Hahndorf & Strathalbyn 24/1

We drove into the Adelaide Hills, first to Hahndorf the oldest surviving German settlement in Australia, dating back to 1839. The town sells German products and has German themed bars and cafes.



Unfornately we didn't bring our German costumes so had to blend in using the following diguises.





We spent some time wandering up and down the main street with 'ye olde worlde' buildings.



The town was also home to lots of antique and gift shops.



After our trip to 'Germany' we ventured along the Angas River Scenic Drive. However there was no river to be seen, but we ended up in Scotland in the town of Strathalbyn. The town was established by Scottish immigrants in 1839. Here is St. Andrews Church.



The town is a heritage town with manicured gardens besides the river.



On our return journey to the camp site we drove through Callington and came across the Bremer Copper Mine. Callington was named after a Copper mining town in Cornwall. The Bremer Mine itself was established by a Cornish family in 1850 and the district became known as 'The Cornwall of the Colony'.