DESTINATION: Crystal Brook

Proclaimed in 1874, the township of Crystal Brook is located where the southern Flinders Ranges begin. Today, the rolling plains surrounding this quiet and picturesque country town produce barley and wheat as well as sheep and cattle.

Main Attractions

The National Trust Old Bakehouse Museum on Brandis St displays pioneering artefacts, photographs and memorabilia. It also has an underground baker's oven, a relic of the building's original purpose. Local crafts are available at Crystal Crafts in Bowman St. Both of the town's hotels were built in the 1800s, and there are many attractive old stone homes to wander past. Picnic and BBQ areas are found in Adelaide Square; in the town centre; and in Jubilee Park.

Nearby attractions

Only 5km east of town are the remains of historic Bowman Homestead, which has been incorporated into Bowman Park, an attractive recreation area with extensive facilities including a wildlife park, marked bushwalking tracks and a section of the superb Heysen Trail. At Redhill, 25km away, the riverside walk, museum, craft shop and antique shop are the main attractions.

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Region: Yorke Peninsula

Yorke Peninsula, South Australia with more than 600 kilometres of coastline and a host of sunny seaside towns, "Yorkes" is much loved by local South Australians.The stunning Yorke Peninsula region has a good selection of accommodation, hotels, tours and attractions for your SA holiday. SA Tourist information can be found at busier tourist towns such as Maitland and the Copper Triangle towns of Kadina and Moonta. more

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Port Pirie Regional Tourism and Arts Centre, 3 Mary Elie St,Ph: (08) 8633 0439 or 1800 000 424

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