Quorn

Quorn, a delightful little town nestled in South Australia, is renowned for its fascinating railway heritage. Surveyed by Godfrey Walsh in 1878, the town was christened after Quorndon in Leicestershire, United Kingdom.

Its story began back in the 1870s when the railway line linking Port Augusta to Government Gums (now Farina) was under construction. Serving as a vital railway junction, Quorn boasts numerous well-preserved historic structures and locomotives that transport visitors back in time.

Take a leisurely stroll through Powell Gardens and the Quorn Nature Reserve, showcasing native flora, or embark on a bushwalk along Pinkerton Creek to the Pithi Kawi bush food garden. Treat yourself to a delectable meal at one of the top-notch cafes, have a drink at the local pub, explore the Pichi Richi Railway Museum, art gallery, or even visit a gin distillery.

In 2022, Quorn clinched the title of "Tiny Tourism Town" by SA Tourism and has been featured in various renowned productions such as Gallipoli, The Shiralee, The Tracker, The Water Diviner, Stan series The Tourist, and the Wolf Creek mini-series.

Quorn was established on the traditional lands of the Nukunu people, just south of the homelands of the Wartabanggala division of the Barngarla (also known as Parnkalla) people, in preparation for the construction of the Port Augusta and Government Gums Railway heading northwards.