South Australia (Southeast Region)
Bordertown
Bordertown is the gateway to the state for traffic from Melbourne. It's also a rich agricultural district, noted for its production of cereals, wool, meat, seeds, vegetables and wine grapes. It was settled in the early 1850s, following the establishment of a base camp on the banks of the Tatiara Creek by Alexander Tolmer's Gold Escort from the Victorian goldfields to Adelaide with gold for the ailing colony's coffers.
Attractions
  • CLAYTON FARM HISTORIC SITE AND AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM Three kilometres south of Bordertown this complex of buildings is a fine example of colonial rural construction. The buildings date from the late I9th century and are made from a variety of local materials, including brush, native pine swamp grass and limestone. Much of the farm machinery remains.
  • THE HON. RJL HAWKE'S FAMILY HOME Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke was born in Bordertown. His childhood home has recently been renovated and is now occupied by the Tatiara Employment Services; visitors are welcome. Photographs and newspaper cartoons of Bob Hawke are on display.