Towns

The Battunga-Country townships are linked historically as well as geographically. Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Peramangk and many Battunga-Country places names are derived from their language.

The first European settlers came to the area in 1839 as a result of a Special Survey system.

Step back in time and travel the 50 km tree lined route through picture book countryside. A series of themed interpretive signs and heritage walks reveal the best kept secrets of Battunga-Country.

Echunga

Once a staging post on the coach route east where horses were changed and passengers rested at the two local pubs. Echunga thrived during the gold rush era. Walk the main street to find relics of those bygone days.

Flaxley

Small rural community around the historic "Battunga" estate of Robert Davenport. Also contains one of the few high rainfall agricultural research centre's in South Australia.

Macclesfield

Located on a once major transport route, this village thrived during the gold rush and riverboat eras. Unique pink stone heritage buildings best explained via the ‘Historic Walk’

Paris Creek

Marble used in many historic buildings was mined here. On a clear day magnificent views over the lakes and south eastern flats can be had from "lakeview lookout".

Meadows

"The Meadows" was heartland dairy country with 2 cheese making co-operatives. Historic buildings, fine wines and crafts.

Prospect Hill

Museum which houses a range of fascinating exhibits.
Historic signal tree and pioneer cemetery. more info...

Jupiter Creek and Chapel Hill

Also comprises Chapel Hill Historic Gold fields where South Australia's first gold rush began. Prospectors still comb the region looking for "that big strike".