CONSERVATION PARKS & WETLANDS
Tatiara and Nalang Creeks originate in Western Victoria and flow through the Tatiara in a Westerly direction. Nalang Creek ends in the Moot-Yang- Gunya Swamp at Mundulla where several large runaway holes feed water into the underground system. This swamp is adjacent to the township and is quite extensive. There is a walking trail to enjoy. Tatiara Creek flows through Bordertown and eventually into Poocher Swamp which is 8.5km west of Bordertown on the Cannawigara Road. This is a Game Reserve and is an all season wetland. Large runaway holes unobtrusively absorb water so the full extent of them is only visible during dry periods. Poocher is an excellent spot for picnics and yabbying. The overflow from Poocher Swamp flows westwards along a route which brings in operation a unique system of runaway holes. One of these is Scown’s Runaway Hole, 13km West of Bordertown off the Cannawigara Road. In wet winters this runaway hole is spectacular. Despite huge volumes of water pouring in, sometimes for weeks on end, the water level in the holes remains constant.
In addition to the many natural wetlands, a man made wetland and delightful 4.5km walk has been developed off Pigeon Flat Road on the outskirts of Bordertown.
Bordertown Recreation Lake photographer Sarah Cunningham
Bordertown is the gateway to the State’s eastern border. Situated on the Dukes Highway, Bordertown is 280km from Adelaide and 450km from Melbourne.
BORDERTOWN
RV FRIENDLY TOWN
Historic Clayton Farm, just 3km from the town centre, is the home of the Bordertown and District Agricultural Museum. It has a recently restored and refurbished homestead and a comprehensive range of vintage farm machinery. The original old Woolshed with thatched straw roof is a feature of Clayton Farm. Bordertown is also famous as the birthplace of Bob Hawke, former prime minister of Australia. A bronze bust of Bob Hawke stands in front of the Civic Centre in Woolshed Street. Venture inside to view the Bob Hawke Collection, open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. The Institute, built in 1909, was redeveloped in 1982 to form the Library and Theatre. The leadlight windows of the Library were created by Friends of the Library. The seats in the Theatre were the original seats from Adelaide’s Majestic Theatre. The new Civic Centre complex was created in 2011.
The town was established in 1852 adjacent to the Tatiara Creek and was the site of a base camp created by Police Inspector Alexander Tolmer who was in charge of the gold escorts from the Victorian Goldfields to Adelaide. These historic escorts saved the infant state of South Australia from bankruptcy. Their importance is recognised by the granite stone markers and plaques along the gold route. Tolmer Park is named after Inspector Tolmer’s Gold Escort. The interpretive signs and walk in Tolmer Park give a brief history of the Bordertown area. The Old Gaol toilet block is worthy of an often necessary stop. Bordertown is famous for the white kangaroos found in the Wildlife Park, adjacent to the Dukes Highway, east entrance.
Poocha Swamp in flood by Barrie Hayman
Poocher Swamp from the Air by Terri Grosser
The Good Country by Daniel Kupke
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