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Yankalilla Township
 
 

Welcome to Yankalilla 
District SA5203

 

 Cape Jervis / Second Valley / Carickalinga /  Normanville /  Inman Valley / Rapid Bay / Myponga


     
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     Yankalilla  nestles in the valley of the Bungala River, overlooked by the wooded hillsides of the southern Mount Lofty Ranges. A place to visit for its country pace of life and friendly people, away from the hustle and bustle. Explore this historic town and discover its many hidden surprises, with a stroll along the tree-lined streets, its rural architecture, colourful cottage gardens, art craft and antique shops and a library for the bookworms. If you are feeling energetic, there is golf, tennis, bowls, horse-trail riding and other activities to suit your moods. The Agricultural Museum is worth a visit and Sister Mary MacKillop's first school house is now a Bed & Breakfast establishment. The countryside ranges from unspoilt native scrub to green rolling hills with a coast that changes from rugged, towering cliffs to  quiet swimming beaches and coves such as Carickalinga and Wirrina.
    There are boat ramps at Wirrina, Cape Jervis and there are plenty of first class fishing, scuba diving and surfing spots along the coast. There are several National Conservation Parks, the main one being Deep Creek, where native animals roam freely, it has plenty of sightseeing and marked bushwalking trails.
    At Talisker Conservation Park,are the remains of silver and lead mines that date back to the 1960s. Mining history is esplained on information boards, but be very careful of old mine shafts in the area.

    Be on the lookout in the towns for local goumet specialities, in particular the high quality fresh fruit and vegetables often available at roadside stalls.

    Galloway Farm  is about 16 kilometres from Yankallila on the road to Victor Harbor. There are a series of dams stocked with thousands of tiny crayfish. 

    Cyber-By-The-Sea  Internet Cafe - Thomas St - open 7 days -10am till 10.30pm. For somewhere different to go,  for late night snack attacks, this is the place to be. Rob & Natasha Moule 08 85 583788. Visit Cybercafe or email

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    The Yankalilla (Free monthly) Newsletter - Editors P&H Jelfs
    Yankalilla
    Some history of the Yankalilla region 
       
      Campfire cooking - can't you taste it now?Tonto Ridge began life many years ago as part of Tonto sheep and cattle station. It's Australian heritage is clearly evident in its surroundings and the activities available for visitors. 
Second Valley
    Where you can pause to admire the result of careful restoration of the local buildings, or do a spot of fishing from the jetty at the valley mouth. At sunset the the steep coastal range and old boatsheds are great subjects for spectacular photographs.

    Leonard's Mill at Second Valley is  popular as a  visitors resort. Set in a historic mill the resort  includes an upmarket restaurant as well as accomodation.

    Paradise Wirrina Cove Resort - Second Valley Rd. 08 85 984001 

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Normanville
      Three kms west of Yankalilla 
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      High Country Trails - Horse riding 
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      Normanville Beach Caravan Park

      Jetty Road
      Normanville, SA 5204
      Ph: 08 85582038
      International: + 61 8 85582038
      Fax: 08 85583573

Inman Valley
    At the heart of the Southern Fleurieu is one of South Australia's most beautiful areas - take a leisurely scenic drive, meandering along the Inman River amongst majestic gums and rolling hills ... roadside stalls supply fresh local produce.  Call in for a Devonshire tea, lunch or evening meal, stay overnight, and enjoy a game of golf, petanque or tennis, fish for yabbies and visit one of the largest glacial exposures in the world. You may like to take a bushwalk along the famous Heyson Trail.
Rapid Bay
    Colonel Light, SA's founding father, stepped ashore in the new colony here. He engraved the date and his initials into a boulder that is now incorporated within a beach side monument. Until recent times Rapid Bay was a centre for limestone mining and its long wharf is now a famous and popular spot for fishing. Caves and beachside camping make it an interesting stopover. 
       
Myponga
 
    A small township situated 65 km south of Adelaide. It is an important farming centre with rich pastures and dairy farming. Dairy farming and fat lambs are the main agricultural pursuits, with some vineyards having been developed in recent years.  The nearby Myponga Reservoir supplies most of the Southern Fleurieu's needs. It is spectacular to drive across the top of dam wall. some of most dramatic views are on the road to Carrickalinga. The area is suitable for specialist nurseries and intensive flower growing,  most are open for visitors during summer. 
Cape Jervis  -  (Click the map)
    At the tip of Fleurieu Peninsula is Cape Jervis. It was charted in 1802 by Mathew Flinders who named it after the then first Lord of the Admiralty. 

     The coastline around Cape Jervis is rugged, the result of glacial action and aeons of elemental weathering; the surrounding cliffs and coves are great for exploring. On most days, the outline of Kangaroo Island can be clearly seen. The waters around Backstairs Passage can be treacherous and Cape Jervis lighthouse is still important to shipping. 

    Several ferries depart from here daily for a short trip across backstairs passage to Kangaroo Island, sixteen kilometres away. In addition to fishing and boating, the district is a popular venue with hang gliders.

    Lat 35 degrees 36 minutes south; long 138 degrees 06 minutes eastCape Jervis/Kangaroo Island map  Primarily used by vehicle and passenger ferries with daily services to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, you can also join a charter fishing group or join the famous Heyson Trail as it begins its winding journey northwards. Yankililla is the former home of Mother Mary McKillop, visitors and locals are reported to have seen divine apparitions on the walls of the church.

    Cape Jervis Hotel-Motel & Gen Store - Main Road.  08 85 980276 
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    Fishing Trips - Cape Jervis
    All tours are made by arrangement with client.  Their most popular destination is Kangaroo Island's Ante Chamber Bay 

        Wirrina
    On the coast and nestled among rolling hills, 40 million Australian dollars has been spent on Paradise Wirrina Cove  to make it a premier 4 star resort.

    Facilities include - 350 berth marina, 18 hole golf course, two restaurants, 89 resort rooms, 72 self contained bedroom apartments, heated indoor pool, spa, sauna and gymnasium, horseriding, kayaking.

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    Cape Jervis Road  Second Valley  SA 5204  -  Toll free 1800 083 111

    Carickalinga

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          Eats
    Old Courthouse Restaurant - Main St  Normanville   08 8558 3377 
    Normanville Beach Cafe - next to Caravan Park  08 8558 2575 
    Higgys Bakery - Shop 9 Normanville Shopping Centre 08 8558 2177 
    Min Palace Chinese / Thai Rest  Plaza Andrew Ave  08  8558 2422 
    Yankalilla Take Away - Main St.  08 85583655 
    Yankalilla Bakery -Main St.  08 85583413
    Yankalilla Information Centre - Main Street Tel 8558 2999. 

    Kerry Byrne Yankalilla Tourism 
    C/o District Council Yankalilla, SA 5203 -
                    08 8558 2048
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    Kirk Gibbons -- Info and bookings 
    Fore-shore Kiosk Cape Jervis, SA 5204 -
                     08 8598 0011
    Yankalilla Council   08 8558 2048 
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    Deep Creek Conservation Park   08 8598 0263 

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