Pinnaroo, located just west of the SA/VIC border, lies on the Mallee Highway between Tailem Bend and Ouyen, is the primary town of the Murray Mallee, an important railhead and a service town for motorists and the surrounding wheat, olives and wool industries. Despite the are being settled in the 1860's, the town was not gazetted until 1904 when the railway network was extended into the mallee regions. Although population has decreased over time, the town has retained some charm with various historic buildings lining Railway Terrace, has an interesting town centre and is host to a series of museums.

Population: 700
State: South Australia
Name Origin: Of Aboriginal origin meaning "old man".
Pronunciation: Pin-a-roo
Postcode: 5304
Local Government: Southern Mallee District Council
Location: 244km east of Adelaide
Main Roads: Mallee Highway
Main Watercourses: None
Radio Stations (Music): Triple J (101.9), No commercial FM - 5MU (AM1125)

Photos from Pinnaroo (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	Adelaide Road (Mallee Hwy), heading south from Day St, Pinnaroo (2006).
	Day Street, looking north from Jenkins St, Pinnaroo (2006).
	Jenkins Street, looking west from Day St, Pinnaroo (2006).
	Railway Tce, looking west from Mann St, Pinnaroo (2006).
	Railway Tce, looking east from Mann St, Pinnaroo (2006).
	Railway Tce again, this time looking west as it approaches Day St, Pinnaroo (2006).
	Parkland abutting the railway and Railway Tce, Pinnaroo (2006).