Sporting and Recreation
Our towns feature many different sporting and recreational activities. From boating to horse riding, hiking to swimming the district has you covered.
Appila Springs
Location: End of Appila Springs Road
Located 8km north east of the township, Appila Springs is a beautiful tranquil location utilised by camping and nature enthusiasts. It has strong history with our farming and agricultural history in the region with the spring being utilised back in the late 1800's to water stock that was being transported to local markets in Jamestown and Gladstone.
This is beautiful spot actually comes under the jurisdiction of the Northern Area Council, to find out more about it, contact the Northern Areas Council:
86641139
Bowls Club
Location: 57 Stephens Street
A great place to meet new people. Whether you are experienced or a beginner, lawn bowls can be great fun.
Community Gym
Location: 23A Stephens Street
This facility has a variety of equipment for your fitness needs.
Oval
Location: Across from the Arthur/White Cliffs Road and Borgas Street T Junction
This oval includes footy goals and a cricket pitch. The Booleroo Steam and Traction Is right next to the oval too, why not check it out while you are visiting the oval?
Rail Trail
Location: Dunstan/Appilla Road to Colin Street
The rail continues it's journey through Booleroo, you will enjoy the scenery of open fields and sheep.
Memorial Swimming Pool
Location: 10 Arthur Street
This pool is deep, it's cool and room enough for town full of people who are over the summer heat. A great place to cool off on hot summer days.
Aerodrome
Location: 92 White Cliffs Road
This is a great location for pilots, Booleroo Centre sure would look beautiful from up in the sky!
Melrose Show Grounds
Location: 22083 Horrocks Highway
Football oval and Clubrooms are at this location.
Enjoy low cost, year round camping at this location.
Tennis Courts
Location: Joes Road
Well maintained tennis courts located at the end of joes road, next to the creek. There is an honesty box located on the clubhouse for non members to use the courts. If you are in the area around Easter, check out the Melrose Annual Easter Tournament.
Mount Remarkable Summit Trail
Location: End of Joes Road (Travel through the Caravan Park and up the hill)
There are many trails to choose from throughout the Mount Remarkable National Park. Melrose however, is home to the summit trail which is approximately 14.0km. Begin either at Nott Street, or drive up to the Memorial and skip the first bit of hill, the choice is yours. Once you reach the summit you will be one of many who have conquered Mount Remarkable, the reward? Views that are out of this world and a sense of pride knowing you completed a challenge many people wouldn't attempt. Allow 4.5 hours roughly to complete the full trail.
Epic Trail
Location: Starts and Nott Street Carpark Information about Trail on Boards
Southern Flinders Dressage Club
Location: Nukunu Yarta Way, Just Past Wild Dog Creek
A facility featuring two sand arenas, a set of show jumps and 14 permanent yards for hire. It provides the ability for regional riders to train and compete. It's a brilliant facility for riders of all ages and abilities.
The Southern Flinders Dressage Club has affiliations to Equestrian Australia allowing for the engagement of accredited judges which allows them to host official dressage competitions.
Port Germein Jetty
Location: Intersection of High Street and Esplanade
This jetty is renowned for being the longest jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. It is 1676 metres long. Originally built for the purpose of allowing ships to come in to collect grain from the district, this jetty is now utilised for recreational fishing and crabbing. It has been damaged and rebuilt many times historically.
Port Germein Oval
Location: Mozart Street
This oval was once upon a time home to its own footy team. Nowadays the goal posts are no more. This has primarily become a location for campers.
Port Germein Bowls Club
Location: Rear of Caravan Park through gate to Havers Avenue
Join in on the fun. A very friendly club, anyone of any experience call roll up and grab a set of bowls.
Port Germein Golf Club
Location: National Hwy One
A well presented winter sandgreens course. A great club that encourages newcomers to get involved.
Boat Ramp
Location: North Flinders Esplanade, Between Denman Road and Turenne Road
What a spot for the fishing and boating enthusiast! This boat ramp features a spacious carpark which makes navigating your boat trailer through to the boat ramp easy. The amenities include sheltered seating, public BBQ's, a drinking water fountain, a hose for rinsing down your boat and a fish scaling station. Public toilets are located on the other side of the Island.
Oval and Sporting Complex
Location: 47 Horrocks Highway
Wilmington's Oval and Sporting Complex feature a very well cared for oval complete with footy goals and a cricket pitch. There are also cricket nets, an outdoor gym, clubrooms and the Community Gym.
Community Gym
Location: 47 Horrocks Highway
The Community Gym is open between 6am and 9pm every day. It has a good range of equipment for your fitness needs. There are often fitness programs for different groups of people running at all times of the year.
Bowls Club
Location: 49 Horrocks Highway
The Bowls Club is a great place for the experienced and the beginner lawn bowls players. You are guaranteed to meet some fantastic people. Often the Bowls Club volunteers put on meals, you will get honest to goodness, real country food for a good price. The volunteers do a fantastic job with the meals.
Golf Club
Location: Maria Terrace, Wilmington SA 5485 - At the end of Holthouse Street
The Golf Club features a well maintained 18 hole sandgreen with a bar a kitchen facilities. This is a great place to go out and play golf. However, watch out for sheep, they don't always have the best golf ettiquette!
Tennis and Netball Courts
Location: 24 Angus Terrace
These courts are regularly utilised by local teams and clubs. Please do not skate, roller-skate, ride bikes, or bring dogs onto these courts.
Mount Maria
Trail Heads Start Locations: End of Mount Maria Road and at -32.654351, 138.101018
Experience awesome views of the township of Wilmington below. There are two starting points to choose from on this trail, you can start either at Horrocks Highway or at the end of Mount Maria Road. Allow for 2 hours for a pleasant return trip hike to the top. To sound like a local, the correct pronunciation is "mahriah" not "mareeya"!
Rail Trail
Location: Acacia Road to Gogler Road
This is a feature of all major towns in this District. Beginning at Laura and finishing at Wilmington, this trail is 80km in length.
Alligator Gorge
Location: Alligator Gorge Road
Part of Mount Remarkable National Park, charges do apply to go and see Alligator Gorge. It is well worth it however, with it's picturesque views and unique flora including the incredibly rare Spider Orchid. This is a place of conservation so please remember, take nothing but photos and leave nothing but footprints.
Hancock's Lookout
Location: Hancock's Lookout Road
A star attraction with views that are second to none. What a scenic place to stop and have lunch while enjoying the expansive views. Please take note: There is NO CAMPING at Hancock's Lookout.
Oval and Clubrooms
Location: 70 Horrocks Highway
The oval is well maintained, complete with footy goal posts and a cricket pitch. It is surrounded by Wongabirrie Park, the Caravan Park and the Tennis Courts.
Outdoor Gym
Location:70 Horrocks Highway
Found within Wongabirrie Park, this is a great facility for all ages to maintain a good llevel of fitness.
Bowls Club
Location: 18 Sixth Street
A great place for all ages and experience levels. A great place to meet fantastic people.
Golf Club
Location: Corner of East Terrace and Range Road
The course is an 18 hole sand green, well maintained and very popular.
Tennis Courts
Location: 70 Horrocks Highway
Surrounded by the Caravan Park and next to the Oval, this facility is in a great location and very well looked after.
The Bluff
Location: -33.082108, 138.159972
Enjoy amazing scenery and walking trails. This is an amazing place to visit whether you are local or just visiting us.
Wirrabara Forest
Location: Forest Road
There are plenty of walking trails through the forest. Visit the old tree nursery and see how many different tree species you can spot. Perhaps give the Taralee Orchards a visit and enjoy your lunch at the Picnic Grounds.
Rail Trail
Watkins Road to Parklands Road
A feature in all major towns in the district, this section of Rail Trail features an outdoor display of sculptures.
BMW Football Club:
BWM Netball Club:
Booleroo-Willowie Cricket Club:
https://www.facebook.com/p/BoolerooWillowie-Cricket-Club-100075674092176/
Melrose Tennis Club:
https://play.tennis.com.au/melrosetennisclub
Southern Flinders Football Club:
https://www.facebook.com/sftigers/
Southern Flinders Netball Club:
https://www.facebook.com/sftigers/
Southern Flinders Tennis Association:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/773981519315225/
Wilmington-Melrose Cricket Club:
https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/org/wilmingtonmelrose-cricket-club/f071dda8
Wirrabara Tennis Club: