Delve into family history through our local cemeteries at Peterborough, Yongala, Nackara, Lancelot, Dawson and Oodlawirra. Cemetery records, local history archives, photos and local newspaper prior 1950 can be found at the Community Library archive room, at rear of the High School, Queen Street. Over 1000 plaques have been placed on unmarked graves in the…
Located in the, Award Winning, Peterborough Newsagency is the Burg. “The Burg” is a slang term used by locals when referring to Peterborough or “Petersburg” (as it was until 1917.) The Burg contains a 19-meter painted mural that took local Artist Des Parker 12 months to complete. Take a walk through the history room, and…
A trip to Peterborough would not be complete unless you have a photo taken with Bob the Railway Dog. Located in front of the Town Carriage Museum you can admire the Bronze sculpture of Bob created by Silvio Apponyi. Copies of the original photo of Bob taken by George Hiscock in Terowie in 1892 are…
Located at the Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre. take the time to marvel at the evolution of Radium Hill, Australia’s first uranium mine, as you explore its history from its birth in 1906, life until 1961, and now its legacies. View details of the Sir Douglas Mawson’s involvement, from his naming of the site Radium and…
Once South Australia’s busiest regional railway hub, with more than 100 passing trains every day, the old depot and workshop is now home to a most unique and fascinating heritage railway museum; Steamtown. Be sure to take a guided tour and get up close and personal with our State’s railway heritage. After dark, Steamtown hosts…
Peterborough’s fully accredited Visitor Information Centre is located at the Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre. Open 7 days a week, the friendly and experienced staff will provide you with local knowledge, maps, brochures, and details of all upcoming events. If you are looking for something special, there are also unique handcrafted souvenirs available. Ample parking space…
Looking for space and somewhere quiet to relax and unwind, come and visit the quant little township of Yongala. The Yongala RV Park is located at the southern end of the Main Street. Fully Self-Contained vehicles only. The Yongala township is only short drive from local shops and other amenities. 2 Belalie Road, Yongala www.peterborough.sa.gov.au/tourist-info/rv
Peterborough’s RV Park is located at the western end of the Main Street, opposite Steamtown and the Visitor Information Centre. This beautiful grassed area has plenty of shade trees and has easy access for the largest of vehicles. It is only a short stroll to the ‘off-leash’ dog park and an easy walk to the…
Stay on board on one of two early 1900’s railway carriages. Off the Rails boutique studio style accommodation is located on a farm on the edge of Peterborough, offering stunning views of the town and farmland. Only 1.5km from the Main Street! 119 Hurlstone street, Peterborough 0427 014 215 – Text Messages Not Accepted or…
Willangi Bush Escapes has 12 individual and private campsites including the Executive Bath Site with an outdoor bath. Campsite vary in size and are able to accommodate between 3 and 15 campers/caravans.Each campsite is supplied with wood and has a very clean eco toilet. The bush camping sites are available and perfect for listening to…