Peake is a town and locality in the Australian state of South Australia situated along the Mallee Highway (B12), approximately 150 kilometres east of the state capital of Adelaide.
A walk established for visitors to show the historic landmarks of Peake. The relatively short walk takes highlights all of the first facilities built when the town was settled in the 1900s.
The first historical landmark is Polly's Well which is located next to the rest stop. Polly's Well was sunk in 1877 and supplied the whole town with water. The next stop on the walk is the old Station Masters house which was built in 1912. The last station master died in the house and was found weeks later. Next there is the Peake store (built 1937) which is now used as the Tavern. The other historic facilities that are still being used to this day are the Post Office (1912) and the Bakehouse/Church (1908). The final landmarks include Peake School (1929), Butcher Shop (1900s), Saddlery (1912) and the town Garage which was used from 1956 to 1974.
So come along to help keep this rest stop rubbish free.
Please bring your own gloves, tongs, hat and sunscreen if required. I'll supply rubbish bags...
Dogs MUST be kept on a lead at all times, as per the local councils rules...
"Streets and Footpaths... Dogs must be on a chain, cord or leash at all times, not exceeding 2 metres in length."
Let's do our bit...
Looking forward to making a difference!
