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Town in South Australia
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Gumeracha is a town in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia most known for the Big Rocking Horse, one of the big things in Australia. Located about an hour northeast of the capital city Adelaide, it's a popular day trip for Adelaide families to check out a local icon.
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Gumeracha's claim to local fame, the Big Rocking Horse is one of the more eccentric Big Things throughout the country. The 18 m horse is the focal point of a tourist trap including a toy factory and local wildlife park. Free to visit, $2 apiece to climb the horse, enter the wildlife park, or feed the animals.
A stopping point for drives through the Hills, with a visitor information centre, barbecue facilities, toilets, sports courts, and a playground.
A home-style cafe with all-day breakfast popular as a stopping point during Hills drives. Vegan and gluten-free options.
A more adult attraction than the horse, the Applewood Distillery is an esteemed gin distillery specializing in native flora.
The primary hotel in town. Each room has a queen bed, TV, free WiFi, and electric blankets.
By bus
A coach service operates between Gumeracha and Tea Tree Plaza Interchange in Modbury, a northeast suburb of Adelaide.
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