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Barmera, with its ideal location on the shores of Lake Bonney, is one of South Australia's most popular aquatic playgrounds. Throughout the year the town comes alive for many festivals and events. The Barmera Main Street Markets held once a month from February to April and October to December are no exception. You can try and buy local produce, arts and crafts. Barmera has a range of accommodation including hotel, motels, country club, lakeside caravan parks, a backpacker hostel, bed & breakfast, self-contained cottages and numerous lakeside camping sites. Lake Bonney In summer the Yacht Club runs weekly race and canoeists and other boaters can enjoy great fishing and sightseeing on the lake. The adjoining wetlands abound with wildlife. The lake is also popular with water-skiers, windsurfers and jet ski enthusiasts, and has excellent safe swimming areas. To help you enjoy your time in Barmera kayaks, golf clubs, jet skis and tandem bikes are available for hire – enquire at the visitor information centre. There is also a free putt golf course and skate park adjacent to the lake. Country Music Hall of Fame A family-oriented town, Barmera boasts the SA Country Music Hall of Fame that displays extensive memorabilia. In June of each year the town hosts an important annual country music festival attended by people from all over Australia. Wine, Dine and Produce Dine overlooking the lake, golf course, vineyards or even a plant nursery at the Highway Fern Haven. Barmera offers diverse dining experiences and boutique wine tasting. Historic Overland Corner Hotel and Walk The historic Overland Corner Hotel, 18 kilometres north of Barmera is both a pub and a museum. Explore the many different river environments, from the floodplain and billabongs to the limestone cliffs on the Overland Corner Walking Trail. This trail explores the European and Aboriginal heritage of the area. Heritage Tours Discover the history of the town and its charming between-war architecture on the Barmer

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The town of Clayton Bay hugs a small, shallow bay dotted by reedy islands. More experienced boat owners and fishermen head for the open waters of Lake Alexandrina, just minutes away. Clayton Bay is perched across the river from the north-east tip of Hindmarsh Island on the Murray River, Lake Alexandrina, the Coorong Waterway and the myriad of protected creeks and channels which surround the islands of the Mundoo Hindmarsh Island system. It's home to the Clayton Bay Classic Picnic - an annual casual gathering for those interested in classic motorcars, sailing boats, aeroplanes, model trains, motorcycles and other vehicles. People are invited to bring a picnic to Clayton Bay for a day of show and tell on the foreshore. See more of the Fleurieu Peninsula - a coastal playground famed for its laidback lifestyle, beach breaks for surfers of all levels of experience and top fishing spots. It's a paradise for divers and snorkellers, with dramatic shipwrecks and stunning marine life, including the famed Leafy Seadragon. Enjoy some of the best produce and vineyards in Australia. The Fleurieu Peninsula is home to some prestigious winemaking regions, including McLaren Vale. The history of winemaking in this region goes all the way back to 1842 and it consistently produces some of the best drops you'll ever taste. There's also national parks, golf courses, top quality cuisine and more.

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Stirling North is a delightfully peaceful satellite community, located six kilometres out of Port Augusta. Being the first township encountered upon turning off Highway One, it could truly be described as the gateway to the Flinders Ranges. The majestic hills make a stunning backdrop to the town. Accommodation at the cabin park provides the perfect setting for a restful break, including a leisurely hit of golf or tennis. The park is also a good base from which to explore the attractions of nearby Port Augusta and the Flinders Ranges. Many basic facilities are available within walking distance in Stirling North. Port Augusta is few minutes by car for more substantial supplies.

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Kyancutta derived its name from the local hill, which has the Aboriginal name Kutta Kutta meaning Little Night Hawk. An official weather station was established in 1928 and members of the Bedford family have maintained three hourly programs of weather observations. In 1986, Polkdinney Park was opened in honour of the first settlers to the area. The unique granite outcrop of Corrobinnie Hill and Pinkawillinie Conservation Park can be seen, but are generally only accessible by four wheel drive vehicles. Pinkawillinie Conservation Park and the surrounding Gawler Ranges offer a wide range of nature-based activities including 4WD touring, bush camping, bushwalking, photography and nature. Corrobinnie Hill is made up of unusual-shaped, weathered, granite rocks. This site is located within Corrobinnie Hill Conservation Park and can be accessed by 4WD from Kyancutta.

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Lyndoch is a country town that has evolved with the times into a mecca of contemporary ambience. It has maintained its English foundations and strong German influences. Nestled at the fertile base of the Barossa Ranges, the town once featured the first flour mill north of Adelaide. This rich soil today boasts several of the Barossa’s finest wineries. Be tempted by Yaldara, equipped with cellar door, café, larder, wine tunnel and brewery. Visit Kies Winery - famous for not just the wine but also the Monkey Nut Café and Tea Rooms. If nature is more your thing, then roam through and enjoy the aromatic smells of the Lyndoch Lavender Farm. To see it all from the sky, let Barossa Helicopters satisfy that little thrill seeker in us all. Wander the heritage walk, see the historical society display, or visit the arts centre. Get your traditional German bread at the local bakery, pick up a stick of South Australia’s award-winning best smoky mettwurst and breathe the fresh air on the village green.

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Cruise among great little riverside towns in your own floating home on a Murray River holiday. The Riverland is a couple of hours from Adelaide. There's a good reason why nearly half of South Australia's wine grapes (and 90 per cent of our oranges, stone fruits and nuts) are grown in the Riverland. It's all the sunshine… Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre: The centre has rejuvenated the surrounding wetlands to attract birds. There are pelicans, black swans, blue-winged shovelers and rare white-eyed ducks for you to see. Take a walk on the boardwalk around the wetlands. Relax on the deck at the cellar door and café. Riverland food and wine: The Riverland is known as the engine room of Australia's wine industry. It has a reputation for premium and boutique wines. Visit cellar doors at Hardy’s, Berri Estates (the southern hemisphere's largest winery and distillery) and Angove's. Taste stone fruit, citrus and almonds at roadside produce stalls throughout the region. Pickup a copy of the Riverland Wine and Food Trail Map at local visitor information centres. Canoeing in the Riverland: Paddle a canoe into the backwaters of the Murray River at the Loch Luna Game Reserve or Katarapko Creek in the Murray River National Park. It’s an easy paddle and suitable for children. Pick up a canoe trail brochure at local visitor information centres. Golfing greats: There are five top quality golf courses within 25 minutes of each other. The Riverland’s endless sunshine makes the links lush and great to play all year round. You'll find these courses in Waikerie, Barmera, Berri, Loxton and Renmark. Overland Corner Hotel: Quench your thirst at one of South Australia's most quirky historic hotels. The Overland Corner Hotel was built in 1859 and was originally an isolated frontier pub, frequented only by cattlemen driving cattle between South Australia and New South Wales. It includes a museum, nearby mines and a cemetery with resident ghosts. Visitor Information Centres can give you m

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Situated 228 kilometres west of Adelaide, Warooka is a small town known as the gateway to the bottom end of the Yorke Peninsula. The name 'Warooka' comes from the Aboriginal word 'wiruka', meaning 'muddy waterhole'. Warooka is a major service centre for the surrounding area. It offers an excellent central location to explore the bottom end of the Yorke Peninsula. It also has a white, sandy and very attractive sheltered beach, perfect for swimming and windsurfing. Wheat and sheep farmers first settled Warooka in the 1850s. It was not until 1876, however that it was officially established, with settlers beginning to move into the town during the late 1870s. Many Irish people settled in this area and in 1876, the first stone was laid to the first Catholic Church. In 1877, the Warooka hotel was built. Interesting story: On September 19, 1902 at 8.30pm, Warooka was hit by an earthquake, measuring six on the Richter scale. The earthquake caused huge damage with the first known deaths from an earthquake ever recorded in Australia.

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Nairne, in the scenic Adelaide Hills, has historic buildings lining the main street, including the town’s first school which opened in 1851, and the Miller’s Arms Hotel. There’s a good antique shop and a blacksmith shop selling wrought iron wares in Nairne, along with an excellent nursery, which specialises in roses and hydrangeas on the outskirts of town. Named after founder Matthew Smillie’s wife, Elizabeth Nairne, this is a rapidly growing town with a rich history. Famous as a wheat growing area, the old Albert Mill is an impressive structure, showcasing historical architecture. In the late 19th century the Chapman’s Smallgoods Factory became a major employer and continued to be until its closure in 2002. There is more to discover in the Adelaide Hills. It is the home of boutique wineries, country markets, art galleries and charming villages. It's also the place for romantic weekends away, cosy pub meals, scenic drives and nature walks. Children love the Adelaide Hills's giant rocking horse, National Motor Museum and wildlife parks. Located only 20 minutes from Adelaide's central business district, the Adelaide Hills provide a wonderfully refreshing change from the pace of the city.

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The outback town of Woomera celebrates its space race history, with attractions such as the Woomera Space Museum and Missile Park. Here you can get a feel for the town's role as a rocket and missile base. Woomera was founded as a joint project with the United Kingdom for testing experimental rockets and missiles of all types. Two satellites were placed into orbit from Woomera - Australia was the third country in the world to launch a satellite. Today, you can wander through Missile Park and gaze up in awe at rockets on display. Visit the Woomera Heritage Centre, displaying Aboriginal artefacts, as well as rocket and missile memorabilia. There's also a bowling alley and outback diner inside.

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With spectacular coastal features and lookouts along the coastline, visit Port MacDonnell to soak up the Limestone Coast experience. Seaside drives allow you to view the rugged coastline and penguin rookery. Sheltered from the southern ocean, the harbour provides excellent fishing options for children and adults, from jetties or small boats. A boat ramp provides launching for boats of all sizes to enter the southern ocean area. The Port MacDonnell Off Shore Fishing Club provides services to those boats wishing to go off shore. The club should be contacted before attempting these trips. The town has a strong seafaring history, detailed at the Maritime Museum. Many shipwrecks along the coast are now dive sites and can be toured with local dive tour companies. The town is also home to Australia's largest southern rock lobster fleet. Poet Adam Lindsay Gordon, also called Port MacDonnell home and his cottage is maintained at Dingley Dell. Open to the public, it is a great way to learn about his poetry and local exploits.