Balaklava, Administrative division in Wakefield Regional Council, Australia.
The town lies on the south bank of the Wakefield River, 92 kilometers north of Adelaide in the Mid North region of South Australia.
Charles Fisher established the town in 1869, constructing grain stores to attract farmers and naming it after the Battle of Balaklava from the Crimean War.
The Balaklava Eisteddfod Society organizes yearly music competitions, while the Community Arts group maintains active visual and performing arts programs throughout the region.
The educational system includes a Community Children's Centre, Primary School, High School, and the Horizon Christian School, serving different academic needs.
The Balaklava Racing Club features the longest straight track in South Australia and holds the significant Balaklava Cup every September.
Location: Wakefield Regional Council
GPS coordinates: -34.14480,138.41619
Latest update: May 8, 2025 23:40
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