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Old Chart Room: Goolwa's Maritime Echo
Explore Goolwa's maritime history at the Old Chart Room, a beautifully restored gallery showcasing local art with stunning river views.
The Old Chart Room in Goolwa, South Australia, is a restored 1853 building that once served Curson & Hooker's Iron Works as a storage for charts and plans. Today, it operates as a gallery for the Goolwa Visual Arts Group, showcasing local art with views of the River Murray and Hindmarsh Island Bridge.
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Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
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1 Curson Pl, Goolwa, South Australia, 5214, AU
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Getting There
Walking
The Old Chart Room is located at 1 Curson Place, within the Goolwa Wharf Precinct. From the Goolwa Visitor Information Centre on Goolwa Terrace, walk towards the riverfront. Turn onto Cutting Road, then left onto Curson Place. The Old Chart Room will be on your right. The walk is approximately 5 minutes. No costs are associated with walking.
Public Transport
The LinkSA bus service connects Goolwa with Adelaide and other Fleurieu Peninsula towns. From the Goolwa Hutchinson Street bus stop, walk towards the riverfront on Goolwa Terrace. Turn onto Cutting Road, then left onto Curson Place. The Old Chart Room will be on your right. A short trip on public transport within Goolwa costs approximately $3 - $5.
Driving
From Adelaide, follow the B37 to Goolwa. As you enter Goolwa, turn right onto Goolwa Road, then left onto Curson Place. The Old Chart Room is located at 1 Curson Place. Parking is available near the Goolwa Wharf, a short walk from the Old Chart Room. Parking fees vary, with hourly rates around $2 - $4 and daily rates up to $10.
Local tips
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Check the Goolwa Visual Arts Group's website or local listings for current exhibition schedules and artist features.
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Combine your visit with a stroll along the Goolwa Wharf Precinct to explore other historical sites and enjoy the riverfront.
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Visit the Signal Point Experience Centre to learn more about the history and culture of the Goolwa region.
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The Old Chart Room, a historic building in Goolwa, South Australia, whispers tales of the town's vibrant maritime past. Constructed in 1853 for Curson & Hooker's Goolwa Iron Works and Patent Slip, it originally served as a storage space for charts and plans essential to the shipbuilding operations. A patent slip, a mechanism for supporting vessels out of the water, allowed shipwrights to maintain the ships.
Goolwa was a vital transport link, especially for the wool industry, before railway lines were established. The town's location at the mouth of the Murray River made it a crucial port. Today, Goolwa blends its heritage with a modern lifestyle, attracting visitors with its riverfront charm and historical significance.
The Old Chart Room has been meticulously restored and now functions as a gallery for the Goolwa Visual Arts Group Inc. The gallery provides a space for local artists to display their work. Visitors can enjoy picturesque views of the River Murray and the Hindmarsh Island Bridge while exploring the art. The building also has accessible facilities.
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