL (Returned Services League) memorabilia and a sharing of their legacy walk. The other rooms have been furbished to recreate our early times.
There is also a large shed with displays of farming utensils, engines, a scale model of R... read more
Stansbury - Stansbury Seaside Markets are conducted on the foreshore of Stansbury`s stunning Oyster Bay. We welcome you to buy, sell or just consume from a great variety of stalls at our outdoor market.
The Market is conduced on specified dates September to April coinciding with local events and public holidays. Stall holders have a large variety of goods to choose from, items to suit everyone`s needs from clothing to hot food, home cooking, face painting, barbecue and sausage sizzle, plants, bric-a-brac,... read more
Point Turton - Tavern on Turton is situated directly above the Point Turton Caravan Park and jetty precinct, taking in some of the most stunning views Southern Yorke Peninsula has to offer - the waters of Hardwicke Bay and the long stretches of white sand along Flaherty’s Beach.
Open seven days, the Tavern on Turton offers alfresco all day dining from 10am and al a Carte in the evening. The menu is extensive and specialises in local and South Australian seafood, produce and wine.
The tavern is fully license... read more
Edithburgh - Need a gift or just want to browse, call into the Bakehouse Arts and Crafts shop at Edithburgh where you will find a wide range of locally produced handcrafts and local produce. There are jams, sauces, pickles, art, pottery, ceramics, woodwork, toys, baby clothes, novelties and so much more.
Established in 1986 as an outlet for local art and craft and community fundraiser, the Bakehouse Arts and Crafts shop can be found in the old bakery, Blanche Street, Edithburgh, circa 1890.
We are staffed ... read more
Moonta Mines - The Coffee Barn Gelateria is set on 27 acres of historical mining country and makes superb Gelato/Ice-cream on the premises. Our ingredients are of the highest quality from Italy and Australia. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with friendly service and other wonderful products such as Italian espresso coffee, thick Italian hot chocolate or perhaps a creamy cappuccino, and to top it off enjoy a homemade slice or truffle. We also have a wonderful menu with home style Italian cuisine and it is essential... read more
The Farm Shed Museum and Tourism Centre
Kadina - Interpretive displays in the National Trust museum bring together the stories and farming collection that has been growing for the last 40 years. Yorke Peninsula is renowned for its innovation in dryland farming machinery and techniques. The stump-jump plough was just the beginning! See it in action on the screen in the landclearing display and don`t miss `Her Side of the Story` about women on farms.
The early history of Wallaroo Mines and the Kadina Township is included along with the National... read more
Kadina - The Rotary Farm Shed Markets are held regularly on the last Saturday of each month in the grounds of The Farm Shed Museum and Tourism Centre from 9am to 1.30pm. Goods on offer may include arts and craft, plants, bric a brac, farmers market, home baked cakes and biscuits, sausage sizzle, refreshments, greeting cards, jewellery, oils, body lotions, fresh produce, jams and pickles, pottery and much more. The centre is also the gateway to the Kadina Heritage Museum, so why not come for the day. C... read more
Edithburgh - Special wedge shaped clay bricks were custom made to build this unusual lighthouse. It is designed to be resistant to high winds and earthquakes, as in the early 1900`s the area experienced numerous earthquakes.
Measuring 32 metres high, Troubridge Hill Lighthouse has a light range of 22 nautical miles and operates off mains electricity with a backup generator.
Edithburgh - The second lighthouse to be built in South Australia, Troubridge Island lighthouse was completed in 1855 and was the first Australian lighthouse to be built of cast iron. After the ship `Marion` was wrecked on what is now known as Marion Reef, the Government investigated, building a lighthouse on Troubridge Island.
The lighthouse was prepared in England and shipped in pieces to Australia and was manned from 1856 to 1981. The island became a conservation park in 1982 when purchased for AUD42,000... read more
Wallaroo Fauna and Wildlife Park
Wallaroo - The Wallaroo Fauna and Wildlife Park comprises many species of fauna and birdlife, both native and introduced, all within a natural setting.
Animals include deer, kangaroos, wombats, emus, peafowl, poultry, ducks, geese and much more. Time your visit for an hour before sunset and you may be lucky enough to see the animals at feeding time.
The park also features a large picnic lawned area and barbecue facilities available for public use.
Wallaroo - This 18-hole course with greened and watered fairways attracts approximately 100 male and female golfers each week, depending on the weather, from the towns of Wallaroo, Kadina, Moonta, Port Broughton and Bute, as well as the visiting tourist golfers.
The Wallaroo Golf Club has reached a milestone in its history and is proud of what has been achieved by the past generations and current members in the club and on the course over the last 100 years. Throughout 2007 the Wallaroo Golf Club will be ... read more
Wallaroo Heritage And Nautical Museum
Wallaroo - See George the Giant Squid, a famed 30 foot racing boat, relics and more at the Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum.
Originally a post office, the museum has displays of the copper smelting era, postal and telephone history, religious and civic affairs, industry, sport, entertainment, extensive nautical and general local history.
The large nautical complex is popular with visitors. It captures the imagination of maritime history lovers from all over the world. The history of the Port of Wal... read more
Wallaroo - Take a two hour guided walking tour of historic Wallaroo, visiting all the important heritage sites including the old Post Office, old Bond Store, Cornucopia Hotel, Wallaroo Town Hall, Railway Station, Sonbern Lodge Motel, St Mary`s Anglican Church, Wallaroo Primary School, residence of Caroline Carleton, Rotunda, Weeroona Hotel, Police Station and residence, Court House, Customs House, Hughes Chimney Stack, and Bew`s Square. Discover our haunted buildings and heritage sites.
Tours by appointme... read more
Wardang Island Maritime Heritage Trail
Port Victoria - Eight shipwrecks located around Wardang Island, near Port Victoria in Spencer Gulf, have been marked as part of this trail. Port Victoria, on the west coast of Yorke Peninsula, was an important trading port in the early 1900s and was one of the last Australian ports to see large square-rigged sailing vessels operate on a commercial basis. The last `Grain Race` from Australia to Britain began from Port Victoria in 1949.
Of the eight wrecks featured in this trail, the Monarch, S.S. Australian, S.... read more
Stenhouse Bay - Constructed of stainless steel and built in 1980, West Cape is a fully automated lighthouse, standing 67 metres above sea level with a range of 22 nautical miles. There is no access directly to the lighthouse that is positioned at the end of the headland, however, it can be viewed from a lookout at the West Cape car park
Moonta - The Wheal Hughes underground copper mine at Moonta is an exciting adventure with visitors donning boots, hard hats and helmet lights. They descend to a depth of 55 metres to experience the massive chambers with multicoloured veins of ore and learn how Cornish miners worked in the 1800s.
Visitors must book at Visitor Information Centre, and be on site at the mine 15 minutes prior to tour. Special packages with other National Trust Mining Heritage sites can be pre-booked. Visitors are advised tha... read more
Wool Bay - Wool Bay is an attractive small seaside town situated between Stansbury and Coobowie.
Wool Bay Golf Club is a non-irrigated nine-hole course with scrapes.
This course is 5,635 metres and has a Par 70 with an Australian Course Rating 66.
On Tuesday and Saturday each week in the afternoon we hold men and women`s competitions.
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