Home to some of South Australia's most beautiful homes, Stirling was settled in 1854. Initially the site of orchards and market gardens, the late nineteenth century saw the town become popular with Adelaide's wealthy residents, who built summer homes to escape the heat of the plains.
Walk through Stirling's leafy streets to see many of these homes, including some that have been converted to bed and breakfast accommodation. The tree-lined main street, a riot of colour in both spring and autumn, has a good collection of cafes, restaurants and shops.
Stirling is also home to the grand Stirling Hotel, which dates back to 1859. The Stirling District Cemetery, circa 1879, is well worth a look, and is the resting place of Sir George Woodroffe Goyder - Surveyor General of SA from 1861 to 1894. He was the man responsible for drawing the Goyder Line, which separates the arable land of southern South Australia with the barren land of the north.
Just out of town, the Victorian-style garden Beechworth is open to the public at various times. Initially constructed between 1890 and 1908, the garden is now on the register of the National Estate and is famous for its rose garden, rhododendrons and woodland walk.
Stirling Accommodation
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