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Yorke Peninsula Holidays


This is the region that includes the boot shaped peninsula that  separates Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent, the famous Barossa Valley, through the old copper mining regions and north to the agricultural areas inland from Port Pirie.

It's a place of peaceful, secluded holiday townships along 600km of coastline, the scene of much of the state's early history, a major grain growing region and plenty of wineries with cellar door sales for appreciative visitors.

This is a fishing enthusiasts paradise where you can also try your hand at crabbing, every imaginable water sport, diving and blue water sailing. Numerous bushwalks are available along the many trails throughout the region.

 

Yorke Peninsula Holidays - Places of Interest

Barossa Valley is on everyone's itinerary, being one of Australia's premier wine producing areas. Much of the Barossa can be explored by bicycle and hiking. The towns of the Barossa Valley still show a mix of the different nationalities and  cultures that shaped the area.

The Barossa Valley Historical Museum has displays of early settlement of the valley and several fine old churches reflect the different denominations that trace their roots back to early settlement.

Tanunda is located in the centre of the valley and still has relics of its German origins around Goat Square. The town of Lyndoch is situated at the southern end of the valley and has the nearby historic Pewsey Vale Homestead. The commercial centre of the valley is Nuriootpa which is at the northern end of the valley. The National Trust listed Collingrove Homestead is a popular visit at Angaston which has has an English history.

The region's main event is the Vintage Festival from Easter Monday on odd numbered years but there are several other festivals.

Gawler is the oldest country town in South Australia with a layout designed by the Adelaide town planner Colonel William Light. This is one of the gateway towns to the Barossa Valley.

Auburn is a tiny village with excellent historic buildings and its claim to fame is being the home of the author C.J Dennis who wrote The Sentimental Bloke.

Clare is the biggest town in the Clare Valley, another major wine producing region where one of the wineries is still run by Jesuit Brothers. Nearby Bungaree Station is a working property with several historical exhibits.

Burra is a heritage town with a mining history. There are several historic sites on Paxton Square and Truro Street, including examples of Cornish miners cottages. Visit the Burra Mine and Enginehouse Museum.

Port Pirie is an industrial town that processes ore from the Broken Hill mines in western New South Wales.  For a change of pace from the industrial exhibits and tours, make a visit to Carn Brae with its stained glass windows and doll collection.

Yorke Peninsula is a holiday region within easy driving distance of Adelaide. Now primarily a centre of grain crops, Yorke Peninsula has a history of copper mines and Cornish miners.  Kadina was the major copper mining centre and is still the major town on the peninsula. Most of the historic sites lie within the copper triangle of Kadina - Walleroo - Moonta.

The east coast road down the peninsula passes through small villages with sandy beaches until it enters the Innes National Park with fishing, reef diving, surfing and lobster fishing fleets.


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