On the 27th July 1836, the first official European Settlement of South Australia was begun at this location. The barque "Duke of York" disembarked the first pioneer settlers. Beset with a shortage of water and timber for building, the formal settlement lasted only 4 years, contained 42 houses and some 300 people. After the main settlement was abandoned, a few hardy souls remained and formed a strongly independent community. Enjoy the history of the area, visit the Mulbery Tree, the various plaques and take the walk up the hill to the Flagstaff to capture the view.