Strathalbyn Tourism Association STA

04/06/2026

Will you know what to look for when you visit the Strathalbyn Antique Fair and Treasure Market in just 10 weeks' time?
August 15th and 16th 2026. Strathalbyn Oval, Ashbourne Road Strathalbyn.
The brilliantly informative Australian Antiques to Vintage magazine contains a wealth of expert insights to guide your treasure hunt.
Copies are available in newsagents, or from your local library or available for download free from Libby, the library app.
The website associated with the magazine https://antiquestovintage.com.au/ has even more helpful information.
Treasure hunting could become your obsession and who knows what you will discover in Strathalbyn?

02/06/2026

The moon over Strathalbyn tonight.

01/06/2026

How well do you know the Angas River that flows through the town?
The Angas River is a significant waterway in South Australia, flowing through the Adelaide Hills region. It originates near Macclesfield and flows southward, emptying into Lake Alexandrina near Milang. The river is approximately 49 kilometres long and descends 232 metres over its course. Towns along the river include Macclesfield, Strathalbyn, and Belvidere. The river was named in 1837 during the exploration by Robert C**k and his team.
The Angas River is also a popular destination for outdoor activities, with a self-guided walk through Strathalbyn highlighting the river's significance. The River Angas Walkway offers a chance to explore the river corridor, its wildlife and its natural beauty. It's a pleasant way to enjoy time outdoors, or you could join the Park Run which tracks along the riverbank.
The Angas River catchment is part of the Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges and encompasses the localities of Green Hills Range, Macclesfield, Paris Creek and
Strathalbyn, flowing down to Lake Alexandrina near Milang.
Mean annual rainfall in the catchment varies from 800 mm in the western ridges near Paris Creek to 400 mm on the plains area around Strathalbyn and towards Milang. Major tributaries to the Angas River include Dawson, Burslem, Paris, Middle, Doctors and Burnside Creeks.
There is always a high level of local interest after heavy rain in the area to see how high the water has risen in the Soldiers Memorial Gardens. Long time locals have stories to tell about past floods in the area. Will we ever see another flood?

29/05/2026

This weekend there will be a rare opportunity to peek inside the St Andrews church clock tower. Open on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. The photographs of the names scratched and scribbled on the internal timberwork of the tower over the past 130 years will be on display.
You may have a story to share about a family connection to the church, or one of your ancestors may have inscribed their name for posterity.
Only open this weekend 30th and 31st May. Come and enjoy a day in beautiful Strathalbyn - interesting shops, great food and coffee, warm fires and easy parking.
A perfect day out!

28/05/2026

Do you remember there being black swans on the Angas River?
Apparently, they were known to chase young children. Were you ever chased by an Angas River swan?
The river has other interesting birdlife, and I wonder if we could entice the swans to return as they have been sighted on local dams. Would they be welcomed back?

20/05/2026

Are you keen to learn more about Antiques but don't know where to start?
Do you want to know more about Antiques ready for your visit to the Strathalbyn Antique Fair and Treasure Market in August? (15th & 16th August, Strathalbyn Oval 9am - 4pm.)
The two magazines in the image, which you could borrow from your local library or read on Libby the online library - https://libbyapp.com/, have wonderfully informative articles and illustrations to get you started.
Antiques to Vintage is an Australian magazine packed with interesting information about the vast world of antiques and antique collecting. Their website https://antiquestovintage.com.au/ is a good place to start as well.
Home and Antiques, the British magazine also has a website, https://www.homesandantiques.com/ with brilliant suggestions for transforming your interior design with antiques.
Fully armed with all this information you can be discerning buyer at the Strathalbyn Antique Fair and Treasure Market in August.

19/05/2026

Have you ever wondered what was inside the clock tower of St Andrews Uniting Church in Strathalbyn?
The secrets will be revealed on the weekend of 30th and 31st May when the door will be open and the lights turned on.
You may have thought that graffiti was a new phenomenon but the timber panels in the clock tower have been defaced with more than a thousand names dating back to early 1900.
Perhaps your ancestors were among the vandals! The volunteers in the History Room at the Strathalbyn Library have started researching the identities.
If you had family in the area back in the day you may be able to help fill in the blanks.

17/05/2026

You can't miss this Quiz Night with Quiz Master Craig Maidment and his team coming out of Quiz Master retirement for this important fundraiser.
Kim has been selected in the Special Olympics Basketball team to compete in Melbourne in October. The total cost for her to participate is $3500 so we invite you to make up a table of friends for a great night out supporting a very worth cause.

16/05/2026

16/05/2026

This is Strathalbyn history as it happened, presented in story and song by local identities. An excellent performance finishing with afternoon tea at the Red Hen. Hear stories that don't often get heard and tap along to familiar old songs.