Published for: Thursday, 24/07/2008
Travel Guides -> Attractions -> South Australia
A Historical Walk Around Wallaroo
Yorke Peninsula - Wallaroo`s long heritage has left a fabulous legacy of fascinating old buildings, houses, churches and the ruins of the once famous copper smelters. Take the opportunity to walk the streets of Wallaroo and learn of its history and connection with the mining industry.
Along the way you will see the former residence of Caroline Carleton, famous for writing the words of `Songs of Australia` in 1859. With the trail beginning at the Wallaroo Maritime and Nautical Museum you will see the original Ti... read more
Adelaide - Everything you ever wanted to know about the home of footy in South Australia and more is now available for everyone to enjoy. AAMI Stadium has been recently opened as a tourist venue, enabling members of the general public to view facilities previously unseen by most.
Guided tours are available Monday to Friday excluding South Australian National Football League and Australian Football League match days. Ideal for social club groups, tourist and coach operators or just a group of friends inter... read more
Adelaide Hills - A short drive from the city in the magnificent Adelaide Hills experience wine tasting in style and comfort in our 1880s cottage. Wines are served to you as you settle into one of the lounges and enjoy works by a selection of local artists.
Set on two acres of licensed and secured bushland Abbey Rock is ideal for picnics, barbecues and group events. Families and friends can gather for celebrations on the spacious lawn and undercover entertaining area.
Wine tastings and platters of Adelaide Hill... read more
Aboriginal Tjilbruke Trail, Monument And Kingston Park Coastal Reserve
Adelaide - Kingston Park has superb coastal views. Take time to explore the coastal reserve, visit the John Dowie Rock Sculpture at the heritage Aboriginal Site and learn the Dreamtime Story of Tjilbruke and how the Spring Site evolved. Kingston House was built originally in 1840; this was the home of Charles Cameron Kingston, former premier and progressive federal parliamentarian. Kingston was premier of South Australia from 1893 to 1899. Under this government, South Australia was the first state to intro... read more
Eyre Peninsula - A leafy memorial to the foresight of the early city fathers, Ada Ryan Gardens is Whyalla`s most popular park located between Cudmore and Watson Terraces, and linked to the Whyalla Foreshore to provide a large, relaxing park area.
The gardens offer extensive and well shaded lawns and gardens; free barbecue and picnic facilities; a collection of kangaroos, birds, a duck pond and other wildlife; free tennis courts; playground equipment and public toilet facilities. The gardens have paved paths thr... read more
Adam Lindsay Gordon Bronze Bust
Limestone Coast - Located in Church Street Penola, the Adam Lindsay Gordon bust is a bronze replica of the marble bust of Adam Lindsay Gordon in Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey, London.
The bust honours the Australian poet and Penola the place he called home for 14 years.
Adam Lindsay Gordon was author of the poetry collections Sea Spray and Smoke Drift (1867) and Bush Ballads and Galloping Rhymes (1870). He is the only Australian poet to be honoured with a bust in the Poet`s Corner of Westminster Abbey.
Adelaide - If you are looking for something for the kids, fitness, and a challenge or for the body, the Adelaide Aquatic Centre is the place for you. Only minutes from the heart of the city come and visit the Adelaide Aquatic Centre where it is summer all year round.
Come and try our water toys and slides, only at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre. Ride the slides, squeal in delight on our squirt frogs and whale or splash through our many water features and fountains.
The Adelaide Aquatic Centre offers an eigh... read more
Adelaide - Adelaide Arcade is a beautiful shopping experience with an exciting atmosphere.
Located just off Rundle Mall in the Adelaide city centre, this olde-worlde arcade has more than 100 specialty stores on the ground floor and balcony level.
Haigh`s has a chocolate shop here and there`s also plenty of friendly cafes and divine coffee bars. There`s a wealth of fashion, from Adelaide Hatters and Bonnie`s Wigs through to menswear, silk fashion and shoes stores. You`ll find all manner of services inclu... read more
Adelaide - Based at the scenic, charming and country Aldinga Airfield, Adelaide Biplanes is all about delivering some of the most awesome flying experiences it is possible to imagine.
From the joy and sheer romance of a nostalgic 1930`s Waco Biplane flight at 1,000 feet along the stunning Adelaide south coast or experience a vintage 1940 Tiger Moth flight with a delicious sunset as your personal backdrop.
For adventure seekers, an extreme aerobatic trip aloft that offers a totally unique adrenalin-pumpi... read more
Adelaide - The Adelaide Botanic Garden is a lush garden oasis in the cosmopolitan heart of Adelaide city.
A favourite retreat for locals and visitors, this 30 hectare nook of the city offers beautifully themed gardens featuring Australian natives, exotic and ornamental plants in one stunning location.
The magnificently restored art-deco Palm House is a favourite visitor attraction. This stately ornate glasshouse houses a cactus and succulent garden featuring rare arid land Madagascan flora, now highly t... read more
Adelaide - Adelaide Central Market, buzzing with sounds, colours and wondrous smells is truly the destination for food lovers.
Offering not only fresh fruit and vegetables, most of which are grown within one hours drive of the market, you will also find one of the largest ranges of meat and fish along with the gourmet specialities introduced by the waves of immigrants and their families who call Adelaide home. Every stall has its own special story making your visit to the Adelaide Central Market a wondrou... read more
Adelaide - Grab a bicycle to get around the Adelaide city centre, from the Adelaide City Bikes Scheme.
It`s a fun way to explore Adelaide`s parklands, wide boulevards and bustling market district. Take the scenic bicycle track along the River Torrens. Skirt our broad city perimeters at your own pace.
This free bike scheme allows you to travel anywhere within Adelaide`s city limits.
All you need is a drivers licence, proof of identity card or passport. Your ID will be held as a deposit for the duration ... read more
Adelaide - The Adelaide Convention Centre has developed an enviable reputation as an international-class facility providing quality, efficiency and excellence. It has twice been ranked among the world’s top 10 and each year more than 300,000 people pass through its doors. It caters – with equal quality – for a meeting for 10, or a conference of 6,000. It boasts more than 10,0000 square metres of pillarless floor space, with a catwalk height of 11 metres above floor level. This space can be divided into six... read more
Adelaide - Celebrating its 35th birthday in 2008 and situated in the heart of the city, the Adelaide Festival Centre was the first multi-purpose arts centre built in Australia and maintains its status as South Australia’s creative hub - the place where people and ideas connect with each other.
You’ll always find something to see and do at the Adelaide Festival Centre, whether it’s theatre, dance, music, opera, visual art, markets, children’s theatre, and much more. It is also home to three annual festiva... read more
Adelaide Gaol Historic Site and Museum
Adelaide - Take a walk around the Adelaide Gaol and unlock a piece of South Australia`s history. On a guided or self-guided tour you will see aspects of prison life as was in South Australia over a period of 147 years - between 1841 and 1988.
Several sections of the original cellblocks are still standing for you to explore, as well as many later additions including the `New Building` - built in 1879! A tour takes you through the cellblocks, exercise yards, the hanging tower and graves area. Between 1840 a... read more
Adelaide Hills Boutique Winery Trail
Adelaide Hills - Discover the Adelaide Hills` most unique and intimate wineries and cellar doors in Australia`s most beautiful and vibrant wine region. Take the breathtaking climb from Adelaide. In just 20 minutes from the city centre, you are here and feeling it.
Use all of your senses to get in touch with what beats at the heart of this region - our wines and our winemakers. The climate, which coolly nurtures the vines, provides fruit of fresh, clean and unforgettable flavour.
Meander your way along our bout... read more
Adelaide - The Adelaide Hills Petanque Club is a community run sporting club offering fun, comradery and personal challenges for all members of our community. We have been around for nearly 10 years and have grown a membership base to approximately 60.
Petanque is a unique sport in that it can be played by nearly all ages and physical abilities/disabilities at the same time. It can also be a game that can be played at everyone`s convenience as we play all year round and team committal is far from mandator... read more
Adelaide Hills - Adelaide Hills Wine Cellar offers a range of regional wines from the growers and producers of the Adelaide Hills who are not represented by their own Cellar Door. Arguably we have the largest number of Adelaide Hills Wines available for tasting in one convenient location.
Our Cellar Door provides tasting and sales of more than 50 wines from over 16 producers. We offer tastings of premium Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Arneis, Vermentino and rarities like Negro Amaro.
We also st... read more
Adelaide - The Adelaide Himeji Garden was built to symbolise the bonds of friendship between the City of Adelaide and the Himeji Region of Japan. It was opened on 3 April 1985.
The Adelaide City Council resolved in 1982 to make a symbolic garden which might help the people of Adelaide to understand the culture of the Japanese. Osmond Gardens on South Terrace was chosen as the site as it is easily accessible and contains many fine trees, although not all of them are native to Japan.
The Garden blends two ... read more
Adelaide Oval Tours And Museum
Adelaide - Adelaide Oval is widely regarded as the most picturesque test cricket ground in the world, with St Peter`s Cathedral rising behind an elegant Edwardian scoreboard and Moreton Bay fig trees at the northern end.
See cricket memorabilia at the Adelaide Oval Museum and learn about some of the oval`s other rich sporting history, including football. The museum is located on the first level of the Sir Donald Bradman Stand.
Take a tour of the oval - you`ll see the Sir Donald Bradman Stand, Scoreboard,... read more
Adelaide - The Adelaide Shores Golf Park has two 18 hole public courses. It is situated on Adelaide Shores, a 135 hectare coastal recreation reserve which includes a boat haven, sports grounds, skate park, minigolf, golf driving range and award winning accommodation.
The Patawalonga Course was opened in 1957 and the back nine was completely rebuilt six years ago. This is a Par 72 course, has an Australian Course Rating 71 with a length of 5,947 metres.
The Executive 60 Course is 21 years old and has pr... read more
Adelaide - The Adelaide Showground hosts over 100 events each year including the South Australian Caravan and Camping Show, Adelaide Motor Show, Big Day Out, various home-style expos and the Royal Adelaide Wine Show. It is home to the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market every Sunday morning and will host the BMX World Championships in 2009. The Adelaide Showground is the venue for the Royal Adelaide Show, South Australia`s largest community event held from the first Friday in September each year. As South A... read more
Adelaide Showground Farmers Market
Adelaide - Head to the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market for fresh, regional and seasonal produce. It`s a vibrant place where farmers and producers sell their goods direct to you. You`ll find freshly harvested fruit and vegetables and quality, locally made goods at affordable prices.
The Adelaide Showground Farmers Market supports small family farms, agricultural diversity and consumer choice.
Adelaide - A landmark heritage building, the Adelaide Town Hall is steeped in history yet graced with every modern amenity. Its magnificent architecture and elegant interiors give an in depth insight in to the rich cultural heritage of South Australia. The Town Hall hosts all kinds of events including elegant black tie and civic receptions, visits from international diplomats, corporate or private functions, tours, weddings, events such as senior citizens concerts and touring festival acts.
Adelaide - Adelaide Zoo is home to over 3,400 animals and almost 300 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited in magnificent botanic surroundings now expanded to eight hectares.
Adelaide Zoo focuses on endangered and rare animals from continents which made up the super continent Gondwana - South America, India, Africa and Australia (also South East Asia). The Zoology and Botany of these continents show interesting similarities and are the regions represented in the Zoo’s m... read more
Adelaide`s Underwater Heritage Trail
Adelaide - Adelaide`s Underwater Heritage Trail interprets four shipwrecks located in Gulf St Vincent - the Grecian, Zanoni, Star of Greece and Norma.
These wrecks represent a variety of vessels associated with trade and development in South Australia during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and span the period of British shipbuilding from 1841 to 1893.
The remains demonstrate the four major types of materials used in sailing vessel construction during that era - wood, composite (wood and iro... read more
Kangaroo Island - Witness the amazing wild forces of nature. A viewing platform and boardwalk around the cliff face leads visitors to the spectacular natural arch sculptured by the sea, where New Zealand fur seals can be seen frolicking in the surf or resting on the rocks.
View Remarkable Rocks, another of nature`s wild sculptures, the Cape du Couedic Lighthouse and Light keepers cottages and Weirs Cove, the original landing site for the lighthouse settlement.
The park provides visitors with the opportunity to... read more
Flinders Ranges - A stone cairn marks the spot where Captain Matthew Flinders stepped ashore on 10 March 1802. The cairn was built in 1967 and named after Alan McLellan, an early historian of Port Augusta. The lookout is situated in Whiting Parade at the end of Edinburgh Terrace, and provides a good view of the Spencer Gulf, the Northern and Thomas Playford Power Stations and the picturesque Flinders and Bluff Ranges.
Adelaide - Established in 1979, Aldinga Bay Winery is situated on the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia under the picturesque hills of Sellicks and two and a half kilometres from the beautiful sandy beaches of Aldinga Bay.
The cellar door provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to experience premium wines produced from traditional and alternative grape varieties.
Limestone Coast - Alexander Cameron (1810 - 1881) known widely as the king of Penola, is remembered as being the first squatter in the district and founder of the town.
The statue is located in Church Street.
Fleurieu Peninsula - Alexandrina Cheese received a Silver Medal in the 2007 South Australian Tourism Awards, under Category Eight - Specialised Tourism Services.
Alexandrina Cheese Company is situated amidst our working dairy farm located in Mount Jagged, near Mount Compass, in the heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia.
We make cheeses and other dairy produce using the highest quality milk produced by our Jersey cows. Jersey milk is renowned for its full flavour and rich creamy quality. Our handmade pro... read more
Flinders Ranges - Alligator Gorge within Mount Remarkable National Park is the premier natural attraction in the Southern Flinders Ranges. This spectacular gorge cuts through ancient quartzite by the Alligator Creek is easily accessible to visitors. Toilet, picnic area and barbeques are provided for visitors who can spend an hour or a full day on the network of walking trails surrounding the gorge. Wildflowers and native orchids are abundant through spring.
Accommodation is available at Alligator Lodge (sleeps e... read more
Adelaide - Enjoy the best of both worlds at the historic Alma Hotel. Built in 1856, the Alma Hotel at Willunga has all the character and charm of a by-gone era.
Melinda and Jason McCauley welcome you to come and enjoy our great value meals served seven days a week for lunch and dinner, ice-cold beer and a selection of local wines. There is also a fully stocked bottle shop, PubTAB, South Australia Lotteries, automatic teller machine, gaming room and beer garden.
Almond Carriage Cafe and Wine Bar
Fleurieu Peninsula - Located in the heart of picturesque McLaren Vale lies the highly renowned and much visited Almond Carriage Cafe and Wine Bar. The second carriage of two vintage rail cars lies in the middle of the Main Street of world acclaimed McLaren Vale. This 1908 vintage centenary rail carriage once serviced the Adelaide to Willunga passenger service, now it permanently adorns the Main Street, retro-fitted as a cafe, wine bar, old fashioned milk bar and so much more.
All board, and step back in time as you... read more
Riverland - The warmth, charm and relaxed atmosphere of Almond Grove Crafts strikes you as soon as you enter the beautiful well lit shop. You will find yourself surrounded by an extensive range of quilting and patchwork lines, fabrics, patterns, kits, wooden products and gift ideas - something for everyone`s taste and abilities.
The owner Tricia deCaux`s passion for patchwork and quilting led her to open Almond Grove Crafts in May 2000. Since that time the business has experienced rapid growth and also ... read more
Riverland - Almondco Almond Hut opened for business on 1 July 2004 and is part of Almondco Australia Ltd, situated on the Sturt Highway, Renmark. Almondco Almond Hut was established when there was a need to provide sale of almonds and almond products to both locals and tourist. Almondco is now in its 60th year of operation and was formed for almond growers by almond growers.
Suppliers were contacted and value added products were purchased back. These included local home based, small business as well as lar... read more
Yorke Peninsula - Costing a total of 11,000 Pounds to build, Althorpe Island`s Lighthouse was made out of a mixture of limestone and hard sandstone quarried from the Island. Powered by twin diesel generator sets and a 120 volt 1000 watt Tungsten Halogen lamp, it was first lit on 14 February 1879 and continued to shine for 112 years.
Standing 15 metres tall and 91 metres above sea level, the light reached 24 nautical miles into Investigator Strait, and displayed a 0.1 second flash every seven seconds. The light w... read more
Adelaide - Limoncello is a traditional Italian lemon liqueur, which you can enjoy as an aperitif mixed with champagne or simply poured over a bed of crushed ice or mixed with tonic water.
The Ambra Limoncello range of liqueurs includes lemon, orange, strawberry and chocolate flavours.
At our Thebarton tasting outlet and showroom you can taste our range of liqueurs and purchase them.
Group bookings available by arrangement.
Barossa - The Angas Park Retail Shop is situated at the top end of the main street of Angaston, a lovely little village nestled in the heart of South Australia`s Barossa Valley; look for the bright yellow sign out front.
Upon entry you will be immediately greeted with a warm and genuine welcome by friendly staff that know the meaning of good old-fashioned service. The next thing to assail your senses will be the mouth-watering aroma of the delectable products just waiting for you to discover, some of whi... read more
Barossa - Angaston Cottage Industries was started in 1972 by a group of local women keen to use surplus local produce and show off their creative talent. Today the shop stocks a range of homemade goods, homegrown produce and crafts from over 300 contributors.
We have a large selection of homemade jam, pickles, sauces, biscuits and cakes. We have anything from rose petal jam to Shiraz grape sauce. hand knitted jumpers, socks, gloves and caps are always popular, as our children`s toys and our fairy section... read more
Adelaide - St Agnes Cellars at Tea Tree Gully stands as a lasting monument to Dr WT Angove, founder of Angove`s Winemakers and Distillers, established in 1886. The site is the home of Australia`s number one, St Agnes Brandy.
Today Angove`s is one of a small band of substantial Australian wine companies to remain family owned and operated. The family tradition continues with fifth generation family member Victoria Angove now working in the business. While the original stone winery still exists, the site no... read more
Riverland - The tradition began in 1886 when Dr William Thomas Angove first experimented with vines, winemaking and distilling. From these humble beginnings, Angove`s has grown to be placed among the most successful family-owned wine enterprises in Australia. The success is largely due to patience and persistence and these values form the cornerstone of the Angove`s winemaking approach. Angove`s welcomes visitors to sample and purchase from the wide range of products marketed by the company, including St Ag... read more
Clare Valley - Anlaby Station was first settled in 1839 by the Dutton family. Originally, the station consisted of 160,000 acres or 25 miles long by 10 miles wide.
The station was world famous for its Merino wool, which dated back to 1839 when Mr F.H. Dutton brought 18,000 mixed sheep from New South Wales. Many years of breeding with local and imported stock followed and at its height, Anlaby was the scene of 30 shearers, shearing 50,000 to 60,000 sheep at a shearing. Anlaby was also the first Merino sheep an... read more
Anne and Gordon Samstag Museum of Art
Adelaide - As South Australia’s newest Art Museum the Samstag Museum of Art aims to stimulate, challenge and engage its audiences with a program of diverse and innovative exhibitions, publications and associated public activities. Located in the Adelaide City West End, the Art Museum is a five-minute walk from most major city-based hotels, King William Street and Rundle Mall. Trams operate from Victoria Square along King William Street and North Terrace to the Samstag Museum, UniSA City West campus and Li... read more
Limestone Coast - The Blue Lake at Mount Gambier in the South-East of South Australia is a unique attraction. It has formed in the vent of a recent volcano, on the side of which the City of Mount Gambier has been built. The city relies on the lake as its source of potable water. Water in the lake is exceptionally clear, the quality is very good, but it is hard due to infiltration through limestone which underlies the district. This hardness can be easily removed by household water softeners.
The colour of the... read more
Fleurieu Peninsula - Archery Park is totally devoted to all forms of archery as a recreation and pastime for the whole family. Gone are fiberglass bows and arrows and boring targets.
Now the latest compound bows and carbon arrows make instruction and use simple. After a short familiarisation, you will safely and accurately negotiate over one of our three-field course. Field archery is similar to golf.
You will wander through 44 acres of natural bush, following established tracks. Over 90 different targets await yo... read more
Flinders Ranges - Arden Hills offers two distinctively different types of self drive off road experience for those who want to leave the beaten track and enjoy some of the Flinders Ranges unique scenery.
Track One – Arden Hills half day self drive tour.
Arden Hills is a four wheel drivers heaven with exhilarating climbs and breathtaking descents.
Arden Hills is a challenging experience that will leave you spellbound by the magnificent scenery. You will enjoy some of the most scenic country in the Flinders, ran... read more
Ardrossan And District Historical Museum
Yorke Peninsula - When Ardrossan folk talk of the sea they look to the land. And amidst the agricultural machinery in the Ardrossan Museum you will see why. At ports like Ardrossan, Yorke Peninsula`s wheat and barley harvests were loaded onto the ketches and coastal steamers, their destination the markets of Britain and Continental Europe.
Ardrossan Museum is located in the former factory of C.H. Smith who was a well-known South Australian manufacturer of agricultural machinery and developer of the Stump Jump ... read more
Yorke Peninsula - The Ardrossan Golf Club is an 18 hole course with a par 69 and has an Australian course rating of 64. The length being 4,925 metres.
Treated town waste water is being recycled and used to water the 18 magnificently greened fairways, with newly grassed tee blocks, fully irrigated and maintained.
Barbecue facilities can be arranged upon request.
Please come for the day or stay a week.
Arkapena Scenic Adventure and Chace Range Spectacular
Flinders Ranges - Arkapena Scenic Adventure is a genuine four wheel drive vehicle experience. Drive along the base of the colourful Chace Range and wind through native pine forest to the top of the ABC Range. Relax at Prelinna lookout and be rewarded with spectacular views of the Flinders Ranges.
Also a genuine four wheel drive vehicle experience, the Chace Range Spectacular offers an abundance and variety of flora, fauna and the colourful rock faces of the Chace Range. Experience breathtaking views of Wilpena ... read more
Arkaroola Astronomical Observatory
Flinders Ranges - ArkaroolaAstronomical Observatory provides you with a rare opportunity to tour the universe by combining one of Australia`s largest privately owned astronomical observatories with new age Star Chairs.
Under the expert tuition of Arkaroola`s guides, this tour makes for the type of intergalactic experience that is not normally available to anyone but astronomers and scientists. You`ll find some of the best astronomical viewing conditions in the southern hemisphere – our night skies are free of a... read more
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
Flinders Ranges - Located 600 kilometres north of Adelaide and 130 kilometres east of Leigh Creek, and situated in the more rugged and spectacular northern Flinders Ranges, this 610 square kilometre multi award-wining Wilderness Sanctuary is operated by the Sprigg family. The Sanctuary contains one of Australia`s most spectacular mountain views and numerous Advanced Ecotourism accredited guided tours.
Arkaroola features rugged mountains; towering granite peaks, magnificent gorges and mysterious waterholes, and ... read more
Art Gallery Of South Australia
Adelaide - The Art Gallery of South Australia is collection of Australian and international works of art, and holds one of Australia`s finest art collections housed in one of Adelaide`s most beautiful historic buildings.
You can trace the history of European art from the 15th to 20th century, particularly the development of landscape and portrait painting.
The gallery`s permanent display of Australian art is outstanding, enabling you to track the development of Australian art from the beginning of the co... read more
Adelaide - Art Images Gallery is a contemporary art gallery showcasing the work of local and interstate emerging and established artists.
The gallery has a regular exhibition program covering a wide variety of mediums including paintings, sculpture and limited edition works on paper, catering to art lovers and art investors.
We are also delighted to present regular Indigenous art exhibitions from the Tjala Arts group, which have featured works from well-known Aboriginal artists such as Tiger Palpatja, He... read more
Fleurieu Peninsula - Original art by South Australian artists, beautiful jewellery, ceramics, metal art and sculptures from around the world, all can be found at Artworx Gallery and Gifts, the Fleurieu Peninsula`s finest contemporary art gallery. Housed in an 1850`s stone cottage, Artworx is close to Goolwa`s historic wharf, railway station, hotels, shops and restaurants.
Adelaide - A very small winery in the European mould established in 1982. The fine elegant wines, plus bigger bodied wines made for the second label, Galah, are available for tasting at the friendly and bucolic cellar door where the winemaker is often in attendance.
Ashton Hills Vineyard lies just below the summit of Mount Lofty on a ridge top overlooking the Piccadilly Valley. Their wines reflect the regions cool and humid climate and have fine flavours with a lingering finish. The cellar door opened in ... read more
Adelaide - Aspects of Healing offers a range of innovative, preventative health and wellness services that can help individuals and organisations facilitate more productive outcomes in their lives and workplace.
In today`s hectic world, Aspects of Healing offers a sanctuary in the city. Designed with your health in mind, Aspects of Healing is Adelaide’s first integrative centre where east meets west health and nutrition practices.
You, your colleagues and employees will become more aware of key health ri... read more
Auchendarroch House and Wallis Tavern
Adelaide Hills - Auchendarroch House is a magnificent 1800s mansion, which has been lovingly restored and now provides a functional entertainment venue along with the Wallis Tavern and the seven screen Mount Barker Cinema Complex.
The Wallis Tavern Bistro has an extensive menu featuring modern Australian cuisine, serving lunch and dinner seven days a week with seating for 200 guests. We provide restaurant quality food at realistic prices and offer full table service in and a la carte bistro. The bistro`s wall... read more
Australia`s Seafood and Aquaculture Trail
Eyre Peninsula - Drive this delectable coastal trail to experience South Australian seafood at its best.
Taste oysters, shellfish, smoked and pickled fish and more. Dine at seafood restaurants and cafes. Go behind the scenes and tour the seafood commercial facilities, where you’ll gain an insight into how each business operates.
See and learn about Yellowtail kingfish, abalone, crayfish, scallops, snapper, Mulloway, crabs and numerous species of shark. See Southern Blue Fin tuna that can be worth as much as AU... read more
Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens
Flinders Ranges - Follow 12 kilometres of walking tracks through the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, a 250 hectare property with different arid zones showcasing beautiful, hardy but delicate, arid land flora, bird and animal life.
Here, you can gain a better understanding of arid land plants and their environments. The garden is committed to research, revegetate, preserve and conserve arid land flora and animal life and to show you what you can grow in your garden.
One of the garden’s features is Australi... read more
Australian Museum Of Childhood
Adelaide - See children`s toys that date back as early as the 1890s at the Australian Museum of Childhood in Port Adelaide. Discover the fads and trends of children at play.
With hands-on fun for everyone, you`ll enjoy new experiences mixed with old fashion styles, from skittles and hula-hoops to planes, trains and automobiles. Social changes and development are shown through displays and photographs for social and educational group bookings.
The Australian Museum of Childhood also conducts Magical Histo... read more
Australian Vintage Loxton Winery
Riverland - The Loxton winery has been part of this historic river towns life since 1948. While still a large scale winery with an annual crushing capacity of over 64,000 tonnes, Loxton is also configured to handle smaller batches of more premium fruit. This friuit is sourced predominantly from Simeon`s own Riverland vineyards, enabling a greater degree of flexibility with cropping level and therefore wine styles. Loxton is also the home to our Ausflavour business, a division specialising in the production ... read more
Limestone Coast - In the wild, emus can be difficult to see – but not at Avenue Emus, an emu farm in the centre of the Limestone Coast region of South Australia.
This is a great experience. Interact with these magnificent birds, get photos and even pat or feed one of the quieter emus. Your guides look forward to telling you all about the emu, its habits, what it eats, how it lives and what it is like to farm these fascinating creatures.
Avenue Emus does not only farm emus. Sheep and goats are also on the proper... read more
Fleurieu Peninsula - We are an Organic and Wholefood brasserie just 30-40 minutes away from Adelaide in highly picturesque McLaren Vale, which is home to some very remarkable wineries. Not to mention Marienberg/Fern Hill Estate Wines whom we share premises with, contains an abundance of wine varieties plus produce to sample and also to purchase for enjoying after your visit.
The restaurant specialises in produce, which is mainly sourced from the Fleurieu region and pride ourselves in turning that produce in to hou... read more
Axel Stenross Maritime Museum Inc
Eyre Peninsula - Visit a classic `bloke`s shed` museum. Axel Stenross made boats and the museum celebrates him and the rich maritime history of Port Lincoln.
This is one of South Australia`s most distinctive museums. It is an historic house but it is not the grand home of a rich landowner. Finnish-born Axel Stenross lived humbly in his corrugated iron complex. You can see, for example, where some walls are made from tea chests. It is still an operating slip-yard where small craft are cleaned and painted in amon... read more
Adelaide - The colonial mansion named after the nineteenth century state premier Sir Henry Ayers, Ayers House Museum illustrates Victorian domestic life as it was lived both upstairs and downstairs. The social history of the period is discussed on guided tours of the house as is the life and work of Sir Henry Ayers. On display is a collection of historic costume, silver, artwork and furniture as well as changing exhibitions.
The house also contains important decorative painted finishes on internal walls a... read more
Clare Valley - Located just over 100 kilometres north of the city of Adelaide and three kilometres east of the lower north township of Balaklava.
An all year round fully watered eighteen hole championship 5,987 metre golf course, par 72 with an Australian course rating of 72, which boasts outstanding fairways, practice green and nets and manicured greens amongst undulating sand hills. For the past 25 years the course has been continually developed to its present high standard and is professionally designed to... read more
Balaklava Museum Centenary Hall
Clare Valley - Centenary Hall is one of two sites operated by Balaklava Museum Incorporated. It was built in 1878 and has a colourful history, having been occupied by the Church of Christ, Druids and Rechabite Lodges, Primary and High Schools, a kindergarten, and the Lutheran Church, and was also used for town band and choral society practice, before being purchased by the local branch of National Trust in 1975.
No longer associated with National Trust, Centenary Hall is now owned by Wakefield Regional Counc... read more
Ballast Stone Estate Wines Pty Ltd
Fleurieu Peninsula - Ballast Stone Estate Wine, located in Currency Creek is an award winning winery with a welcoming cellar door.
Ballast Stone has won numerous Australian and International awards for Ballast Stone Cabernet Sauvignon.
Other fine wines produced by John at Ballast Stone Estates include Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Grenache and Chardonnay. Premium quality Virgin Olive Oil is also produced on the estate and is available for tasting at the cellar door, which is open seven days a week.
Yorke Peninsula - Experience a fully working farm, see farm animals including donkeys, horses, sheep, cows, chickens, bantams, ducks, geese, rabbits, dogs, cats and fauna rescue animals. There are farm animal displays, farm produce for sale, arts and crafts, tearooms, licensed restaurant and pedal car track and games area for children. Visitors are encouraged to interact with animals and join in various farming activities. Extensive hands-on and interactive displays are available to enhance your visit.
Unique ha... read more
Yorke Peninsula - Ballywire offers quality, wholesome dining at affordable prices.
Producing its own meat, vegetables and eggs, Ballywire is a `dining-out must` when you visit southern Yorke Peninsula.
Ballywire’s own chef has a keen eye for quality and superb attention to detail. Ballywire offer an enticing array of menus – breakfast menu, all day menu, morning and afternoon tea menus and an evening dining menu.
Make sure you drop in!
Adelaide Hills - Something very special awaits you at Bamfurlong Fine Crafts. Whether you drop in to browse or buy, you will experience a feast of unusual and exciting works, each carefully selected for its` uniqueness and for the skill of its` creator.
Bamfurlong Gallery displays only the innovative, the exquisite and the sensitively crafted.
For an experience in pure delight visit Bamfurlong - a truly memorable experience.
Yorke Peninsula - Visit Australia`s only private museum of money and banking to see nearly 3,000 money boxes, five rooms packed with banking and money memorabilia including a working vault wallpapered with sheets of uncut notes, and more than 60,000 new coins and 50 gold coins.
For more than18 years this award winning `money museum` has provided exciting and wide-ranging memories for the older person and educated younger generations with its displays of money and banking, gems, minerals, fossils and meteorites.
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Banrock Station Wine And Wetland Centre
Riverland - Visit the award winning Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre to learn about its conservation programs, follow boardwalks among the wetlands, or relax on the observation desk, tasting wine and enjoying the stunning vineyard views.
At Banrock Station, you can taste the wines that `help save our earth`. Banrock Station believes the earth is our most precious asset. Its exciting and innovative Wine and Wetland Centre has resulted in Banrock Station being listed as a Ramsar Wetland of Internation... read more
Riverland - The township of Barmera is located a comfortable two and a half hour drive from Adelaide. Set in the heart of South Australia`s Big River Country, this pretty town is nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake Bonney.
Situated right on the Barmera Golf Course, the Barmera Country Club boasts beautifully appointed rooms and first class facilities.
Our facilities include a swimming pool, indoor heated spa, licensed restaurant and bar, floodlit tennis courts and playground. The Barmera Golf Course ... read more
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