Balhannah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BalhannahSouth Australia |
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Onkaparinga Valley Road at Balhannah
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 Balhannah
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 1839 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 30 km (19 mi) SE of Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Adelaide Hills Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kavel | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mayo | ||||||||||||||
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Balhannah is a small town located in the beautiful Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. It's about 30 kilometers (18 miles) southeast of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia.
The town started in 1839. It was first set up as a place for farmers by James Turnbull Thomson. He even built the very first hotel there! Over time, Balhannah grew and joined with two nearby settlements called Gilleston and Blythetown. Gilleston was named after Osmond Gilles, and Blythetown after James Blythe, who were both early settlers from Scotland.
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Getting Around Balhannah
Balhannah is an important stop on the main train line that connects Adelaide and Melbourne. This is a very busy railway that links two major Australian cities.
Balhannah's Railway History
In the past, Balhannah was a special "junction" point for trains. This means it was where a smaller train line branched off from the main one. This branch line went up the Onkaparinga Valley to towns like Birdwood and Mount Pleasant.
Roads and Businesses
Most of Balhannah is built along Onkaparinga Valley Road. There are also other streets where people live. A major road called Greenhill Road ends near the town center.
One of the well-known businesses in Balhannah is a hardware store. It has been there for a long time and is now part of the Mitre 10 chain. There's also a fruit "cold store" that was built in 1914. This building helps keep fruit fresh by keeping it very cold. It was one of the first of its kind in Australia and is still used today!
Local Attractions
Balhannah is home to some interesting places. You can find Kidman Flower Co, which is a farm that grows native Australian flowers. They even welcome visitors! The town also has two famous wineries: Nepenthe Winery and Shaw + Smith Winery.
Traditional Custodians
The Peramangk and Kaurna peoples are the original and traditional custodians of the land in the Adelaide Hills, including the area where Balhannah is located.
