Peterborough was a hero of the 20th century – a hissing, steaming hub of mighty locomotives sitting at the crossroads of a growing nation.

Today, the spring skies are china blue, the kids no longer have to wipe the clothes-lines clean of soot and the only whistles are from birds among the wildflowers. But Peterborough is still the geographic heart of Australia and visitors still arrive from four corners – although they're usually hauling caravans rather than freight!

You'll be surprised by the beauty of the district, the plains of rolled gold running to ancient ranges. And you'll love the wide Main Street with its grand architecture, four pubs and shouts of 'G'day!' from the locals.

Matching a passion for the past with a zest for today, the people of Peterborough welcome you with one of the nation's finest heritage experiences, Steamtown, as well as historic collections, artistic creativity, superb locally-sourced food, love of country and fondness for a good yarn.

So do yourself a favour and do us the honour.

Stay an extra day!

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PETERBOROUGH & DISTRICT, IN LINE WITH THE SA GOVERNMENT'S STAGE 2 RECOVERY PROGRAM OF COVID-19 , WILL BE RE-OPENING THE VIC & STEAMTOWN PLUS OTHER TOURISM VENUES ON 6th JUNE 2020.  THE RV PARK WILL RE-OPEN ON 4th JUNE 2020.

For facilities which are open, please adhere to the social distancing guidelines – Keep 1.5 metres apart outside or 4m² inside, and gatherings of 10 people or more are prohibited.

Council staff will be disinfecting all tables and seats in the Main Street once a day.

RV PARK - CLOSED

• Alternate parking is available at the rest-stop 1km east of Peterborough
• Or please contact the Caravan Park on (08) 8651 2545

PUBLIC TOILETS - OPEN:

• Rotary Park, western end of Main Street
• RV Dump site – Don Ferguson Drive

PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS - OPEN:

• Victoria Park
• West Park
• Rotary Park
• YMCA playground
• Skate Park

OFF-LEASH DOG PARK – OPEN

DON FERGUSON DRIVE – OPEN - Including the RV Dump Point

• Outdoor gym equipment on Don Ferguson Drive is closed

RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE - Limited service available at the Council front counter (Town Hall)

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE – CLOSED

STEAMTOWN – CLOSED

LIBRARY – CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

TOWN HALL – CLOSED

• Town Hall
• Quilt display & Keith Payne VC display
• Public Toilets

GROUNDS - CLOSED:

• Yongala Sports Recreation Ground

BUILDINGS / EXHIBITS - CLOSED:

• YMCA & History Displays
• Times Print Shop
• Town Carriage Museum
• Motorcycle Museum
• Papier Mache and Wireworks Shed
• Art Centre
• Senior Citizens Hall
• Youth Centre
• Yongala Hall