Wallaroo Holiday Houses & Accommodation

Wallaroo is a small town full of history in South Australia. Fishing, boating, swimming, and beach walks are just a taste of the local activities to get in on when you rent a holiday house in this former mining town. In the area, you'll find modest cabins, larger properties, and modern, waterfront apartments. The beautiful sandy beaches are wonderful for holidaymakers, while the town's commercial port still exports barley and wheat. Finally, Wallaroo's old Cornish style of architecture is a reminder of its colourful past.

Getting to Your Wallaroo Accommodation

You can reach your accommodation in Wallaroo on a relatively easy drive from Adelaide. From Adelaide, take the Princes Highway (A1) north towards Port Pirie. As you approach the top of the Gulf St Vincent near Port Wakefield, turn onto the Copper Coast Highway (B85) which you can follow all the way to Wallaroo.

If coming from further afield, you can fly to Adelaide and then head to Wallaroo from there. At Adelaide Airport you'll find a large number of car hire companies. Once you get your vehicle, take Sir Donald Bradman Drive into the CBD, and then follow Main North Road to the Princes Highway. Visitors coming from the Eyre Peninsula can even travel to Wallaroo by boat, with a ferry service run by Sea SA between Wallaroo and Lucky Bay.

Explore Wallaroo's restaurants and wineries

Wallaroo has plenty of cafes and restaurants. For a coffee right on the bay, head to Caffe Mia. If you'd prefer a book with your brew, eclectic Noelene's Book Cafe has you covered. The Boat Shed restaurant is another casual option by the water, while for delicious fish and chips, Hooked on Fish & Chips 2 will sate your appetite. If you've got a craving for Italian, drive to nearby Kadina and have an early dinner at the Bellagio.

If you've rented a car and have a designated driver, head about an hour and a half inland to Clare Valley wine country, where you'll find numerous vineyards. A few cellar doors to be sure to stop by include Paulett Wines, Kirrihill, and if you've got some beer-lovers in tow, Jeanneret Wines and Clare Valley Brewing Co.

Wallaroo's local art and heritage

Stop by the Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum, housed in a former 19th century post office, to learn about the history of copper smelting in the area, as well as get an overview of Wallaroo's general history and nautical heritage. The museum has the most significant pictorial presentation of sailing ships in any museum in South Australia.

A ten minute drive away in Kadina, visit the Farm Shed Museum, which offers interpretive displays on Australia's farming history. The museum is also home to a miniature railway that operates twice a month, and Matta House, a historic 19th century bungalow.

Family holidays in Wallaroo

With sandy beaches and clear bay water, Wallaroo has a wide range of family activities which both children and adults can enjoy. Visit the Wallaroo Adventure Playground, which consists of a climbing net, supernova, flying fox, and slides, among other equipment. The playground has tables and chairs and is partly shaded, and is right by the historic town hall.

For an exciting fishing experience, you can hire boats and charters to various fishing spots. The town's marina offers an excellent place for anglers who want to catch big fish like snapper and Australian salmon. Wallaroo's jetty is also a great fishing point.

Events to Check Out While Visiting Wallaroo

Your Wallaroo holiday rental is a great base for enjoying local festivals. The Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival is held every other year in May, on odd-numbered years. The festival celebrates the region's rich copper mining and Cornish heritage and is hosted by the towns of the "Copper Triangle", Wallaroo, Moonta, and Kadina. All three towns host one day of festivities each, centred around Cornish culture. Here you can enjoy authentic food like delicious pasties, Swanky beer, maypole dancing, and see the selection of the May Queen.

In October, Wallaroo plays host to the Wallaroo Blue Crab Festival. The town is well known for its plentiful seafood, especially blue crab, also known as blue swimmer crab. The festival celebrates this delicacy in all its form, along with South Australian wines and gin, and is held at North Beach Kitchen.

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