Hart's Mill

Hart's Mill is a stone grain-processing complex in Port Adelaide that rises five stories above the waterfront. The building housed milling machinery, storage areas, and workspaces arranged to move grain efficiently from ship to finished product.

The mill building was constructed in 1855 at Princes Wharf and became one of South Australia's longest-running grain facilities. It closed in 1980 after more than a century of continuous production without major interruption.

The name Hart's Mill comes from the miller family who founded it and shaped its identity. The building tells the story of how workers from different backgrounds labored together in this riverside industrial space.

The restored complex now functions as a public venue hosting festivals, exhibitions, and community events throughout the year. Visitors should check ahead since access and programs vary depending on what is scheduled at the site.

Twin steam engines from Easton & Amos powered ten pairs of millstones and enabled the production of 'Hart's Flour', which became well-known throughout the British Empire. This engineering achievement made the small harbor building a symbol of industrial innovation in the 1800s.