How the region is laid out
Most people in the north think in terms of the Gawler train line and the main roads rather than council boundaries. The line runs through Salisbury, Elizabeth, Smithfield and Munno Para before reaching Gawler, and most larger centres sit close to it. Angle Vale sits west of that corridor, linked by Heaslip Road and Curtis Road.
| Area | Council | Typical access |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | City of Salisbury | Gawler line, major roads |
| Elizabeth, Smithfield, Munno Para | City of Playford | Gawler line and bus interchanges |
| Angle Vale, Virginia | City of Playford | Car; route 462 bus on weekdays to Angle Vale |
| Gawler | Town of Gawler | End of the Gawler line |
Finding a gaming venue
The SA liquor and gaming public register is the most reliable way to see which venues in any northern suburb are licensed for gaming machines. Combine that with each venue's own website for hours.
Within Angle Vale, the gaming venue is Angle Vale Tavern. For the suburbs around it, see pokies near Angle Vale.
Rules that apply everywhere in SA
Whichever venue you choose, the same state rules apply: gaming rooms are 18+ only, venues must hold licences and entitlements, and new machines approved in South Australia must have an expected return to player of at least 87.5%, according to Gambling Harm Support SA. Read more in our SA pokies rules guide.
Support in the north
Free counselling is available by phone on 1800 858 858 (24/7) and online through Gambling Help Online. Venues can also help you start a barring arrangement if you want to stop visiting a particular gaming room.