In 1880 the construction of the Orroroo Memorial Hall commenced. Some of the stone it is built from came from quarries above the reservoir. The brown sandstone came from Peterborough and the bricks from a local brick yard. In 1940 the District Council took over the management of the Hall and moved their offices from…
The Early Settlers Cottage was one of the first buildings built in Orroroo and was bought from the Surveyor – General on 13th May 1880 by Mr Henry Solly. The cottage is an early example of a clay pug-and-pine cottage. Mr Solly was originally from the Clare Valley and at the age of 49, moved…
This River Red Gum is a Eucalyptus Camaldulensis also has the ominous name of “Widow Maker” as they have a habit of dropping large boughs without warning, estimated to be over 500 years old. It is 10.4 metres or 34 feet in circumference, and climbs 6 metres or 20 feet before there is a fork…
Located a short walk from the Orroroo Caravan Park, along the beautiful Pekina Creek affectionately called the ‘Duck Pond’ by locals. A picnic is a must at this well shaded park with electric barbecues, picnic settings and toilet amenities available. It is the starting point to the Pekina Creek Walking trails. Just a short walk…
On 16th November 1901 a North bound train with an engine driver and fi reman aboard, carrying fl our and copper ore and a south bound train also with an engine driver and a fireman aboard, carrying 170 bullocks consigned by Sir Sidney Kidman, collided at Walloway. The firemen from both trains were killed and…
Water is gravitated from the concrete tank at the “lookout” to the town. From the tank there is an excellent view over the artesian basin in the valley of the Walloway Plain, the reservoir and the township of Orroroo. See if you can identify the many peaks which span the horizon.
Take an opportunity to indulge in some magnificent views of the district from the Horseshoe Range peak at Moockra Tower. Located a short distance from Carrieton it is definitely worth the drive.
View the remains of this large stone tank on the outskirts of Carrieton. It became a significant watering hole for drovers using the north to south droving route through Carrieton.
This self drive loop is approximately an 80km round trip. Leaving Orroroo, head toward Carrieton either via the bitumen direct to Carrieton or turn onto the Johnburgh Road via Bendleby Ranges (map available from the Visitors Information Centre. Follow the roadside green and white tourist signs for an adventure through Oladdie Hills, pastoral country, historic…
Step back in time as you wander around Orroroo’s picturesque Main Street and township, noting buildings and businesses dating back to the 1800’s. This trail gives you the opportunity to step back in time and perhaps locate some of the towns many Geocaches, and hopefully spot a magpie or two. Map guides available from the…