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There are many National Trust-listed buildings and 44 of these sites are featured on the town's 90min Heritage Walk that starts at the museum and ends at the Smelting Works Offices. Hughes Chimney Stack (1861) contains more than 300 000 bricks and is the only one of the smelter's many chimneys to survive.

The National Trust Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum is located on Jetty Rd and is worth a look to gain an understanding of the town's maritime history. Jubilee Square on John Tce is a perfect picnic spot with electric BBQ facilities and a children's playground.

Heritage Trail

The best way to explore all of Wallaroo's attractions is to purchase a copy of Discovering Historic Wallaroo which includes both a Heritage and a Walking Trail. The Heritage Walk includes:

The Old Post Office

Built in 1865 it served firstly as a Post office (1865-1910) then was used by the Police Department until 1975 when it was given to the National Trust. Located in the centre of town it is now the National Trust Maritime Museum housing a display of maritime, smelting, communication and local history artefacts. It proudly announces that it has the largest pictorial display of sailing ships in any museum in South Australia. It is open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and school holidays 10.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Public holidays 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

The Assay House

Built in 1873 it carried out up to 4000 separate assays each year and was connected to the town's three major chimneys.

Customs House

Built by David Bower in 1862 this was the harbourmaster's customs house and was used continuously until 1920 when it became a private residence.

Railway Office

Erected in 1868 as the office for the manager, accountant and clerk of the Kadina and Wallaroo Railway and Pier Company it became part of the South Australian Railways in 1878.

The Jetty

You are looking at the third Wallaroo Jetty. It was built to hold the railway line and is 863 metres long. It became part of the Bulk Handling facility in 1958 and was opened to anglers in 1971. The first jetty was built near here in 1861.

Lydia Crescent

It is worth walking along Lydia Crescent. It has a large number of elegant 19th century houses grace this handsome street.

Kirribili House

Located on the corner of Lydia Terrace and Hughes Street, Kirribili House was built in 1862 as the residence of David Bower, a local businessman. The coach house and the stables can still be seen out the back. It is now a private residence.

Court House

Built in 1866 the Court House operated from 1866 until it closed in 1972 at which time it became the home of the Kadina and Wallaroo Band.

Police Station and Residence

Built on the corner of Thomas Street by local businessman David Bower in 1862. It was eventually closed in 1972.

There are a total of 44 locations around the town. Other places of interest include the Weeroona Hotel (1861), the Coffee Palace (1908), the Waterside Workers Hall (1902), the Wallaroo Hotel (1862), the local Methodist Church (1863), St Marys Anglican Church (1864), the Town Hall (1902), Prince Edward Hotel (1864), the Masonic Lodge (1914) and

Hughes Chimney

The last tangible remnant of the golden era of copper. It was built in 1861 from 300,000 bricks and stands 36.5 metres high. It stands on the foreshore.

There is also an excellent Wallaroo Walking Trail which covers much of the area covered by the Heritage Walk but also looks at other buildings of significance.

Content thanks to: SMH.com.au

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