DESTINATION: Cummins

Serving an important agricultural district on the Lower Eyre Peninsula, Cummins is a small town established in 1902. In 1907 the railway from Port Lincoln arrived, providing a direct link to the region's main economy. The only operating flour mill on the peninsula is located here. The town was named after William Patrick Cummins, a member of the South Australian House of Assembly.

Main Attractions

The unusual double railway line through the centre of town is the venue for the annual Kalamazoo Classic event in April. Kalamazoos are trolleys manually operated with a pumping action that race up and down the dual tracks. Craft, souvenirs and gifts are available at Palm Court Crafts in Bruce Tce. Close by, the Railway Triangle has picnic and BBQ facilities as well as a playground.

Nearby attractions

Cummins is a good base for touring the Lower Eyre Peninsula. There are magnificent surfing and fishing beaches only 30min to the east and west of town. The Kapinnie Lakes, Mount Greenly and the drystone walls around Lake Hamilton are popular attractions in the region. The town of Koppio is south-east of Cummins and the home of Koppio Smithy Museum.

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Region: Eyre Peninsula

Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, watch Southern Right Whales play with their young beneath towering cliffs at the Head of Bight, or jump right in and swim with dolphins and sea lions at tranquil Baird Bay, and fluorescent cuttlefish at Whyalla all in the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia. Information on Eyre Peninsula holidays, touring, attractions, accommodation, hotels for tourists can be found at Ceduna, Port Lincoln and smaller towns in the area. more

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Palm Court Crafts, 64 Bruce Tce, Ph: (08) 8676 2522

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