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Hotels in Balaklava, South Australia

Towns and suburbs close to Balaklava | Hotels in Balaklava
Towns and suburbs close to Balaklava | Hotels in Balaklava

Royal Hotel First licensed in 1871 as the Royal Balaklava Hotel, renamed the Royal Hotel in 1877.

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9 Edith Terrace,
Balaklava
South Australia 5461

Phone:
08 8862 1607

Royal Hotel

Terminus Hotel The hotel was trading before 1881. Opposite the Railway Station.

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4 Railway Terrace,
Balaklava
South Australia 5461

Phone:
08 8862 1006

Terminus Hotel

Information on Balaklava, 5461

Balaklava is a historic agricultural town located just one hour north of Adelaide on the banks of the Wakefield River. Named after the famous Crimean War battle, the town began in 1849 as a stopping point for bullock trains travelling between the Burra copper mines and Port Wakefield.

The town is famous for its racecourse, home to the century-old Balaklava Cup - South Australia's largest country race. Visitors can explore The Rocks Reserve's unique natural rock formations, the championship golf course, Courthouse Gallery featuring local artists, and heritage museums.

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Travel options

Balaklava is accessible by bus service operated by Yorke Peninsula Coaches, with direct services running five times weekly between Adelaide Central Bus Station and Balaklava, taking approximately 1 hour 25 minutes. By car, the journey from Adelaide takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via a 58-mile route.

The town is located 25 kilometres west of Port Wakefield, providing easy access to the Yorke Peninsula region.

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