Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn, a heritage listed town is located 60km south of Adelaide, lies on the Angas River and is at the north-eastern edge of the Fleurieu Peninsula. The town, settled in the late 1830's is a well established centre for the surrounding sheep, grain & wine producing region and was once an important stop on the Victor Harbor-Adelaide railway. The town is well known for its standout historic buildings (notably St Andrews Church) and its two distinct shopping precincts which offer a range of antiques, arts & crafts and collectables. Also nearby are the spectacular Soldiers Memorial Gardens which encompass a section of the Angas River adjacent to the CBD (recommended), wineries at Langhorne Creek (15km east) and Lake Alexandrina (via Milang - 15km south-east).

Population: 3,100
State: South Australia
Name Origin: The name is a combination of "Strath" meaning wide valley and "Albion" meaning hilly land.
Pronunciation: Strath-al-bn
Postcode: 5255
Local Government: Alexandrina Council
Location: 58km south-east of Adelaide
Main Roads: Fleurieu Way ,
Main Watercourses: Angas River
Radio Stations (Music): Nova FM (91.9), Power FM (99.7 & 98.7), Mix 102.3 (102.3), Triple M (104.7), Triple J (105.5), SAFM (107.1), Life FM (107.9)

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

View east over Strathalbyn from Parris Creek Road (2005).

South Tce, looking south-west from Dawson Street, Strathalbyn (2005).

Dawson Street, looking north-west from Donald Street, Strathalbyn (2005).

Dawson Street, looking south-east from Albyn Tce, Strathalbyn (2005).

High Street, looking south-east between Chapel and Rowe Streets, Strathalbyn (2005).

Callington Road, heading west as it approaches Langhorne Creek Road, Strathalbyn (2005).

Langhorne Creek Road, heading west into Strathalbyn (2005).

The Soldiers Memorial Gardens and the Angas River, looking west towards Commercial Road, Strathalbyn (2005).

The Soldiers Memorial Gardens, looking south-west towards Albyn Tce, Strathalbyn (2005).

Looking north over the Soldiers Memorial Gardens from Albyn Tce, Strathalbyn (2001).

	View east over Strathalbyn from Parris Creek Road (2005).
	South Tce, looking south-west from Dawson Street, Strathalbyn (2005).
	Dawson Street, looking north-west from Donald Street, Strathalbyn (2005).
	Dawson Street, looking south-east from Albyn Tce, Strathalbyn (2005).
	High Street, looking south-east between Chapel and Rowe Streets, Strathalbyn (2005).
	Callington Road, heading west as it approaches Langhorne Creek Road, Strathalbyn (2005).
	Langhorne Creek Road, heading west into Strathalbyn (2005).
	The Soldiers Memorial Gardens and the Angas River, looking west towards Commercial Road, Strathalbyn (2005).
	The Soldiers Memorial Gardens, looking south-west towards Albyn Tce, Strathalbyn (2005).
	Looking north over the Soldiers Memorial Gardens from Albyn Tce, Strathalbyn (2001).