Curramulka

The small township of Curramulka is located 186km from Adelaide, and is part of a busy farming community.  It is within easy driving distance of the coastal townships on either side of the Peninsula, and is only a short drive from Minlaton.  

Curramulka - Yorke Peninsula, South Australia

Curramulka is acknowledged as having the most extensive chain of limestone caves in the southern hemisphere. They are not open to the public for exploration but the Police Rescue Squad are regular visitors to the caves, who use the caverns as part of their training exercises.

History

In the late 1800's Curramulka became an important service center, providing services to the farmers who were traveling to the main port of Port Julia with their grain.

It is local folklore that the name Curramulka came from the Aboriginal words 'gorry' meaning 'emu, and 'moolka' meaning 'stone watering holes'.

Attractions

  • Curravales Ostriches: producing birds for export, the farm covers the whole production process including breeding, incubation and rearing.
  • War Memorial

Activities

  • Cricket 
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Netball 
  • Basketball
  • Bowling 
  • Golf

Events

  • Curramulka Lights Up!  Curramulka comes alive every night in December with the whole town celebrating the festive season with Christmas lights displays.

Town Facilities

  • Hotel
  • Rural agency and fuel
  • Park
  • Playground
  • Cricket and Football Oval
  • Tennis Courts
  • Netball & Basketball Courts
  • Bowling Club
  • 9 hole Golf Course

Nearest Visitor Information

Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre
29 Main Street, Minlaton, 5575