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Hotels in Caltowie, South Australia

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Caltowie Hotel The hotel was established in 1878 as the Commercial Hotel and was renamed the Caltowie Hotel in 1958.

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6 Charles Street,
Caltowie
South Australia 5490

Phone:
08 8665 5003

Caltowie Hotel

Information on Caltowie, 5490

Caltowie is a historic small town in the Mid North region of South Australia, located on the Wilkins Highway between Gladstone and Jamestown. Originally known as Carcowie, meaning 'lizard's water hole' in Aboriginal language, it served as a popular watering stop for bullock teams and teamsters.

The town features beautiful stone homes and buildings from the early 1900s when it was home to nearly 600 residents. Today, the historic Caltowie Hotel remains a centerpiece, offering country meals and accommodation.

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Caltowie is accessible via the Wilkins Highway and lies on the Crystal Brook-Broken Hill railway line. The town is positioned between the larger towns of Gladstone and Jamestown, with the scenic Southern Flinders Ranges, charming towns, and rolling farmland right on the doorstep.

Visitors typically access Caltowie by road, making it a convenient stop when traveling through South Australia's Mid North region.

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