Basket Range, South Australia
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Basket Range is a small town in the Adelaide Hills
, South Australia
. It is located on an approximately north-south ridge that runs from Deep Creek in the north to Greenhill Road
in the south. The area is completely encircled by hills, giving the town the appearance of nestling within a large basket, hence "Basket Range".
It has been suggested that the name may derive from the practice of German farmers who, travelling from Lobethal
to Adelaide
along the old Bullock Track which passed through the area, would carry their produce in large wicker
baskets. It has also been suggested that a Mr Basket was in charge of issuing timber-cutting licenses in the very early days, however there is no evidence of any Mr Basket having lived there or been in charge of licenses.
The town's main industries include apple
and cherry
orchard
s, and there are numerous cottages available for bed and breakfast
accommodation. Basket Range Primary School was established in 1885, and the Basket Range CFS
was founded in 1969.
Basket Range Post Office opened on 1 April 1892.
Adelaide Hills
The Adelaide Hills are part of the Mount Lofty Ranges, east of the city of Adelaide in the state of South Australia. It is unofficially centred on the largest town in the area, Mount Barker, which has a population of around 29,000 and is also one of Australia's fastest growing towns.- History :The...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
. It is located on an approximately north-south ridge that runs from Deep Creek in the north to Greenhill Road
Greenhill Road, Adelaide
Greenhill Road is a major road in Adelaide, South Australia, that provides a vital transport artery for those living in the eastern and hills suburbs. In Adelaide's early days, trams used to run up and down the road...
in the south. The area is completely encircled by hills, giving the town the appearance of nestling within a large basket, hence "Basket Range".
It has been suggested that the name may derive from the practice of German farmers who, travelling from Lobethal
Lobethal, South Australia
Lobethal is a town in the Adelaide Hills area of South Australia. It is located in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area, and is nestled on the banks of a creek between the hills and up the sides of the valley. It was once the centre of the Adelaide Hills wool processing industry, which...
to Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
along the old Bullock Track which passed through the area, would carry their produce in large wicker
Wicker
Wicker is hard woven fiber formed into a rigid material, usually used for baskets or furniture. Wicker is often made of material of plant origin, but plastic fibers are also used....
baskets. It has also been suggested that a Mr Basket was in charge of issuing timber-cutting licenses in the very early days, however there is no evidence of any Mr Basket having lived there or been in charge of licenses.
The town's main industries include apple
Apple
The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family . It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans. Apple grow on small, deciduous trees that blossom in the spring...
and cherry
Cherry
The cherry is the fruit of many plants of the genus Prunus, and is a fleshy stone fruit. The cherry fruits of commerce are usually obtained from a limited number of species, including especially cultivars of the wild cherry, Prunus avium....
orchard
Orchard
An orchard is an intentional planting of trees or shrubs that is maintained for food production. Orchards comprise fruit or nut-producing trees which are grown for commercial production. Orchards are also sometimes a feature of large gardens, where they serve an aesthetic as well as a productive...
s, and there are numerous cottages available for bed and breakfast
Bed and breakfast
A bed and breakfast is a small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast, but usually does not offer other meals. Since the 1980s, the meaning of the term has also extended to include accommodations that are also known as "self-catering" establishments...
accommodation. Basket Range Primary School was established in 1885, and the Basket Range CFS
Country Fire Service
The SA Country Fire Service is a volunteer based fire service in the state of South Australia in Australia. Many parts of Australia are sparsely populated whilst at the same time they are under significant risk of bushfire. Due to economics, it is prohibitively expensive for each Australian town...
was founded in 1969.
Basket Range Post Office opened on 1 April 1892.