Maitland

Situated in the center of South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, Maitland was established in 1872 and was named in honor of Lady Jean Maitland, a relative of a former South Australian governor. The area has historically been significant for agriculture, particularly for its barley production, which has flourished due to the region's favorable limestone soil and higher-than-average rainfall. This has earned Maitland a reputation as one of the best barley-growing areas in Australia.

The town was designed to mirror Colonel Light's layout for Adelaide, with a pattern of radiating squares and surrounding parklands, making it unique among rural South Australian towns. Key historical sites include St. John’s Anglican Church, built in 1874, which features stained glass windows with Australian themes, and the CYP National Trust Museum, which showcases local history and Aboriginal artifacts​.