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
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