Cockatoo Valley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cockatoo Valley South Australia
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Cockatoo Valley Location in South Australia
Established	15 May 2003 (locality)
Postcode(s)	5351
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	41 km (25 mi) NE of Adelaide 22 km (14 mi) SE of Nuriootpa 10 km (6 mi) east of Gawler
LGA(s)	Barossa Council
Region	Barossa Light and Lower North
County	Adelaide
State electorate(s)	Schubert
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 22.6 °C 73 °F 10.0 °C 50 °F 467.5 mm 18.4 in
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Footnotes	Locations Adjoining localities

Cockatoo Valley is a small place, also known as a locality, in the Australian state of South Australia. It is located about 41 kilometers (25 miles) north-east of Adelaide, which is the state capital. It's also about 22 kilometers (14 miles) south-west of Nuriootpa.

Discovering Cockatoo Valley

How the Valley Got its Name

Europeans first explored and named this valley on March 3, 1838. A group of four young horsemen, including John Hill and John Oakden, were on an expedition. They were the first to travel overland from Adelaide to reach the River Murray at what is now Morgan.

When they camped in the valley, Oakden wrote that it was "swarming with cockatoos." They even shot seven cockatoos to roast for their supper! Because of the many cockatoos, they decided to name the area Cockatoo Valley. They also found a small stream, which they later named Yettie Creek.

Where is Cockatoo Valley Located?

Cockatoo Valley is part of several important areas for government and local services. It is located within the federal division of Barker. This is an area represented by a member of the Australian Parliament.

For state government, it is in the electoral district of Schubert. This means residents vote for a representative in the South Australian Parliament. Lastly, it is part of the local government area managed by the Barossa Council. This council helps with local services like roads and parks.