Kiana, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kiana, in the Lower Eyre Council local government area.
| Locality | Kiana |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Lower Eyre Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.99979 |
| Longitude | 135.3521 |
| Area | 226.8 km² |
| Postcode | 5607 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 315 km west-northwest |
Kiana is a locality in the Lower Eyre Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 226.8 km². It lies approximately 315 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Kiana is located at 33.9998°S, 135.3521°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5607. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Kiana rests on the cusp of a land that breathes with a quiet resilience, where the ochre earth meets the vast, whispering expanse of the sea. It lies 315.1 km west-north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 288°T), and is situated 40.3 km north-west of Cummins. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts: low, rolling hills, their slopes often dusted with the pale gold of dry grasses, give way to a coastline where rugged cliffs, weathered by millennia of wind and wave, plunge towards the restless, sapphire waters. The air itself carries a palpable salinity, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and in the early morning, a soft, pearly light often clings to the land, softening the hard edges of the scrub and the occasional tenacious acacia. The character of Kiana is etched in this enduring natural beauty, a place where the elements have shaped not just the terrain but the very spirit of its inhabitants.
The story of Kiana is one deeply entwined with the bounty of the sea and the hardy spirit of those who sought it. Historically, fishing has been the lifeblood of this settlement, its small harbour a familiar sight for generations of trawlers and recreational boats alike, their colourful hulls bobbing against the weathered jetties. The local economy, while still anchored by this maritime tradition, has diversified, with a growing appreciation for the region's potential for viticulture, the sun-drenched slopes proving surprisingly amenable to certain grape varietals. Neighbouring properties often boast small, artisanal vineyards, their produce finding its way to tables far beyond the confines of the Lower Eyre Council. Kiana itself is a place where the pace of life feels attuned to the tides and the changing seasons, a quiet dignity pervading its streets, a place where the echoes of its past are carried on the sea breeze, a gentle hum rather than a clamour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kiana, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kiana, in the Lower Eyre Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kiana includes the postcode (5607), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Lower Eyre Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kiana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |