South Australia (Barossa Valley)
Gawler
Gawler is South Australia's oldest country town, and boasts more grand colonial buildings than most. It was laid out in 1839 and is one of the many places in the state to bear the second South Australian governor's name. In the I9th century it was known as the 'Modern Athens' a reference to the literary nature of its early residents. The 'Song of Australia' was written here by Carl Linger. The town's importance can be seen in its many old classic colonial buildings. Of special note is the entire Church Hill district, one of the few declared heritage areas in the state.
Attractions
  • GAWLER FOLK MUSEUM Built as a Telegraph Station in 1859 this building now houses a display of pioneer memorabilia. The different displays include a pioneer kitchen, sitting room, bedroom with four poster bed, music room, grocery store and dairy. Special features include a sewing machine and milking machine collection.
  • MECHANICAL MUSIC MUSEUM
This museum has a unique collection of I9th century music machines, most restored and working. There are organs, music boxes, roll operated accordians and a 19th century juke box. Artefacts on display also include novelty items such as a musical church, musical tree and singing bird machines.