
Hotels in Balaklava, South Australia
Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel First licensed in 1871 as the Royal Balaklava Hotel, renamed the Royal Hotel in 1877.
Terminus Hotel
Terminus Hotel The hotel was trading before 1881. Opposite the Railway Station.
Information on Balaklava, SA 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.
- Port Wakefield (25km)
- Rhynie (25km)
- Auburn (28km)
- Watervale (29km)
- Riverton (30km)
- Hamley Bridge (33km)
- Blyth (34km)
- Saddleworth (34km)
- Dublin (35km)
- Tarlee (35km)


