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pg 2 GETTING HERE 79.5 68 64 79.5 68 64 105 105 WELCOME to the District Council of Orroroo & Carrieton Orroroo and our localities welcome your visit to the region. Our wish is that you enjoy the hospitality of our communities and rural stays, the historically significant landmarks, geographical features, flora, and fauna. In a relaxing, hassle free experience you can enjoy many of our enhanced trails either by foot, bike, car or even horse back. Including the loop trails that take you up around early pioneer settlements and through the township of Carrieton (home of the famous Carrieton Rodeo) or a loop that takes you down a picturesque track past the popular Magnetic Hill. While you’re here, there are sporting and recreational activities for you to enjoy. There are several 4WD tracks, peaks to climb, golf, tennis, lawn bowls and swimming when it’s hot, or you can enjoy searching for the many Geocache locations around town. They say in metropolitan cities, “hurry up the world will pass you by.” In Orroroo and our district, you can “sit back and watch the world pass by” – “Please Stay & Explore” With best regards, Grant Chapman Mayor District Council of Orroroo Carrieton ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Cover Photo: Joy Nutt Editorial: District Council of Orroroo Carrieton Layout, Design & Printing: Tracey Dewell Designs Disclaimer: We have taken every care in this brochure to accurately present the facts, pictorial and written information, advertising and personal views of all sources and contributions at the time of printing. We do not accept liability for any material in this brochure that may be regarded or claimed to be misleading, deceptive or inaccruate. Today, Orroroo acts as a gateway for travellers visiting the Flinders Ranges as a crossroads for North, South, East, West and is a service centre for the surrounding agricultural region. Orroroo is a picturesque farming community, the main products being wheat, wool, sheep and cattle. Altogether Orroroo is a great place to live or to come and visit. The country friendliness infuses the visitor with an appreciation of a different way of life. Orroroo (a town of 600 residents) is nestled in the Southern Flinders Ranges and is perched on Goyder’s Line, a boundary drawn by the then Surveyor General, George Goyder in 1865. It defines, quite accurately, the boundary between areas of reasonable and marginal rainfall, determining the northern boundary of South Australia’s area of reliable agriculture. Whilst still a point of debate, the name Orroroo has been interpreted as meaning ‘The Rendezvous of the Magpie’. The district was originally inhabited by the Ngadjuri people with initial European settlement taking place in 1844. Points of interest include Aboriginal rock carvings, the Early Settlers Hut, ruins of Pekina Station and Goyder’s Line provide visitors with an appreciation for the heritage of both early Aboriginal and European culture. Distance from other major centres is: Adelaide 280 kms Port Pirie 105 kms Port Augusta 95 kms Carrieton 37 kms The climate of Orroroo is typically dry, with an average rainfall over the years from 1868 to 2019 of 340.3mm per annum. The mean maximum temperature is approximately 24.7°C and the mean minimum temperature 13.6°C. CONTENTS pg1............................. RegionalMap pg2.............................. GettingHere pg3....................................History pg4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DistrictSelfDriveMap pg5&6............................... Explore pg7&8.............................Attractions pg8.................................... Events pg9........................ OrrorooTownMap pg 10.. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Reasons to Stay & Explore pg11&12........................GetOutdoors pg13&14........................... Carrieton pg15&16.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pekina|Morchard pg22........................BusinessDirectory
pg 3 HISTORY ORROROO OVER THE YEARS... Orroroo, originally inhabited by the Ngadjuri people, was first explored by Edward John Eyre and his party from 1839. Historic rock carvings are located along the Pekina Creek walking trail estimated to be many thousands of years old. In 1865 the Surveyor-General of South Australia, George Woodroffe Goyder, mapped his controversial line of demarcation between the pastoral areas and the cereal-growing country. The Hundred of Walloway Broad Acres was the first land for settlement opened up for sale in 1876. Most of the settlers held 640-acre blocks, many had little finance and no experience of the harsh realities of the North, and were trying to “eke” out a living by growing wheat. By 1878, Orroroo was a very small settlement expanding into allotments in town. Orroroo district is known for seasons ‘Good and Bad’. Some years were prosperous on the land, others successive years of low rainfall, duststorms to extremes of creek floodings. An extract from the book ‘Orroroo – Rendezvous of the Magpie’ by Nancy Parnell published by the Orroroo Centenary Committee describes the fabric of Orroroo succulently: “The first colourful years of the Orroroo district were typical of first settlements throughout Australia. The settlers, English, Irish, Scottish, Cornish and German, have woven the basic fabric of Australia. Being geographically solely a pastoral and agricultural area, the essence of life has remained unchanged for one hundred years... In winter, one may pause on the road in the Walloway hills and gaze over the rolling plains adorned in a myriad of greens. In summer, the scene changes to paddocks of golden grass, with columns of purple Salvation Jane tracing the water courses, the creeks etched with dark gum trees, the entire scene encircled by hills of ever-changing color”. Copies of this book commemorating Orroroo history are available from the Visitor Information Centre. Historical Society Archives Orroroo Historical Society is located in the former Masonic Lodge building on Fourth Street. There are displays, artefacts and archives capturing this history of the district. Featured are some of the people who have been instrumental as early pioneers. The engineering of the Pekina Irrigation Scheme in 1906, the award winning Walloway Butter Factory, entrepreurship, medical equipment and stories of hardship and tragedies such as the Walloway train crash. Volunteers cherish the opportunity to help you make the most of your visit or take the opportunity to wander through the newly renovated Memorial Town Hall that always has our Kings Prize Trophy and Honour Boards on display. Please arrange a visit via the local Visitor Information Centre. Orroroo Historical Society Archives OPEN BY APPOINTMENT PH: 08 8658 1260
pg 4 KEY Sealed Road Unsealed Road Route of former Terowie to Pichi Richi Railway Small Historic Town Pastoral Property Accommodation Information Caravan / Camping Toilets Historic Sites Landmarks 1. Giant Gum Tree 2. Historic Railway Bridge 3. Walloway Train Crash Site Monument 4. Manning’s Well 5. Carrieton Rodeo Ground 6. Yanyarrie Whim 7. Bendleby Ranges 8. Johnburgh / Walloway Plain 9. Tank Hill Lookout 10. Pekina Creek Reservoir and Pekina Station Ruins 11. Maurice Hill 12. Hogshead Hill 13. Magnetic Hill 14. Black Rock Railway Bridge 15. Black Rock Lookout 16. Black Rock Peak 17. Black Rock Conservation Park 18. Pekina Creek Irrigation Scheme Channels 19. Goyder’s Line Monument 20. Pekina Station Boiler 21. Horseshoe Range and Moockra Tower 22. Pichi Richi Railway 23. Steamtown Railway Museum 24. Appila Springs SELF DRIVE ATTRACTIONS
pg 5 EXPLORE Magnetic Hill The kids will love this one. Magnetic Hill is a well-known tourist attraction famous for its ability to make vehicles seemingly roll uphill. There are many differing opinions on this phenomenon, one being that is simply an optical illusion. Leave your car in neutral at the bottom of the hill and watch as it rolls back up hill. Needs to be experienced to be believed! Follow the signs out Price Maurice Road (past the Hospital) approx. 3km past the township of Pekina. (Recommendation: Orroroo/ Pekina/Magnetic Hill/Black Rock/Orroroo 44km Self Drive Loop) Goyders Line This line is where the pastoral and farming lands meet. Mapped in 1865 by the Surveyor General—George Woodroffe Goyder. Take the opportunity to observe the difference in vegetation. In the Morchard Hills, 5kms from Orroroo towards Wilmington, you will find a parking bay that is home to a monument dedicated to Goyder’s Line and GW Goyder. 5kms from Orroroo on Price Maurice Road towards Pekina, is home to the monument dedicated to the Commemoration of 150 Years of Goyder’s Line. This piece depicts GW Goyder leading his horse, as he would have done many times throughout the region while surveying Goyder’s Line. The same artist of this monument (Mr Dudley Siviour) is also the creator of the galvanised artworks in the Main Street of Orroroo. Pekina Creek The Pekina Creek runs adjacent to the Orroroo Township and is a beautiful setting amongst a large variety of trees, including a giant redgum, and other native plants, interspersed with exotic plants carried down from earlier settlements along its banks. Permanent springs ensure constant waterholes, with running water in places throughout the year. The banks of the Creek contain a reservoir of sites of historical, geological and botanical interest including Aboriginal carvings, 1896 Rock Poem, excavation location of a 1 ½ ton giant wombat (scientific name Diprotodon), calcarious organic deposits of freshwater coral limestone and not to mention the great picnic spot at the Loins Park. The popular Pekina Creek Trail is a medium 2.9km loop from the Lions Park past the Aboriginal carvings up to the reservoir and along the other side of the creek, Tank Hill, the 1896 Rock Poem and numerous springs. Ngadjuri Aboriginal Carvings These carvings have been estimated as being 7,000 years old. The meaning is somewhat obscure; one theory is that they represent the fertile areas of food – the larger the circle, the more plentiful the food they are also thought to have included amongst them, directional signs setting out instructions for others. 1896 Rock Poem Two Poems were carved in the rockface by a local boy D McDonald in a secluded gully. The latter of these poems, carved in 1901, was a sentimental expression of farewell to the district. The author was departing for America, where he hoped to exploit his invention of a chainless pushbike. It was the father of “Roland Nutt” one of the friends mentioned in the poem who erected the former Yatina Hotel, visible for many miles on the Orroroo–Jamestown Road (this old two storey hotel was built in the 1870’s when it was incorrectly anticipated that the Northern Railway would pass by, but proved a boon to early teamsters). Big Red Railway Bridge This structure was erected in 1882, prior to the opening of the railway line to Carrieton in that year. The bridge was built to cross the Pekina Creek. It is a rare example of bridge engineering in the late 1800’s and tributes Orroroo’s significant railway history. Walloway Train Memorial On 16th November 1901 a North bound train with an engine driver and fireman aboard, carrying flour and copper ore and a south bound train also with an engine driver and a fireman aboard, carrying 170 bullocks consigned by Sir Sidney Kidman, collided at Walloway. The firemen from both trains were killed and many cattle were also lost. A memorial now stands alongside the railway line at Walloway in memory of this disaster. The Monument is located approximately 10km North of Orroroo on RM Williams Way towards Hawker. Turn left at Chapman Road and follow the road until you come to the Monument. pg 7 HORSESHOE RANGE MOOCKRA TOWER
pg 6 Johnburgh Loop Self-Drive This self drive loop is approximately an 80km round trip. Leaving Orroroo, head toward Carrieton either via the bitumen direct to Carrieton or turn onto the Johnburgh Road via Bendleby Ranges (map available from the Visitors Information Centre or website www. visitorroroo.com.au). Follow the roadside green and white tourist signs for an adventure through Oladdie Hills, pastoral country, historic townships, ruins and cemeteries. Don’t forget to call into the community general store at Carrieton to refuel, replenish or just to have an enjoyable chat with locals. Recommendation: grab a copy of the Stones & Rail CD from the Visitors Information Centre. Magpie Historical Trail Step back in time as you wander around Orroroo’s picturesque Main Street and township, noting buildings and businesses dating back to the 1800’s. This trail gives you the opportunity to step back in time and perhaps locate some of the towns many Geocaches, and hopefully spot a magpie or two. Map guides available from the Visitors Information Centre and the website www. visitorroroo.com.au Yanyarrie Whim View the remains of this large stone tank on the outskirts of Carrieton. It became a significant watering hole for drovers using the north to south droving route through Carrieton. Horseshoe Range Moockra Tower Take an opportunity to indulge in some magnificent views of the district from the Horseshoe Range peak at Moockra Tower. Located a short distance from Carrieton it is definitely worth the drive. Orroroo Tank Hill Lookout Water is gravitated from the concrete tank at the “lookout” to the town. From the tank there is an excellent view over the artesian basin in the valley of the Walloway Plain, the reservoir and the township of Orroroo. See if you can identify the many peaks which span the horizon. pg 6 BIG RED RAILWAY BRIDGE JOHNBURGH LOOP SELF DRIVE PEKINA CREEK LIONS PARK
pg 7 Black Rock Woolpress The woolpress comes from Black Rock Sheep Station, first settled in 1851 by John Williams. The first mechanical woolpresses were imported from England to Australia as early as 1823. The Black Rock woolshed has long been out of operation and the historic woolpress still located in the middle of the old stone building – until a team of local volunteers decided to retrieve and revive it in 2014. Many of the beams were full of rot, metal rusted but bit by bit (beams and bolts) were all dismantled and expertly restored. There is a photographic book in the Visitors Information Centre that shows the transformation. The beautifully restored woolpress can be viewed in the purpose built stone building on Second Street in the main precinct of Orroroo. Orroroo Settler’s Trail The Orroroo Settler’s Trail project was launched in 2023 to tell many of the stories, promote the culture and vibrancy, and celebrate the characters associated with the district’s history. The trail meanders along the main street of Orroroo and centres around The Woolshed, which houses the Black Rock Station Woolpress display. Along the trail are five stories that combine interpretive signage and digital components. Each story focusses on a theme that has been integral to the history of European settlement in the district. We invite you to explore each of the stories featured on the trail: • Agricultural Evolution • Community Resilience • Irrigation Tribute • Manufacturing Hub • Pastoral History The trail development would not have been possible without the generous contribution of time and knowledge from members of our community. To find out more visit www. orroroo.sa.gov.au/community/ orroroo-settlers-trail Lions Park Located a short walk from the Orroroo Caravan Park, along the beautiful Pekina Creek affectionately called the ‘Duck Pond’ by locals. A picnic is a must at this well shaded park with electric barbecues, picnic settings and toilet amenities available. It is the starting point to the Pekina Creek Walking trails. Just a short walk along the creek will enable you to view Aboriginal carvings, the Pekina reservoir, the historic rock poem, native vegetation and abundant birdlife. ATTRACTIONSBlack Rock Wool Press
pg 8 SEARCH OUR WEBSITE www.visitorroroo.com.au or check online via the relevent Facebook pages for : Orroroo Markets ‘Orroroo Regional Tourism Group’ Brush with Art Black Rock Dirt Circuit & Burnouts Roasting in the Roo Carrieton Campdraft Carrieton Gymkhana & Motorkhana Orroroo Christmas Pageant Carrieton Rodeo ORROROO MEMORIAL HALL PEKINA CREEK DUCK POND ORROROO MARKETS EVENTS The Giant Gum Tree This River Red Gum is a Eucalyptus Camaldulensis also has the ominous name of “Widow Maker” as they have a habit of dropping large boughs without warning, estimated to be over 500 years old. It is 10.4 metres or 34 feet in circumference, and climbs 6 metres or 20 feet before there is a fork in the trunk. Picnic shelter and electric barbeque at this location with easy parking for caravans. Early Settlers Cottage (Solly’s Hut) The Early Settlers Cottage was one of the first buildings built in Orroroo and was bought from the Surveyor - General on 13th May 1880 by Mr Henry Solly. The cottage is an early example of a clay pug-andpine cottage. Mr Solly was originally from the Clare Valley and at the age of 49, moved to Orroroo with his second wife and child number nine. The cottage is restored to its original condition and is furnished with simple furniture of the period. Contact the Visitor Information Centre to arrange a booking. Orroroo Memorial Hall In 1880 the construction of the Orroroo Memorial Hall commenced. Some of the stone it is built from came from quarries above the reservoir. The brown sandstone came from Peterborough and the bricks from a local brick yard. In 1940 the District Council took over the management of the Hall and moved their offices from their previous premises on Fourth Street. The Hall has recently (2019) been restored internally to its former glory, housing the unique Kings Prize Trophy (moose head), Honour Boards and showcases displays several times a year, not to mention some entertaining local events. King’s Prize Trophy In the Orroroo Memorial Hall, you will find a unique and unexpected moose head trophy. The trophy was presented to the Orroroo Rifle Club by the family of the late Walter Colman Addison, who won it at Ottawa, Canada, in a Triangular Rifle Match between Great Britain, Canada and Australia. This also commemorates the fact that in 1907 he was the first Australian to win the coveted “King’s Prize” for Rifle Shooting at Bisley, England. GIANT GUM TREE
pg 9 SEVENTH ST EIGHTH ST NINTH ST TENTH ST WEIGHBRIDGE RD Oval Rifle Range Cemetery Rock Poem Reservoir Golf Course Picnic & BBQ Area Caravan Park Library Area School K’garten Giant GumTree & Picnic & BBQ area FOURTEENTH ST GOVERNMENT RD SIXTH ST CFS/Ambulance SCHOOL TCE ARTHUR RD Pool JERVOISE ST RAILWAY TCE Tourist Bay FIFTEENTH AVE GAWLER DR DUMP RD EIGHTEENTH AVE Hospital Police PO H Golf Club Pekina Creek WEST TCE FOURTH ST SOUTH TCE EAST TCE FIFTH ST FIRST ST THIRD ST NORTH TCE SECOND ST MINBURRA ROAD To Morchard,Wilmington and Pt Augusta To Carrieton, Hawker and Johnburgh turnoff Pekina Homestead Ruins Tank Hill Lookout To Pekina, Booleroo Centre and Magnetic Hill To Peterborough, Jamestown and Adelaide To rubbish dump Silos T T T RM WILLIAMS WAY PRICE MAURICE RD H Aboriginal Rock Carvings Pekina Creek Walking Trail Head Bald Hill Walking Trail Head Cycling Trails To Red Bridge GRAY TCE PARK TCE Early Settlers Cottage Council Office F Historical Society Bowls Club Football Playground Woolpress Tennis & Netball Club Courts Legend H T Tourist a raction Church Hotel Public Toilet Unsealed Road Visitor Information Centre 24 Hour Fuel F ORROROO TOWN MAP WILLOWIE RD RM WILLIAMS WAY PARATOO SOUTH ROAD
pg 10 10 REASONS to Stay & Explore Explore the local Pekina Creek Walking Trail from the golf club to the Lions Club duck pond picnic area and Aboriginal carvings to the historic Pekina Reservoir then loop back on the other side of the creek past the historic Rock Poem returning back to the golf club, (the whole walk is approx. 2.9km of gently undulating trail). 2. Take an historical tour along the Orroroo Settlers Trail which meanders along the main street of Orroroo and centres around The Woolshed, which houses the Black Rock Station Woolpress display. . 10. Drive past the hospital, approx. 1km to the Pekina Reservoir turnoff explore both the reservoir and the historic Pekina Station ruins and then back in town explore the history at the Reservoir monument at the end of Second Street heading south towards Peterborough/Jamestown. 9. Take a drive on the Magnetic Hill self drive loop, with a stopover at Magnetic Hill to test the reality of your car rolling uphill - it has to be seen to be believed! 4. Have a picnic at the Lions Park and enjoy the wildlife along the creek and duck pond and walk the Golf Course – Enquire about the local picnic hamper options. 6. Step back in time at the Early Settlers Cottage, one of the first buildings built in Orroroo, this is one of the most challenging ‘Magpie Trail’ Geocaches in town to locate – good luck! 5. Take a drive up Tank Hill, but be sure to bring your camera to capture some remarkable views of the township, Pekina Creek, Walloway Plain and Black Rock hills. 7. Marvel at the construction of the historic Red Bridge, erected in 1882. 8. Discover the Giant Gum Tree. The Giant Gum Tree measures 10.4m in circumference and reaches 6m before there is a fork in the trunk – it is believed to be the State’s biggest! 1. You may have already noticed magpies near some of the historical buildings. ‘The Magpie Trail’, is a town trail previously created by a group of school students and recently revived to explore the historical buildings and attractions throughout town, each spot also has a Geocache. Maps are available from the Visitors Information Centre. 3. Giant Gum Tree Magentic Hill Pekina Creek Walking Trail Big Red Railway Bridge Early Settlers Cottage Orroroo Main Street
pg 11 THERE IS SO MUCH TO ENJOY IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS... Orroroo and district boasts a vast range of trails incorporating nature and history, and facilities that cater for those who wish to get active. Walking Rendezvous of the Magpie Orroroo Town Walk Category 1 (Easy) approx. 2.5km This walk highlights ten significant historic locations within Orroroo, using icons on a trail map. Each location has a Geocache located in it’s midst – if you are loggedin to the Geocache app you will be privy to the historic stories or you can view comments on our facebook page ‘Orroroo Geocaching’. Trail maps are available from the Visitor Information Centre or you can download them from www.visitorroroo. com.au Pekina Creek Trail Category 2 (Easy to Moderate) 2.9km The trail loops from the Lions Park picnic grounds (mostly in the shade on the Western side), along the creek with large river red gum trees, bulrushes and sedges. The history of the area is evident with the old water pipes from the original Orroroo water supply as well as ancient Aboriginal carvings. You can choose to walk to the reservoir and then return on the Eastern side. The rock poem is on this side of the trail (which can also be accessed from Tank Hill turnoff). Access to the rock poem is a little tricky due to the location of it being within a ‘dry’ creek, if the steps are too challenging we advise walking the alternate track to the right, around the top of the creek. This track will also bring you back onto the loop track to return to the Lions Park. Electric barbecues, picnic settings, nature playground and toilet amenities are located at the Lions Park. Orroroo Recreation Grounds The Recreation Grounds conveniently have the sporting oval, tennis, netball courts, sporting clubrooms and a family friendly playground, BMX track, exercise equipment and toilet facilities collectively located. The facilities are available free of charge for individual use, the grounds and specific venues are available for group hire. Contact: District Council of Orroroo Carrieton 08 8658 1260 Golf The Orroroo Golf Club is situated on West Terrace, right next to the Caravan Park. The recently built clubrooms provide a friendly atmosphere after a round of golf and are available for hire. The 18 hole course has hilly aspects at times and with the Pekina creek winding through it, makes it both challenging and beautiful. There are no bunkers and the scrapes are black sand. The course is 4978 metres long and has a ACR of 66 for men and 67 for ladies and a slope rating of 97 for men and 107 for ladies. The course is open from April to October with a charge of $5 for green fees. Competition days are Wednesday and Saturday with visitors welcome to share our country hospitality. Contact Grant Reddaway 0447 072 236 Swimming Swimming in Orroroo has been available since 1921, a public meeting was held to form a swim club at the local waterhole (opposite the hospital). Fortunately, the Council has since funded the existing swimming pool and upgrades alongside the beautiful Pekina Creek. The pool features a six lane 30 metre pool and is open over the summer season. Further details website: www.orroroo.sa.gov.au Self Drive There are several self drive Day Trips recommended: Johnburgh Loop Mostly unsealed roads generally suitable for 2wd road. This approx. 80km loop self drive is a great way to get a glimpse of early settlement. The trail follows the Johnburgh/ Belton/Carrieton/Oladdie Roads, several green and white tourist roadside round signs are along the loop. Road conditions may vary. Trail map, road conditions and interpretive brochure available from the Visitors Information Centre or you can download from website www.visitorroroo. com.au (recommend: The Stones and Rail interpretive historic songs and stories CD) Orroroo Magnetic Hill Loop 44km loop drive, trail and interpretive brochure available from Visitors Information Centre or download from website www.visitorroroo.com.au This drive heads South/West out of Orroroo past the hospital toward Pekina, passing the commemorative Goyders Line monument on your right, Magnetic Hill directional (turn left) signs are just after Pekina. This road is approx. 9km of sheeted road (suitable for 2wd and towing vehicles). After experiencing the phenomenon at Magnetic Hill travel onwards toward the historic town of Black Rock; the first land sold in 1873, the post office opened in 1873 (run by Kate O’Gorman – a young 15 year old), most early settlers arrived by horse GET OUTDOORSBENDLEBY RANGES
pg 12 or bullock teams. In the early 1890’s the existing hotel was built and almost 100 children were attending the local school. Worth noting there was a number of South Australian parliamentarians from Black Rock. High Peak Self Drives There are several beautiful drives to explore peaks and ranges in the district. The Northern area to Orroroo (Johnburgh, Oladdie, Bendleby Ranges & Horseshoe) have several high peaks. The Moockra Peak just west to Carrieton is well worth driving to and taking the short hike to the top for the beautiful scenery. South East to Orroroo there are various ranges and hills to explore from the car or hiking including popular Magnetic Hill. Trail maps, access details and interpretive brochure available from the Visitors Information Centre or you can check our website www.visitorroroo.com.au 4WD The Orroroo Carrieton district has the privilege of several stations that have opened up their properties for four-wheel drivers and campers. Each property has tracks suited for different abilities. Bendleby Ranges Charlie & Kylie Luckcraft www.bendlebyranges.com.au Phone (08) 8658 9064 Almerta Station Patrick & Shane Rowe www.almertastation.com.au Phone: (08) 8658 9076 Horseshoe Range www.horseshoetopend.com.au Mobile: 0448 048 836 Horseshoe Rim Mobile: 0428 486 438 Coonatto Station Phone: (08) 8659 0013 Equine Club The Orroroo Equine Club is a not for profit club established by a group of local horse enthusiasts who want to create a multidiscipline club to provide a benefit to horse owners, riders and social enthusiasts. The main goal of this club is to create a friendly, relaxed environment to encourage all members to participate in enjoyable & safe horse riding, ownership and other equine related social or educational opportunities. Visit the clubs Facebook page for more event details: Orroroo Equine Club Camping There are a range of paid and free camping options in the district including the Caravan Parks at Orroroo and Carrieton along with rural and Station Stays throughout the district. Visit our website www.visitorroroo.com.au call into the Visitors Information Centre or visit www.stationstayssa.com.au BENDLEBY RANGES 4WD TRAIL CARRIETON
pg 13 CARRIETON Welcome to Carrieton! We are a small town with an interesting history, yet it is the story of our future which is well worth the visit. We are a small, rural town with a strong sense of independence and community-mindedness. Your arrival in Carrieton marks the transition from open farmlands to scenery typical of the Flinders Ranges. We are nestled between gum creeks, the Oladdie Hills and the imposing Horseshoe Ranges. Upon arrival, we invite you to stay at the Carrieton Caravan Park, located on the old Carrieton School grounds. For your grocery, fuel and postal supplies, our community-run store has everything you’ll need - including great coffee and small town hospitality! Although we are small, our social calendar packs quite a punch. We see in the New Year with the famous Carrieton Rodeo, featuring riders from all over the country, live music, food and entertainment. Carrieton hosts the Flinders Ranges Campdraft and the Carrieton Motokhana & Gymkhana - keep an eye out for dates on social media and our website. Other big community events include our popular Trash ‘n’ Treasure market, Anzac and Remembrance Day services, as well as other community organised entertainment. We look forward to seeing you, Carrieton Community For more information please visit the Carrieton website: www.carrieton.com.au CARRIETON RODEO
pg 14 CARRIETON RODEO & CAMPDRAFT The Carrieton Rodeo is one of the largest Rodeo’s in South Australia. The inaugural event took place in 1953 and runs annually in December. The Rodeo features some of the best riders in Australia and attracts thousands of people from all over the country. The Flinders Ranges Campdraft is held every year, usually in April. It is a very popular event with live entertainment, free camping and showers. A canteen and licensed bar are provided along with a Friday night BBQ, Saturday night dinner and activities for the kids. A great weekend to see some unique horse riding events in a friendly country environment. CARRIETON COMMUNITY STORE Legend H T Tourist a raction Church Hotel Public Toilet Fuel F CARRIETON TOWN MAP FOURTH ST MAIN ST Yanyarrie Whim Swimming Pool Memorial Hall Recreation Clubroom THIRD ST SECOND ST EAST TCE FIRST ST FIFTH ST Carrieton Caravan Park Almerta Station (Horseshoe View) Shop CFS Rodeo Grounds Campdraft Grounds FOURTH ST To Orroroo Oladdie Rd and Cemetery To Hawker T Rifle Range BELTON RD RM WILLIAMS WAY To Wilmington and Hammond To the Horseshoe Range and Moockra Tower Pekina Creek Fogdens Creek F H
pg 15 PEKINA Pekina is located in between the Pekina Range and what is referred to as the Narien Range. As with Orroroo, Pekina was originally inhabited by Aboriginals belonging to the Ngadjuri Tribe. Their tribal grounds covered a large area of the country South of Orroroo. The first European settlers were in 1839 to establish sheep grazing properties, in particular renowned early arrival Mr Price Maurice in 1840 at the age of 22 who had purchased the Pekina Run. Today Pekina’s farming lifestyle is prominent and the community welcoming. An extract from an early publication ‘Pekina Century and Beyond’ captures it well: In today’s age, the accent is entirely on speed. We choke with chagrin if we are late, or if we are losing time, but in doing this we have lost what the ancestors of Australian today had. It was a harsh existence, yet there was time to think, to ruminate upon things. A man could look upon the world about him and drink in what he saw and smelt and felt upon his skin. Today, the Pekina area is dotted with place names and natural landmarks known quite intimately to the locals. To a traveller its worth stopping to feel that existence at the serene recreation grounds or checking out the ‘Hogshead’, hulking, piece of rock ‘hill’ along the picturesque Price Maurice Road, particularly at twilight or on cloudy days when it becomes ethereal. Its worthy to note the Pekina Hotel was built in 1877 and is still operating. PEKINA | MORCHARD ‘STONES AND RAIL’ A compilation of stories & songs of the Orroroo Carrieton district on CD Music by John O’Dea History by John Mannion An ideal narrative to accompany your self drive exploring around the district. Copies available from The Visitors Information Centre
pg 16 Uniting Church in Australia ORROROO welcomes all visitors to our services 10am Service - Sundays @ Fifth Street, Orroroo 10.30am Combined Service on the 5th Sunday of any month @ Irvine Street, Jamestown For more information contact: Rev. Owen Roberts 0490 497 690 or Judy Laskey 0428 599 959 MORCHARD The Foreword of ‘Reflections’ the story of the Morchard district and the Hundred of Coomooroo captures the essence of this small but enriching community, nestled just beyond the westward slopes of the hills surrounding Orroroo. ... a small town situated outside of Goyder’s line of rainfall, its first industry, the Boiling Down Works, being brought about by the harshness of the droughts in the early 1860’s. This weather pattern of good years and bad has followed throughout the first 100 years of Morchard’s existence. The gum trees lining the main street and the solid stone buildings seem to convey a sense of the strength and purpose of the early pioneers. The monument on the side of the road is a perpetual reminder of the loyalty and courage of the people of the district. The up-to-date homesteads dotted throughout the district...(modern improvements), all speak of a recent period of progress and good seasons. The population, now about a quarter of the number of early settlers, still face the problems of agriculture in marginal areas, but with the aid of modern technology, larger farm areas, fast and efficient farming plant, wheat growing remains the district’s most successful industry. Written by Raymond McCallum PEKINA RESERVOIR PEKINA TRAIL PEKINA RESERVOIR WHEEL PEKINA RUINS GOYDER MONUMENT
pg 17 P: (08) 8658 1272 30 Second Street, Orroroo SA 5431 Find us on Facebook @commercial.orroroo Open: 11am till Late 7 days a week Lunches: Monday to Sunday 12pm - 2pm Dinner: Monday to Sunday 6pm - 8pm HOTEL • ORROROO GOOD OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY HOSPITALITY | COLD BEER | GREAT FOOD & ACCOMMODATION Orroroo Hotel Open 11am till Late Open for Lunches Monday to Sunday 12pm - 2pm Open for Dinner Monday to Sunday 6pm - 8pm 6 Second St, Orroroo SA 5431 | Find us on Facebook 9 SECOND STREET, ORROROO OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY P: 0488 276 175 E: hello@twofarmersdaughters.com.au ~ FRUIT & VEG ~ CAFE ~
pg 18 Welcome to the REAL bush! | Call Us Now on 0427 581 302 four Bed and Breakfasts Function Centre Blacksmith's Chatter pets are welcome! Orroroo Community Library Opening Hours Monday: 8.45 am to 4 pm Tuesday: 8.45 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 8.45 am to 5 pm Thursday: 8.45 am to 6 pm Friday: 8.45 am to 5 pm Weekends & Public Holidays: Closed For Opening times check out our website www.coloursoforrorooartshub.com.au email: coloursoforrorooart@gmail.com Facebook & Instagram 35 Fifth Street, Orroroo The Hub is a welcoming and inclusive community space for people of all genders, abilities, and backgrounds. We offer a space for regular group activities a variety of workshops and events throughout the year, so there's something for everyone. Come join us and see what you can create! 12 Second Street, Orroroo Phone 08 8658 1482 Mobile 0447 717 735 Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm Nestled in the Southern Flinders Ranges of Orroroo, the Gumtree boasts a vast array of homemade baked goods including our scrumptious homemade pies. 22 Second Street, Orroroo | 08 8658 1016 | Find us on Facebook Gumtree Café
pg 19 Orroroo Visitor Information Centre 17 SECOND STREET, ORROROO SA 5431 www.visitorroroo.com.au
pg 20 34 SECOND STREET, ORROROO Phone: 0427 533 628 email: orroroortg@gmail.com OPEN: THURS, FRI, SAT 10am - 2pm OPEN ON OTHER DAYS IF VOLUNTEERS ARE AVAILABLE Healthy Living Soils We are a National Company Who Specialise in Soil Nutrition Soil & Tissue Testing Services e: sms@soilms.com.au www: soilms.com.au Phone: 1300 076 456 SMS Guano “The most Mineral Rich Fertiliser known to man” Orroroo Girl Guides 35 Fifth St, Orroroo for more information email orroroo@girlguidessa.com.au www.girlguidessa.org.au For girls 5 - 18 years, Junior Leaders & Leaders 14 - 100 We meet Mondays 3.30 - 5.30 pm We are volunteers dedicated to making our roads safer for everyone Keep an eye out for our Driver Reviver Van during the Easter and October long weekends, drop in for a free cuppa, stretch your legs and say hi orrorooroadsafetygroup@gmail.com 11 Second Street, Orroroo Trading Hours: Monday to Wednesday After hours available via appointment PHONE 0439 131 514 SERVICES 10AM EVERY SUNDAY 10 Fourth St, Orroroo Contact 0427 581 058 or 0411 018 680
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pg 22 Business Directory... Accommodation Almerta Station ...................0886589076 235 Almerta Rd, Yanyarrie Bendleby Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 9064 741 Crolla Rd, Belton Black Jack Get-A-Way 13 School Tce, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1007 12 First St, Orroroo Carrieton Caravan Park . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 9090 Fourth St, Carrieton Commercial Hotel Motel 30 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 8658 1272 Orroroo Caravan Park Second St, Orroroo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1444 Orroroo Hotel 6 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1018 Auto Pro Motors 5 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 6070 Building & Construction Elbow Renovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1328 Whites Welding & Fabrication . . . . . 0427 561 767 Bus Hire Orroroo Community Bus . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1260 Butchers Orroroo Meat Co. 8 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1046 Children's Services Orroroo Area School West Tce, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1100 Orroroo Pre-School West Tce, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1008 Churches Anglican Church 21 Fourth St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 8658 9057 Catholic Church . . . 08 8658 1215 or 08 8658 1317 Orroroo Community Church 10 Fourth St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1060 Uniting Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1103 Design Services Froling Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1341 Earthmoving Simon Rowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1335 Electrical Services JN & BL Gibb Electrical Contractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0427 795 949 Engineering Whites Welding & Fabrication . . . . . 0427 561 767 Food Outlets Two Farmers Daughters 9 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0488 276 175 Commercial Hotel Motel 30 Second St, Orroroo. . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1272 Gumtree Café 22 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1016 Maggies Rendezvous 12 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1482 Orroroo Hotel 6 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1018 54 31 Collective 9 Second St, Orroroo Fuel Pro Motors 5 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1009 Grocery Shop IGA Orroroo 18/20 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1092 Hair & Beauty Jade Beaute 10 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8166 0701 Snippeti Doo Da Hair 11 Second St, Orroroo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0439 131 514 Hardware Orroroo Hardware 14 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1202 Health & Medical Goyder's Line Medical Practice 23 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8677 5500 JN Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0488 531 439 Orroroo Community Gym . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1202 Orroroo Community Home 32 Fifth St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1094 Orroroo Hospital 68 Price-Maurice Rd, Orroroo . . . . . . 08 8658 1200 Orroroo Pharmacy & Newsagency 16 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1548 Internet Access Orroroo Community Library West Tce, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1100 Orroroo Free Wi-Fi Second St, Orroroo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1260 Library Orroroo Community Library West Tce, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1100 Newspaper Goyder's Line Gazette 17 Second St, Orroroo .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1260 Pharmacy Orroroo Pharmacy & Newsagency 16 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1548 Post Office Orroroo Post Office 19 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1020 Recycling/Waste Contact Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1260 Retail Sales Maggies Rendezvous 12 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1482 Orroroo Pharmacy & Newsagency 16 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1548 Orroroo Post Office 19 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1020 The Store on Second 24 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1030 Rural Services Elders Ltd 26 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1002 Nutrien Ag Solutions 15 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1003 Soil Management Systems 13 Second St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8659 0000 Venues for Hire Blacksmiths Chatter 6 First St, Orroroo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0427 581 302 Orroroo Golf Club 15WestTce,Orroroo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0886581128 Orroroo Football Clubrooms EastTce,Orroroo............................... Orroroo Town Hall 17 Second St, Orroroo .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1260 RSL Second St, Orroroo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 8658 1260
pg 23 ORROROO Caravan Park ORROROO set in a picturesque location overlooking the towns golf course and the Pekina Creek and only a short walk from the main street shops and excellent dining options. a warm welcome | well appointed laundry and amenities | drive thru sites | lawn or gravel sites camp kitchen | BBQ } dump point | fire pit (seasonal) and is pet friendly. Orroroo Visitor Information Centre 17 SECOND STREET, ORROROO SA 5431 www.visitorroroo.com.au
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