Attractions

MAGIC CAVE

BELALIE CREEK

Belalie Creek meanders through Jamestown, providing a host of perfect locations for travellers to enjoy a peaceful walk or relaxing bite to eat.

Grab some tasty food from one of Jamestown’s many eateries. Spread out your picnic blanket or sit at tables placed along the banks of the creek. Often your only company will be the friendly local ducks.

At night the majestic River Red Gums along the creek are stunningly illuminated.

MEMORIAL PARK

Memorial Park features shaded lawns, toilets, free BBQs, a fun-filled playground, and is a great place to take a break while in town.

Located across the road from the RM Williams Interpretive Centre, the fully enclosed park provides a perfect place to relax and let your kids run free. RM Williams Way/Doon Tce, Jamestown

KRUPP CANNON

Magnificently restored by locals, the 1907 German-built 15 cm Krupp cannon is one of only two of its type in Australia (with the second housed in the Australian War Memorial in Canberra). Built as a prototype, the Krupp Howitzer (serial #20) features rear-mounted trunnions, an inverted barrel and recoil assembly. Captured by Australian troops during World War I battle in Palestine, the cannon was presented to Jamestown in 1920, in recognition of the supreme sacrifice of so many of its residents during the Great War. Memorial Park, RM Williams Way/Doon Tce, Jamestown

RM WILLIAMS CENTRE

Reginald Murray Williams grew up on a family farm near Jamestown and went on to become one of Australia’s best known businessmen.

Get an insight into the life of this outback legend at the RM Williams interpretive centre. The open-air centre is free, and features easy-to-read story boards, a skilfully carved wooden bust of RM Williams, picnic tables, shady trees, and plenty of parking spaces. RM Williams Way, opposite Memorial Park, Jamestown

LOUDEN BRAE

Take a short drive east of Jamestown to the Louden Brae School where RM Williams began his education. Check visitjamestown.com.au for a map. Brown Hill Rd, Belalie North

MURALS

Murals on the walls of Jamestown’s beautiful heritage shops tell the stories of pioneers and early settlers, creating a visual history of the development of the town from 19th century optimism to the diverse agribusiness centre it is today. These heritage artworks are now complemented by an outdoor gallery showcasing murals painted for the annual Jamestown Mural Festival. The current festival murals are at the eastern end of Ayr St, and other murals from previous festivals are dotted around the township. Ayr St, Jamestown

DIGGERS’ WALK

The beautiful gum trees lining Belalie Creek through Jamestown’s town centre were planted by returned soldiers following World War 1 as part of a project known as the Diggers’ Walk.

Jamestown community members are now working hard to recreate the Diggers’ Walk, with letters, diaries, photographs and stories to be featured on signage, complemented by audio posts. Belalie Creek, Jamestown

PENN COTTAGE MUSEUM OF PRESSED GLASS

Even the most avid collectors are in awe of Penn Cottage Museum of Pressed Glass, Australia’s largest collection of pressed glassware.

Jamestown couple Kevin and Margaret Conway love glassware so much they have converted most of their home into a museum to showcase their 14,000 piece collection.

Allow two hours to wander through the collection, which features pieces dating back to 1846.

Group bookings are welcome. Ring the Conways in advance, as sometimes they are away collecting. Open: 10 am till late 15 King Edward Tce, Jamestown Cost: $10 includes morning or afternoon tea or a light lunch Phone 08 8664 0333

SIR HUBERT WILKINS AERODROME

The aerodrome’s visitor centre is dedicated to Australian polar explorer, pilot, scientist, writer and photographer Sir Hubert Wilkins, who was born at nearby Mt Bryan East in 1888.

Stop by the visitor centre and read the outdoor story boards which share insights into Sir Hubert Wilkins’ fascinating life story.

Displays inside the visitor centre tell in greater detail the story of Sir Hubert’s adventures and can be seen by contacting Merv Robinson or calling into Northern Areas Council, 94 Ayr St, Jamestown. Murchland Dr, Jamestown Merv Robinson phone: 08 8664 1838 or 0417 863 450

BELALIE ART GALLERY

While in Jamestown, stop by the Belalie Art Gallery to view the latest exhibition. The modern gallery hosts a vast range of curated exhibitions all year round. At other times the gallery’s own collection is on display. 6 Irvine St, Jamestown Phone: 08 8664 0455; 08 8664 1567

PHOTO & ART DISPLAYS

Paul Redden’s collection of art, as featured on Weekend Sunrise, is available to inspect by appointment. Phone: Paul 08 8664 0888 Aaron St, Jamestown

View some of ABC’s weather photo regular Rosalie Dibben’s images. Her breathtaking landscapes and intricate close-ups are at Shellie’s Shoes and The Depot on Irvine Shellie’s Shoes: 67 Ayr St Jamestown The Depot on Irvine: 1 Irvine.

Pop into Alysha Sparks’ gallery to view or purchase her unique artworks

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SEWING MACHINE COLLECTION

Amongst the quilting fabrics at ‘Charlenes’ is a treasure-trove of historic sewing machines, dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The machines are predominantly in working condition and include domestic sewing machines, industrial overlockers, and Singer treadles.

Feel free to ask Elaine about the machines. She’s a wonderful source of information about all things Jamestown. Open: 10 am till 5 pm weekdays, 10 am till 11.30 am Saturday 80 Ayr St, Jamestown Phone: Elaine Flower 08 8664 1511

SHEEP MARKET

For the ultimate country experience, head to the Jamestown Saleyards, home of the only livestock market in the north of SA. Get amongst the action as auctioneers pick out bids from sheep farmers and stock agents from all over the state. See sheep dogs cleverly loading sheep onto trucks and enjoy some tasty country tucker at the cafeteria. Markets are held on Thursdays, see www.visitjamestown.com.au for dates Murchland Dr, Jamestown

MAGIC CAVE

Experience the delight of SA’s best regional Christmas wonderland, the Jamestown Magic Cave.

It’s a place of pure excitement, of bright fibre optic Christmas trees and villages, of shining angels, a giant dancing, singing snowman and so much more.

Kids can ride the reindeer and put in a Christmas wish with Santa. Open: first Sunday in December Group bookings essential Phone: Barb Carr 0417 834 898 43 Ayr St, Jamestown, Glasgow House

BIG BATTERY

Follow the road to Appila for 15kms and turn at the right at the Hornsdale sign and follow the road to the painted windmill, turn left and you will see from the roadside the world’s first largest battery complex. Brush up on your renewable energy knowledge by visiting Jamestown’s main street sign, which gives you a great history into wind turbine energy and why the Big Battery was created.