Minnipa, South Australia

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Minnipa is a small town serving the local grain growing community located on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. Within the town are a number of grain silos that serve to store the local wheat crop. Adjacent to the silos is a disused railway siding which use to serves freight the grain crop to Port Lincoln of witch is now done by road transport for export around the world.

The town has a rich rural life, boasting several churches a general store, roadhouse, caravan park, pub, butcher and other industry based companies. The town's rich sporting tradition includes swimming Australian Rules football, Tennis and Netball. Table Tennis is also a favorite during the winter months.

The town is well placed, within an hour or two's drive from the west coast of Eyre Peninsula but still close enough for a day trip to the Gawler Ranges.

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Coordinates: 32°51′S 135°09′E / -32.85, 135.15