Balaklava
Only an hour north of Adelaide and 25km east of Port Wakefield, Balaklava is a delightful historical town well worth a visit. Balaklava today is one of the main agricultural townships in this area, with the state rail network connecting grain silos from Balaklava, Owen, Nantawarra, and Long Plains to Adelaide. Balaklava is based around the beautiful River Wakefield and offers many lovely old buildings.
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History
In 1849, Balaklava began as a stopping point for Bullock Trains, which traversed the Gulf Road from the Burra Burra copper mines to Port Wakefield. In 1870 the first large grain stores were built by an Adelaide Grain Merchant, Charles Fisher, opening up the area to farmers. The town was surveyed in 1877 and named after the Battle of Balaklava in the Crimean War.
Attractions
- Historical Buildings
- The Rocks Reserve is a unique formation of rock carved naturally by the River Wakefield
- Flora and Fauna along many of the walking trails in the Rocks Reserve
- 2 National Museums
- Art Galleries
Events
- Adelaide Plains Festival held in March includes: Hot Air Ballooning, Balaklava Golf Club Breakfast and Golf Competition, Adelaide Plains Cup Race, Country Music Night, Bush Poet's Competition, open days at museums and the Balaklava Art Gallery exhibition.
Town Facilities
- Fuel
- Caravan Park
- Golf Course
- Accommodation
- Hotels
- Swimming Pool
- Community Library
- Doctors
- Banks
- Post Office
Nearest Visitor Information
The Farm Shed Museum and Tourism Centre
50 Moonta Road, Kadina, 5554