Langhorne Creek, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Langhorne Creek South Australia
Langhorne Creek Location in South Australia
Population	444 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	5255
Elevation	15 m (49 ft)
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACDT (UTC+10:30)
LGA(s)	Alexandrina Council
Region	Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
County	Hindmarsh Sturt
State electorate(s)	Hammond
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 21.7 °C 71 °F 13.0 °C 55 °F 421.2 mm 16.6 in
Localities around Langhorne Creek: Bletchley Bletchley Hartley Monarto South Brinkley Belvidere Langhorne Creek Brinkley Mulgundawa Lake Alexandrina Angas Plains Lake Plains Tolderol Lake Alexandrina
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Langhorne Creek is a small town in South Australia. It's about 55 kilometres (35 miles) from the big city of Adelaide. In 2021, about 444 people lived there.

The town got its name from Alfred Langhorne. He was a cattle drover who brought his cattle here in the 1840s. Alfred made a well-known crossing point over the nearby Bremer River. People called it Langhorne's Crossing, and that's where the town grew up.

Langhorne Creek is very close to the Bremer River. This means it often has floods. But the farmers here use this floodwater to water their vineyards and fields. It's special because using floodwater for irrigation is rare in Australia and around the world.

Wine Industry

Langhorne Creek has been making wine since the 1850s. Today, it's the third biggest grape-producing area in South Australia. It grows over 40,000 tonnes of grapes every year.

This region is famous for its red wines. About 70% of the vineyards grow Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz grapes. These are two popular red wine types. In recent years, farmers have started growing many other kinds of grapes too. Grapes are usually picked from late February to late April.

Fun Things to Do

Langhorne Creek has some great places to visit.

• Frank Potts Reserve is named after Frank Potts, who started the Bleasdale winery nearby.
• Alfred Langhorne Park is named after Alfred Langhorne, who the town is named after.

Both parks are perfect for picnics. You can also see local plants and animals there. The town also has different places where you can eat.

Sports in Langhorne Creek

Even though Langhorne Creek is a small town, it has a strong sports culture. Many teams here are very successful. People in Langhorne Creek play:

• Australian rules football
• netball
• cricket
• tennis
• lawn bowls

The main place for football, cricket, netball, tennis, and lawn bowls is Langhorne Creek Memorial Park. You can find it on Murray Road in Langhorne Creek.

Langhorne Creek Football Club

The Langhorne Creek Football Club started in 1906. They are known as the "Hawks." They play in the Great Southern Football League.

The Hawks have been very successful since 2000. They have won the A Grade premiership six times: in 2001, 2002, 2011, 2012, 2018, and 2019. They are one of the strongest clubs in the area, even though they are the smallest.

Langhorne Creek Cricket Club

The Langhorne Creek Cricket Club began in 1889. They joined the Alexandra Cricket Association in 1908. They are called the "Tigers."

The club now plays in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association. They have won three premierships: in 2003/04, 2006/07, and 2018/19. Their home ground is a great place to play cricket. It has a round oval, a turf wicket, and a new electronic scoreboard. The club has three senior teams and three junior teams.