Terowie, South Australia

Terowie
Main Street, Terowie
Terowie
Coordinates: 33°09′20″S 138°55′07″E / 33.155538°S 138.918589°E / -33.155538; 138.918589
CountryAustralia
StateSouth Australia
RegionYorke and Mid North
LGA
  • Regional Council of Goyder
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Elevation
534 m (1,752 ft)
Population
 • Total135 (SAL 2021)
Postcode
5421
CountyVictoria
Kimberley
Localities around Terowie
Canowie Belt
Sunnybrae
Sunnybrae
Ucolta
Parnaroo
Canowie Belt Terowie Franklyn
Whyte Yarcowie Whyte Yarcowie
Wonna
Wonna
Adjoining localities

Terowie (formerly Gottliebs Well and Shebbear) is a small town in the Mid North region of South Australia located 220 kilometres (137 mi) north of the state capital of Adelaide. It is located in the Regional Council of Goyder. Terowie retains a number of authentic and well preserved 1880s buildings, and has been declared a "historic town". It also remains a town of interest to those interested in rail history. Although now a very small town with few facilities, Terowie remains a popular destination for photographers, historians, and rail buffs.