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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Swan Hill to Port Augusta?
The direct drive from Swan Hill to Port Augusta is 478 mi (769 km), and should have a drive time of 9 hrs 19 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Swan Hill to Port Augusta, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with top places to visit like GrainCorp Lascelles Silo Art and Lake Lascelles, or the ever-popular Lake Tyrrell.
The top stops along the way from Swan Hill to Port Augusta (with short detours) are Mildura Visitor Information Centre, Riesling Trail, and Woolshed Brewery. Other popular stops include Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre, Lock 11 Mildura Weir, and Old Wentworth Gaol.
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Lake Tyrrell is a locality in Victoria, Australia, located approximately 95 km from Robinvale, Victoria. The locality is named after the nearby Lake Tyrrell.
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GrainCorp Lascelles Silo Art
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Another great style of artwork done by another artist to stop by and check out on your journey through town.
Peter Lowden — Google review
Great art at all the Silos. I But here the pub and Cafe are looking to serve you very nice pub food and friendly proprietor 😊
Charles Lethbridge — Google review
The most beautiful painting of your grandparents
Dennis Orgill — Google review
A part of the world that has been full of surprises. This was no exception.
Sunil Piers — Google review
Great paintings have to stand at the right position to get a full picture of what the artist has done.
Gary Harris — Google review
And another beauty along the silo Art trail. Renowned Melbourne Street Artist “Rone” has painted the images of a local couple Geoff and Merrilyn Horman.
Mirjana Jesensek — Google review
Great spot for a photo same it's fading
kermit — Google review
The detail in the artwork is surprising, it isn't until you study them you see things like facial wrinkles, chest hair, lettering on a shirt button and other things.
Stephen Pauline — Google review
Nice not busy. The art is a little faded. But we were the only ones there and got some great photos.
Peter B. — Google review
Epic! Go Rone!
nicole johnston — Google review
great art work and not too far out ot the way.
Caroline Hubbard — Google review
I love Rones work and have followed his expos. This was a different sidd the quirky eerie rooms. This silo was definitely different to the others with the set up
R Harrison — Google review
So there's two, and the entrance is a tad confusing. Don't take the one right next to the train track, or the one next to the house next to the tracks. Take the one after opposite the park. I had a good sit and enjoyed my pie from the pub.
Chandi Dinayadura — Google review
Local couple Geoff and Merrilyn Horman are depicted in this work by Melbourne artist Rone. Unfortunately the work is faded and poor Merrilyn isn't at all visible. Meals and accommodation available at the Minapre Hotel which also boasts a milk bar and coffee shop. Nearby is the Stockman's Hut Gallery which charges $5 admission and this includes complimentary tea or coffee. The gallery and grounds make up for the disappointment of the silo art.
Peter Lindsay — Google review
A bit difficult to make out as the colours are similar to the silo and depending on how much sunlight there is. Still worth going to and seeing it.
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Lake Lascelles
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Absolutely lovely spot to camp for as long as you think you need. Very popular especially at peak times.
Ricky Pinnington — Google review
Free camping, clean toilets, hot showers, plenty of bins. Gorgeous view over the water. Close to town.
Chrystle Kemp — Google review
Wow beautiful surroundings, birds everywhere, plenty of unpowered sites and limited powered sites, lovely lake, clean toilets and showers. If you need exercise then you can walk around the lake 🏞😉
Mark Lane — Google review
Stayed 2 nights. Really nice place, free camping around the lake. Swimming and waterskiing. Short walk to the town. Had a nice meal at the community hotel.
Peter McDonald — Google review
What a fantastic find.
Lake Lascelles, is a great place not only for your fur friends, but the whole family. Lake Lascelles is in the town of Hopetoun, in the southern Mallee region.
The towns folk are the friendliest people only to happy to assist in any way.
Make sure it is on your bucket list.
Robert Hall — Google review
Beauty little free-camp spot by the lake and a walk out the back swamp tracks and motorbike. Fishing and boating. Top spot!!
Jaffasoft — Google review
Love this place. Peaceful with all amenities around. You can do some fishing as well but not sure what type of fish.
SafiyaTheBaby — Google review
This place is a gem for camping. It has a lot. A credit goes to the volunteers that look after the facilities. Powered sights $20.00 pn. Free camping. Donations for use of facilities showers, toilet, washing machine.
Barry Fisher — Google review
We had a great stay at Lake Lascelles
The free camping is fantastic
Philip Wilson — Google review
Our favorite camping spot, $20 power sites, & free unpower sites around lake, donation amenities, camp kitchen, washing machine also basic accommodation for hire. Fishing, canoeing, water skiing. Walk into town.
Judy Hartmann — Google review
Another, close to perfect camp-site. A powered site o the of the lake with nearby rustic (and clean) amenities. We met many new friend around the campfires we lit each night. Could have easily stayed here several more days.
Bruce Hamilton — Google review
Great place to spend your holidays. Hot showers, toilets, playground, firepit & bbq..
Suraya Em Jay — Google review
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Patchewollock Silo Art
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Must stop at the Pub for lunch while you are there great food good price.
B Jack — Google review
This artwork looks amazing. The detail is incredible
David Oder — Google review
Loving the silo art trail. Wonderful art work of a local! Great info about the artist and how immersed himself in the history of the town and the people.
Rhiannon Jackson-Lematua — Google review
Very quiet town. Can camp next to pub. Solo art, old farming equipment and the large birds.
Ty Lynch — Google review
Beautiful silo art . Don't forget to stop and see the giant Mallee fowl statues in town.
Gillian Cameron — Google review
Cool little stop over with a few things to look at and stretch your legs
The Caravan of courage — Google review
Well worth visiting, this has to be one of my favourite Silo Art’s that I’ve visited so far! It’s my mission to see them all!!! I want to visit the music festival too!
Carl — Google review
More great artwork.
It makes you wonder how they get everything in proportion on such a large scale.🤔
Stephen Pauline — Google review
Good photo opportunities especially if you include the giant Mallee Fowls next door
Mark Lane — Google review
You need to be there to appreciate the work the artists had produced.
Wendy Ip — Google review
A fantastic work of art. Patchie is A great place to stay for a few days too. Great pub and pay $15.00 for a night at the pub for a powered site and water at the Caravan Park. So peaceful!
Chris Heinjus — Google review
One of the best on the silo at trail. The description of the subject matter is very good and very apt. If you are on 'The Trail' then I think it is a worth while visit despite the kms travelled to get here.
Russell Dunn — Google review
Beautiful stand alone Aussie Farmer. Surronded by a Cactus garden and iron fowl near by. Opposite a small milkbar and toliets.
R Harrison — Google review
So worth the drive out there. Stunning artwork and a great little town
Raeleen Donovan — Google review
This was where I started the trail. The post office opens at 10am on the Saturday. Grab a coffee, the blond shop keeper was so polite and made a killer cup of coffee. There's snake and all sorts of snacks. The colour full toilets across the road was amazingly clean. Be aware, Google does take you around the back for this silo.
This whiskey and gin distillery is a top-notch experience! The diverse selection of whiskey and gins is a treat for the palate. The addition of amazing finger foods perfectly complements the rich flavors of the spirits. What sets this place apart is the exceptional customer service – staff attentively check in every five minutes, ensuring a personalized and enjoyable visit. A must-visit destination for those who appreciate both quality beverages and outstanding service.
Thank you 😊
Vahid Shahani — Google review
One of our friends introduced Fossey's Gin to us and we loved it so much that we decided to head to Mildura from Melbourne (600kms!) just to try all the rest of their Gins during Easter weekend.
Luckily for us- it was an absolute worthwhile trip...what an amazing experience! First of all good old 'all smiles' customer service, really yummy food and ofcourse the heavenly Gins...everything was just amazing. We bought so many Gins (we better don't put it here how many...) and did lunch plus dinner there that the owner Steve came over to say hello to us during dinner :) we were so touched with that gesture... Lovely family of Fossey's.
By the way they also do 2 amazing Whiskies- their single malt is really really good...highly recommended.
Luckily for us in Melbourne they are opening a store in the Lygon st soon(June/July 2022)..so for the 1000s of their fans here they will be able to experience the same Gins and Whiskies soon without having to travel 1200kms but Mildura experience will always be unique....the lovely setup they have there will stay unique and Mildura itself was such a lovely town that I would recommend everyone to visit there at least once :)
Raj Chhabra — Google review
Very nice place to stop into. Excellent atmosphere, nice food, very good selection of drinks. Sometime you like a standard martini though. Otherwise excellent. Buy some to take home.
Adam Perrett — Google review
Really busy hadn’t considered how close to Christmas it would be but staff helpful finding space for walk ins despite being fully booked. Sat in comfy lounge chairs. Staff amazing trainee looked after us and she was wonderful all staff very knowledgeable. We had a platter to nibble on, chicken, belly pork, duck spring roll, cauliflower and potatoes all excellent but duck and pork outstanding sauces are amazing more than just an add on. Large range of gins, spirits beers and wine plenty of choice for all tastes great experience
Tracy Davey — Google review
Such a great place to catch up with friends and family. Beautiful outdoor seating under gorgeous grape vines. The cauliflower florets were absolutely to die for. Super crunchy, slight curry flavour, just the way I like it. The cocktails were a generous size with good garnishing. I have been here plenty of times and I definitely will be back. The wait staff were so attentive and helpful, good knowledge of of the menu
The Duvals — Google review
Excellent experience. Highly recommended. Natasha and the gin-making expert (sorry I didn't ask her name) provided very informative gin making knowledge, and top customer service. Thank you!
Louise Wang — Google review
Great year round venue; outside in the shady front garden in summer and in front of the fire in cosy chairs in winter. So many delicious gins and nibble plates. The battered cauliflower is a must-order.
Jennie McKern — Google review
Fooseys is great. The atmosphere was cosy, warm and inviting. You can choose your drinks. I decided to try a flight of gins. Absolutely divine. Presented beautifully and each one was explained to me. Great place to sit back and chill. A must on your visit to Mildura.
MJ Wads — Google review
Beautifully decorated,lounge,garden area,set up so well. Staff were amazing,good service and local knowledge. Plenty of parking.
First time trying Fosseys gin,to many choices but im now a fan,very smooth gin variety to choose from & whiskeys
Sandra White — Google review
What a gorgeous spot! Lovely relaxed atmosphere and wonderfully welcoming staff…. special mention to a young man by the name of Tom! He was so helpful, nicely spoken and friendly.
We ordered their classic platter! What a treat it was! SO delicious! My husband LOVED the gin cocktails! We will certainly head back there on our next visit to Mildura. My only regret is that we didn’t find this place sooner!!! 🖤
Dot Rowett — Google review
What a find! Cherie, one of the owners, looked after our boisterous group and made great food and drink recommendations - everything was perfect! The amazing gin menu made selecting three on a tasting paddle a little difficult, but everyone was able to choose their three individually. Perfect! The group was more than happy and a few bottles were purchased to take home. Thanks Cherie and team, you made our visit exceptional 😀
Valerie Mercer — Google review
This place is awesome, love the atmosphere and what a great outdoor area.
Loved their gin's, had a couple of paddles and service was great and really friendly.
Also there food is really good as well, enjoyed the Cajun Squid and the Boozy Bird Burgers.
Definitely a must if in Mildura
Nigel — Google review
Always a nice spot!
Friendly, helpful staff.
We had perfect weather, so Sat in the courtyard and sipped at some of the amazing range of Gins & Whiskeys.
Spot on arvo! Thanks guys!
Sean Clifford — Google review
Haven't had the pleasure of visiting either venue in person but the team at Fossey's are so amazing and helpful while offering high quality, delicious spirits. I've had their whiskey in the past and can't wait to share the hot cross bun rum with the family this Easter. I had to do a taste test and it's delicious!
Very informative and well organised information centre. Staffs are very friendly and helpful.
sanjay — Google review
The staff were super friendly and informative. Full of knowledge on the area and all the best things to do. You should visit as soon as you get into town.
Rob — Google review
Big thankyou to the tall, young dark long haired lady that served us (sorry didnt get her name). Very imformative and went above and beyond to ensure we had a place to sleep on our spontaneous weekender away, which happened to coincide with the busiest weekend in Mildura where all accommodation was full, even in surrounding towns.
Craig Flanigan — Google review
Just after breakfast on our first day of touring, we always visit the Mildura Information Centre.
We have been to this terrific centre many times over the years and it always delivers.
The friendly staff go above and beyond to provide any information that you might be looking for. For example, I asked about the history of the world's longest bar (formerly at the Working Man's Club) and they found some information and photocopied it for me.
The displays here are well organised and spaced out so that you can walk around and appreciate Mildura and the surrounding regions focussing on key themes in a logical order.
There are lots of brochures about attractions, food and accommodation in Mildura and beyond. There are even brochures about other parts of Victoria and other states in Australia.
It's also a terrific place to buy postcards and other souvenirs.
If you are a new resident in the region, there's also loads of relevant information.
There's a cafe next to the centre if you want to stay a bit longer and grab a bite to eat.
In short, this place has everything!
We always enjoy stopping here and staying up-to-date with the latest information. Keep up the great work :-)
Leanne White — Google review
Alas coffee shop now closed - otherwise visitor center is a good spot for local info and public toilets. Convenient caravan parking nearby.
Tony Stevenson — Google review
Best visitor information centre I have been to. Lauren was super helpful. She found last minute accommodation for us, booked us on a tour, and gave us a lot of helpful information.
Jeanette Hughes — Google review
Staff very helpful and friendly
Karren Ferron — Google review
Meaghan was so helpful and friendly. She very patiently and enthusiastically showed us all the places that we could visit in Mildura and the surrounding areas. Thanks for doing such a spectacular job, Meaghan.
Arjun Bhugra — Google review
Good displays and information, access to a cafe and restrooms, conveniently located in the local community pool. Great parking even for large caravans.
Erik Vallejo — Google review
Very helpful staff. Thank you so much Tegan you really do go above and beyond.
wendy starr — Google review
Spacious and informative, well presented with friendly and helpful staff. Has a variety of gifts, souvenirs and local produce to buy. Plenty of free parking. Toilets, library and swimming pools are part of the complex.
Bev Caduff — Google review
Probably one of the best information centres I've been to, as it's part museum, plus it has the usual brochures and information you want, and a decent selection of gifts. It's also nicely laid out and displayed. The staff are friendly and helpful, and usually very knowledgeable, sometimes with some great tips that only a true local would know.
RobynLouise Thomas (robynlouise) — Google review
Nice information centre. Lots of information about surrounding areas in the state and near by. Staff are available and very helpful. Worth a stop.
Mark Ivess — Google review
It’s in the centre of the town.
Staffs are very friendly, informative and friendly.
I personally recommend to visit information centre before exploring as there are many nice places that we could not find through internet can find here.
They will even provide seperate map and guidelines, parking lots and other information about the place you want to visit.
There is little shop inside where we can find some gifts items and all.
samanata Dhakal — Google review
A nice visitor centre. Spoke with Lauren Lee there and she was extremely friendly and helpful with her giving all the information we enquired about, a great ambassador for Mildura...
Lee — Google review
Great centre. Loved the local food products & purchased them. Very disappointed that I then found the products have been marked up so much compared to other shop fronts ie fruit paste $7.95 compared to $5 and jam $9.80 compared to $7. We purchased more elsewhere. Please support you local producers!
Great stroll along the river & reading about the history. Amazing to see the different water levels. Worth seeing.
Helen Clarke — Google review
Nice place if only you could get in it. But nice drive. Understandably flood damage.
B Hannam — Google review
Great to see it out of the water.
Aiden Tieu — Google review
Murray River irrigation works as part of the Chaffey trail.
H apples — Google review
Turned up when I boat was in the lock, never seen one in action, although only caught the end of the process. Still interesting. The park was oddly busy, well the car park had lots of people idling in their cars for some reason.
Mathew Barber — Google review
superb
JFS (sipenulispena) — Google review
It was good to see the lock in operation. To small boats went through it and we had to wait a little while but it was well worth it.
Kylie Harrison — Google review
It's an interesting spot. Some great information about the river, its wildlife, and the history of the lock. A nice walk. Lock Island is not dog friendly, but the area along the river is. Easy parking.
Belinda Shaw — Google review
Beautiful walking trail around the Island.
Good for kids.
Difficult for wheelchair after the dam.
samanata Dhakal — Google review
Easy access, you can walk across the lock which is something that cannot usually be done. The island is on the other side, not much to see there but it is part of a working lock so really a marvel of engineering.
Mark Ivess — Google review
Interesting to see how the lock works to let boats go up and down the river by changing the level of water in the lock.
Andy M — Google review
Just one of a dozen Fabulous places to visit near Mildura.
norm lee — Google review
Very nice area for a walk and plenty of info on the Murray River and all that it supports
My partner and I recently visited Orange World and it was a fun and educational experience. Mario is a gem of a human and makes everyone feel welcome regardless of age or culture. He is a true story teller and his tour is highly recommended.
Nerissa Nicholson — Google review
Such a fun time at Orange World. Mario is a delight, and we were warmly welcomed with a glass of delicious fresh orange juice.
From there, we had the introduction, the orange peeling demo, the orange harvesting demo, then it was all aboard the farm train for a tour around the farm. As we visited in January, most of the oranges were small and green on the tree, but it was great to see them, as well as the huge avocado trees, and the special citrus Avenue for those classic photos. The tour was a great balance of humour and information.
After the tour we bought a litre of orange juice (yum!), and took fun photos with the set up out the front. Highly recommend!
Jesse Lovell — Google review
A family owned orange farm for almost 50 years, Maria & Mario are super friendly.
The train tours are must do. Very interesting and engaging train tour for kids and those who are kid at heart. Mario shares a lot of information along the ride.
The freshly squeezed and bottled orange juice is a must buy. The cafe also serves Dutch pancakes and waffles to satisfy your sweet tooth. Only tip will be to pack your lunch or get a take away if you are going for afternoon train tours and good thing is the train tours are spaced an hour apart, so plenty of time to get a feel of the place, take photos and prepare for the tour.
Padmaja Bysani — Google review
What a great experience. Mario ran a great tour and he was very dedicated. Tour felt very personal despite tours running three times a day. Our kids(3 and 5) enjoyed it too. Thanks Mario!
M W — Google review
This was such a fun tour of the orange farm with excellent commentary from Mario. The shop has a wonderful selection of marmalade and also orange themed souvenirs. We got some good tips for growing an orange tree from Mario too.
H apples — Google review
"Orange World" is an amazing place to visit...then let me chat about its owner, Mario!!! Unfortunately, I would get RSI if I did so...so may I suggest you experience the experience yourselves!!! Cheers Jeff Teague Owner/Operator of Teague Tours 😊 🇦🇺 👍
Jeffrey Teague — Google review
Mario runs this tour on his farm, and is a hoot, great conversationalist.
Oranges themselves are only mildly interesting, but the kids loved the tractor ride. Wear a soccer shirt for extra points.
Jarrah Muller — Google review
What a fun and informative day hosted by the absolutely lovely Mario and Rowena. 30 years between visits for me and still a fabulous day had!
Thank-you for all you do for the citrus industry here in Australia guys.
Buy local people!
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Kimmy Sexton — Google review
Very interactive tour. Mario the owner and tour guide was extremely affable and gave a great experience for the kids.
The pricing was slightly more than I wanted to pay, but it was a better tour than many.
Mick Micallef — Google review
A little hidden gem. Family run business. The owner Mario is very friendly and lively to run a tractor tour. He provided many interesting information running a orange orchard. The blood orange ice cream is very distinctive.
Thean Sim — Google review
Mario was an engaging tour guide and really ap-pealed to us. The tram was also a neat idea to allow tourists to explore the farm comfortably seated all the way. Appreciated the complimentary orange juice before the tour.
Only downside was that we could not step off the tram and walk around the farm to see and feel the fruit trees up close.
Eugene Leong — Google review
We were lucky enough to visit Orange World on Boxing Day and it was fantastic! This family owned farm is well worth a visit, not only are the staff friendly and welcoming, but their orange juice (included with the tour) is THE BEST. The tractor farm tour is very engaging and informative. Our guide was Lynton, he was such an outstanding presenter and was so kind as well. The farm shop has lots of produce, honey and home-made goodies. Make sure you take a stop here if you’re road-tripping through the area!
Michelle Rendace — Google review
We had the pleasure of visiting Orange World during our Easter holiday and had the best experience. The very kind Mario and Maria and also informative Linton who took us on our tractor/train ride. What a wonderful experience. Best thing we did!!
Shayne Beswick — Google review
We had a great day at orange world. Whilst waiting for the tour the kids enjoyed the sandpit. The adults enjoyed exploring the souvenirs, I couldn't go pass the mandarine and mimosa scented candle and the honey.
Mario the tour guide and owner was great entertainment, funny and informative, he had us laughing and interacting. It was a lovely start to our day. Thank you Mario.
Vanessa Sullivan — Google review
Great place to visit when in Mildura. Host Mario & staff are very friendly & accommodating. So nice to have a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice while you wait to go on the orange farm tour. Such a pleasant experience, very cute that Mario gives prizes out. The kids play area outside is small but homey feels.The train ride is fun and really interesting what you learn about orange's . Best to book a head as you may miss out if you just rock up, it's a chance you take. The gift shop is cute. Overall a great activity for young & old. Keep up the lovely customer service and orange farm experience. Have been here a few times now. We tend to bring family & friends to orange world when we visit Mildura.
Connie Dinu — Google review
Orange World was a highlight of our trip to Mildura for Country Champs Basketball. Mario was hilarious, such a great host and tour guide. He got to know every single person by name on the tour and made us all feel incredibly welcome. Interesting tour, delicious fresh juice, great gift shop and hilarious host. Thanks from the Morwell Magic boys and families!
Lauren Beckett — Google review
Absolutely fantastic, and a real hidden gem to go and visit! The owner was really friendly and made the tour very fun and special. Our dog was allowed into Orange World too which was great, and even sat with us on the tractor ride. Booking is essential, particularly during the holiday period. We spent about 1.5 hours here, and definitely recommended the orange cake at the end of the tour.
Kerbray — Google review
It was one of the best tour experience with the best tour guide (Mario) in Orange World by far!!! Though it was actually my first time visiting the spot and Mario was the only guide there. 😉
I was not really expecting much as we were just mainly looking for a place to drink fresh orange juice but when we arrived there, Mario was very welcoming and accommodating to offer us the train tour even though there were just 5 visitors at that moment. Before going for the ride, Mario gave us the most awesome freshly squeezed orange juice that I have ever tasted my whole life!
The tour was really an unexpected gem that we accidentally found. Coupled with the knowledge and entertainment that we had recieved from Mario, we had a blast! Please support locals and visit the place when your in the area.
JC III VILLAFLOR — Google review
We visited whilst on our houseboat holiday in the region. Where we moored was a 1.5km walk to orange world. Mario & Maria were very friendly & welcoming. We did the 10.30am train tour with Mario which was very informative & enjoyable with all of Mario's jokes included. You get a complimentary glass of freshly squeezed OJ & also pick your own mandarins from the tree included in the tour. A big thanks to Mario for specially picking a Cara Cara orange which weren't ready yet for us to taste & for me to give to my friend in Melbourne who had specially requested it. We had Maria's orange syrup cake after the tour which was delicious. We bought lots of the variety of small jars of marmalades & some choc dipped orange slices, orange chocolate block & remember to buy & take some freshly squeezed OJ home also as available for sale. We loved this tour & highly recommend it.
The Old Wentworth Gaol offers a glimpse into the past, where 8 years in prison was the punishment for stealing a horse and just 1 year for getting drunk and punching someone. The visitor found it to be a good historical trip, despite initially thinking it was closed. The reasonable entry fee of $8 makes it worth the visit, with an hour being sufficient to explore the small but intriguing jail.
Lovely old goal well maintained. Has lots of artefacts to look at. Staff very friendly. It is a self guided tour and you can take as long as you like. Park and toilets opposite goal . Town musuem is also across the road.
Gillian Cameron — Google review
You feel like you've stepped back in time here. It's a very interesting to learn the history of the gaol, what happened there and who was impressed. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Jessica Hulson (Jess) — Google review
Very cool. Informative exhibits. Allows pets which was great! The kids really enjoyed it. Very educational. The guy at the entry was lovely. Wasn't much to do nearby, but worth a visit.
Ness Harmer — Google review
Pretty good look at how things were back in those days. 8 years prison for stealing a horse. Wow, what changed
These days you only get 8 years for murder. Can someone explain that to me. If you got drunk in those days and punched someone you could have got 1 year goal. These days you can use being drunk or high on drugs as an excuse for committing crimes and get a reduced sentence because of it. Again can someone explain why we are so soft on major crimes these days. Ok the goal is a good history trip and the goal or jail while is small is worth a look at. All good Jim. Look
dodge and plymouth parts australia — Google review
A great deal of information available during a self guided tour. Gift shop available. Public rest rooms across the road in a local park.
There is also the pioneer museum close by. Reasonably priced at $10 per adult.
Natasha Deex — Google review
Paranormal investigated this beautiful gaol .what awesome activity we had as a team.
Chases of the paranormal 👻
Jodie Prideaux — Google review
Great place to visit to learn about a bit of the history of Wentworth and the stark reality of what prisoners lived in and the way they were treated. So well kept a credit to whoever is looking after this site.
L Christian — Google review
If you like history this is worth going to. A lot of historical items on display. walk through at your own pace & read all about it. $8 per adult entry fee
Helen Clarke — Google review
The history of this place. One the most intact old gaols from the 1800s. Great indigenous history collection and display. $8 entry and an on-site antique store.
Elizabeth Smith — Google review
The Old Wentworth gaol is the oldest Australian designed gaol and was built between 1879-1881 and operated till 1927. The Gaol gives you a glimpse into how life was as a prisoner back in those days. It has a male cell block of 10 cells and female cell block of only 2 cells. Lots of information & stories are there inside to read about who were prisoners, gaolers and others in Old Wentworth gaol. Definitely worth a visit if you are around Wentworth or Mildura.
Nakul pisolkar — Google review
Paul was a gracious host on our paranormal tour and showed us around the gaol before leaving us to investigate alone in the dark. With a full moon behind us we explored for nearly 3 hours. This gaol is original and a great deal of care and attention has gone into its upkeep and history. We will be back!
Paranormal 11:11 — Google review
Very interesting history well worth a vist
Mark Felton — Google review
Very interesting to see the building. Definitely built to last. Displays a bit of a mixed bag, but as it's run by locals rather than professionals that's to be expected. Displays were not offensive some just not particularly connected to Wentworth jail
Mary Coombe — Google review
Thought it was closed at first as I didn't notice the open signs in the office. Price is reasonable at $8, even $10 would be fine.
You can easily do this place in an hour even if you stop to read everything. Worth the visit.
Mathew Barber — Google review
Fascinating place to visit for a bit of penal history. Lots to see and learn about.
Nina — Google review
Our family loved this old gaol. Such a great experience to be able to have some insight into how hard things were back in the early colonisation times.
Possibly not very accessible for people with walking disabilities or wheel chairs due to steps.
Shayne Beswick — Google review
We'll worth the trip over to see the goal.
You can take your time walking around it, dog friendly as well still take doggy bags with you. Just a few of the photos that I took.
Lesley Wright — Google review
Great little goal - very interesting history lots of information dotted around. Worth a visit .
Perry Sandhills, located just outside the town of Wentworth on the VIC-NSW border, is an amazing spot for families to explore sand dunes and enjoy a day out. Visitors recommend bringing smooth plastic toboggans or boogy boards for sliding down the dunes and suggest packing water to wash out sand from kids' eyes. The area offers a great view of the sunset from the sand hills and provides toilets and under cover shelter for resting in the shade.
Beautiful Little spot, impressive to see the giant Eucalyptus growing amongst all that sand!
Sealed the whole way there up to the car park.
Good for all fitness levels
RichCor — Google review
Great sandhills with interesting history! The god tree there is also worth a visit. There is some litter on the ground in places so please make an effort to keep this clean for everyone to enjoy!
Luke McGrath — Google review
Interesting place, a little unexpected given there doesn’t appear to be any other sand dunes in the area. Toilets and under cover shelter next to sand hills for a rest in the shade. Easily accessible.
Nathan Cook — Google review
we had a great time wandering around and took lots of pictures
mark lehne — Google review
If you are after sand dunes this place is OK. Parking is available and it's accessible by car/SUV. It was a pleasant walk along the dunes on a ~30 degree day. Tricky to walk with shoes, bare foot or trekking shoes suits best.
Pr3m — Google review
Kids loved rolling down the hill and playing with the finest sand while me and hubby were amazed by the beautiful sunset. What an amazing place and hidden gem!
Chelsea Zhong — Google review
A great natural wonder, their are toilets and a shelter with table and bench.
The god tree is a wonder.
Matthew Yager — Google review
Can walk over these & drive all the way around. Take some cardboard for the kids to slide down. No charge to enter
Helen Clarke — Google review
Great sight. Awesome for kids to run around in the sand. No tickets needed, it's free.
Alexander Bolick — Google review
Awesome spot to take the kids to explore the dunes and slide down. Take a picnic and make a day of it!
I recommend smooth plastic toboggans, corflute sheets or smooth bottomed boogy boards.
I also recommend taking water to wash out kids eyes, as the more adventurous kids will no doubt end up with a face full of sand!
Zach Fleming — Google review
Awesome Sandhills! We did 4WD sand dunes as well. This place has interesting history of extinct animal fossils! Beautiful landscapes; bush melons are everywhere.
Jami Mahmud Rahman — Google review
Perry Sandhills are amazing sand dunes eroded by wind overs the years and is located just outside the town of Wentworth on the VIC-NSW border. We went to see the sunset here and it was a great view from the sand hills. Would highly recommend if you are around Wentworth.
Nakul pisolkar — Google review
A very beautiful part of nature. Its definitely worth a visit. If you go there, I highly recommend to walk inside the sand dunes and not only explore the edges. Soo beautiful. There are lots of water melon growing. To my knowledge, they were originally planted as food for camels. Please do not destroy or eat them.
What an awesome place to stop for the day! Had a real vibe going - friendly & happy. Great beer and grapefruit spritzer. Delicious Vietnamese food truck served some classic favourites. We moored our houseboat for the night - a truly lovely experience.
Carmen Leong — Google review
Great spot to pull the houseboat in and have a drink with beautiful scenery. Tasty beers and a cider or heavy lemonade to keep the Mrs happy. Great place to pay a visit.🍻❤️
Checkout their social media pages to see what entertainment or speciality food they have on for the day.
I have only visited from the river not the road.
Ashley Schmidt — Google review
A great old Wool shed made into a micro brewery. There are lots of places to sit and enjoy the scenery, inside and out. There are a water mist and large blowers when really hot. There isn't any food for sale, so you can take your own cheese platter or cook your own BBQ .There are about 16 different beers and a hard lemonade and a grapefruit one. The staff were very knowledgeable and good at their jobs. There is an assortment of merchandise and paintings to buy as well as the beers that you have tasted on your paddles.
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Karen Delsar — Google review
I drove a group of people here today.
It was an excellent place to go for food and drinks.
There was a pizza van for hot food.
The bar had an extensive range to choose from.
It is picturesque on the River Murray.
It was great to see house boats and speed boats in front.
I truly believe this is a place you should try.
Tim Austin — Google review
Great spot with scenic views, nice outdoor area with live music and a good vibe. We visited during the flood to check out the water level. Ordered the standard beer paddle and thoroughly enjoyed the selection 🍻
Tim Zadow — Google review
Great spot on the river. Huge range of drinks avaliable, and a good variety of cheese/charcuterie snacks avaliable. A pizza truck was there the day we visited but sold out quite early, the pizza we did get was delicious.
Jade N — Google review
Very cool brewery located in the Murray River. The views are sensational, atmosphere and venue amazing and the service was next level.
Mick Micallef — Google review
Relaxed and scenic spot. Spent our Sunday arvo listening to live music, tasting delicious brews and snacking on moreish Barossa Valley produce.
Seeb Abid — Google review
Great vibe, great view, great dark beer paddle. Definitely worth a stop in. Make your own platters is a great idea where you can choose contents you want from a great selection of items - and free bbq facilities as well for people to BYO food.
Alana — Google review
Stunning location. Amazing food "truck". Great choice of beverages.
Michelle Hanlin — Google review
Amazing spot with drinks to match. The BBQ food van was really accommodating of our request for veggie nachos (which were amazing). Well worth a visit if in the area.
Owen Evans — Google review
Wonderful place to while away a few hours on the banks of the River Murray. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, yummy drinks, fantastic pizzas and lovely setting. Would give it 6 stars if I could.
Mary — Google review
Excellent Saturday afternoon spent with NT friends.
The local Ladies of the Riverland Netball teams seemed to be enjoying the live entertainment, even joining in on the mic. Actually, they were very good.
Great choice of beers, views, scenery, live music, has it all.
Warren Porteous — Google review
We camped up here with houseboat from Renmark Houseboats. Our batteries were dying so they let us plug in till they were full.
John Lewis — Google review
Awesome spot on the river, loved the tasting beer paddle and also that you could mix and match with seltzers and hard lemonade. Good spot to sit and enjoy a drink. Would go again
Alyssa — Google review
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Woolshed Riverland is a hidden gem! Arriving by boat, houseboat, or car adds to the charm of this unique microbrewery. The picturesque riverbank setting sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. The diverse selection of beers, Steltzer, cider, and hard lemonade caters to every palate. The option to pack a BBQ and utilise one of their three BBQs adds a delightful twist, complemented by food trucks providing modern delights on weekends. It's a laid-back venue that combines scenic beauty with a relaxed atmosphere—truly a must-visit destination!
We Connect Property — Google review
What a cracking little spot this is! 🤩
Clearly well known to locals, we just happened to drop in on an absolutely stunning arvo while exploring around Renmark. Only a short drive up the road, it was probably the nicest spot of our trip.
Pretty relaxing vibe with plenty of seating and lawn space overlooking a rather picturesque bend in the Murray River. 🏞️
Unfortunately we went for lunch and to say the offering was underwhelming is quite the understatement.. There was only one option, a pizza food truck but you would have been better off with a McCain frozen pizza. 🍕
They had a menu but not sure why as there were barely any toppings to be found on what was served up. And at $17 a pop for a child's size, your eyes will be watering long before your mouth ever does.
Still, the beer is fantastic with most of the brews we tried well worth a revisit. Refreshing, full of flavour and hitting all the right notes. 🍺
Make sure to eat before you go and you won't be disappointed. Great spot. We'll be back! 🍻
What an awesome place to stop for the day! Had a real vibe going - friendly & happy. Great beer and grapefruit spritzer. Delicious Vietnamese food truck served some classic favourites. We moored our houseboat for the night - a truly lovely experience.
Carmen Leong — Google review
Great spot to pull the houseboat in and have a drink with beautiful scenery. Tasty beers and a cider or heavy lemonade to keep the Mrs happy. Great place to pay a visit.🍻❤️
Checkout their social media pages to see what entertainment or speciality food they have on for the day.
I have only visited from the river not the road.
Ashley Schmidt — Google review
A great old Wool shed made into a micro brewery. There are lots of places to sit and enjoy the scenery, inside and out. There are a water mist and large blowers when really hot. There isn't any food for sale, so you can take your own cheese platter or cook your own BBQ .There are about 16 different beers and a hard lemonade and a grapefruit one. The staff were very knowledgeable and good at their jobs. There is an assortment of merchandise and paintings to buy as well as the beers that you have tasted on your paddles.
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Karen Delsar — Google review
I drove a group of people here today.
It was an excellent place to go for food and drinks.
There was a pizza van for hot food.
The bar had an extensive range to choose from.
It is picturesque on the River Murray.
It was great to see house boats and speed boats in front.
I truly believe this is a place you should try.
Tim Austin — Google review
Great spot with scenic views, nice outdoor area with live music and a good vibe. We visited during the flood to check out the water level. Ordered the standard beer paddle and thoroughly enjoyed the selection 🍻
Tim Zadow — Google review
Great spot on the river. Huge range of drinks avaliable, and a good variety of cheese/charcuterie snacks avaliable. A pizza truck was there the day we visited but sold out quite early, the pizza we did get was delicious.
Jade N — Google review
Very cool brewery located in the Murray River. The views are sensational, atmosphere and venue amazing and the service was next level.
Mick Micallef — Google review
Relaxed and scenic spot. Spent our Sunday arvo listening to live music, tasting delicious brews and snacking on moreish Barossa Valley produce.
Seeb Abid — Google review
Great vibe, great view, great dark beer paddle. Definitely worth a stop in. Make your own platters is a great idea where you can choose contents you want from a great selection of items - and free bbq facilities as well for people to BYO food.
Alana — Google review
Stunning location. Amazing food "truck". Great choice of beverages.
Michelle Hanlin — Google review
Amazing spot with drinks to match. The BBQ food van was really accommodating of our request for veggie nachos (which were amazing). Well worth a visit if in the area.
Owen Evans — Google review
Wonderful place to while away a few hours on the banks of the River Murray. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, yummy drinks, fantastic pizzas and lovely setting. Would give it 6 stars if I could.
Mary — Google review
Excellent Saturday afternoon spent with NT friends.
The local Ladies of the Riverland Netball teams seemed to be enjoying the live entertainment, even joining in on the mic. Actually, they were very good.
Great choice of beers, views, scenery, live music, has it all.
Warren Porteous — Google review
We camped up here with houseboat from Renmark Houseboats. Our batteries were dying so they let us plug in till they were full.
John Lewis — Google review
Awesome spot on the river, loved the tasting beer paddle and also that you could mix and match with seltzers and hard lemonade. Good spot to sit and enjoy a drink. Would go again
Alyssa — Google review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Woolshed Riverland is a hidden gem! Arriving by boat, houseboat, or car adds to the charm of this unique microbrewery. The picturesque riverbank setting sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. The diverse selection of beers, Steltzer, cider, and hard lemonade caters to every palate. The option to pack a BBQ and utilise one of their three BBQs adds a delightful twist, complemented by food trucks providing modern delights on weekends. It's a laid-back venue that combines scenic beauty with a relaxed atmosphere—truly a must-visit destination!
We Connect Property — Google review
What a cracking little spot this is! 🤩
Clearly well known to locals, we just happened to drop in on an absolutely stunning arvo while exploring around Renmark. Only a short drive up the road, it was probably the nicest spot of our trip.
Pretty relaxing vibe with plenty of seating and lawn space overlooking a rather picturesque bend in the Murray River. 🏞️
Unfortunately we went for lunch and to say the offering was underwhelming is quite the understatement.. There was only one option, a pizza food truck but you would have been better off with a McCain frozen pizza. 🍕
They had a menu but not sure why as there were barely any toppings to be found on what was served up. And at $17 a pop for a child's size, your eyes will be watering long before your mouth ever does.
Still, the beer is fantastic with most of the brews we tried well worth a revisit. Refreshing, full of flavour and hitting all the right notes. 🍺
Make sure to eat before you go and you won't be disappointed. Great spot. We'll be back! 🍻
Fantastic experience to see the Murray River and Gurra Gurra Creek. Would not hesitate to recommend.
Kym was very accommodating in meeting us at 7am so we could collect the boats from him early to avoid the expected high midday heat.
We had 3 hours just the 2 of us following Kym's map and it was wonderful experience seeing so much wildlife. At points we had 20 pelicans flying around us in circles and sat in awe gliding down the creek watching them.
An accessible route to kayak with no demanding sections.
Very reasonably priced for 2 single canoes.
Thank you for providing us the opportunity to see the river and creek this way. If we return to the area, we hope to do again!
Polly L — Google review
My family of consisting of 5yo & 7yo boys and 2 adults absolutely loved our sunrise canoe adventure with Kym. It was very laid back and relaxing despite the two very energetic youngsters. He was very knowledgeable about the surrounds (among other things) and we had very interesting conversations. Snack time was a lot of fun as not only did we need to go through reeds to get to and from shore, Karen packed a wonderful snack of biscuits and home dried fruit! Delicious. The time we spent in the water was the highlight of our short trip to the Riverland. It's sparked a canoeing interest in my family. Thanks Kym and Karen. Highly recommended.
katerina — Google review
Kym was extremely helpful in getting our family set up and on the water. He gave us helpful tips and options for one way with pick up or a return journey. The scenery was spectacular and we made some beautiful memories on the river.
Amy Gale — Google review
My partner and I met Kym at 9am to launch from Gurra Gurra. We spent 3h on the water just floating down with the current. The wetlands were the highlight with their bird life and close tree lined banks. The barges were very interesting to see up close too. It was a great way to see the river.
Great activity for a half day, highly recommended.
James Ryan — Google review
Did the twilight tour. SUCH a lovely evening. We were mainly off the main river so lovely scenery, close hanging trees, truly magical. Not too strenuous so you’re able to enjoy the surrounds and a beach-stop for sunset. Thanks Kym and team! 🩷
Kate — Google review
We called up on short notice and they were super easy to deal with, very helpful and got us sorted with two canoes and maps to spend a lovely couple of hours on the water in a lovely spot. The prices where very reasonable and it was all organized with no stress. Will definitely be using them again
Penny Bouchereau — Google review
I recently organised a kayaking expedition with canoe adventures, the whole experience was fantastic. My sister and I spent 2 nights camping and kayaking along the Murray.
Kym was great to deal with, the whole service including kayak hire, drop off and pick up was seamless and reasonably priced. Plus Kym gave us great tips and insight on the best places to stay and see.
I would highly recommend for anyone looking to explore more of this beautiful part of Australia.
Elizabeth Nan Tie — Google review
Our family of 4 had an awesome time out and about in Loch Luna. A beautiful spot and the suggestions given by Kym and Hayden helped us get the most out of our day. Equipment, delivery, communication and advice all spot-on. Thoroughly recommended.
Brad Edwards — Google review
If you're looking for an unforgettable experience in the Murray River, have a stop to canoe adventures. Very easy to rent a canoe, Kym is professional and a really nice person.
He makes all his possible to give to his customers the best experience!
Thanks for that !
We had a great time !
Eva — Google review
Had a great time kayaking this morning. Kim met us at the launch and went through the safety considerations and recommended route. It was a great experience, beautiful surrounds with plenty of birdlife. Unfortunately we became a little lost and Kim drove out to where we were and fished us out. Would completely recommend the experience to anyone heading out Riverland way 😊
We arrived in Berri for the first time and was greeted by Lucy in the Visitors centre. Her knowledge and enthusiasm was absolutely contagious and we spent the next 2 days visiting almost every establishment in the area. She has inspired us to return and spend at least a week here. A great location.
Gordon Miller — Google review
Top location for a Visitor Information Centre. Lady working there (had no name badge on) firstly told us there were no pink lakes in SA. 🤔
Then she later says to me, ‘You live in _______ and you don’t know where Lake Eyre is?’ Really! Quite rude.
I have only lived in _______ for a few weeks. Never been to this part of this beautiful country before. I have travelled overseas numerous times, not all of Australia yet though.
Lady, this is why people go to Information Centres, to get information, not be criticised.
In the end she asked where we were headed after ________ and gave a lot of brochures/books to assist us.
Gill Wallace — Google review
Lucy was so helpful and she gave us lot of information about the riverland and she recommended good parks for our daughter as well🙂. We were sad as we went to information centre on our last day of our trip to check about boat trips. We'll go there again.
Nick Withanage — Google review
Visited the centre twice
Called in expecting to stay one night - have stayed 5
Expecting to leave tomorrow
Tuesday - will I
Mainly still here due to maxing information given by Visitor centre staff - Lucy
What a wealth of information she has - great knowledge about the area
I was in Berri 35 years ago flying visit however it’s been great visiting
Loxton, Moorook , Barmera, Glossop , scenic drive around Lake Bonney and I haven’t been to Renmark yet
Highlights Loxton Historical Village and the Pines Historical House as well as the Barmera TgeTre and Srt Gallery- lots of great cafes
Thank you so much Lucy
Graham FARISH — Google review
Told us just what we needed to know and were spot on lovely friendly staff
kate swazee — Google review
Phone enquiry to the lady there, was very helpful and bright. Assisted me to locate a local store.
Thoroughly enjoyed or Cruise along the Murray River with these guys. Great local knowledge of the river. The passion shows in all they have done and their service.
Highly recommended.
Ronald Smith — Google review
This was a very pleasant and friendly experience. Highly recommended, very relaxing. the owners are passionate about what they are doing and were very delightful to deal with. The whole experience was a real credit to them. Thank you very much a highlight of my trip.
maria fresta — Google review
What a way to spend the afternoon! A great relaxing cruise with fantastic hosts, thanks Sandra and James, your hospitality is first class and your boat is amazing too. Thank you
Karen Thompson — Google review
We travelled an hour each way from where we we staying and it was totally worth it. Two amazing hosts who love what they do and are passionate and knowledgeable about the local area. Beautiful hand crafted boat, unbelievably comfy. All six of us aged 8 to 70 had an awesome time. Couldn't ask for nicer people who made it special for all of us. Great food included in price and very reasonably priced local wines. Tour was a bit pricier than other/closer options but thankfully they weren't available as this tour was worth every cent.
Ruth Chattercarthy — Google review
Just so relaxing. Sandra and James are so welcoming and organised.
Amazing views and many options for cruising to choose from.
Kris Booth — Google review
Super relaxing and informative cliff tour. The platters of food that are offered around are sourced locally and the dried fruit is from Sandra's own trees. The boat is clean and modern and very comfy no matter what part you choose to sit. Would definitely recommend these guys for a cruise, wed love to come back for the sunset one.
Cheers
Matt and max.
Matt Ireland — Google review
The cruise we took (sunset one) was wonderful! Stunning views, absolutely amazing and professional service!
Both Sandra and James are passionate about cruising and loved to share their knowledge
Very highly recommended 😊
This was incredible! Can’t recommend doing their tour enough. David and his wife are so kind and helpful, truly amazing people. We got a clear view of the milky way and some nocturnal animals too. So glad we were able to do it.
Crazy Mio — Google review
What a great experience. We enjoyed the nocturnal tour with clear sky views and we got close and personal with kangaroos, wombats and a cheeky emu that they have rescued. Dave was a awesome host, very cheeky, entertaining and let my wife attempt to shear a sheep. Now that was funny.
Gary Andersen — Google review
Overnight stay on the boat and an entertaining visit to a sheep station. This is part of the Murray River cruise which is a must do tour.
Allen Grant — Google review
Great night out. Appetizers & drinks down by the river was just beautiful. Main course of steak & chocolate mousse for dessert very yummy indeed. Whip cracking lessons was a great laugh & had fun going for a after dark night tour in the cart. Very friendly hosts, highly recommended 😄
Princess Nat — Google review
Awesome experience. Spotting wildlife before checking out the stars. Great value for money. Great hosts. Thanks guys
Pistol B — Google review
What a great experience,the night tour was amazing with a wealth of knowledge about the area and animals. We also did a day trip with Mardi to the Monarto Safari Park, Hahndorf for lunch and shopping then onto a cheese and chocolate establishment. I would highly recommend these tours, lovely local people with a fantastic knowledge about the area.
Tracy — Google review
This was a big highlight of our weekend up the river, excellent tour, very entertaining and engoyable.
Our guide David gave us a great night tour spotlighting some local fauna including wombats and roos. Then a gaze at the brilliant night sky.
I highly recommend this tour
sam ramone — Google review
A fantastic place to experience outback Australia. We did the evening show which included entrees overlooking the Murray River. Then a tour through the bush spotting all sorts of Australian fauna. Then back to eat an excellently prepared dinner. Would really recommend it for anyone with some foreign visitors
Chris Eustace — Google review
Amazing experience. David was the perfect host and his wife cooks a great meal. Fantastic to hear his stories and meet the animals. Thank you so much
Nichola Hutsby — Google review
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78 Preiss Landing Rd, Sunnydale SA 5353, Australia
The Map the Miner rest place has sheltered seating, picnic tables & rocks with copper adorning the wall, plus attractive tiling in places.
I'm taking my Grandkids there on the holidays..
Vicki Porter — Google review
This did surprise us. We were looking for a spot to have lunch and thought we could see a giant Santa and this was mid January. Instead it was the town's Miner statue with a Santa costume overlay. Brilliantly done! So we pulled in, had lunch and then had Squizz at the statue and rings. We also read the data boards which were there and found it all very interesting. Thanks Kapunda.
John Croucher — Google review
Great place for photos.
However, unless I missed it, there wasn't a description of the ruins surrounding it?
Also, after checking out the 'what's on this month' community board, I felt as tho I'd travelled back in time.....
Everything was 8 years old!
Cin Feast — Google review
I am somewhat obsessed with the "Big Things of Australia" and will go out of the way to see them.
Map the Miner is certainly one of the bigger ones.
Kaz Barlow — Google review
A nice statue, stabilised ruins and landscaped grounds. It is still work in progress as a reststop.
Janos Veresbaranji — Google review
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Gawler St, Kapunda SA 5373, Australia
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Burra & Goyder Visitor Information Centre
Visitor center
Tours
Tourist information center
Sightseeing Tours
Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
Great information delivered with a smile. The girls today were super friendly and helpful- top marks.
Genevieve Vandenberg — Google review
The staff are helpful and definitely knowledgeable to the history which is a bonus.
Paid the fee, deposit and receive the keys to unlock the town history sites.
Adults $30 school aged children free.
It definitely is worth it. Allow yourself 4 hours to complete all tour sites.
Janet’s Journey — Google review
Really disappointing. While staying in Clare, I drove to Burra to revisit the great heritage places I recall from a visit 40 years ago. (Maybe $100 round trip for car expenses?) Only to be told there is now a charge of $30 plus $50 key deposit to visit these places. I was told the charge is for maintenance. I declined but did go to the miners' dugouts I recalled. The place is littered with broken glass and plastic and other trash that looks like it's been there some time. So I wondered where the maintenance moneys are applied. Anyway, i think $30 to view heritage assets that were previously free is far too excessive. I guess that was a goodbye to Burra.
BictonB — Google review
Got some sound advice on how to tour the area.
I was born and raised just down the road in Saddleworth yet I didn't know about the brewery tunnels or the prison. Was very interesting to see.
Morgan Astreal — Google review
Drove almost two hours to Burra today, Saturday, website said they’re open 7 days per week and open today. When we arrived, there was a note on the door saying closed till 2nd January. Could have mentioned this on your website.
D Niko — Google review
You step back into an area steeped in history and culture things to do things to see a place to relax and unwind
Michael Weigl — Google review
The staff were so helpful here! We visited Burra with our toddler and we’re given so much extra info about things that would specifically appeal to her while we were exploring. We had a great time and our toddler loved all of the fun experiences.
Meg Bailey — Google review
Great clean toilets friendly locals beautiful little town
Andrea Haigh — Google review
We were greeted warmly when we entered, then we ask for info on Ngadjuri (Aboriginal) cultural sites to visit....we weren't "kicked" out by the angry info help woman, but it felt like we were. No info given, just anger.
Damien Coke — Google review
A nice day in Burra doing the key tour if you are in burra give it a go
Paul Harris — Google review
Bit miffed. This Visitor Information Centre will not (does not) recognise Veterans (Department-of Veterans Affairs) Gold Card holders as entitled to a concession. Thanks for your Service.
kennym Epic Adventures — Google review
Good place to go for all information about what to see in burra, the lady at the desk was very helpful
So much history to see here. Walked around for about an hour. Though recommend going to the visitor centre to get the passport key so you can see way more.
II Hayden321 II — Google review
Very interesting mine site they mined very rich veins of copper for 20 - 30 years in the late 19th century. There are many fascinating relics surrounding the open pit with posted information. We did not go to the Information centre for a key as the fee was a a bit "exy" $30 pp. Maybe worth it if you visit Burra for a few days and you are budding geologist. Burra is one of the coolest towns I have visited we stay in a stone mining cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Tony John — Google review
Self drive tour. Stone work is amazing. Very interesting information of the old mine workings. Go to Tourist inform. ctr and get a key pass for the town sites. Well worth it to get access to all the sites.
Stuart Sutterby — Google review
Always loved 😍 the experience of visiting Burra the town and history pages 😀
LEONARD LINDER — Google review
Great history with artifacts on how mining was done in Burra.
Did the heritage tour of the town. Remember to visit the visitors centre so that you can get a key to visit various sites and a map.
Tarcisus Ho — Google review
If you go to Burra but don't visit the mine at least once, then it's like not visiting at all. You can access the area free to some point, but to see the rest you need to pick-up the key and pay entry. That also allows you to drive your car a fair way up too without walking.
Carl O'Donoghue — Google review
Wow! So much history! Was the biggest inland town all because of the huge copper mine. It really is massive and you can visualise how busy it must of been back in the day. The town also reflects the beautiful architecture of that period. A great place and a must see!
Chris Martignago — Google review
What a fantastic piece of history has been preserved here. They have completely refurbished one of the old Cornish beam engine houses and there are quite a few signs around that tell you exactly what the buildings were for.. What a shame that the old steam and mechanical workings were not also refurbished.
To get access to the mine workings and buildings you will need to purchase a key from the visitors centre in town that will let you through the locked gates and into locked buildings.
The price per person is $30 with a $50 security deposit on the key. You get the security deposit back when you return the key.
The annoying thing for us was that when we got to the old workings we found that the gates had been left unlocked and there were visitors there that had not purchased a key.
I guess that it was for a good cause but $20 would be a more reasonable price.
All that aside it was very interesting and rewarding to visit the old mine that was one of the first metalliferous mines in the countty. It also played a pivotal role in the development of South Australia.
Peter Johnston — Google review
This is a very good museum, take the tour of the whole town with the key that unlocks all of these sites. Available from the tourist information centre. Burra is a living museum!
Bob Hopkins — Google review
My partner and I did the burra heritage passport. The mines were my favourite of the attractions. Inside facts and the history of the mine can be read on the walls. When we went we unluckily had a dust storm blow over, got dust everywhere. 😂 If you don’t want to pay money to visit the mine ($25 for concession) there is a lookout you can view the mine and you can easily walk to the main mine building from the car park, you’ll just won’t be able to go inside.
Martindale Hall is an impressive Georgian-style manor situated 3km south of Mintaro. Constructed in 1880 for Edmund Bowman Jnr, a young pastoralist who unfortunately lost the family fortune due to drought and plummeting wool prices, the hall boasts extensive grounds, period furniture, and an ornate stairway made of blackwood. It also houses a Mintaro-slate billiard table and a lavish smoking room that resembles a museum.
Magnificent building, beautiful rooms and furnished on a grand scale. Great you can walk around the whole place and see it as it was. A must visit attraction $18 P/Adult.
Alex Draper — Google review
Lots of history on this fascinating building and it's surrounding, The people who lived and worked there, The town of Mintaro. great place to visit. The movie hanging rock was filmed there to. Recommend visiting on your travels.
Shane Fennell — Google review
This home is magnificent! You really feel your self step back into the late 1800s Australia. There is a fee to get in but it's worth it and I'm sure all the proceeds go to the upkeep of the home.
Russell Payne — Google review
It gives you a glimpse of how rich people lived back in time and you seem to be transported to their era. Many people have complained about the fees; true that the fee could be little less like $10 pp but it’s still worth it. I truly enjoyed my trip.
Jagpreet Singh — Google review
We loved our visit, brilliant history, a window back in time.
Both kids and adults loved wandering and exploring
Fantastic history that we are lucky to be able to explore
Peter Bailey — Google review
Exploring Martindale Hall is like being transported to Europe!
It has been beautifully maintained and restored with priceless treasures still on display. The grandeur is an oddity especially considering how isolate the estate would have been at its construction. We arrived at opening on a Sunday morning and had the place to explore for ourselves. Have been wanting to visit for ages and recommend that you do also!
David Maddison — Google review
This place ! Wow .. The volunteers who maintain the statuesque Martindale Hall are wonderful !
The quality of restoration, their dedication, their obvious hard work.. just wow I don't know how they keep it looking new .
And the ceilings... Devine ! To the person or people who maintain them and paint the ceiling roses, personally I say thank you for your time so I can enjoy them.
The love, care and passion for Martindale Hall is to be recognised and commended.
And friendly, it was a pleasure to be able to chat and learn so much about its history.
We went on a weekend just after New Year's Day it was quiet and peaceful, we had the hall to ourselves!! Which was a truly unique experience.. if you want to avoid crowds, go then !
Their is carparking a very short walk to the hall, toilets and steps too the main entrance.
R Bullen — Google review
Amazing place, need to visit.
Very interesting part of South Australian history. And where they filmed " Picnic at Hanging Rock " many years ago.
J E — Google review
Beautiful old house with incredible history and very well maintained. $18 entry but you are keeping history alive! Just outside of the historic town of Mintaro and well worth the visit.
Brenton B — Google review
A truly remarkable piece of history. Do your research before your visit and enjoy.
We spent at least a few hours here. Really enjoyed learning about the past.
I’d love some better access and some guided tour options with more access to other areas.
It’s great that it has been preserved.
Kayne (Kano La La) — Google review
$18 pp and $10 child entry is overpriced. No option for a family ticket. There was only one other car there on a Saturday in school holidays. I wonder why🤪 make it more affordable. So we just admired the building from the outside
Shannon Nowakowski — Google review
Really liked the walk around. $18 per person is way too steep in my opinion. Should be $10. Also lack of signage on what's what, not sure if they do guided tours but that would be great to add context.
Mo Tee — Google review
Before you go is worth it to watch the movie "picnic at the hanging rock" the movie is an Australian classic and it was filmed here. The place is beautiful very well maintained and with a great story behind. 18 dollars to enter , plenty of parking. Opens at 10am
This is a highlight. The wines, especially the older reds, were fabulous. There is a small tasting fee. Make sure you spend time exploring the grounds, historic and beautiful.
Gary Rowe — Google review
Those Jesuits have a good thing going. Loved the reds. My friend and I each bought a 6 pack of Shiraz to be sent back to Tasmania for free.
Church and surrounds very stately.
Prem Saraswati — Google review
Fabulous afternoon wine tasting and exploring.
Stunning grounds and lovely wine.
Some real history that we are lucky to see.
Stunning grounds to explore and a brilliant church to visit
Peter Bailey — Google review
Sevenhill Cellars.
Source: Sevenhill Cellar website's History.
"While the origins of Sevenhill Cellars date back to the mid-nineteenth century, its roots run much deeper and go all the way back to the 16th century when a young Spanish courtier called Inigo, eventually swapped a life of violence for one dedicated to helping others and co-founded the religious order we know today as the Jesuits.
He mistakenly thought the Latin translation of his name was Ignatius and hundreds of years later, the more well-known St Ignatius has stuck fast."
As you walk through the cellar you will be transported to Inigo's época.
Don't miss this visit and a great wine.
Fuad Nehme — Google review
Wonderful to ride here on our bikes and immerse ourselves in the history of this wonderful winery. The tasting experience was wonderful with knowledgeable staff and a wonderful variety of wines to experience .
Jo Paterson — Google review
Friendly staff gave us an extra pour during our tasting and the fee is free if you buy a bottle. You should be able to find something you like.
Make sure you visit the church next door and the cellar underneath the cellar door.
Jon Hunter — Google review
We did some tasting only, but we're offered a great range of wines. Prices were very reasonable
Frank Guerin — Google review
A great spot, with an amazing history. Staff were friendly and helpful and the wine tasting was a lot of fun. Bought a couple of wines and had a look around the historic site.
Beautiful shaded lawns would be an amazing picnic spot.
Peter Riley — Google review
A wonderful historic winery to visit in the Clare Valley. Wonder around the beautiful grounds and have a glass or two of their great wine on the lawns.
Andrew Weidmann — Google review
This is a non profit winery runner by professionals but owned by the Jesuits. It is just a short ride from the bike trail so definitely a must. Great wine! But most of all beautiful grounds. The church is close by too and has lots of history worth it to visit!
Janaina Carvalho Lopes — Google review
Just an amazing historical place with lovely walk through past historic building and underground cellar, old-vine vineyards, St Ignatius of Loyola Shrine and St Aloysius’ Church with its crypt
Ross Daniels — Google review
Mostly good customer service. Beautiful grounds, can also go down into the original cellar as well as the church and crypt.
Katrina — Google review
It was 30 minutes till closing time but still they gave me a chance to try for a wine tasting, still they got energy to entertain me. It was a quick one, even though still happy and excited to go home and sip with my Sevenhill Reisling wine😊Be back next time for more longer time.
jean lazaro — Google review
Honestly the wine wasn't personally my cup of tea (apart from the Inigo Reisling) however the service was great and the venue is wonderful.
Tim Summers — Google review
Beautiful place with a long history and great customer service. Cycled 5 km along the Riesling trail to get there which was fun. We did wine tasting, bought a bottle of red wine and some souvenirs. Would love to visit again.
Great collection of SAR and CR locomotives and carriages inside the only remaining roundhouse in South Australia. Always worth a stop to get a guided tour by the passionate and knowledgeable volunteers.
Christian Bald — Google review
It's really interesting. As a train buff myself, this was a really interesting learning about the history of it. They have some very unique rolling stock and is a must if your in the area, even if your not overly interested in trains, it's fascinating to hear the history of the area.
Aidan Darlow — Google review
Interesting rail history of Peterborough. Interesting things to look at and the woman that showed us around had very good technical knowledge. This museum will get even better in time when the roundhouse is included.
Graham Nordling — Google review
We were there for the Sound and Light show. We enjoyed the video of the history about the steam trains in the area. The light show was good also. Hard to get good photos when sitting in the back row. It would have been awesome if some of the viewing was outside of the carriage.
tammy edmonds — Google review
Great collection of historic buildings and rail cars and locomotives. It's a bit sad that nothing is alive any more since they no longer have access to track to run trains. Knowledgeable guide with continuous tour around the site so you can join at any time with little wait. Timing didn't allow us to attend the light and sound show but I have heard it is very good.
Gary Allpike — Google review
The morning tour of this train museum was memorable. The knowledge & information shared by our tour guide was interesting & informative. Suitable for all ages. Thank you Peter for an interesting day. Unfortunately we were unable to do the evening Lights tour as the required number of a minimum of six people was not achieved. There is adequate parking and Public amenities are also available. Should I find myself in Peterborough once again I would surely visit Steamtown train museum again
Shireen Shoaib — Google review
Our son's certainly enjoyed the tour and freedom to go in and out of most of the trains and carriages. The sound and light show however was not really what we expected and unfortunately our children were quite restless throughout the movie and they are usually very captivated by movie. Their attention was lost early on. However for adults the information in the movie was very interesting. The light show is certainly not a Las Vegas show but you watch different coloured lights change to old style train music for a couple of songs.
Very friendly and helpful staff and amazing we could bring our dog to both the tour and the sound and light show.
Family Hall — Google review
It was great very informative.
It is a long tour would suggest to rug up in winter, water and hat in summer.
Sharryn Rouse — Google review
Excellent display of SA railway equipment, locos, and rolling stock. The light show at night gives a really good insight into the area and how it became an important hub in South Australia.
Deon Quinn — Google review
Great place to visit to learn about the history of rail in South Australia.
Chris Johns — Google review
Loved it.
Fantastic display of old rail history.
Colin our guide was an old railway worker and shared some wonderful stories of his time in the railway and the characters he worked with.
Fantastic experience well worth the visit.
Allow a couple of hours if you love trains !!!
Rob “Mad max” Max — Google review
Incredible collection of railway history housed in the one location. The Round House and Turntable are great and the staff passionate about their job. You come away with a sense of how much a thriving railway town Peterborough once was and still a town well worth visiting.
Wayne Goldsmith — Google review
Informative centre for rail history in the region. Good collection of locomotives and carriages.
Trent Hammett — Google review
Absolutely loved the experience and will go back with my children because they will love it.
I forget the man's name that served us at the counter but he was amazing and very knowledgeable about disability and how to accommodate to our needs. John, our tour guide was probably the nicest person I have ever met and was extremely knowledgeable regarding the trains and carriages. Please visit, you will love it. John, I owe ya a beer mate.
it will suprise you go and have a look do what the sign says it works
scott obrien — Google review
Great fun experience. 👍
Nice drive out from peterborough. Plenty of scenery and an enjoyable fun experience.
Yes the car went up hill in reverse.
Do it. Kids will be amazed.
Rob “Mad max” Max — Google review
Absolutely insane .. even after reading the sign explaining the phenomenon I still struggled to get my head around it! Be prepared for some dirt roads to get there, I wouldn't do it in the wet
Ash D — Google review
Unbelievable but it works. You swear you are driving down a slight hill. Stop and your vehicle runs back up.
Graeme Simpson — Google review
It's a funny sensation going backwards up hill
Even if it's a illusion
I would do it again
I left my engine running , just in case someone came flying around the bend.
Well worth the side trip and dirt road.
I would do it again.
Phillip McCallum — Google review
Bit of a detour! Heard about magnetic hills in childhood and thought to visit when we saw the signboard! But didn’t find interesting! Our car was going in the same downhill direction! Might be not enough metal in our car?!!
Nirmit Shah — Google review
it worked. good experience
Nipuna Gunarathna — Google review
We came from the Booleroo end and road was good. We tried to guess which way and were wrong. It was fascinating. Follow us Sweet-Az RV'n on youtube
Dean Whyman — Google review
Please aware of the unpaved road are around 4km from burra.
It’s super interesting to see the car rolling uphills.
LIANCHENG LI — Google review
Incredible and slightly spooky experience. Fantastic for anyone with kids.
Matt — Google review
It's a Hill but did not roll up it with a caravan.
Dream Weaver — Google review
A neat little trick on the brain. Best to park facing west when you try it for the first time. The road is well graded and you can easily take a non 4wd vehicle down there.
It is sign posted pretty well and only 9km from the bitumen.
Make sure you turn the car off, put the windows down and enjoy the moment.
Your Best Lawn — Google review
Well the name says it all. A hill which your car will be pulled up. Follow the instructions on the sign and be amazed.
Wether a phenomenon or not. Try it out.
We did twice. And to test out if you are going down hill or not my companion while relieving himself found the water trail running the opposite way.
Great bike shop and cafe. On our first day in Melrose we rented Trek Fuel EX 7s and the bikes were in pristine condition with suspension already adjusted for our weight and preferences. Bikes of this quality are seriously good value for the small rental fee. Workshop staff member even let me borrow a tool quickly to fix an issue I had on another bike.
Had breakfast at the cafe the next morning, outstanding coffee and great food options.
Would highly recommend!
Billy Coles — Google review
Good Service, Good atmosphere, decent iced latte (little weak), Toasted ham and cheese sandwich was good but extremely oily and both halves and all layers stuck together... first time I have eaten a toasted sandwich with a spoon (that's all I had in the car) also little pricey.
I feel I would give them another try tho.. maybe.
Lee P — Google review
From the initial phone call to pick up and drop off, I can’t fault the service. Very friendly and quick. Bikes were in great working order. Will Definitely use the business again
Thanks
Serbrider — Google review
I'm in love with this place. We have patroned the Cafe every day since arriving two days ago. Great food, unique atmosphere and friendly staff. I now have an addiction for their smoothies and hubby can't stay away from the bike accessories. A must visit for anyone heading through Melrose.
Sharon Wills — Google review
The best bike store in the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. Iron Thumbs got my tyre off and I was back in business on the Mawson Trail. Even has a cafe with loads of treats. Highly recommended bike store. The town is the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges and Outback. Well worth a visit.
Ernie Zibert — Google review
OTES went above and beyond expectations, I came during off season, contacted them on the off chance they would rent me a bike. The store was being renovated and the owner on holidays in Tassie, but he was kind enough to have his lovely wife and owner of the cafe sort me out with a bike. It’s been a while since I’ve hit the tracks. But the bike was just right, they even provided me with a messy (cloth map). Such a chilled experience. The tracks on the other hand, epic fun. If you want some fun hit dodging bullets, it comes at you fast. What a great way to spend the day. Thank you OTES. Highly recommended
Dan Lawson — Google review
Excellent!
After the summit hike is already 3.40pm! This is the only place still providing proper meals (not only chips). Other places are closed between 2-5pm.
Super warm fireplace made my day 😃
LIANCHENG LI — Google review
Great friendly and efficient bicycle hire and help. They made their own personal bike rack available for us so we could enjoy the trails of the Northern Flinders Ranges. Thanks again.
Marcus Clayton — Google review
Incredible service and not bike related.
We had bought some items in the cafe and asked about walks in the area. The friendly waitress sent us into the bike shop. The man there could not have been more helpful and gave us all the time we needed to understand the best use of our time the next day. Tips about the upcoming weather and terrain were perfect. We did the Dutchman Stern the next day and rate it as one of the best 1/2 walks we have done throughout Australia. Settled into camp in the afternoon and will come back for Alligator Gorge next time. Thankyou...
Kateee B — Google review
This place is amazing! The food is great and the smoothies and coffe made us come back for more. The service was great too, they are all lovely people and use fresh food all the time. If your looking for some cool shirts, good food and amazing drinks this is the place to go!
Nataliya S — Google review
Food was good, coffee was good, and the staff at the bike shop are definitely worth having a chat to before heading out to the nearby trails.
Incredibly warm friendly and helpful staff. Great display and information. Some nice goodies to buy, so I did 👌
Barbara Byng — Google review
Shakka shark and tourist shop.
Peter Meaby — Google review
Friendly staff very helpful
Debbie Clark — Google review
Shaka the Great white shark is huge
Mitch Kambanos — Google review
Big shark model, but don't waste your money
Alan Gaffney — Google review
Great knowledgeable staff will advise you of places of interest in and around Port Pirie. While there try a virtual reality cage dive or have a look at sharka a model of a shark captured near Port Germain and find out some interesting facts of white pointers
Greg Cooper — Google review
Staff friendly, helpful & informative. Lovely ladies. Enjoyed the virtual shark dive and the staff catered for disability access & needs. Lovely, neat gift & souvenir shop.
vickijayneH — Google review
This is one place to visit, very interesting history, plus a replica of the biggest shark caught at Port Germaine, cost $3.00 per person to see the Shakka
Bracket — Google review
Had an amazing time here.
Did the shark experience and was super intrigued and learnt a lot! Highly recommend doing it when you go, it was only $5 each.
The items available in the store were also good. They had a large range from local artists and vendors.
Lauren Kate — Google review
Great facility with dedicated parking spots for caravans. Free maps as well as more substantial informative books for sale. Library with printing/copying facilities and clean toilets is included in same complex.
Nice place, very well displayed and staff willing to spend some time explaining interesting facts about the war! Was on a road trip and decided to stop there, I was exhausted but they made us fell comfortable and welcome.
Estella Carvalho — Google review
A wonderfully comprehensive museum.
The staff were extremely helpful. A must see to understand the sacrifices of men and women in times of conflict.
Suzanne Paul — Google review
Come See The Amazing History on WW1 / WW2, Vietnam War,Great Club and People, definitely a must if going to Port Pirie for the whole family
Leeanne Tidswell — Google review
Great museum very touching to my memories n lady in charge very helpful
Stephen Moore — Google review
Great place to visit, kids loved being able to get in the helicopter. Donations are accepted, no admission fee.
Lourindi Scholtz — Google review
It was fantastic to visit the Port Pirie RSL. We came here the 6th march 2022. For a Gold coin donation we were able to see the museum and received an informative guided tour. There was interesting displays and lots of local history. Congratulations to the Port Pirie RSL, it's volunteers and members for all their dedication and hard work. They are very friendly and welcoming.
Well worth a visit and a cold drink after your tour.
wanisara miller — Google review
A brilliant place. And the Ladies there put on fantastic feeds after Cerimonial Services. Checking out the Military museum is a must.
Linda Holman — Google review
Amazing place and an even more amazing display!!
We'll worth a visit and please make a donation to help maintain this for our future generations!
Shaun Burton (MuddyOCAU) — Google review
Spend a s obering hour or too, to reflect on the senselessness of conflicts in which too many lives have been lost.
Lest We Forget
Warren Porteous — Google review
Definitely not to be missed if you would
Like to learn about the war. I spent two hours here as I’m on a deadline but you could easily spend more time here if you want to soak up history. The people running the place are very friendly and are happy to answer questions if they know the answers. An you can get in the chopper
Philip Horton — Google review
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294 The Terrace, Port Pirie West SA 5540, Australia
A lookout point
Great 360° view of the whyalla city, the jetty and the beach and the iron factory
Very informative about the history of whyalla and iron ore and history of the industry
A good place to see the sunset
A place where Queen Elizabeth has arrived
Well maintained and clean
Hansi Premadasa — Google review
This lookout shows you the circular jetty in Whyalla. (The only one in the southern hemisphere) The town itself self as well as the beaches. It can get windy up there, so if you have long hair, either tie it back or hold it. You can sit at the chairs under the rotunda. There are 3.
Lynn Matthews — Google review
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Hammock Hill Lookout in Whyalla offers a breathtaking panorama of the ocean, jetty, and town. The view is simply mesmerizing, making it a must-visit spot for nature lovers and photographers. A serene escape to soak in the coastal beauty!
Dena Hadian — Google review
Nice views of the shore and part of the residential areas of Whyalla. Also a good spot to learn about the history of the town. A photo inside the frame is a must, when visiting Whyalla!
Ashjeev Sobrun — Google review
One of the best lookouts I'd ever seen. The view from the top was superb. The view of the blue sea took my breath away. It's overlooking the whole town. Definitely a must-visit.
Dom Ignacio — Google review
Awesome lookout for us brisbane tourists.
Really see the landscapes of whyalla, including the unique jetty, the clear waters, the dolphins, the war bunker, the steel refinery and the small town.
Went for a walk down to the jetty and it's quite peaceful, theirs random spots of information about the sealife and history of the town, whyalla and the jetty which is always fun to read about.
I recommend this spot for a visit if you're ever passing through.
Josh S — Google review
Great place to visit when visiting the jetty. You can walk up or drive up to the top. Great views looking over the Whyalla jetty and Whyalla
The Caravan of courage — Google review
Great views 3 places to stop for different views.
Gillian Cameron — Google review
Good views over Whyalla and the steel works. One way road to the top, car park is just before very top point. Go past and you need to go down and back up again.!
(We seen many people do it 😉)
Alex Draper — Google review
Worth a visit to read the history and for the views...
Russell Soden — Google review
This a great place to stop and have a coffee or tea. And watch the ocean. Look at the town. There are great views
barry hannah — Google review
A place to visit, especially with history surrounding the town posted hete, a description of why they have a cannon mounted here and bunker, then the other stories told here on the plaques are part of the towns history. After that take the time to enjoy 360 degree views of ocean and town
Phil Holliday — Google review
This is a great Whyalla tourist attraction, the views of the steel works, beach and ranges is awesome. A must see viewing point if passing through or visiting Whyalla. Can get a bit blowy on really windy days, so rug up.
If you have the chance to go on the tour of the ship Whyalla I recommend it. Tour guide was very informative. Loved the experience of walking through this ship and learning a piece of our history.
Kerry Van Mosseveld — Google review
Decided to stop whilst on our road trip to Port Lincoln, the sign said open 10am till 4pm yet when we entered we were told we can only view the museum if we book in advance and it's a guided tour only at 11:30 or 13:30 daily.
Snowypods — Google review
I visited the museum as part of entrance to the former HMAS Whyalla ship tour. Very worthwhile to see the short video of the retrieval and rehoming of the ship on site.
The rest of the museum is interesting and informative if you like that type of thing. I do! There were multiple themed rooms. I added a pic of a typical display, however there was much more including model ships, 'artifacts', and other historical information and stories.
Andrew S — Google review
Highly recommend the tour of the former HMAS Whyalla - it’s a lot more interesting than I initially expected, I’ll be honest. Rod did an amazing job of educating us about this ships history, what it was like to live on it, and how it got to where it is today. His passion for his job and his town is evident and really rubbed off on us. Thanks Rod!
Alexis Green — Google review
An interesting place. I didn't go aboard the ship as there's a lot of steps to get up there & I don't think I could have made it (as I have an injury). Heaps of information in therre & lovely, helpful staff.
Peggy Cook — Google review
Great tour. Linda the tour guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable and really got the kids involved. Great idea having a kids activity throughout the museum which kept everyone involved and interested.
Jasmine — Google review
Rod was a great guide for the ship tour, he was passionate about the ship and the connection it had with Whyalla. It was good to see how life was on board the WW2 vessel.
The tours run at 11:30 am and 01:30pm from the info centre and run for 45- 60 minutes, you may need to book ahead as there was only 10 spots available with people waiting.
You can visit the maritime museum afterwards with well maintained grounds.
Thomas T — Google review
Great museum and Mine sweeper ship. So good to go on the ship and see how it use to work and the people who used it.! Nice pathways and board walk.
Alex Draper — Google review
The museum has a nice model railway but the HMAS WHYALLA is the drawcard. View the ship by tour only, 11:30 and 1:30pm. Tour is free with entry to the museum, well worth it.
CATE E — Google review
This place is a must see in Whyalla. If you like museums you will like the way the information is displayed and interpreted. It is a very interactive museum. The kids during the school holidays is having a fun and a very informative activities of which they will have a prize after completing it, the other good thing about the kids activities besides it's educational that it is very well distributed along the museum halls so it keeps the children busy while parents can enjoy each hall.
I missed the ship tour though
Shahy Radwan — Google review
I have driven past on so many occasions, but never expected it to be so fantastic. The tour of the ship was unbelievable, my 9yo absolutely loved it. Ontop of this, I heartily recommend visiting and spending a few hours to see the history of a ship in the museum, well worth its weight in gold. There is also fun activities to keep children amused for quite some time, a theatre to see the grounding of the HMAS WHYALLA, (very informative and entertaining) , as well as model railways and many other artifacts. If you are visiting Whyalla, definitely put it in your plans, take the time to visit, you will not be disappointed.