Destination Info
Clare Valley
Balaklava
Clare Valley
Destination Info
Only an hour north of Adelaide and 25 kilometres east of Port Wakefield, Balaklava is famous for its racecourse and is home to the over 100-year-old Balaklava Cup held every September, the largest country race meet in South Australia.
Balaklava is one of the main agricultural townships in this area, with a significant portion of the region's agricultural exports produced and then processed at the Bowmans Intermodal site, just 15km to the east.
The town is located on the banks of the River Wakefield and offers many lovely old buildings.
In 1849, Balaklava began as a stopping point for Bullock Trains, which traversed the Gulf Road from the Burra copper mines to Port Wakefield.
In 1870 the first large grain stores were built by an Adelaide Grain Merchant, Charles Fisher, opening up the area to farmers.
The town was surveyed in 1877 and named after the Battle of Balaklava in the Crimean War.
A few kilometres south east of town is Rocks Reserve, a unique formation of rock carved naturally by the River Wakefield. Enjoy the flora and fauna throughout the reserve and its walking trails.
The town is well-equipped and a great place to stock up on supplies, along with a 24-hour diesel provider.
Accommodation options include a caravan park, hotels and several bed and breakfast properties.
Attractions:
Balaklava 18-hole greens golf course, offering six kilometres of manicured fairways.
Balaklava Courthouse Gallery hosts work and exhibitions by local painters and potters.
State Heritage-listed Silent Cop.
Balaklava Museum.
The Rocks Reserve.
Balaklava Gliding Club.
Balaklava Racing Club.
Balaklava is one of the main agricultural townships in this area, with a significant portion of the region's agricultural exports produced and then processed at the Bowmans Intermodal site, just 15km to the east.
The town is located on the banks of the River Wakefield and offers many lovely old buildings.
In 1849, Balaklava began as a stopping point for Bullock Trains, which traversed the Gulf Road from the Burra copper mines to Port Wakefield.
In 1870 the first large grain stores were built by an Adelaide Grain Merchant, Charles Fisher, opening up the area to farmers.
The town was surveyed in 1877 and named after the Battle of Balaklava in the Crimean War.
A few kilometres south east of town is Rocks Reserve, a unique formation of rock carved naturally by the River Wakefield. Enjoy the flora and fauna throughout the reserve and its walking trails.
The town is well-equipped and a great place to stock up on supplies, along with a 24-hour diesel provider.
Accommodation options include a caravan park, hotels and several bed and breakfast properties.
Attractions:
Balaklava 18-hole greens golf course, offering six kilometres of manicured fairways.
Balaklava Courthouse Gallery hosts work and exhibitions by local painters and potters.
State Heritage-listed Silent Cop.
Balaklava Museum.
The Rocks Reserve.
Balaklava Gliding Club.
Balaklava Racing Club.
