Visiting Beltana State Heritage Area

Presbyterian Manse, Beltana SHA

The far north town of Beltana is a nine-kilometre detour off the Hawker to Leigh Creek Road (signposted at the Beltana Roadhouse). It has the feeling of a ghost town, but does have a few permanent residents whose privacy should be respected.

A comprehensive walking trail brochure and 14 interpretive signs encourage visitors to spend a few hours exploring what remains of this once bustling settlement. There are no accommodation, dining or supply facilities available for travellers.

The ruins of the former Sliding Rock Mine (Cadnia) are approximately a 20-kilometre drive west of Beltana. This spectacular State Heritage Place is now part of the privately run Warraweena Sanctuary, which offers accommodation in the homestead and shearing quarters, or at camping areas around the property.

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Virtual Tour

		Beltana State Heritage Area boundary
		Click on the arrows to see the photograph of each view or access links below

NB. This map is a diagrammatical representation of the Beltana State Heritage Area.

1. Former Beltana Railway Station
2. Beltana Cemetery, eastern gate
3. This 22-megalitre dam was used to water steam trains passing through Beltana
4. Beltana Community Hall
5. Looking north from the Beltana State Heritage Area boundary
6. View looking south across the Beltana State Heritage Area
7. Former Police Station and Lock-up, Beltana
8. Former Presbyterian Manse and A.I.M. Nursing Home (1894), Beltana
9. Former Government School (1893), Beltana
10. Track leading north-east from Beltana to Warraweena Sanctuary and ruins of Sliding Rock Mine
11. Stone dwellings, Beltana State Heritage Area
12. Former Martin's Eating House (1871), the first building in Beltana
13. Display building, Beltana State Heritage Area
14. Ruins of the baker's oven, Beltana
15. Beltana Overland Telegraph Repeater Station, built in 1875
16. Former Royal Victoria Hotel (1878), Beltana
17. Government Well, Beltana - built in 1917
18. Dunesk Mission, formerly Doig's Coach Building Shop, Beltana
19. Interpretation panel and ruins, Beltana State Heritage Area
20. Ruins of Buttfield's Store (1887), Beltana
21. Looking west along Warrioota Creek, Beltana