Angaston, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Angaston South Australia
Murray St, the main street of Angaston
Angaston Location in South Australia
Population	2,095 (2016 census)
Established	1842
Postcode(s)	5353
Elevation	347 m (1,138 ft)
Location	77 km (48 mi) north-east of Adelaide via
LGA(s)	Barossa Council
State electorate(s)	Schubert
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Localities around Angaston: Light Pass Penrice, Stockwell Moculta, Truro Nuriootpa Angaston Keyneton Bethany, Vine Vale, Tanunda Flaxman Valley Mount McKenzie, Eden Valley

Angaston painted by George French Angas in the 1840s

Angaston is a town located on the eastern side of the beautiful Barossa Valley in South Australia. It is about 77 km northeast of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia.

Angaston sits at an elevation of 347 meters, making it one of the higher spots in the valley. It gets an average rainfall of 561 mm each year. The town was first called German Pass. Later, it was renamed after George Fife Angas. He was an important politician, banker, and farmer who moved to the area in the 1850s.

Angaston is part of the Barossa Council. This is its local government area, which helps manage the town. For state government, it is in the electoral district of Schubert. For federal government, it is in the Division of Barker.

Getting Around: The Railway

Angaston was once the end point of the Barossa Valley railway line. This railway line was built in 1911. Regular passenger trains stopped running in 1968. Today, the old railway line from Nuriootpa to Angaston has been turned into a walking trail. It is a great place for people to enjoy nature.

Famous People from Angaston

Many interesting people have lived in Angaston. Here are a few of them:

• George Fife Angas (1789–1879): He was a politician and banker. The town of Angaston is named after him.
• Sir John Keith Angas (1900–1977): He was a pastoralist, which means he owned and managed large farms for raising livestock.
• Hugh Thomas Moffitt Angwin (1888–1949): He was an engineer and worked for the government.
• William Hague (1864–1924): He was a storekeeper and also a politician.
• Brian Hurn (1939–2015): He was a cricketer.
• Shannon Hurn (1987-): He is a famous AFL footballer. He was the captain of the West Coast Eagles when they won the Premiership in 2018. He has also been named an All-Australian player twice.
• O. P. Heggie (1877–1936): He was an actor. He played a character called the Hermit in the movie Bride of Frankenstein (1935).

Local Wineries

The Barossa Valley is famous for its wineries. Angaston has some well-known ones:

• Yalumba: This is one of Australia's oldest family-owned wineries.
• Saltram Winery
• Lambert Estate

Other Cool Places to Visit

Angaston has several interesting places to explore:

• The Old Union Chapel: This historic chapel is a landmark in the town.
• Collingrove Homestead: This is a beautiful old house with a rich history.
• Pioneer Park: You can find this park on Murray Street. It is a nice spot for relaxing.
• Memorial Reserve: This reserve is a place to remember important events and people.

Cycling Fun: Tour Down Under

2014 Race

Angaston was part of a big cycling event called the Tour Down Under. On January 21, 2014, the first stage of the 2014 Tour Down Under finished in Angaston. This stage was 135 km long. The race started in Nuriootpa. The winner of this stage was Simon Gerrans, who rode for the Orica–GreenEDGE team.