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Delve into Wallaroo in Australia
Wallaroo in the region of South Australia with its 2,779 residents is located in Australia - some 660 mi or ( 1062 km ) West of Canberra , the country's capital .
Local time in Wallaroo is now 01:00 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Australia/Adelaide " with a UTC offset of 10.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tickera, Port Moonta, Port Hughes, North Yelta, and Moonta. While being here, you might want to check out Tickera . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Wallaroo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Sunset on Simms Cove (near Moonta, South Australia)
Sunset on Simms Cove. This video was taken from out front of number 9 Trelawney Street, Simms Cove South Australia. The view is sensational and looks out to the West over Spencer Gulf with beautiful s ..
Storm Surge At North Beach,Wallaroo, Australia.
We drive along North Beach as its being flooded by a king tide. ..
Ferry Arrives At Wallaroo,Australia.
The Wallaroo Ferry manouvers backwards into port to unload cars and passengers from Cowell on the other side of Spencer Gulf in South Australia. ..
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Wonderful sunset in Wallaroo, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Wallaroo, South Australia
Wallaroo is a port town on the western side of Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, 160 kilometres north-northwest of Adelaide. It is one of the three Copper Triangle towns famed for their historic shared copper mining industry, and known together as "Little Cornwall", the other two being Kadina (about 8 kilometres to the east) and Moonta (about 18 kilometres south). At the 2006 census, Wallaroo had a population of 3,053.
Located at -33.92 137.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Kadina, South Australia
Kadina redirects here. For a similar spelling, see Kadena (disambiguation).
Located at -33.95 137.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
District Council of the Copper Coast
The District Council of the Copper Coast is a local government area (LGA) in South Australia located in the Copper Coast region of the Yorke Peninsula. The council was formed in May 1997 through the amalgamation of the former District Council of Northern Yorke Peninsula and Corporation of the Town of Wallaroo. The Council area is divided into four wards and is represented by a mayor and ten councillors.
Located at -33.97 137.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Wheal Hughes
Wheal Hughes was a copper mine in the 19th century, but is now a tourist attraction in Moonta, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. The mine is named after Walter Watson Hughes a Scottish sea captain who had emigrated to South Australia in 1840 and purchased land in the vicinity of Moonta for keeping sheep. Minerals were discovered on his property at Moonta in 1860 by James Boor, a shepherd working for Hughes at the time .
Located at -34.06 137.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Moonta Bay, South Australia
Moonta Bay is located in the Copper Coast region of Northern Yorke Peninsula South Australia, adjacent to the historic town of Moonta and Port Hughes. At the 2006 census, Moonta Bay had a population of 2,042. It is a popular tourist destination, with attractions including the beach and jetty. Accommodation is available for tourists at the beachside caravan park and motel. There are a range of restaurants, cafes and a functions venue.
Located at -34.05 137.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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