Mount Barker
Discover where we live, as many people choose to do, and pay a visit to our historic township which is situated just 20 minutes drive from the heart of Adelaide, via the Heysen Tunnels, and Southern Eastern Freeway. Mount Barker lies within the home country of the Peramangk Aboriginal people. Mount Barker was named after the explorer, Captain Collett Barker.
The Mount Barker Summit provides a ‘grandstand’ view from where you’ll enjoy panoramic vistas of the surrounding area from Mount Lofty to the northwest, Mount Barker township and the Cream Bowl to the west, lakes and Coorong to the south and the Bremer Valley to the east. There are walking trails, both long and short, to experience at the Summit. Picturesque Mount Barker is a great place to spend the day shopping, playing sport, or experiencing some unique history and beauty by car, or on foot. Enjoy our cafes and restaurants, whilst Heritage Walking Tours combine history and retail at just about every turn. Mount Barker is also the home of SteamRanger, a popular heritage train.
| Places of interest | Recreation areas |
|---|---|
| Mount Barker Summit Conservation Park offering spectacular views of the surrounding area, as far as Mount Lofty. | Mount Barker Recreation Centre 2 Howard Lane, Mount Barker www. adelaidehillsrc.com.au The indoor multipurpose facility includes offers programs and access to; sports, gymnastic programs and facilities, Health Club, and casual court use, and court hire. The facilities accommodate netball, basketball, squash, badminton and volleyball. Outdoor netball and tennis court, and football and cricket oval. |
| Mount Barker Heritage Walk Gain an insight into the area’s history, as well as an excellent orientation of the town. | Mount Barker Showgrounds Alexandrina Road, Mount Barker RV dump point |
| SteamRanger One of the state’s top heritage railway, with steam-powered train trips bringing the romanticism of steam travel to young and old. | Dunn and Bickle Park 40-48 Cameron Road, Mount Barker Oval and open space - click here for more information. |
| Laratinga Wetlands Located off Bald Hills Road, Mount Barker, the wetlands were constructed in 1999 to filter water from the nearby waste water treatment plant. The wetlands have many environmental and recreational qualities that attract many visitors. Click here for more information. | Rage Cage Corner of Alexandrina and Wellington Road, Mount Barker Enjoy soccer, basketball, in-line hockey, and anything else that's possible. |
| Keith Stephenson Park 1 Adelaide Road, Mount Barker An ideal spot for a picnic lunch, by the lake, and the start of the Linear Walk to the Laratinga Wetlands. Includes a playground and the skate park. Click here for more information. | Mount Barker Skate Park 1 Adelaide Road, Mount Barker Located in Keith Stephenson Park adjoining the Wallis Cinemas. |
| Ngeringa Herb Farm Tours by appointment offer fascinating insight into Jurlique’s holistic approach to skin-care. | Linear Walk Jog, cycle or stroll along this picturesque walk from Keith Stephenson Park to the Laratinga Wetlands. Click here for more information. |
| Auchendarroch House Built in 1878 by former SA Premier Robert Barr Smith. Recently fully restored and integrated with 7 Wallis cinemas, bistro, ballroom and function rooms. | Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre 391 Bald Hills Road, Mount Barker summitaquaticleisure.com.au |
| UKARIA Cultural Centre Since opening its state of the art and environmentally sustainable 220-seat concert hall purpose for chamber music, UKARIA Cultural Centre has established itself as a cultural destination. Opened in August 2015, funded by the Klein family and built on what was once the Jurlique Farm, UKARIA is perched on the hillside opposite Mount Barker Summit. www.ukaria.com | Summit Sport and Recreation Park 304 Springs Road, Mount Barker Click here for more information |
