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Leigh Creek - SA

Signage & town entrance

Welcome

The local sporting field. Plenty of bore water available.

leigh creek campground

Town

Position

DEG: -30.593121 138.404861

DMS: 30º 35' 35.23" S 138º 24' 17.5" E

UTM: 54 J 6612620mN 251165mE

Altitude: 263.57m

Address & Contact

30 Black Oak Dr
Leigh Creek SA 5731

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Information

Once a thriving purpose-built mining town, Leigh Creek is nestled in the hills of the scenic Northern Flinders Ranges and lies on the doorstep of the vast Outback. Leigh Creek is the perfect base for intrepid travellers to venture further into the desert beyond.

Leigh Creek attractions include Aroona Dam - a surprising outback oasis, Heritage listed Ediacara fossil site and The Retention Dam - an absolute Mecca for waterbirds and no matter which direction you look, the scenery around Leigh Creek is spectacular.

Services include an IGA Supermarket, Tavern, Post Office, Visitor Information, Library and Health Services. The town has a range of accommodation options from camping through cabins to motel suites and more.

PlaceID	41633

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Weather

Closest Weather Station

Leigh Creek at 02/01:00am CST

Distance from Leigh Creek 1.67km E

Temperature	Feels Like	Rel. Humidity	Dew Point	Pressure	Rainfall	Wind Direction	Wind Speed	Gusts
11.4°C	7.9°C	49%	1.1°C	1029.1hPa	0.0mm	ESE	9km/hr 5knots	11km/hr 6knots

Closest Climatic Station

Leigh Creek Airport

Distance from Leigh Creek 1.67km E

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mean Max. °C	35.5	34.5	31.1	26.2	20.9	17.0	16.6	19.1	23.2	26.7	30.5	33.0
Mean Min. °C	20.7	20.4	17.3	12.9	8.7	5.4	4.7	6.1	9.3	12.4	16.1	18.6
Mean Rain mm	20.2	28.7	20.3	13.1	16.1	17.2	17.4	15.6	18.3	18.6	19.0	24.2