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Birdwood, SA

Initially named Blumberg by the German settlers who farmed the area in the late 1840s, Birdwood is the major town in the eastern Adelaide Hills. Its most popular attraction is the National Motor Museum, which tells the history of motoring in Australia and has an excellent collection of vintage cars. The town also has a traditional Australian pub and gallery that displays work by local artists, and there are some good bushwalking and cycling trails in the area, including the Mawson Trail.

Birdwood

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Experiences

  • Food and Wine
  • Historic/Heritage

Popular Activities

  • Bush Walking
  • Sightseeing
  • Wine Tasting

About Birdwood

  • Locality: Urban locality
  • Birdwood Postcode: 5234
  • State: South Australia
  • Region: Adelaide Hills
  • Latitude: -34.82046
  • Longitude: 138.95404
  • Elevation: 390m
  • Population: 1298
  • Median Income: $33280
  • Area (Sq/km): 43.653
  • Timezone: Australia/Adelaide

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