Willalooka Playground by A. Morcom
Open Air Theatre by M. Gilbertson
Christmas Rocks by Jennifer Lenon
Willalooka Town Centre by A. Morcom
WWII Fuel Storage Tanks photograher Sarah Cunningham
Willalooka is a prosperous agricultural district located 35km south of Keith on the Riddoch Highway.
Wolseley is situated 5kms south of the Adelaide to Melbourne highway and 13kms east of Bordertown.
WILLALOOKA Visit Christmas Rocks, a pleasant five minute walk to the top of granite rocks, which was part of an archipelago of granite
WOLSELEY
There is a unique stand of bulokes and over 80 native species of flora in the Wolseley Common Conservation Park (4) on the southern edge of the town. It is only a short journey across the border to Serviceton where the historic Serviceton Railway Station can be viewed. The Institute (5) , built in 1928, was the hub of the town’s social activities and was well known for its good dance floor back in the time when balls and dances were popular. Now a private residence. The silos and bunkers (6) are located near the rail line. These storage facilities have a capacity of more than 100,000 tonnes of locally-grown grain prior to being transported to seaports. Enjoy a stroll along the main streeet’s Historical Walk with signage and photos reflecting the early settlement of the township in the 1880s.
Take the Interpretive Walk and learn the history of Willalooka by following the interpretive signs. Start at the Willalooka
The surrounding area is considered by many to be some of the best grain growing country in Australia with high yielding cereal crops, legumes and canola. Both gladioli and lavender farms are nearby to visit by arrangement. (Enquire at the Bordertown Visitor Information Centre.) Wolseley was once a bustling railway town. It was where the Adelaide to Melbourne broad gauge line met the Mount Gambier narrow gauge line. All the freight had to be transferred from one train to the other across the platform. The Hotel (1) was built in 1922. Children can enjoy the playground (2) adjacent to the tennis courts, cricket ground and clubrooms used for community events. World War II Fuel Storage Tanks (3) are well worth seeing at the western edge of the town. The Fuel Tanks were constructed by the RAAF during World War II and camouflaged to look like farm buildings. The depot ceased operation in 1944.
rocks in the shallow sea that covered the Limestone Coast 25 million years ago. The surrounding district may be viewed from this unique formation. Darwent’s Waterhole is a small park where stock once came to drink. Walk to see the old waterhole and its surrounding native vegetation. Jip Jip Conservation Park is just off Rowney Road and is one of
Tavern and read about the history of the store. Cross the Riddoch Highway to Willalooka Park, where you can get directions to many local attractions. Stroll north past the public toilets to the Willalooka Hall and view the sporting complex which was an outdoor theatre from 1961- 1976. Continue
your walk north past the children’s playground on to the Willalooka Fire Shed where you can read the history of our local fire volunteers.
the larger parks in the district. Enjoy a picnic or stroll to the top of the granites and enjoy the view.
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