Wangary, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wangary South Australia
Wangary Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5607
Elevation	35 m (115 ft)
Location	45 km (28 mi) W of Port Lincoln
LGA(s)	Lower Eyre Peninsula DC
Region	Eyre Western
County	Flinders
State electorate(s)	Flinders
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 21.4 °C 71 °F 11.4 °C 53 °F 352.0 mm 13.9 in
Localities around Wangary: Coulta Coulta Edillilie Edillilie Mount Dutton Bay Wangary Wanilla Fountain Kellidie Bay Coffin Bay Uley

Wangary is a small town located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. It is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) west of the city of Port Lincoln. You can find Wangary along the Flinders Highway, close to Coffin Bay.

Wangary is a small community. In 2006, about 289 people lived there. The town is built around the freshwater Lake Wangary.

History of Wangary

Wangary has a long history, dating back to the 1800s. The area was first surveyed for a town in 1871. However, it was never officially declared a town.

Old Buildings and Landmarks

Many old buildings still stand in Wangary today. They tell stories of the past.

• The Old Lake Wangary Hotel: This building was constructed in 1871. It used to be a hotel, but it stopped selling alcohol in 1933. Today, it is a general store where you can buy everyday items.
• Former Post Office: The town had a post office that opened in 1862. It closed down in 1976. You can still see the ruins of this building.
• Other Ruins: Near the old post office, you can find the remains of a coach house and a bakery. These buildings were important for the community long ago.
• Sports Oval: The town also has a sports oval, which is a field used for games and activities.

Lake Wangary School

Lake Wangary Primary School is an important part of the community. It is located on Third Street. The school has been teaching children since 1933.

Lake Wangary Cemetery

The Lake Wangary Cemetery is a burial ground on Snapper Hill Road. It was first set up in 1882. It was used until the early 1900s. In 1984, it was re-surveyed to be a modern cemetery. The local council now takes care of it.

Natural Features

Wangary is surrounded by interesting natural landscapes.

Marble Range Inselbergs

Near Wangary, there are special hills called the Marble Range. These are inselbergs, which means they are isolated hills that rise suddenly from a flat plain.

• Unique Lifeforms: The Marble Range is home to many unique plants and animals. Some of these species have been studied and described by scientists.

Art and History

The beautiful area around Lake Wangary has inspired artists.

George French Angas's Artwork

In the 1840s, an English artist named George French Angas visited the Lake Wangary area. He created many drawings and paintings of the landscape. His artwork is featured in a very important book called 'South Australia Illustrated'. This book shows what South Australia looked like a long time ago.