Punyelroo South Australia |
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Coordinates | 34°36′16″S 139°36′6″E / 34.60444°S 139.60167°ECoordinates: 34°36′16″S 139°36′6″E / 34.60444°S 139.60167°E |
Population | 256 (2006 census) |
Postcode(s) | 5354 |
Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) |
• Summer (DST) | ACDT (UTC+10:30) |
Location | 57 km (35 mi) SE of Nurioopta |
LGA(s) | Mid Murray Council |
State electorate(s) | Schubert |
Federal Division(s) | Barker |
Punyelroo is a town located on the Murray River in South Australia, Australia, approximately 5 kilometres downstream from Swan Reach, but on the opposite (western or right) bank. The town is named after a local homestead. It accessible only by well-made dirt road, most conveniently off the Sedan Swan Reach Road. At the 2006 census, Punyelroo had a population of 256.
Punyelroo is known for the Punyelroo Cave, located on the banks of the Murray River. The cave is approximately 3 kilometres in length, and is the longest of the several caves located in the Murray Plains area.
Punyelroo is a town with water front properties and shacks. There is also a caravan park with a boat ramp.