100 kms to the north of Mt Gambier and 337 kms to the south east of Adelaide, the town is placed on the only rise above the plains. Originally, a private town, it was termed as Kingcraig by the locals. The Post Office, Courthouse and Railway Station were constructed in 1865 by the government and the municipality was declared in 1924. The fertile countryside is renowned for its primary production of beef cattle, sheep and wheat.
