Lyndoch, South Australia

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Lyndoch
South Australia
Population: 1,415 2006 Census [1]
Established: 1837
Postcode: 5351
Elevation: 175 m (574 ft)
Location: 58 km (36 mi) North East of Adelaide via
LGA: Barossa Council
Region: Barossa Valley
State District: Schubert
Federal Division: Wakefield

Lyndoch (34°36′S, 138°53′E) is a town in Barossa Valley, located on the Barossa Valley Highway between Gawler and Tanunda, 58km northeast of Adelaide. The town has an elevation of 175m and an average rainfall of 560.5mm. It is one of the oldest towns in South Australia.

Lyndoch is in the Barossa Council. It is in the state electoral district of Schubert and the federal Division of Wakefield.

Lyndoch is the sister town to Georgetown, Texas, and was named after Lord Lynedoch, who founded it. It was an unfortunate misspelling that gave the town its name.

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[edit] Wineries

  • Chateau Yaldara
  • Kies Family Wines
  • Barossa Settlers Boutique Family Winery
  • Burge Family Winemakers
  • Schild Estate Wines
  • Ross Estate
  • Trevor Jones Fine Wines
  • Twin Valley Estate

[edit] Other Places

  • Lyndoch Lavender Farm
  • Lyndoch Hotel

Lord Lyndoch

[edit] References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Lyndoch (Urban Centre/Locality). 2006 Census Quickstats. Retrieved on 2008-05-29

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