DESTINATION: GladstoneOriginally there were 2 separate towns; Gladstone (east) and Booyoolee (west); which officially merged in 1940. In earlier times, the town was an important railway junction that serviced the surrounding rural area, but more recently it has grown as the hub of a prosperous farming and pastoral community. The silos here are South Australia's largest inland grain storage facilities, capable of holding 500 000 tonnes of grain from the region. Main AttractionsThe lovely old sandstone homes and historic gaol are favourite points of interest in town. Gladstone Gaol was built in the 1880s and is well worth visiting; the 'complete' history of the town is held within its walls; it is open daily 9am-5pm. |
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Beetaloo Valley offers scenic drives to picnic grounds at Beetaloo Dam, the Heysen Trail and Bundaleer Forest Reserve, which has excellent walks and picnic areas.
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Region: Clare Valley
The Clare Valley, north of Adelaide, South Australia known for food and wine, hotels, history, arts and festivals. All visitors to the Clare Valley region in SA can explore the pretty churches and vineyards along the Clare Valley between Auburn and Clare, including Leasingham, Watervale, Penwortham and Sevenhill. Clare Valley accommodation, tours, events, and destination information. more
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