This week on The Travel Date, host Angelica-Hazel Toutounji brings listeners a Yorke Peninsula special, chatting with Kate Williams, co-founder of Peninsula Records & Books, a much-loved independent book and vinyl store based in Stansbury, on South Australia’s southern Yorke Peninsula.
Kate shares the heartfelt story behind opening Peninsula Records & Books — a dream that grew from a deep love of physical books and vinyl records. What began as the idea for a small “micro shop” has quickly become a treasured community space, celebrating the joy of reading, music, and slowing down. With a strong focus on Australian and South Australian authors and musicians, the store champions local creativity and storytelling.
Throughout the conversation, Kate reflects on what drew her and her husband to the Yorke Peninsula. After exploring the region, Stansbury stood out instantly — peaceful, central, and perfectly positioned to explore the southern Yorke Peninsula, with neighbouring towns just minutes away.
Kate offers a local’s guide to the area, sharing recommendations for markets, walking trails, boutiques, cafés, beaches, art, and family-friendly experiences. From the much-loved Stansbury Markets, run by volunteers along the foreshore, to hidden gems like charity cinnamon doughnuts in Yorketown, this episode is packed with authentic, off-the-map suggestions you won’t easily find online.
The episode also explores the vibrant creative scene across the Yorke Peninsula — from public art and water-tower murals to galleries, artist residencies, and the biennial arts festival. Kate highlights how the region offers something for everyone: couples, families, creatives, readers, walkers, and anyone craving space, beauty, and genuine connection.
This episode is a celebration of regional living, independent retail, community spirit, and slow travel, and a reminder that some of the most meaningful travel experiences are found right on our doorstep.
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Kate is the co-founder of Peninsula Records & Books, an independent book and vinyl store based in Stansbury on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula. With a passion for physical books, music, and supporting Australian creatives, Kate has helped create a welcoming community space that celebrates storytelling, creativity, and slow living.
📍 Stansbury, South Australia
🌐 Website: https://peninsularecordsandbooks.com
📸 Instagram & Facebook: @peninsularecordsandbooks
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Angelica-Hazel Toutounji
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The Travel Date
The Travel Date is an inspiring and entertaining travel podcast hosted by Adelaide-based clinical nutritionist, writer, devoted foodie and passionate traveller Angelica-Hazel Toutounji.
Every journey begins with a story, and each episode of The Travel Date invites listeners to discover the people, places, cultures and unforgettable experiences that make travelling so special. Through warm, relaxed and engaging conversations, Angelica-Hazel speaks with travellers, travel writers, content creators, tourism professionals, business owners and fascinating guests whose lives have been influenced by their adventures around Australia and across the world.
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From spontaneous overseas adventures and immersive cultural journeys to luxury escapes, regional road trips, family holidays, wellness retreats and budget-friendly experiences, The Travel Date celebrates the many different ways people explore the world. Whether it is a major international destination or a remarkable place closer to home, every location has a story waiting to be discovered.
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