Poochera

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Poochera is a small town situated approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Streaky Bay and on the Eyre Highway. It is a strategic grain receival centre for the farmers in the area whose main products are Grain and Livestock. The township of Poochera was not surveyed until 1920, and its name is believed to be of Aboriginal derivation. (King Poojeri who died in 1917).

Poochera is the Western Gateway to the magnificent Gawler Ranges National Park, only 53kms with access from Poochera via the Princes Highway.

Before you go to the Ranges be sure to check out our local museum, it provides an interesting insight into the areas history. More tourist information can either be obtained from here or from our gazebo.

Of great interest are the local Dinosaur Ants (Nothomyremecia Macrops), which are very rare and were discovered at Poochera in 1977 by Dr. Robert Taylor. These are the only known colonies in the world and are listed on the Australian Heritage Commission National Estate Register to preserve them from development. Scientists from all over the world have visited Poochera to study these primitive creatures. They are extremely timid, nocturnal, only 1 cm in length and a golden honey colour. Not only is it the world's most primitive living ant, it is the second most primitive creature, even when fossil records are included. So if visiting Poochera please don't step on the Dinosaurs!

The township is an ideal stopover point on your journey along the Eyre Highway and has a hotel, caravan park (with on site cans, powered and unpowered camping sites), bowling green, golf course, oval, tennis courts, garage and local builder. The Roadhouse on the Eyre Highway has fuel, fruit and veg, post office, convenience foods and tourist information.