The Peterborough Hotel offers homestyle pub accommodation with single, twin share and queen rooms. All with spotless bathrooms. Undercover parking for motorcycle riders is available. Want to see the area on two wheels instead of four, ask Neil about his guided bike tours of this stunning region (by prior arrangement). 195 Main Street, Peterborough SA…
This restaurant, with a licensed bar, is perfect for a large tour group, a family, or a romantic dinner for two. The Roundhouse offers beautifully presented and delicious food, friendly staff and pleasant decor. 25 Queen St, Peterborough SA 08 8651 2078 contact@roundhousemotel.com.au www.roundhousemotel.com.au
The Dare’s Hill Circuit Drive is a day trip from Burra that takes in a variety of different outback views. If you are heading from Peterborough to Burra this scenic drive might be up your alley! Points of interest include the character-filled township of Burra, the restored Sir Hubert Wilkins homestead, Mount Bryan East, breathtaking…
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SILVER TO SEA WAY The Heritage Rail Trail offers an outback journey like no other. You’ll follow the remains of the Broken Hill to Port Pirie railway line – a relic of the steam age, a 400km piece of history that descends from the red dusts of NSW, through Peterborough to…
Terowie is our neighbour located on the Barrier Highway. On this Trek you will come across the remains of Ucolta, the ghost town of Lancelot, walk through the Main Street of Peterborough and admire the character of the buildings. In 1942 General Douglas McArthur gave his first Australian Press Interview in Terowie after his escape…
This short drive will educate you on the land and railway history finishing in Orroroo. There is also lots to see and do in Orroroo for details please visit www.visitorrroroo.com.au For the map and more details visit the Visitor Information Centre.
The Northern Areas Scenic Drive is an enchanting drive taking approximately 2.5 hours and encompassing 100km of dirt roads. During your trip you will come across historic ruins, view the Olary Ridges and admire the ghost town of Dawson. There are many photo opportunities, but a must is the Black Rock Lookout. As you continue…
No township existed at this location until it was laid out in 1890 and gazetted as Penn. It was better known by the name given to the railway siding, Oodla Wirra. The name was officially changed in 1940. This was a crossing and watering point and service centre for the Mt. Granger and Dust-holes gold…
Yongala is a small settlement 10km west of Peterborough. It has a population of approximately 50 people. The town was proclaimed in 1876 and within 5 years had a population of 353 as developers anticipated the connection of a railway. The railway hub instead went 10km to the East where the town of Petersburg was…
The Peterborough Monthly Market. It is an opportunity for the public to buy local and meet the faces behind the product. Stalls include local made cakes and slices, fresh fruit and vegetables, local olive oil, candles, paintings and souvenirs. The Market is held in Peterborough on the third Saturday of the month at the Peterborough…