PLEASE NOTE: This is a bookend event to A Day in the Northern 'Burbs - Morning Catch-Up (GCBEANY) earlier in the day, providing an opportunity to visit, cache and enjoy the local area and fellow cachers’ company - it is aimed at a later afternoon time but prior to traditional dinner time.
Williamstown is a small South Australian town on the southern fringe of the Barossa Valley wine-growing region. It is 51 km north east of Adelaide and 16 km south-east of Gawler. Williamstown was originally known as Victoria Creek.
Williamstown has an elevation of 310 m and an average rainfall of 680 mm.
It has a summer average temperature of 31°C with temperatures often reaching the mid-40s, and a winter average temperature of 15°C, with nights dropping below freezing, which makes the region excellent for the cultivation of fruits, especially grapes in the lower riverine alluvial deposits.
In the springtime, Williamstown is seen at its best, with a carpet of green grass and wildflowers along the many creeks and thick woodlands covering the low-rolling hills around the town, dotted with large dairy pastures and vineyards. To the East and South, Williamstown is skirted with Forestry Commission plantations open for public access, in certain areas, large swathes of National Park and the Hale Conservation Park for walkers and hikers.
The Williamstown Hotel will be the venue on his occasion and has been nestled in the town since 1848. This cozy establishment highlights their passion for market-fresh ingredients, honest cooking, and an enjoyable atmosphere.
The food menu features a selection of classic pub dishes, seasonal selections, and the amazing ‘Willy Burger’.
The Williamstown Hotel Menu for those who may like to indulge in some good ol' country fare!
I have booked for 15 and the cutoff for responses will be Friday 7th November at 12 Noon.
Note:
All are welcome. You can stay the entire time or just pop in for a minute....and of course there are a plethora of caches located in the surrounding areas for those who have not found them already or perhaps an opportunity to perform checks / maintenance ahead of the Silver Magpie Social Block Party 2025.
Eating and drinking is optional (however please consider supporting local business!)