Amaroo
Amaroo is a homestead in Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia. Amaroo is situated nearby to Big Rocking Horse, as well as near the town Forreston.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Big Rocking Horse.
Big Rocking Horse
Photo: Bilby, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Big Rocking Horse is a tourist attraction located in the town of Gumeracha, South Australia. Designed by David McIntosh, the structure weighs 25 tonnes, stands at over 18 metres tall, and is one of a number of Big Things in Australia designed to attract the attention of passing motorists. Big Rocking Horse is situated 1 km west of Amaroo.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gumeracha and Forreston.
Gumeracha
Photo: Blnguyen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Forreston
Town
Forreston is a locality near Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area 3 km northeast of Gumeracha. Forreston is situated 2½ km north of Amaroo.
Kenton Valley
Village
Kenton Valley is a locality named for a valley located between Gumeracha and Lobethal, about 40 km east of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area. Kenton Valley is situated 4 km south of Amaroo.
Amaroo
- Type: Homestead
- Location: Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Oceania
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Latitude
-34.82021° or 34° 49′ 13″ southLongitude
138.90239° or 138° 54′ 9″ eastElevation
363 metres (1,191 feet)Open location code
4QQW5WH2+WXGeoNames ID
8819812
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