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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.

Edithburgh Jetty Edithburgh Edithburgh Jetty is a diver's paradise, renowned for its spectacular diving and easy access for all levels of experience. Whether snorkelling or scuba diving, you will enjoy swimming through the jetties pylons to observe the wide variety of marine life.

Wallaroo Historical Walks 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...

Moonta Mines Museum Moonta Mines The Moonta Mines Museum is located in the former Moonta Mines Model School.

Maitland Museum Maitland The Maitland Museum contains relics of a bygone era, showcasing local history, agricultural machinery, German heritage and more. Settled in 1851 by Samuel Rogers at Ynoo Station in 1851, Maitland has long been an important agricultural district.

Moonta Tourist Office Moonta The Moonta Tourist Office is located in the former Moonta Railway Station.

Wheal Hughes Copper Mine Moonta The Wheal Hughes Copper Mine at Moonta is both an exciting adventure and an insight into the lives of the Cornish miners who worked the great copper mines in the 1800s.

Corny Point Lighthouse Corny Point Completed in 1882 and made of limestone, quarried from a nearby farm.

Cape Spencer Lighthouse Stenhouse Bay The short walk (approximately one hour return) to the Cape Spencer Lighthouse takes in spectacular views of the offshore islands and gives you an opportunity to visit the lighthouse and learn about the maritime history of the area by reading the maritime signs at the lighthouse itself. The walk also provides...

Clements Gap Conservation Park Port Broughton Clements Gap Conservation Park is a 15 minute drive north of Port Broughton. The park is a largely undisturbed 11 square kilometres of South Australian remnant bushland. The only remaining building at Clements Gap is the Uniting Church. The Church is still used today for monthly services and weddings.

Port Broughton Heritage Centre Port Broughton Originally the Port Broughton School, the Heritage Centre was opened in 1993.

Wardang Island Maritime Heritage Trail Port Victoria The Wardang Island Maritime Heritage Trail offers eight amazing dive sites around Wardang Island near Port Victoria in the Spencer Gulf. Port Victoria was once 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...

Moonta Mines State Heritage Area Moonta The Moonta Mines State Heritage Area covers most of the former Moonta Mining Company lease.

Troubridge Hill Lighthouse Edithburgh Special wedge shaped clay bricks were custom made to build this unusual lighthouse.

Miners Cottage And Garden Moonta Mines The National Trust Miners Cottage and Garden gives an insight into the lives of the Cornish miners and their families who travelled from the other side of the world to work the great copper mines of Moonta and the surrounding areas.

Troubridge Island Lighthouse 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.

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.

Gunner Bills Gallery and Craft Bute Located in the small farming town of Bute is the beautifully restored Gunner Bill’s Gallery, full of quality craft and art.

Zanoni Shipwreck Ardrossan The Zanoni, located 10 nautical miles off the coast of Ardrossan, is one of the best-preserved sailing shipwrecks in Australia and one of the most complete 19th century shipwrecks in...

Moonta Bay Jetty Moonta Bay The Moonta Bay jetty is situated approximately three kilometres from the Main Street of Moonta, approximately 170 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. The jetty is a great choice if you are planning to go fishing, with the main catches being garfish, snapper, blue crabs, squid and Australian herring, mostly at night.

Moonta Mines Walking Trails Moonta Mines The Moonta Mines Walking Trails help you discover the history of this copper mining region via 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.

Port Broughton Visitor Outlet Port Broughton Situated in the Parlour Rooms of the majestic Port Broughton Hotel, the Port Broughton Visitor outlet 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...

Investigator Strait Shipwreck Trail Edithburgh Discover the shipwrecks of the Investigator Strait Shipwreck Trail on the beautiful Yorke Peninsula. Between 1849 and 1982, 26 vessels are known to have been wrecked in these waters, with the loss of more than 70 lives.

Port Broughton Historic Walking Trail Port Broughton There are three walking trails in Port Broughton: Walk around Broughton, Encounter Walking Trail, and Broughton to Fisherman's Bay Walk. The history of Port Broughton is revealed as you walk around this small town.

Public Art Sculpture - The Cutter Canberra Wallaroo ‘The Cutter Canberra’ interpretive sculptor stands proudly on a hillside over looking the sea. The fishing boat called the Canberra was donated to Kangaroo Island sculptor Indiana James by well-known South Australian fishing identity Michael Angelakis who's family originally owned the boat.

Wallaroo Jetty Wallaroo The Wallaroo Jetty is one of the best fishing jetties in the state. Extending out for 869 metres into water that is up to 10 metres deep, the jetty is home to a wide variety of birdlife as well as many marine species.

Minlaton Walking Trail 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.

Bublacowie Military Museum 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...

Innes National Park Stenhouse Bay Innes National Park, on the southern tip of the Yorke Peninsula, encompasses spectacular coastal landscapes, a diversity of wildlife habitats and a wide range of recreational opportunities.

Inneston Historic Walk Stenhouse Bay Inneston Historic Walk is a four kilometre return walking trail taking approximately two hours. This well marked trail takes the visitor back to the early 1900’s and the gypsum-mining era. Interpretive signs tell the story of the close-knit community of Inneston village.

Port Hughes Jetty Port Hughes Port Hughes Jetty is one of the most popular fishing spots in Port Hughes, itself one of South Australia’s most popular all round fishing destinations.

Butler Memorial 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.