Explore the shops and historic buildings of Laura, the town Australian poet and writer CJ Dennis once called home. Taste delicious Golden North Ice cream, made in Laura, at friendly cafés in the main street, or for a chocolate fix, head to CocoLaura. Collectors, indulge your passion with antique shops.
Port Pirie’s stunning location combines the beauty of the Spencer Gulf waterfront with the rolling hills of the Southern Flinders Ranges. Frolic on the foreshore at Solomontown.
Just 45 minutes from Jamestown is the Clare Valley, one of Australia’s great wine regions. Opportunities for tastings abound. Visit the boutique brewery Hop & Vine or taste a truffle at Sugar Rush.
The roads are longer between the cellar doors in the Southern Flinders, but the rewards are great.
For tastings visit Blesing’s Garden cellar door near Wirrabara, Bartagunyah Wines, Melrose, Bundaleer Wines at the North Star Hotel, Melrose and the Commercial Hotel @ Jamestown,
Whether you are at the top of your game or just enjoy the social side of tennis, the Jamestown Easter Tennis Tournament is for you.
People come from all over the state to play on the magnificent lawn courts at Jamestown, with a raft of open, junior and veteran divisions.
The spirit of Christmas comes alive in Jamestown on the first Sunday in December.
Jamestown Pageant day kicks off mid afternoon with shops and market stalls to browse, Christmas carols, roaming entertainers, free face painting and rides on Jamestown’s famous little engine Leo the Loco.
When the date for the 2017 Ram ‘n’ Ewe Rural Ball is released, lock it into your diary.
Jamestown’s biggest party night of the year attracts revellers from all areas of rural SA, as well as Adelaide and interstate.
Jamestown’s big October long weekend wraps up with SA’s best one day agricultural show.
Start the day early – you’ll need plenty of time! See the horses in action, a young farmer’s challenge, sheep shearers in action and judging of prize cattle, sheep, chickens and pigeons.
Jamestown Cup Day is country horse racing at its best!
Find your fascinator and enter Fashions on the Field, or wear your boots and visit the horses – there’s no dress code here. Jamestown Cup Day is a relaxed picnic race meeting with strong fields, total broadcasting, multi-wagering, SKY racing, plus beer and wine bars.
Experience the delight of SA’s best regional Christmas wonderland, the Jamestown Magic Cave.
It’s a place of pure excitement, of bright fibre optic Christmas trees and villages, of shining angels, a giant dancing, singing snowman and so much more.
Kids can ride the reindeer and put in a Christmas wish with Santa.
Open: first Sunday in December
Group bookings essential
Phone: Barb Carr 0417 834 898
43 Ayr St, Jamestown, Glasgow House