Yorke Peninsula Historic Site Attractions
Yorke Peninsula Historic Site Attractions Directories
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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... More
Adelaide's Underwater Heritage Trail
Adelaide - Adelaide's Underwater Heritage Trail interprets four shipwrecks located in Gulf St Vincent - the Grecian, Zanoni, Star of Greece and Norma.
These wrecks... More
Althorpe Island Lighthhouse
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.... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
Corny Point Lighthouse
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... More
Gym Beach Hike
Stenhouse Bay - Gym Beach Hike is an eleven kilometre return walking trail taking approximately four hours. The Gym Beach Hike is an excellent walk that starts at the... More
Innes National Park
Stenhouse Bay - On the southern tip of the Yorke Peninsula, Innes National Park encompasses spectacular coastal landscapes, a diversity of wildlife habitats and a wide... More
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... More
Investigator Strait Maritime Heritage Trail
Edithburgh - Discover the shipwrecks of the Investigator Strait Maritime Heritage Trail on the beautiful Yorke Peninsula.
Between 1849 and 1982, 26 vessels are known... 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... More
Miners Cottage And Garden
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,... More
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... More
Moonta Mines Museum
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... 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... More
Moonta Mines Tourist Railway
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... More
Moonta Mines Walking Trails
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... More
Moonta Tourist Office
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... 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... 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 visit historic landmarks, such as the... More
Royston Head Hike
Stenhouse Bay - Royston Head Walk is a four kilometre return walking trail taking approximately two hours. The Royston Head Walk has spectacular views of the rugged peninsula... More
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,... More
Stansbury Museum
Stansbury - The Stansbury Museum is situated in the original school and headmaster’s residence. It holds a comprehensive display on the history and industry... More
Stenhouse Bay Lookout Walk
Stenhouse Bay - Stenhouse Bay Lookout Walk is a two kilometre loop walking trail taking approximately one hour. This trail starts from the jetty car park and leads you... 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... More
Thomson-Pfitzner Plaster Trail Hike
Stenhouse Bay - The Thomson-Pfitzner Plaster Trail Hike is a three point eight kilometre return walking trail taking approximately one and a half hours. The Thomson-Pfitzner... More
Troubridge Hill Lighthouse
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... More
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... More
Wallaroo Heritage And Nautical Museum
Wallaroo - Originally a post office, the museum features displays of the copper smelting era, postal and telephone history, religious and civic affairs, early pioneering... More
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... More
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.
The west coast... More
West Cape Lighthouse
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... More
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