Discover Littlehampton

Discover Littlehampton through its nature, trails and local history. At Coppins Bush, native plants, wildlife and birdwatching take centre stage; Turners Bush Reserve is characterised by native bushland. There are also walking trails, a historic church and school building, and parks with play and sports facilities. Which of these aspects interests you most may shape your idea of a stay and your choice of a holiday rental in Littlehampton.

Bushland, plants and wildlife

Coppins Bush is home to at least 114 native plant species. This number gives the plant life a specific significance: those interested in native vegetation will find a distinctive focus on nature here. A walking trail offers the chance to experience local wildlife, and birdwatching is also possible at Coppins Bush. This means that both birdwatching and an interest in plants and animals are among the nature-related activities to consider during a stay.

Turners Bush Reserve offers a different focus. The reserve is characterised by native bushland and has walking trails. If you would like to include trails through bushland in your trip, you can consider this reserve as a nature experience in its own right. When planning your days, your preferred focus—nature observation or trails through bushland—may therefore help you decide.

Trails and location

The Glebe also has walking trails. The area lies on the eastern edge of the township of Littlehampton and borders Old Princes Highway and Fulford Terrace. This location provides a useful reference point when getting to know the layout of the town: The Glebe is associated with a specific edge of the township and two named roads. Its walking trails add another way to explore Littlehampton on foot, complementing the trails in the two bushland areas.

Local history and architecture

Littlehampton was laid out in 1849 by Benjamin Gray and named after his hometown in Sussex. The origin of the town’s name thus links Littlehampton to a specific person and a particular place in Gray’s past. Shady Grove Unitarian Church and Cemetery is listed as a State Heritage Place in South Australia. The church is a well-preserved nonconformist church and school building. For travellers interested in historic buildings and local history, it offers a different focus from the nature areas and walking trails.

Play and sports facilities

Miels Park has a playground and a covered shelter. The playground is a clearly identified addition to Littlehampton’s nature and culture offerings; the covered shelter is also one of the park’s facilities. For a trip with children, a specific place to play like this can be a reason to visit in its own right.

Anembo Park adds sports facilities to the mix: it has a fully enclosed softball field and twelve tennis courts. If you are interested in these sports, you can consider the two park features separately. Together with the playground at Miels Park, they show that, alongside nature trails and historic sites, play and sport are also among the aspects of Littlehampton described here. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore start by considering which of these interests matter most to your trip.

More destinations

If you would like to discover more places, you can also find Kanmantoo, Mount Barker and Echunga here.

For the main travel overview: District Council of Mount Barker.