Silo Art – 3 Day Tour
Including Yorke Peninsula & Burra

Today we leave at 8am heading up the Express Way.

Our first stop is Owen to view our first silo art called “Wheat Bags to Sand Bags” a powerful artwork that captures a significant moment in rural Australia’s history at the outbreak of the First World War.

We then make our way to Port Wakefield and down the York Peninsula where we see diverse scenery from coastal mangroves to rich farmland along the way.

We Arrive at port Vincent to see our second art site then onto Stansbury for a picnic lunch. This afternoon we visit another 3 sites before arriving at Kadina for our overnight ensuite accommodation.

Tonight, we head out towards Culpara for dinner where we will be greeted by Graham Hugo with a campfire and sing along. We then Return to accommodation later that evening.

After a relaxed breakfast we visit our first art site in Kadina. The mural is a masterful blend of imagery that encapsulates the essence of Kadina’s heritage. At its heart is the depiction of a young maypole girl, elegantly holding symbols of copper and wheat, which pay homage to the pivotal role these industries played.

Heading north east towards Bute and Snowtown we view 2 more art sites along the way.

Next stop is Port Germein, once an important transport hub for the surrounding districts following the opening of its jetty in 1881 – at the time known as the longest jetty in the Southern Hemisphere (1680m, about 100,000 bags of wheat were loaded per year).

We take a scenic drive through Port Germein Gorge cutting through Mt Remarkable with stunning views across the Gulf before arriving at Wirrabara for lunch at the well-known bakery.

This afternoon we visit the Wirrabara silo Art site. The silos stand as a monumental tribute to both the skill of the artist and the spirit of the South Australian farming community.

We make our way towards Burra via Laura home to the Golden North Ice Cream factory with time to stop and try one. Arriving in Burra late afternoon for our overnight stay ensuite accommodation

Burra, which calls itself ‘An Historic Copper Town and the Merino Capital of the World’, is a unique township. It did not become an official entity until 1940 when 6 tiny, separate mining communities were drawn together under the name Burra.

After breakfast, We Unlock its secrets with a rich mining history following the Burra heritage trail giving us access to many sites.

After lunch we head to Eudunda to view the silo art. One of the silos tells a story about two children, sharing stories about their past and their culture. These two children use these local books as a way to teach each other about their history, culture and connections to the area. 

Next stop is Martindale Hall a Georgian style sandstone mansion with Italianate influence which has significant heritage value in South Australia. Built in 1879 at a cost of 30,000 pounds it has 32 rooms and boasts a large cellar of some 7 rooms. 

Our last stop for the day is the Farrell Flat silos. This incredible mural is a heartfelt tribute to Farrel Flat’s rich railway history, capturing a significant moment in time with extraordinary detail. At its core, the artwork depicts the town’s final train passing through, a symbolic farewell to an era when the railway played a crucial role in shaping the community.

We make our way home via Kapunda, arriving in Adelaide around 5.30 pm.