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  Yorke Peninsula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yorke Peninsula is in South Australia, and should not be confused with Cape York Peninsula, in Queensland.
The Yorke Peninsula is a peninsula located north-west and west of Adelaide in South Australia, Australia, between Spencer Gulf on the west and Gulf St. Vincent on the east.
Today the descendants of these people still live on Yorke Peninsula, supported by the Narungga Aboriginal Progress Association in Maitland, and in the community at Point Pearce near the northern end of Gulf Saint Vincent.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yorke_Peninsula   (366 words)

  
 YORKE PENINSULA
The Yorke Peninsula is the first peninsula west of Adelaide and hosts a number of pretty beaches.
At the southern point of the peninsula is the beautiful Innes National Park which offers good diving, fishing and surfing as well as some great walking trails.
If you want to head further to the south of the peninsula use the Yorke Peninsula Passenger Service which travels to Yorketown via both the centre of the peninsula and the eastern coast alternatively.
www.australianexplorer.com /yorke_peninsula.htm   (475 words)

  
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Yorke Peninsula is steeped in maritime history, with ketches and windjammers trading cargo loaded from our jetties and wharfs.
Yorke Peninsula's coastline is littered with shipwrecks and the fascinating history of their demise.
Today you will find a little part of Yorke Peninsula in most glasses of Aussie beer, as this is one of the richest wheat and barley regions in the world.
www.yorkepeninsula.com.au /history/default.aspx   (811 words)

  
 Visit the Yorke Peninsula SA Australia. Your adventure guide to the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia. Diving, ...
The Yorke Peninsula is fast becoming a centre for surfing with more surfing and bodyboarder competitions coming to the region each year.
If you are visiting the Yorke Peninsula and you want to experience the beauty of this region first hand, a great place to start are in the national parks and conservation parks that are spread throughout the region.
The Yorke Peninsula is one of the key diving spots in South Australia.
www.breakloose.com.au /html/adventure_articles/regional/sa/yorke_peninsula.php   (2196 words)

  
 Dive South Australia : Yorke Peninsula   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Yorke Peninsula, just a 90 minute drive from Adelaide, is home to a range of underwater habitats such as sandy beaches, reefs and islands as well as unspoilt ocean waters that provide habitats for an abundance of marine species including fish and crustaceans
The stretch of water between the Yorke Peninsula and Kangaroo Island is home to the 'Investigator Strait Maritime Heritage Trail', which features twenty-six shipwrecks that date from 1849 to 1982.
Yorke Peninsula is also considered one of the state's premier surfing destinations with the Cutloose Rip Curl Yorke's Surfing Classic, the states most prestigious surfing event, held at Innes National Park every year on the October long weekend.
dive.southaustralia.com /yorke_peninsula.html   (401 words)

  
 Yorke Peninsula South Australia holidays, travel, tours and vacations
The region takes in the boot shaped peninsula separating Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent and the major historical area of South Australia, extending from the famous Barossa Valley through the old copper mining regions and north to the agricultural areas inland from Port Pirie.
Yorke Peninsula has a history of copper mines and Cornish miners but now primarily a producer of grain crops.
The road down the east coast of the peninsula hugs the coastline and passes through a series of small villages sitting on sandy beaches until it reaches the Innes National Park with its fishing, reef diving, surfing and home to lobster fishing fleets.
www.austtravel.com.au /sa_yorke_peninsula.htm   (589 words)

  
 Yorke Peninsula - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
YORKE PENINSULA [Yorke Peninsula] 160 mi (257 km) long and averages 25 mi (40 km) wide, SE South Australia state, Australia, between Spencer Gulf and Gulf St. Vincent.
It is a farming area in which wheat and barley are raised.
SA: Teenager dies in head on crash on Yorke Peninsula
www.encyclopedia.com /html/Y/YorkeP1en.asp   (217 words)

  
 Yorke Peninsula, South Australia travel guide - Australian Tourism Net
Population: 3500 Kadina is the largest town on Yorke Peninsula.
Port Vincent is a picturesque little town situated on the east coast of Yorke Peninsula adjacent to a quiet, calm bay with safe swimming,clean beaches and an all weather concrete boat ramp.
Population: 520 Near the ankle of the peninsula, Stansbury was proclaimed as a town in 1873.
www.atn.com.au /sa/south/towns-e.htm   (1107 words)

  
 Local Government Association of South Australia - - Adelaide, South Australia
Four Yorke Peninsula Councils, the Narrunga Nation and the SA Government have signed an agreement to settle Native Title issues.
The ILUA signing ceremony at Maitland includes Attorney-General Michael Atkinson, the Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation and the Yorke Peninsula Region of Councils comprised of the District Council of Yorke Peninsula, Barunga West and Copper Coast and Wakefield Regional Council.
Yorke Peninsula Mayor, Robert Schulze, says the agreement is just the start of improved relationships with Aboriginal people.
www.lga.sa.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=198&c=7961   (572 words)

  
 Yorke Peninsula - Tourism
The Yorke Peninsula is a 'climate friendly' region with neither the extremes of cold nor heat.
Kadina, situated 150 kms from Adelaide, is the largest of the towns on the Peninsula and is the gateway to the Copper Coast towns of Moonta and Wallaroo.
Maitland is 169 kms from Adelaide and is the geographic centre of the peninsula.
www.yp-connect.net /~ypdgp/tourism/body_tourism.html   (2923 words)

  
 Yorke Peninsula Hotels, SA - Check-in.com.au - Yorke Peninsula Hotels & Accommodation
The Yorke Peninsula is dotted with historic jetties and pristine surf beaches perfect for snaring the catch of the day, from snapper, garfish and salmon to tommy ruffs, mullet, crabs and squid.
Go behind the scenes of key and quirky rural enterprises on the Yorke Peninsula Home Grown Trail, a self-drive guide to everything from olives and oysters to ostriches.
The Troubridge Island lighthouse was commissioned in 1856 after a series of shipwrecks off the Yorke Peninsula coast near Edithburgh.
www.check-in.com.au /SA/Yorke_Peninsula_hotels.htm   (591 words)

  
 Yorke Peninsula in SA, South Australia by FrogandToad - Australia's Ultimate Online Guide
The Yorke's surprisingly undeveloped considering its close proximity to Adelaide, and a large percentage of the predominantly flat countryside is blanketed by some of the world's richest wheat and barley fields.
The Yorke Penisula's other major drawcard is it's breathtaking stretch of secluded sandy beaches, interrupted only by an occasional headland and a scattering of friendly holiday hamlets.
Before entering the Yorke Peninsula, visitors have the added opportunity of touring through the gorgeous towns and award-winning wineries of the beautiful Clare Valley.
www.frogandtoad.com.au /sa/yp/index.html   (295 words)

  
 South Australian holidays, travel and tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Go behind the scenes of key and quirky rural enterprises on the Yorke Peninsula Home Grown Trail, a self-drive guide to everything from olives and oysters to ostriches.
Winter temperatures are also modified by proximity to the sea, with maximum temperatures ranging from 14C at Maitland to 15C at Edithburgh and Kadina during the coldest month of July.
Annual average rainfall totals in the Yorke Peninsula range from 389 millimetres a year at Kadina to 502 millimetres on average each year at Maitland.
www.southaustralia.com /product.asp?product_id=9002737   (784 words)

  
 Agile Communications - Press Release - Agile Ends Broadband Backwater
The Yorke Peninsula is a major grain producing area as well as SA's third largest tourist region.
Agile is partnering on the project with District Council of Yorke Peninsula, which has obtained seed funding from the South Australian Government and from the Federal Government.
Business and residential customers in the Yorke Peninsula townships concerned will have access to broadband data and low-cost voice call services through ISP's in the region as well as via Internode, Agile's Adelaide-based ISP partner.
www.agile.com.au /press/press-20-10-2004.htm   (732 words)

  
 Yorke Peninsula - The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition - HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
AAP General News (Australia) 07-19-2000 SA: Teenager dies in head on crash on Yorke Peninsula ADELAIDE, July 19 AAP - A 19-year-old man died in a head-on collision near Maitland,on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, police said today.
SA: 100ha destroyed in Yorke Peninsula fire ADELAIDE, Nov 25 AAP - A bushfire has destroyed 100 hectares of farm and scrub land on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.
AAP General News (Australia) 04-24-2000 SA: Yorke Peninsula water clean out almost complete A major clean-out of the water supply on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula is nearlycompleted after a toxic algae outbreak last week.
www.highbeam.com /ref/doc0.asp?docid=1E1:YorkePen   (310 words)

  
 Yorke Peninsula, South Australia travel guide - Australian Tourism Net
The history of the district is traced from pre- European settlement through to the 20th century.
Displays covering the schools of central Yorke Peninsula are housed in an old schoolhouse dating from 1878.
The agricultural heritage of the district is explained with implements and photographs and looks at the use of the land.
www.atn.com.au /sa/south/atract-e.htm   (1017 words)

  
 Holiday accommodation Yorke Peninsula
Offering a unique blend of country and coastal living The Yorke Peninsula is home to intriguing stories historic mining towns, feast at the cornish festival, scuba dive, fish, net crabs and lobsters, or swim and snorkel in the shadow of a 150 year old lighthouse.
The Yorke Peninsula also boasts a wide range of accomodation to suit every holiday and visit - from hotels and resorts to unique self contained holiday houses and luxury bed and breakfast accommodation.
If you are after discount Yorke Peninsula accommodation look for the specials icon or tick the "specials only" box on the Quick Search.
www.takeabreak.com.au /yorkepeninsula.htm?lid=285   (859 words)

  
 Yorke Peninsula Accommodation — Apartments, hotels, motels, budget, bed & breakfast SA Australia
Spoil yourself at Moonta Bay Beach 24B is located at Moonta Bay on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia where you can enjoy the family safe, beautiful white sandy beach, experience the fantastic fishing...
Marion Bay Caravan Camping, Yorke Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, SA The Marion Bay Caravan Park has been designed as a modern day bush camp, while providing central facilities and services that provides comfortable accommodation and enjoyable...
Minlaton Caravan Camping, Yorke Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, SA The Port Rickaby Caravan Park provides affordable holiday accommodation in the beachside town of Port Rickaby, on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula.
www.totaltravel.com.au /travel/sa/yorkepeninsula/directory/accommodation/1   (356 words)

  
 Rural Press Sales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Yorke Peninsula is a very distinct and unique geographical area attracting over 400,000 tourists to the region each year.
Yorke Peninsula coastline has become hot property fetching unprecedented prices because of its spectacular beaches, peaceful ambience and close proximity to Adelaide.
Agriculture, fishing and tourism has provided the Yorke Peninsula with a very stable economy, this is reflected by the strong business precinct of Kadina and the addition of new buildings and expansion of Target, Woolworths and Cheap as Chips.
www.ruralpresssales.com.au /detail.asp?region=South+Australia&paper_id=138&state=SA   (355 words)

  
 District Council of Yorke Peninsula - Tourism - Art Exhibition
One of the aims of the Council's involvement in this field is to actively encourage and promote the arts on Yorke Peninsula, and give residents with special talents the opportunity to showcase their work and have a chance to be recognised for their achievements.
The District Council of Yorke Peninsula was formed on 10th February 1997, as a result of the voluntary amalgamation of the District Councils of Central Yorke Peninsula, Minlaton, Yorketown and Warooka.
The Council covers an area of 5,834 square kilometres, has a distance of approximately 175 kilometres between its northern and southern boundaries, and being a Peninsula, has a varying width east to west averaging approximately 30 kilometres.
www.yorke.sa.gov.au /tourism/art.html   (543 words)

  
 Yorke Peninsula, Australia
The boot-shaped Yorke Peninsula to the west of Adelaide lies between Spencer Gulf in the west and Gulf St Vincent in the east.
Around 1860 rich deposits of copper were found at Wallaroo, Moonta and Kadina and a mining boom developed, during which many Cornish miners came to the area.
The east coast of the peninsula is particularly beautiful.
www.planetware.com /australia/yorke-peninsula-aus-sa-yp.htm   (116 words)

  
 Accommodation Yorke Peninsula   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
To view all of the sites on Oodles for accommodation Yorke Peninsula click here.
Information about the Yorke Peninsula SA The gateway to Yorke Peninsula - west of Adelaide across Gulf St Vincent is a 100 kilometre journey by car.
It offers a unique blend of country and coastal living with more than 600 kilometres of coastline and some of the richest wheat and barley country in Australia.
www.oodles.com.au /accommodation/accommodation/accommodation_yorke_peninsula.htm   (229 words)

  
 get yorke peninsula road map   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Yorke Peninsula is located on the Southern coast of Australia.
Large directory of holiday accommodation in the Yorke Peninsula region of Yorke...
Yorke Peninsula Bed and Breakfast and Farmstay South Australia
www.webboard-cms.de /yorke_peninsula_road_map.html   (254 words)

  
 AusEmade: Yorke Peninsula, South Australia (SA), Australia
Yorke Peninsula is a popular region that covers a huge region from the holiday town of Port Broughton in the north• to the spectacular sweeping beaches and rugged cliffs of Innes National Park in the south.
The peninsula is popular place for fishing activities• as well as surfing and diving• with an number of great surfing spots and two underwater maritime heritage trails• providing diving opportunities for both beginners and experienced divers.
Yorke Peninsula Tourism Association • Ph/Fax: 08 8854 5446 • Mobile: 0428 831 038 •
www.ausemade.com.au /sa/destination/y/yorke-peninsula-attractions.htm   (324 words)

  
 Govt gives nod to Yorke Peninsula wind farm. 08/07/2004. ABC News Online
The South Australian Government has authorised a controversial wind farm project to go ahead on the Yorke Peninsula, under a number of strict conditions.
Aboriginal communities are strongly opposed to the Wattle Point development because of the cultural significance of the land.
The chief executive officer of the Yorke Peninsula Council, Stephen Griffiths, says it is welcome news.
www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200407/s1149375.htm   (312 words)

  
 Agile Communications - Broadband Data Services - Yorke Peninsula Network
The Yorke Peninsula Network has been established by Agile Communications in conjunction with the District Council of Yorke Peninsula.
The project is funded by the Australian Government's Co-ordinated Communications Infrastructure Fund (CCIF), the South Australian Government Broadband Development Fund (BDF), the District Council of Yorke Peninsula and Agile Communications.
Information regarding Agile's Broadband rollout to the Yorke Peninsula and other areas can be found here.
www.agile.com.au /data/yorke.htm   (285 words)

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