Flaxley

Flaxley The settlement of the Flaxley area is intrinsically linked with Hack’s Three Brothers Survey and the Davenport brother’s Davenport Survey. Though small, Flaxley is a historically important link in the Battunga Country trail. It has a hall, tennis club, a church and is home to the Flaxley United Table Tennis Club, Flaxley Landcare Group […]

Prospect Hill

Prospect Hill Though Prospect Hill was not settled as a direct result of the Special Survey system, there were settlers in the area from as early as c1840. It was settled as a farming district by English, Scottish and Irish immigrants. Prospect Hill was hit hard by the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires and lost many […]

Echunga

Echunga The name Echunga is from the Peramangk language Eechungga meaning close or nearby Echunga is a small but vibrant community with a wonderful golf course, football, netball, tennis and cricket clubs and a large, community owned hall. A variety of animals graze, chicken farms abound and orchards and vineyards are plentiful. Stroll or drive […]

Macclesfield

Macclesfield The attractions of this village established in 1839 include Crystal Lake Sculpture Park, Macclesfield Anzac Memorial Gardens, the RSL mural extensive parklands, walking/cycling trails, market on the first Sunday of every month , Adelaide Hills Ceramic gallery, arts and crafts, vineyards, wineries accomodation, general store & cafe and hotels. History In 1839, Oxford banker […]

Meadows

Meadows The Meadows countryside with forests, farms and native vegetation makes it a popular destination for visitors to the Adelaide Hills. Monthly markets and annual events such as Battunga Weekend, Meadows Country Fair, Meadows 4 Day Easter Fair and Atkins Farm Sunflowers and Farm shop enhances Meadow’s charm. Prior to European settlers in 1839 the […]