Stansbury SA 5582 (Pop 550)

Stansbury is a charming Yorke Peninsula community on the Gulf of St Vincent 204 km west of Adelaide. Originally occupied by the Naranga Aborigines, white pastoralists arrived in 1840s and established the settlement originally known as Oyster Bay for its outstanding oyster beds. Renamed Stansbury after a friend of the Governor, the port town grew substanially due to its trade transporting grain to Adelaide. Today Stansbury acts as both a rural service centre and popular tourist destination offering excellent water sports and activities. Markets (Oct-May) monthly. Stansbury and Port Vincent Regatta (Apr), Sheepdog Trials (May).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Stansbury Museum (Dalrymple House - 1878) former schoolhouse now an interesting folk museum with educational memorabilia. Tel (08) 8852 4231. Historic Jetty.

Nearby:
Kleines Point Quarry (5 km south) SA’s largest limestone quarry with tours. Tel (08) 8852 4104.

Wool Bay (14 km south) fishing and holiday destination and also home of the historic Wool Bay Lime Kiln (1900-1950 and jetty. Lake Sundown (15 km n-w) salt lake in picturesque setting. Port Vincent (17 km north) pretty holiday spot with many water sports.

Accommodation:
Stansbury has a couple of hotels and motels, many holiday apartments/cottages/cabins and a caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Cnr Weaver & Towler Sts. Tel (08) 8852 4577.

Airport:
Adelaide Airport (ADL), 1 James Schofield Dr, Adelaide Airport. Tel (08) 8308 9211. (210 km east).

Hospital:
Yorketown Hospital, 19 Waterloo Bay Rd. Tel (08) 8852 1200. (23 km s-w).