Echunga is a small town in the Adelaide Hills located 34 km south-east of Adelaide in South Australia. The area was initially settled in 1839, with the town laid out in 1849. Gold was discovered in 1852 and Echunga became the first proclaimed goldfield in South Australia. This led to a gold rush; however, it did not last long with the diggings exhausted and all but abandoned within a year. Subsequent discoveries in 1853 and 1854 led to smaller and equally short-lived rushes. In 1868 more gold was discovered at nearby Jupiter Creek, which proved to be a much larger and long-lived field. The town reputedly takes its name from an Kaurna word 'eechungga' which may mean either 'a short distance' or 'close by'. For a brief time Echunga prospered and it has been estimated that at its peak it had grown to a population in excess of 1,200. Echunga is part of Battunga Country.

Is Echunga in Australia on your travel bucket list? This online travel guide is all you need to have before planning your trip. The nearest major city to Echunga is Adelaide. Take a short trip from Echunga and set some time aside to explore the Adelaide. Dotted with places like Glenelg, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide Zoo; it will definitely be a good idea. A vacation to Echunga can typically be of 1-2 days. Immerse in the spirit of the city and you'll not miss your home.

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