Attraction
Limestone Coast
Mount Burr Township
Limestone Coast
Attraction
The town of Mt Burr was named by the Governor of South Australia, George Grey after George Dominicus Burr, a surveyor and Professor of Mathematics. George's son Thomas Burr, was also a surveyor and accompanied Governor Grey on the expedition in 1844.
Mt Burr is located 11 km northeast of Millicent on Millicent to Penola Road. Mt Burr is 41kms west of Penola. The local industries are forestry, transport and agriculture.
The town of Mt Burr was established in 1931 along with a sawmill operation. It was the first milling town in the region. Mt Burr was a government town built from locally sawn material and erected on a forest reserve. The government established all facilities, including shops, school and homes. The sawmill closed in 2000.
The trees and surrounding pine forests make Mt Burr ideal for photography.
Pop into the iconic Mount Burr General Store - for unique food and events.
Every year the ladybugs breed near Mount burr in the Forest - it is a phenomenal site.
Mount Burr trails consist of two wonderful walking tracks with seats and a picnic table. The
hollow tree trail is 1200m return, and the Lookout loop trail is 2500m return.
Mt Burr is located 11 km northeast of Millicent on Millicent to Penola Road. Mt Burr is 41kms west of Penola. The local industries are forestry, transport and agriculture.
The town of Mt Burr was established in 1931 along with a sawmill operation. It was the first milling town in the region. Mt Burr was a government town built from locally sawn material and erected on a forest reserve. The government established all facilities, including shops, school and homes. The sawmill closed in 2000.
The trees and surrounding pine forests make Mt Burr ideal for photography.
Pop into the iconic Mount Burr General Store - for unique food and events.
Every year the ladybugs breed near Mount burr in the Forest - it is a phenomenal site.
Mount Burr trails consist of two wonderful walking tracks with seats and a picnic table. The
hollow tree trail is 1200m return, and the Lookout loop trail is 2500m return.
<p>Disabled access available, contact operator for details.</p>
Facilities
Barbeque
Carpark
Family Friendly
Kiosk
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
