Old Tailem Town Pioneer Village

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.

Supporting locals is what we love to do. Pop in and meet Patti at the Hall cafe Wellington and enjoy a slice of her beau...
04/09/2026

Supporting locals is what we love to do. Pop in and meet Patti at the Hall cafe Wellington and enjoy a slice of her beautiful home made cakes.

A quick clean up in the cemetery by Ryan from Jim's mowing. Showing much respect to those whose headstones are here.We a...
02/09/2026

A quick clean up in the cemetery by Ryan from Jim's mowing. Showing much respect to those whose headstones are here.
We also have a full list of headstones names and stories about those who rest here.Thanks to Nathan.

The stonehouse that was built on site now has all rooms lit up, thanks to Danny ingenuity and solar lights.
01/09/2026

The stonehouse that was built on site now has all rooms lit up, thanks to Danny ingenuity and solar lights.

31/08/2026

When simple games were so much fun.

Woodside Primary joined us today in learning about the days of old. So nice to kids see running around the village dress...
31/08/2026

Woodside Primary joined us today in learning about the days of old. So nice to kids see running around the village dressed up, enjoying their time here.

Father's Day Sep 6. Bring your dad and spend time sharing stories.We also have lots of gifts if you finding it hard to b...
30/08/2026

Father's Day Sep 6. Bring your dad and spend time sharing stories.
We also have lots of gifts if you finding it hard to buy something different.

While Adelaide Haunted Horizons are doing their tour we're sitting back and watching.
29/08/2026

While Adelaide Haunted Horizons are doing their tour we're sitting back and watching.

Just driven in from the Men's shed Murray Bridge. This racy red hot rod Model A Ford. $80.Mk 2 Sumbeam Alpine $80.Train...
27/08/2026

Just driven in from the Men's shed Murray Bridge. This racy red hot rod Model A Ford. $80.Mk 2 Sumbeam Alpine $80.Train $35.

Such a special day to support our farmers and their families. We are absolutely so blessed to support this event with R...
26/08/2026

Such a special day to support our farmers and their families. We are absolutely so blessed to support this event with Rotary SA who have every farmers families back for everything they do .
We all care.❤️

The Men's shed Murray just keep coming up with new pieces for us to stock and sell.We love your work.❤️
23/08/2026

The Men's shed Murray just keep coming up with new pieces for us to stock and sell.We love your work.❤️

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

Website

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