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Articles Directory
Goolwa Articles
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Photo Gallery
Goolwa Photo Gallery
A Compilation of network Member Photos tagged in Goolwa When you ad your Articles, Ads and Events you can Nominate your Photo to appear in a Gallery. Member Photo's will automatically Backlink to your Website or Social Media Services. Generally Visitors arrive from Search Services directly to the Photos and may click through to visit your Business or Community website. A Strategy to boost visitors to your website or service is to write Great Article and include your Photos in a Gallery
Singles and Dating
Goolwa Singles and Dating
The Make a Heart service is being developed by the Australian Regional Network for Goolwa Residents, you can also try our other Dating Services on this link for 18-25's and Seniors Dating 50+
Chat Rooms
Goolwa Chat
Remember the days of the CB Radio? Not many do.. Old Style Chat Rooms accross your Town, State and Nationally.. A Free Service for Goolwa and a Place to MeetThe goolwa.sa.guide Odd Spot
Interesting facts about Goolwa
Goolwa is a historic town located in the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, Australia. It is situated at the mouth of the Murray River and became a thriving port town in the 19th century.
- Goolwa is the last town along the Murray River before it flows into the Indian Ocean.
- The town was originally known as "Currency Creek," but its name was changed to Goolwa in 1854.
- The railway line connecting Adelaide to Goolwa was the first in South Australia, linking the town to the capital in 1854.
- The Goolwa Barrages, a series of weirs built across the Murray Mouth, were constructed in the 1940s and 1950s to control water flow and prevent seawater from entering the river.
- Goolwa was a major shipbuilding center in the 19th century. The famous steamboat PS Oscar was built in Goolwa in 1908 and operated on the Murray River until the 1950s.
- The Goolwa Regatta Week, a popular boating event, has been held annually since 1866 and includes yacht racing, paddleboat races, and rowing competitions.
- The town is home to the Goolwa Motor Museum, which displays a collection of vintage and classic automobiles.
- Goolwa is part of the traditional lands of the Ngarrindjeri people, who have lived in the area for thousands of years.
- The Goolwa Wharf Precinct, a popular tourist attraction, features a historic wooden wharf, boutique shops, and cafes.
- Goolwa Beach is a popular surfing spot and is home to the Goolwa Surf Lifesaving Club.