Bordertown
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About Bordertown
Bordertown is approximately 275 km east of Adelaide with a population of 2300. Bordertown is considered the gateway to the state for traffic from Melbourne and is a rich agricultural district with its production of cereals, vegetables, seeds, wool, meat and wine grapes. Settled in the early 1850s during the gold rush period.
The Tolmer Park has a wonderful interpretive walk and unique public toilets located in original gaol cells. The nearby wetlands reserve set amongst magnificent red gums centuries old is a great spot for picnicking and yabbying.
Shopping
Foodland at 92 De Courcey St, is the supermarket in Bordertown and is open 7 days from 7am to 8pm.
Dining
With hotels, restaurants, cafes, roadhouses and bakeries throughout Bordertown you should have no trouble finding somewhere to eat.
Attractions and Entertainment
Spend some time at the faithfully restored Clayton Farm Heritage museum to experience farm life as it was more than a century ago. Or venture into the Council lobby to view the Bob Hawke Gallery. Bordertown was the birth place of the former Prime Minister Bob Hawke.
Border town is also famous for its colony of white kangaroos.
A 260-seat cinema is used regularly for movies and/or stage productions or shows. This is situated above the Library in Bordertown's main street - Woolshed Street.
Sport and Recreation
Bordertown has a number of recreational activities available including, fishing, boating, walking trails, golf, skate park, outdoor swimming pool, speedway and tennis.
Useful Information
Banks
The three major banks in Bordertown are, Commonwealth Bank, ANZ Bank and Westpac Bank, all located on Woolshed St. ATM's allow 24/7 access.
Library
The Bordertown Library is located at 55 Woolshed Street, Bordertown 5268 and is open Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9.30am till 5.30pm, Wednesday & Thursday from 9.30am till 6:00pm and Saturday 9:30 till 11:30.
Internet Access
Internet access is available to students in Bordertown at the Library and the Visitor Information Centre. Further details can be found under 'Library' and 'Further Information' on this page.
Post Office
The Bordertown Post Office is located in Woolshed Street.
Petrol Stations
There are three main petrol stations in Bordertown. Opening hours are generally more restricted than in the city.
- Ampol Road house, 41 North Terrace
- BP Service station, Dukes Highway
- Shell Roadhouse, 60 North Terrace
Laundromat
There is a 24hr laundromat located on the corner of Crocker St and Binnie St.
Places of Worship
There are 7 main places of worship in Bordertown. For further information please contact the Visitor Information Centre (see 'Further Information' on this page), or contact the church directly.
- Anglican - McLeod Street, 8755 3032
- Assemblies of God - North Terrace, 87522999
- Catholic - St James - 82 Victoria Parade, 87521137
- Church of Christ - Benjamin Street, 87521003
- Jehova's Witnesses - Kingdom Hall, Kilmier Terrace, 8752 2579
- Lutheran - St Pauls, 38 Smith Street, 87520106
- Uniting Church - 40 West Terrace, 87520123
Travel Times
Bordertown is located 275 kilometres east of Adelaide and is accessible by car and bus.
The travel time is approximately 3 hours by car from Adelaide to Bordertown.
Bordertown is accessible from Adelaide by both car and bus.
For information on transport from Adelaide to Bordertown visit Premier Stateliner.
Further Information
For more information on local attractions, dining or recreation in Bordertown visit www.tatiara.sa.gov.au and select Tourism from the left menu, then select Bordertown.
or contact the:
Bordertown Visitor Information Centre
81 North Terrace, Bordertown, South Australia 5268
Ph: (08) 8752 0700
For a Map of Bordertown visit Wilkins Tourist Maps. Select 'Towns' from the top menu, type 'Bordertown' in the search box and then select ‘Bordertown - SA' from the list.