Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre was lucky enough to be chosen as a heritage regeneration project with the Silver to Sea Way. During the months of January to April 2022, the roof on the Roundhouse at Steamtown was fully-restored by local companies including McMahon Services and Jamestown Engineering. This million dollar project was made possible through…
When was the last time you just jumped in the car to go for a picturesque cruise, rather than rushing from one place to the next? Grab your keys this weekend and discover one (or both) of our recommended drives starting at Peterborough. Northern Areas Scenic Drive The Northern Areas scenic drive is an…
The Peterborough Powerlifting Gym project was a collaborative idea involving the Peterborough High School, SA Police, the District Council of Peterborough and Regional Development Yorke and Mid North. The aim was to develop and provide an inclusive space that focused on wellbeing and life choices through goal focused, strengthen based activity in Peterborough “Strengthen your…
Cinders the cat visited Steamtown about 6 weeks ago and decided to stay. The staff at Steamtown have kindly set up a bed in the turntable hut. She is very friendly and loves people, making sure she visits the tour group every morning around 10am in the Roundhouse or the Diesel Shed. On the occasion,…
So, you are ‘Making Tracks’ to Peterborough this winter and wondering what to do! Look no further here is a list of our 10 favourite things to get up to when it is cold outside! Pack your marshmallows and enjoy a cosy night by the fire Whether you choose to camp at the Peterborough Caravan…
The Petersburg Bakehouse will be a community owned, wholesale enterprise, supplying to cafes, restaurants and pubs in town. It will initially be open initially for two days per week baking fresh bread, bread rolls, sourdough and much more! There will be a qualified Baker and Bakery Manager to train and mentor between 6-8 ‘Work for…
This Saturday, 19th of September 2020, Peterborough is having an all of town garage sale including Peterborough, Yongala and Terowie. We would love for you to come for a day trip or even stay the night. This event is perfect for thrifty shoppers or those simply looking for something to do this weekend! Why not…
Peterborough congratulates the winner of our recent ‘Snap Peterborough’ photo competition, Adam Tuckwell. This image was chosen for its creativity, beauty and how it encapsulates Peterborough’s essence. In the last two weeks of May 2020 a photo competition was held to support our new campaign encouraging people to make tracks to Peterborough. This campaign…
Peterborough is again welcoming motoring enthusiasts from around South Australia following the recent reopening of the town’s RV park. Peterborough was the first town in the region to provide free RV accommodation to travellers this has been further developed with a RV Park also in Yongala. Peterborough is pleased to offer and welcome travellers back…
Steamtown experienced a bumper Queen’s Birthday long weekend when it reopened to visitors following the easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions in South Australia on Saturday 6 June 2020. The Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre is more than a museum, it’s a legacy of Australia’s rapid industrial rise in the early 19th century. At its heart is…