Old Tailem Town Pioneer Village

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Old Tailem Town Pioneer Village Welcome to Australia's largest pioneer village. WELCOME TO OLD TAILEM TOWN! (shut on Christmas Day)
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First established in 1982 doors opened to the public in 1987, Old Tailem Town is now Australia's largest pioneer village in Australia, visited by tourists all over the world! Come for an hour or a day, have a cup of tea or coffee with the friendly staff and see what life was like for the settlers of South Australia from 1860 - 1960. There are over a hundred and ten buildings for you to visit, all furnished within their periods in their most natural locations. So come up and spend a day wandering around the village and maybe show the kids what life was like all those years ago! We are PET FRIENDLY so dont forget to bring your four legged mates, they are more than welcome to walk around with you in the village. We just ask you to please bring your poop bags for clean up and have your pet on a leash. Adult - $28
Pensioners/Students - $25
Children 4-16 - $11
Children under 4 free
Family (up to 4 children) - $66
Groups of 15 and over - $26 pp
School Groups - $11 per person

Open 7 days a week 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Another glorious day for a car run.
18/10/2026

Another glorious day for a car run.

We are all forever home. However if anyone is missing multitudes of bees ,please come and collect them..Until then we ha...
17/10/2026

We are all forever home. However if anyone is missing multitudes of bees ,please come and collect them..Until then we have ordered bee boxes to relocate them . We would rather they went home than to chase them around the village. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

800 c in this fire.Yes 800 c. Tailem Bend CFS are the most amazing group of people. Did you know they are there to help...
16/10/2026

800 c in this fire.Yes 800 c. Tailem Bend CFS are the most amazing group of people.
Did you know they are there to help you with bringing your fuel load down, just ask.
We are all about being bushfire ready, especially this year. Are you?? Bushfire season starts Nov 1. Get onto it.

The Chev Perfomance of South Australia Association. Called in today to visit. What a beautiful array of special vehicle...
16/10/2026

The Chev Perfomance of South Australia Association. Called in today to visit. What a beautiful array of special vehicles.

When a storm comes trough quickly it all hands on deck to clean up the mess. Thank you Ryan ,Noel,Ivan,Karen for all you...
15/10/2026

When a storm comes trough quickly it all hands on deck to clean up the mess. Thank you Ryan ,Noel,Ivan,Karen for all your help.

Mens shed Murray Bridges lastest models ,both being Chevs. $80 each.This Friday afternoon after 1.30 pm the real Chev c...
14/10/2026

Mens shed Murray Bridges lastest models ,both being Chevs. $80 each.
This Friday afternoon after 1.30 pm the real Chev car club will be calling in to Old Tailem Town.

Mens shed Murray Bridge have once again excelled with this Chamberlain tractor. Everything we ask they deliver. Although...
13/10/2026

Mens shed Murray Bridge have once again excelled with this Chamberlain tractor. Everything we ask they deliver. Although it looks red its absolutely Chamberlain orange. Ready for sale $80 . Made with love ❤️

Volunteer Ivan is a perfectionist with windows. Showcasing his skills to Karen ,who is learning the how to shine and sp...
13/10/2026

Volunteer Ivan is a perfectionist with windows. Showcasing his skills to Karen ,who is learning the how to shine and sparkle like Ivan.

11/10/2026

Any one remember these.

11/10/2026

Anyone remember this??
We have just found another memory to the village..
Every day is discovering something new.

Address

8552 Princes Highway
Tailem Bend, SA
5260

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+61885723838

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