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Old Bakery Stone Hut    Things to do....

                                          

          

     PRODUCE - ACCOMMODATION - WINE - FOOD AND LEISURE...ALL AT THE OLD BAKERY STONE HUT

              

                    AND ALL SET IN THE MOST STUNNING RURAL SETTING....

The Wirrabara Producers Market held each month on the following Sundays....

                 May 18th

                 June 15th

                 July 20th

                 August 17th

                September 21st

                 October 19th

                 November 16th

                 December 21st

         The Stone Hut trash and treasure market last Sunday in July at the Stone Hut

          Memorial Hall in Stone Hut.               

  

Stone Hut has recently installed a heritage walking track around the township.

With such a rich history this little village makes an interesting stopover and well

worth the walk to read the plaques and understand how and why Stone Hut came into being.         

                    

Things to do and places to stay........

Magnigicent views north to Mt. Remarkable and south over the Rocky River Valley to Laura     from the lookout at   Stone Hut, just atop the hill behind the Old Bakery.

*  Wine tasting at the Old Bakery Stone Hut

*  The Old Nursery in the historic Wirrabara Forest

*  Camping in the beautiful Wirrabara Forest

*  Antique shops

*  Walking the Heysen and Mawson trails

*  Many scenic self drive tours

*  Natural beauty spots such as Alligator Gorge at Wilmington and Appila Springs

*  The orchards of Wirrabara Forest offer fresh and dried stone fruits in season

*  Farm stays and quaint bed and breakfast cottages*  Caravan parks in gorgeous settings*  The Wirrabara Produce market third Sunday of each month

*  Picnic and BBQ in the many pretty parks

*  Cycling on the many cycle tracks at Mt Remarkable . Bike programmes available

   from Bike SA and the visitor information centres at Gladstone, Laura and Wirrabara

*  Motor biking in the Southern Flinders is very popular

*  Enjoy the hospitality of the many country pubs

*  The very interesting Court House Museum at Melrose, a must see.

*  Magnetic Hill at Jamestown                                                                                                         

*  Historic Gladstone Gaol* Bundaleer Forest at JamestownWine tasting at Remarkable View Winery, Murray Town

* Ben and Lyn Page's Working Dog Demonstrations - every school holidays

   South Australia's own Dog Whisperer - for more info contact workingdogs@activ8.net.au

   or www.workingdogscentre.com - a real must see.

                                       

*  Bookings for accommodation at Stone Hut call the old Bakery at 08 8663 2165 or email

    theoldbakery@activ8.net.au.     We have one unit completed and four more under way and we

    are taking bookings for the new year.  Each unit accommodates two adults, with ensuite,

    pay TV, kitchenette, split system air/con, private verandah.  Not appropriate for children or pets.

    Restaurant service for dinner at night and breakfast is available if required.

                                      

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Visitor Information Centres 

situated in the towns of Gladstone, Laura, Wirrabara, Crystal Brook and Port Pirie can help with all your tourist enquiries. 

  • Discovery Centre Gladstone   08 8662 2226 open 7 days 10am to 4pm
  • Laura Information Centre 08 8663 2260 open daily 10am to 4pm
  • Wirrabara Visitor Information Centre 08 8668 4250 open every day
  • Port Pirie Tourism & Arts Centre 8633 8700
  • Reflections Gallery and Tourist Information Centre 8636 3111

 Accommodation

Stone Hut

Old Bakery Stone Hut ...we are building5 cottage units on our property which include

bedroom suitable for two adults, ensuite and kitchenette. We have one unit complete and

will take bookings for early next year on the other four - enquiries 08 8663 2165 or email

theoldbakery@activ8.net.au - for further information click on our accommodation page.

Gladstone - 19km south of Stone Hut

Gladstone Gaol  B&B and backpacker complex 8662 2200

Shacky's Commercial Hotel  8662 2148

Gladstone Caravan Park  8662 2522

Conyngham Cottage 8662 2246

Laura - 8 km south of Stone Hut

Laura Caravan Park 0428 632292

Alder House B&B  8663 2329

Talyala Hills B&B 8663 2576

Wirrabara - 8 kms north of Stone Hut

Wirrabara Hotel 8668 4162

Wirrabara Heritage B&B 8668 4018

Taralee Orchards B&B 8668 4343

Wirrabara Hostel enq at 86684250

Jamestown - 38kms east of Stone Hut

Belailie Hotel/motel 8664 1065

Commercial hotel/motel 8664 1013

Jamestown Hotel 8664 1387

Railway Hotel 8664 1035

Jamestown Caravan/cabin park 8664 0077

Crystal Brook -

Crystal Brook Caravan Park 8638 2640

Royal Hotel 8638 2018

Crystal Brook Hotel 8638 2023

Melrose - 35kms north of Stone Hut

Mt. Remarkable hotel/motel  8666 2119

North Star Motor Inn 8666 2110

Melrose Caravan Park 8666 2060

Melrose Holiday units 86662021

Mt. Remarkable Cottage 8666 2171

Bluey Blundstones B&B 8666 2173

Red Gum Cottage 8666 5233   0427 455121

Wilmington - 50 km north of Stone Hut

Wilmington Bush Camp & Caravan Park  8667 5002

Beautiful Valley Caravan Park 86675197

Wilmington Hotel 8667 5154

Booleroo Centre - 38 km north of Stone Hut

Callum Brae Homestead 8667 2162

Tanderra Cottage B&B 8667 2312

Booleroo View B&B 8667 2238

Georgetown - 28km south of Stone Hut

Georgetown Hotel  8662 4114

 

 
   

 

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1 Main North Road Stone Hut Sth Aust 5480
Phone/Fax: (08) 8663 2165- Email: mail@oldbakerystonehut.com.au

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