Maitland SA 5573 (Pop 1 000)

Maitland lies in the agricultural heart of the Yorke Peninsula. Located 167 km n-w of Adelaide, this pretty inland service town is laid out in the same elaborate radiating squares as SA’s capital. The local Aborigines named the area ‘mau waltu’ meaning white flint which was very common here. Maitland was proclaimed in 1872. Although the tourism industry is growing, wheat and barley remain the economy’s mainstays. Maitland Art & Craft Fair (Nov).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Maitland National Trust Museum, cnr Gardiner & Kilkerran Tces housed within the old schoolhouse and features excellent Aboriginal & German heritage exhibitions, memorabilia and artifacts. Open (2pm-4pm) Sun & holidays. Historic Maitland includes St John’s Anglican church (1876), Council of Yorke Peninsula building (1908). Lions Bicycle Adventure Park, Elizabeth St a family recreational area.

Nearby:
Balgowan (15 km west) pretty seaside town with swimming beaches and good fishing.

Accommodation:
Maitland has 3 hotels and a holiday cottage. Visitor Information Centre: Council offices, 8 Elizabeth St. Tel (08) 8832 0000.

Airport:
Adelaide Airport (ADL), 1 James Schofield Dr, Adelaide Airport. Tel (08) 8308 9211. (173 km s-e).

Hospital:
Central Yorke Peninsula Hospital, 65 Robert St, Mailtand. Tel (08) 8832 2626.