Population 752 (2006 census) Postcode(s) 5201 Postal code 5201 Federal division Division of Mayo | Established Circa 1850 State electorate(s) Heysen Local time Friday 11:25 AM | |
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Meadows Green Hills Range, Macclesfield Weather 17°C, Wind E at 21 km/h, 45% Humidity Lga District Council of Mount Barker | ||
Meadows is a town in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. It boasts several historic buildings, craft shops, a winery and bakery. Every year, the town hosts the Meadows Country Fair and Meadows Easter Fair. At the 2006 census, Meadows had a population of 752.
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Map of Meadows SA 5201, Australia
The land incorporating Meadows was part of the Seventh Special Survey undertaken by Charles Flaxman on 31 January 1839.
The 5000 hectare Kuitpo Forest, known for bushwalking, cycling, and horse riding, lies to the south, west and north of Meadows. The nearby Prospect Hill Museum tells the story of the regional dairy industry and includes a re-created milk room.
Transport
Meadows is fairly close to Mount Barker, Hahndorf and Stirling. It is serviced twice a day by Adelaide metro Route 850 to Aldgate, which connects to a city service.