Stansbury

	Stansbury SA 5582
	Population: 550, Height above sea level: , Latitude: 34.55.00, Longitude: 137.48.00 Location: 220km west of Adelaide Highway: Off Highway 1 at Port Augusta Nearest Major Town: Adelaide Nearest Airport: Adelaide Touring Area: Yorke Peninsula
Located on Oyster Bay, 214 km. north-west of Adelaide, on the eastern side of the peninsula,Stansbury has a population of around 450. This pretty coastal township is a popular holiday spot offering fishing, swimming, sailing and other water-sports, and was proclaimed in 1873 by Governor Musgrave. It was once a major port servicing the agricultural industry of the hinterland and a flourishing lime and cement industry. It was the birth-place of the large 'Adelaide-Brighton Cement' company, and the largest limestone quarry in South Australia is nearby at Klein Point. Remains of the early limestone kilns can still be seen near the town and a local Museum recalls its history. There are 2 motels, holiday units, a hotel and caravan park. Further information is available from the Dalrymple Store, St. Vincent St. Stansbury. 5582 S.A. Ph: (08) 8852 4400.