Cultana, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cultana South Australia
Cultana Location in South Australia
Gazetted	25 September 2014
Postcode(s)	5700
LGA(s)	Port Augusta City Council Unincorporated area
State electorate(s)	Giles Stuart
Federal Division(s)	Division of Grey
Localities around Cultana: Corunna Station, Pandurra Lincoln Gap Port Augusta West Katunga Station, Iron Knob Cultana Spencer Gulf Myola Station, Iron Baron, Cooyeroo Whyalla Barson Middleback Range False Bay Port Bonython

Cultana is a place found on the northeastern side of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. It's a very large area, much bigger than the original small settlement. A big part of Cultana is used by the Australian Army as a training ground called the Cultana Training Area. This area is located along the Lincoln Highway and the road from Iron Knob to Whyalla. It is also bordered by the Eyre Highway to the east of Iron Knob.

What is Cultana?

Cultana is a large area in South Australia. It's known for being home to an important training area for the Australian Army. This means soldiers practice different skills and exercises there.

Where is Cultana located?

Cultana is on the northeastern part of the Eyre Peninsula. This peninsula is a large piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. Cultana is close to the Spencer Gulf, which is a large inlet of the ocean.

Roads and nearby places

Cultana is connected by important roads like the Lincoln Highway and the Eyre Highway. These roads help people travel around South Australia. Some places near Cultana include Port Augusta West, Whyalla Barson, and Iron Knob.

The original Cultana area

Before 2014, the area known as Cultana was much smaller. It was located near where the Port Bonython Road meets the Lincoln Highway. This smaller area also included a place called Tregalana Park.

Changes to the locality

In September 2014, the original small Cultana area was officially made part of a nearby place called Whyalla Barson. This change meant that the name "Cultana" now refers to a much larger region, especially the one that includes the Army's training grounds.