Robertstown

The area of Robertstown has a unique landscape, encompassing a varied topography, rainfall and vegetation. It is situated where the north Mount Lofty Ranges rise out of the edge of the Murray flats. From the environmentally significant Tothill Range in the west ( 696 m above sea level and 500 mm rainfall ) the land falls in a series of steps, crossing Goyder’s Line to the Murray Flats ( 100 m above sea level and 250 mm rainfall )

The flora of the district changes dramatically from west to east. The Tothill Range has many rare and threatened species. The table land area is sprinkled with towering red and blue gums and a diverse understorey, whilst the flats contain mallee, bluebush and saltbush.

Nearby the Burra Creek Gorge is a natural wonderland, and from Inspiration Point, 4WD’s can access a magnificent view over the Australia Plains, Robertstown and the Flats.

In 1868, the government divided the area into blocks, calling the town Emuville, however once English and Germans settled into the area, John Roberts soon opened a general store and post office, applying for a post mark ROBERTS-TOWN, and so the town which had never been gazetted, received it’s official name.

Access to Robertstown from Burra

Robertstown is a comfortable 30 minute drive from Burra. Visitors may follow the Heartland Heritage Trail from Burra, onto the Morgan Road, then right onto the Robertstown Road. This road takes you into the centre of town.