Photo: Jonathan van der Knaap, South Australian Tourism Commission.
Here Are Some Clues
Visiting this place is always interesting. Below are some clues. Have a read of them. Can you guess the name of this lifestyle location?
I was first settled in 1851 by a sheep grazier.
I’m:
*around a 90 minute drive from the capital city of my state.
*popular with people who like fishing, boating, historic places, swimming, restaurants and cafes.
*said to be at one stage the second busiest port in my state.
*mining was done in the area and my town did the smelting.
Many Welsh people came to live and work in the town who were smelters.
Fishing
Fishing for prawns is done here by trawlers. The prawns are said to be ‘decapod crustaceans’ – or as many of us know them as the Western King. It’s a very regulated industry to ensure there is not ‘over fishing’.
Environment
My environment is described as semi arid., with a dry Mediterranean climate. Mulga scrub surrounds me.
Canola, barley, chickpeas and legumes are grown in the region.
As with many lovely places I am busy in holiday times
Climate
Annual mean maximum temperature is: 23.0C
(Hottest month is January: 30.5C)
Annual mean minimum temperature is: 10.5C
(Coldest month is July: 5.7C)
(This information is from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. It was taken from an area around 10 kilometres from this area).
Lifestyle Fun Fact
It has been researched by Jill and Owen Weeks for their publications on ‘Where To Retire In Australia’.
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Where is this Lifestyle Location?
Answer:
Wallaroo, South Australia
