Nairne
One of South Australia’s earliest settlements, founded by Matthew Smillie, who named the town after the maiden name of his wife Elizabeth Corse Nairne. Established in 1839, only three years younger than the state of South Australia, Nairne still retains its colonial village feel. It's the second largest township in the Mount Barker Council area and boasts a range of hotels, cafes, supermarket, and more. The town also features important civic spaces such as Byethorne Park, Nairne Village Green and the Recreation Ground. Significant public and private investment in the town is seeing it become a more attractive place to live and work.
| Places of interest | Recreation areas |
|---|---|
| District Hotel Historic building offering country hospitality, open fires and great pub meals. | Byethorne Park Woodside Road, Nairne This park includes a playground, toilets, shelters, seating, BBQs, lake, open lawn / grassed area, walking trails, lake. |
| Millers Arms Hotel Historic building currently undergoing restoration. | Nairne Village Green incorporates Matthew Smillie Reserve and Mick Murphy Park 86 Old Princes Highway, Nairne Includes RSL Memorial, historic information and murals, playground, skate environment, multi-use play courts, shelter, seating, BBQs, toilets, onsite parking. |
| A range of cafes, vintage clothing and homewares stores also exist in the town. | Nairne Recreation Grounds Sydney Road, Nairne Includes oval, tennis and netball courts. |
For more information about Nairne, visit www.nairne.org.au
To find out how to connect with and get involved in this community, including sporting and community groups, visit SAcommunity, South Australia's community information directory.