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.

Woodcroft College bought their inquisitive students to visit today. What an amazing bunch of well mannered students. We ...
10/09/2026

Woodcroft College bought their inquisitive students to visit today. What an amazing bunch of well mannered students. We hope your visit provides you a better insight to times gone by.
For all schools student entry is $11 ,support staff are free entry.

We have a green oval for now.We are trialing something new thanks to Ryan to see if we can keep it this way for longer.B...
09/09/2026

We have a green oval for now.
We are trialing something new thanks to Ryan to see if we can keep it this way for longer.
Before you comment we have no access to mains water.Sad but true.

Father's day bought a renuitement of a different kind. Ray Wise whose Grandfather was Archie Coles(boatmaker,fisherman,...
06/09/2026

Father's day bought a renuitement of a different kind. Ray Wise whose Grandfather was Archie Coles(boatmaker,fisherman,builder)reuniting with his grandfathers Capitol Chev buckboard. Sharing his memory of rabbitting in the pines ,the land opposite OTT with his grandfather. Sharing his day here with his son's and grandson.Priceless.❤️

Father's Day tomorrow. A day to remember those who have left us and those left behind. A day for new memories to begin....
05/09/2026

Father's Day tomorrow. A day to remember those who have left us and those left behind. A day for new memories to begin.Spend time with us tomorrow creating new memories with the ones you love.💕

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.

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

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