Wallaroo is located on the Yorke Peninsula, approximately 90 minutes from Adelaide.

Cornucopia Hotel is located in the heart of Wallaroo, only metres from the main shopping district, local cafés and parks.

Go fishing, hire a charter, go for a tour of the Copper Coast, Swimming, Beach Walks, Browse Antique Shops, Museums, or Dine . Relax and unwind, there is so much to do

Wallaroo has some of the finest fishing grounds in South Australia - species include whiting, snapper, yellowtail kingfish, garfish, snook, squid and crabs. It boasts a huge jetty at the end of the main street.

By boat it's an easy run down the coast to Moonta and Tippera Reef and the magnificent South Beach/Cape Elizabeth areas or head north to Port Broughton and Fishermans Bay. Larger boats can head across the gulf some 40kms to the pristine waters of Cowell located on Franklin Harbour.

Ferry The Wallaroo to Cowell ferry is now operating and is a great shortcut to/from the Eyre Peninsula. The ferry docks in Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula, only 600 metres from the hotel. On Eyre Peninsula the ferry docks at Lucky Bay, about a 1 hour ferry ride straight across the gulf. Cowell is situated on Lucky Bay only metres from the Ferry.

Things to see
Heritage Trail
The best way to explore all of Wallaroo's attractions is to purchase a copy of Discovering Historic Wallaroo which includes both a Heritage and a Walking Trail. The Heritage Walk includes:

The Old Post Office
Built in 1865 it served firstly as a Post office (1865-1910) then was used by the Police Department until 1975 when it was given to the National Trust. Located in the centre of town it is now the National Trust Maritime Museum housing a display of maritime, smelting, communication and local history artefacts. It proudly announces that it has the largest pictorial display of sailing ships in any museum in South Australia. It is open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and school holidays 10.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Public holidays 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

The Assay House
Built in 1873 it carried out up to 4000 separate assays each year and was connected to the town's three major chimneys.

Customs House
Built by David Bower in 1862 this was the harbourmaster's customs house and was used continuously until 1920 when it became a private residence.

Railway Office
Erected in 1868 as the office for the manager, accountant and clerk of the Kadina and Wallaroo Railway and Pier Company it became part of the South Australian Railways in 1878.

The Jetty
You are looking at the third Wallaroo Jetty. It was built to hold the railway line and is 863 metres long. It became part of the Bulk Handling facility in 1958 and was opened to anglers in 1971. The first jetty was built near here in 1861.

Lydia Crescent
It is worth walking along Lydia Crescent. It has a large number of elegant 19th century houses grace this handsome street.

Kirribili House
Located on the corner of Lydia Terrace and Hughes Street, Kirribili House was built in 1862 as the residence of David Bower, a local businessman. The coach house and the stables can still be seen out the back. It is now a private residence.

Court House
Built in 1866 the Court House operated from 1866 until it closed in 1972 at which time it became the home of the Kadina and Wallaroo Band.

Police Station and Residence
Built on the corner of Thomas Street by local businessman David Bower in 1862. It was eventually closed in 1972.

Hughes Chimney
The last tangible remnant of the golden era of copper. It was built in 1861 from 300,000 bricks and stands 36.5 metres high. It stands on the foreshore.
There is also an excellent Wallaroo Walking Trail which covers much of the area covered by the Heritage Walk but also looks at other buildings of significance.

Wallaroo Flora and Fauna Park
Located on Ernest Tce this park has a good collection of Australian fauna including wombats, geese, kangaroos and numerous birds which are housed in an aviary. For more information contact (08) 8823 3069

Wallaroo to Kadina Railway
The Yorke Peninsula Rail Preservation Society operates out of the Wallaroo Railway Yards. It departs from Wallaroo Station on the second Sunday of every month at 1 pm. Contact (08) 8823 3111 for departure times.

Tourist Information
Wallaroo Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall Irwin St
Wallaroo SA 5556
Telephone: (08) 8823 2023