Point Turton, South Australia

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Point Turton is a coastal town Script error: No such module "convert". west of Adelaide, South Australia.[1] It is located in the Yorke Peninsula Council.

History

The town was named by a marine surveyor, Captain John Hutchinson, as a commemoration of a double wedding of two daughters of the then Governor of South Australia, Dominick Daly, at Government House. In August 1866, Daly's youngest daughter, artist Caroline Louisa Daly, married Henry Hobhouse Turton, manager of the Savings Bank of South Australia, while the eldest daughter, Joanna, married John Souttar,[2] Manager of the Bank of Adelaide.[3]

The jetty at Point Turton was built in 1876[4] to ship out the local barley and stone. The quarrying of stone ended in 19173.

Facilities

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The Tavern on Turton is a hotel that opened in 2007.[5]

The town also has a caravan park and some holiday cottages houses along the beachfront.[6]

Attractions

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Tavern on Turton opened in mid-2007

Point Turton Jetty: This is a popular spot for fishing and offers a great view of the surrounding area.[7]

Flaherty Beach: Known for its clear water and white beach sand.[8]

Walk the Yorke: A walking and bike riding trail located along the Point Turton foreshore.[9]

Captain Harry Butler Memorial: A tribute to the famous Australian aviator.[10]

See also

References

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External links

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