Wallaroo Information
Wallaroo in South Australia is a port town with a population of about 4,000 people. The name Wallaroo comes from the aboriginal word “Wadlu Waru” which translated means wallabies urine in English. Early settlers named the town in honour of the Aboriginal name and the township was originally established in 1851 as a sheep grazing area.
After initial settlement the town was also nicknamed “Little Cornwall” in the early 1900’s as it grew to be a significant base for copper mining. By the middle 1920’s the copper mining industry ceased and since the towns main industry now revolves around agricultural products.
There are plenty of great tourist attractions to see and experience when coming to Wallaroo. For something with heritage the Hughes Chimney built in 1861 is fascinating with over 300,000 standard bricks used to create a chimney 36 meters high. The Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum is another great attraction and displays magnificent maritime history.
Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy the Wallaroo Jetty that is rated as one of the most popular jetties in South Australia. The Wallaroo Marina is another hot spot and there are plenty of varieties of fish to catch all year round.
A not to miss activity in Wallaroo is taking the Wallaroo Heritage Trail. The trail tells the story of the town’s prosperous era and includes some magnificent heritage listed buildings such as the Old Post Office built in 1865 and the Police Assay House built in 1873.
Tourists visiting the area are also encouraged to catch the Wallaroo Tourist Train that departs on a regular basis on route to Bute. The journey provides and interesting ride through the farming region.
Wallaroo Beach is also popular and features white sand with crystal clear water perfect for swimming, snorkelling and diving.
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