Punyelroo, South Australia

Punyelroo
South Australia
Punyelroo
Coordinates 34°36′16″S 139°36′6″E / 34.60444°S 139.60167°E / -34.60444; 139.60167Coordinates: 34°36′16″S 139°36′6″E / 34.60444°S 139.60167°E / -34.60444; 139.60167
Population 256 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 5354
Time zone ACST (UTC+9:30)
 • Summer (DST) ACDT (UTC+10:30)
Location 57 km (35 mi) SE of Nurioopta
LGA(s) Mid Murray Council
State electorate(s) Schubert
Federal Division(s) Barker

Punyelroo is a town located on the Murray River in South Australia, Australia, approximately 5 kilometres downstream from Swan Reach, but on the opposite (western or right) bank. The town is named after a local homestead. It accessible only by well-made dirt road, most conveniently off the Sedan Swan Reach Road. At the 2006 census, Punyelroo had a population of 256.[1]

Punyelroo is known for the Punyelroo Cave, located on the banks of the Murray River. The cave is approximately 3 kilometres in length, and is the longest of the several caves located in the Murray Plains area.

Punyelroo is a town with water front properties and shacks. There is also a caravan park with a boat ramp.

Notes and references

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Punyelroo (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 October 2011.


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