| Langhorne Creek South Australia |
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Langhorne Creek
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| Population: | 1,198 (2006 Census)[1] | ||||||
| Postcode: | 5255 | ||||||
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| LGA: | Alexandrina Council | ||||||
| State District: | Hammond | ||||||
| Federal Division: | Mayo | ||||||
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Langhorne Creek (formerly Langhorne's Creek) is a town and wine region in South Australia. It is less than an hour's drive from Adelaide on Fleurieu Peninsula. At the 2006 census, Langhorne Creek had a population of 1,198.[1]
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Langhorne Creek has a wine history dating back to 1850. Traditionally a red wine growing district well known for production of outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. These two red wine grape varieties constitute approximately 70% of the total vineyard plantings in the region. Over recent years considerable experimentation has occurred and a wide range of grape varieties are now grown. The vineyards harvest from early March to late April.
The town is on the banks of the Bremer River which flows into Lake Alexandrina. In winter, the river frequently floods across the vineyards, contributing to the terroir of the region.
One of the primary features, excluding vinyards and wineries, is the Football Club. The Langhorne Creek Hawks play in the GSFL (Great Southern Football League), and have some of, if not the best facilities in the league. The club last won a premiership 2011.
The township has three central eating places restaurants; The Wine House, the Langhorne Creek General Store and the The Bridge Hotel; all good places for a tasty meal. Frank Potts Reserve and Alfred Langhorne Park are popular places to picnic and are excellent areas to observe native flora and fauna.
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