BALAKLAVA Regional Information

Only an hour north of Adelaide and 25 kilometres west of Port Wakefield, Balaklava is famous for its race course and is home to the over 100 year old Balaklava Cup held every August or September which is the largest country race in South Australia. 

Balaklava is one of the main agricultural townships in this area, with the state rail network connecting grain silos from Balaklava, Owen, Nantawarra, and Long Plains to Adelaide. Balaklava is based around the beautiful River Wakefield and offers many lovely old buildings. 

A little south east of town is The Rocks Reserve, a unique formation of rock carved naturally by the River Wakefield. Enjoy the flora and fauna throughout the reserve and its walking trails. 

FACTS

Balaklava is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Wakefield in South Australia, it is located approximately 88kms from the capital Adelaide and extends over an area of 112.079 square kilometres. Balaklava has a recorded population of 2048 residents and is within the Australian Central Daylight Time zone Australia/Adelaide. 

If you are planning a visit to Balaklava we've put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring 

SERVICES

Hospital Balaklava Soldiers' Memorial District Hospital 16 War Memorial Drive, Balaklava SA 

5461 Currently 4 General practitioners available servicing the area 

High school:Balaklava High School is a country high school of around 300 students ranging from years 8 to 12. The school has around 30 teachers. It is located in Balaklava, in the Adelaide Plains in South Australia, Australia. Wikipedia Address: 14 Gwy Terrace, Balaklava SA 5461 

Horizon Christian School We are a Foundation to Year 12, co-educational Christian School situated in the rural township of Balaklava. 

Primary school 

Balaklava Primary School is a proud public school with a long history of serving the Balaklava township and surrounding areas. We manage a fleet of 11 buses and students come from areas as far afield as Lochiel and Port Parham. Our school is set in beautiful, well-kept grounds, shares a boundary with Balaklava High School and is within a short walking distance of the Balaklava Child Community Centre and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC). 

Kindergardens 

Balaklava Community Children's Centre Inc 15 Scotland StBalaklava SA 5461SERVICES OFFERED Long Day Care ,an Early Learning Program ,Occasional Care Before School Care ,After School Care School Holiday / Vacation Care 

GENERAL

Post office Centrelink medicare agencyShopping: Foodland Chemist, Hardware,Take away food.....full range of retail outlets 

On Clubs etc. in Balaklava we have the following: 

Balaklava Community Arts Strong Arts Community Balaklava Eisteddfod Held for last 24 years bringing hundreds of people to compete and watch over three days. 

Annual Community productionPlayed Saturdays with Netball held at the same 

Football / Netball Clubsvenues as Football.Cricket Clubindoor cricket and practice.Basketball / Tennissummer. Balaklava central place teams from around district come to us. 

Tennis Saturday tennis and Night Tennis played. 

Saturday Cricket and also indoor Stadium for Basketball played at night every Friday night in 

Ralli Park Oval Central place for Sport. Sports Club, 8 hard courts under lighting which accommodates Netball, Tennis and Basketball. Lawn Bowls Beautiful Greens for Day and Night Bowls. 

INDUSTRY IN AREA

Balco Export Hay Industry. InternationalCompany. Balco it's Directors have made a huge difference to our community and have encouraged other business to come into our area.Gilmac Export Hay Industry. International Company. Foodland Employs a large amount of locals and also has trained many teenagers as their first job.Shopping Precent We have Hardware, Hairdresser, Electrical shop and Cafe's we have 2 Hotel serving great meals and service. Fruit shop, ANZ Bank (only Part Time)Churches We have many Churches, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist and Lighthouse Christian Centre to name a few.Clare Valley 40 Drive to Clare Valley Kadina/Moonta/Wallaroo Approx. 1 hour drive to these centres for fishing and long weekends. 

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