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Population: 4,000, Height above sea level: 280m Latitude: 34.3100 Longitude: 139.0000 Location: 70km north east of Adelaide Highway: Barossa Hwy Nearest Major Town: Adelaide Nearest Airport: Adelaide Touring Area: Barossa Valley |
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Tanunda is located in the Barossa Valley 100 km. east of Adelaide and just south
of the Sturt Highway (20) between Sydney and Adelaide. It is one of the three major towns of the Barossa Valley. The area of main townscape interest is concentrated along Murray Street and the adjacent residential streets. Carob Bean trees line the main street, while large Moreton Bay Figs are set in the pavement in the southern section. There are tall gum and pines along the creek and river courses. The architectural character of Tanunda is particularly diverse, ranging from low scale early settlers cottages with verandahs through to impressive Victorian, Federation and 'Queen Ann' style homes, and larger public buildings and churches on prominent sites. The Heinemann Park picnic ground, and the arched gateway make an impressive entry to the town from the south. PLACES OF INTEREST: Historic, 1865 Telegraph Station housing Barossa area German heritage. See hand-crafted kegs being made. Group workshop tours. East of town, spectacular views over the Barossa Valley. There is also a sculpture park with works by many different artists. Working displays by Norm Keast and his sheep dogs in a sheep station setting. Be greeted by the Tin Man as you enter this wonderland for children in the town of Tanunda. There are over 60 children's nursery and fairy tales represented, and the whole family can enjoy it. There is also a live rabbit enclosure with a walk-in burrow. Refreshments and a picnic area are available. BAROSSA VALLEY WINERIES: EVENTS THE BAROSSA VALLEY VINTAGE FESTIVAL The festival is held in odd numbered years (2001, 2003, etc.) and is a tribute to the wine industry of the valley. Wineries place their products on display for tasting and sales, and there are hosts of activities for the whole family. ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: 
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