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Adelaide Attractions Directory : Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
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With its superb coastal views, Kingston Park is home to the John Dowie Rock Sculpture at the heritage Aboriginal Site. Take a trip there and learn the Dreamtime Story of Tjilbruke and how the Spring Site evolved.
At Kingston House, built in 1840, learn about Charles Kingston, former Premier of South Australia and progressive Federal Parliamentarian. Under Kingston's premiership, South Australia was the first state to introduce voting for women and he is often referred to as the 'Father of Feder...Aboriginal Tjilbruke Trail, Monument And Kingston Park Coastal Reserve
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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...Adelaide Gaol Historic Site and Museum
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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,...Adelaide Oval Tours And Museum
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Adelaide Zoo is home to over 1,800 animals and almost 300 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited in 8 hectares of magnificent botanic surroundings.
The Zoo’s major exhibits are the Immersion -South East Asian Rainforest, Seal Bay, Australian Rainforest Wetlands walk-through aviary, Nocturnal House, Reptile House, Little Creatures and the Children’s Zoo. Zookeepers provide daily animal feeds and keeper talks. Adelaide Zoo free walking tours run throughout the...Adelaide Zoo
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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...Adelaide`s Underwater Heritage Trail
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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...Angove`s
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The Art Gallery of South Australia is collection of Australian and international works of art, and holds one of Australia's finest art collections.
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 colonial period. Its collection of 19th century colonial art contains fine examples of ea...Art Gallery Of South Australia
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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...Australian Museum Of Childhood
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Ayers House Museum illustrates Victorian domestic life as it was lived both upstairs and downstairs. It's a colonial mansion named after the nineteenth century state premier Sir Henry Ayers.
Experience the social history of the period during a guided tour of the house. See a collection of historic costume, silver, artwork and furniture as well as changing exhibitions.
The house contains important decorative painted finishes on internal walls and ceilings that extend to every room, reflecting t...Ayers House Museum
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Historic Glenelg Town Hall takes pride of place as the home of the Bay Discovery Centre, a social history museum interpreting the cultural heritage of Holdfast Bay.
Just hop on the famous Glenelg tram in the city at Victoria Square and at the end of the line you will find yourself in Moseley Square, across from Adelaide's best seaside attraction - the Bay Discovery Centre. In addition to the fantastic multimedia exhibitions, we also have a mezzanine gallery which features a program of visual ar...Bay Discovery Centre
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Beaumont House is owned by the National Trust of South Australia, it is a Heritage listed building, built by Adelaide's first Anglican Bishop, Bishop and Lady Short in 1847.
During its long history the house has been the home of Sir Samuel Davenport and was one of the first locations of plantings of olive groves and grape vines in South Australia.
Afternoon tea available on open days. Car parking available in visitors car park or street.
Open for private and corporate functions by appointment...Beaumont House
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The Progressive Jewish Congregation in South Australia was formed in 1963 and dedicated its site at Hackney in 1985.
The Beit Shalom Synagogue includes a sanctuary, a memorial library, an embroidered ark curtain and fused stained glass window Yerushalayo both by Raya Tsur an Israeli artist. There are three leadlight stained glass windows by contemporary South Australian artist Andrew Steiner (The Eternal Dream 1993, The Twelve Tribes 2001 and Bereshit In the Beginning 2002).
Services are held ...Beit Shalom Synagogue
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Visit the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, built in 1871 and 1872 and now registered with the National Trust as a heritage building.
The church, with the old horse stable behind it, is built of Mitcham bluestone, with 66 centimetre thick walls and a 33 metre tower.
A three-panel stained glass window above the alter points to some of the central teachings of the Christian faith.
The church's organ is one of the finest in Adelaide. It has been developed from a one-manual-and-pedal organ, built by Bac...Bethlehem Lutheran Church
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Sir Donald Bradman was the greatest batsman in the history of cricket. The Bradman Collection brings together his priceless and personal collection of cricket memorabilia spanning from 1927 to 1977.
The Bradman Collection is a world class exhibition dedicated to an Australian legend and international hero who made Adelaide his home. Watch footage of Bradman in the theatrette, test your own skills with the interactive museum, and browse through personal items including cricket bats, balls, troph...Bradman Collection
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Set in a sprawling six-hectare site of permanent markets and leisure activities, the Brickworks Markets is Adelaide's largest and premier markets situated just 10 minutes from the Adelaide central business district.
The markets are centred around the historic and heritage listed brick Kiln, established in 1912. There are over 100 permanent stalls and shops, complimented each weekend with dozens of casual day traders selling products and gifts from local crafts people and from around the world. ...Brickworks Markets And Leisure Complex
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Welcome to Brighton! The Brighton Historic Walk has been designed to give you an insight into the history and heritage of this special area. You will probably take about one to two hours, depending on whether you are a brisk walker or a leisurely stroller! There is an optional tour included, and we have even suggested a break time so you can enjoy all that Jetty Road has to offer. We hope you enjoy your walk. Brochures can be collected at 24 Jetty Road, Brighton so enjoy your self guided walk.Brighton Historic Walk
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Carrick Hill is fortunate in being one of the few period homes in Australia to survive with its original contents almost completely intact and its grounds undiminished.
It was a centre of stylish living; and friends hold fond memories of a house constantly filled with laughter, parties, artists, music, good wine, fine food and dancing; and heady with the scent of masses of flowers. While those days are now gone, Carrick Hill remains as an important example of the lifestyle of two wealthy and cu...Carrick Hill
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The Grange now the Charles Sturt Museum was the home of Captain Charles Sturt and his family from when it was built in 1840 until they returned to England in 1853. Captain Sturt was one of Australia’s most famous explorers his River Murray expedition paved the way for settlement in South Australia.
Much of the furniture on display in the house was used by the Sturt family and sent out from England after the house was restored in the 1960s. The former nursery wing is now an exhibition gallery.
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Welcome to the beautiful and historic Christ Church established in the mid nineteenth century on the ridge of Montefiore Hill overlooking the city of Adelaide.
The determination of the pioneering church-going residents of North Adelaide to hold services in their own place or worship led the women of the district to start a building fund in 1841, but it was not until the arrival of the first bishop, Doctor Augustus Short, in 1848 that construction work was started.
What you see today are many ...Christ Church
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The Enfield Heritage Museum is located within the two hectares of historic, tree studded Sunnybrae Farm. The museum extends over three of the farm's many buildings, the 1882 Machinery Shed, the 1883 Stables and the recently built Sunnybrae Farm Federation Pavilion. Town and country life in South Australia from the 1880's to more recent times is on display.
The displays are educational, interesting and quite often humorous, ranging from blacksmiths to household items, typewriters to tradesmen's ...Enfield Heritage Museum
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Flinders Street Baptist Church was built in 1861, other buildings followed by 1877, including a large hall, classrooms, manse and residence. The buildings are heritage listed and the church is open for tours, quiet reflection or personal prayer.
Interior features include a gallery, added in 1873 partly to improve the acoustics, but unfortunately obstructing view of a beautiful rose window, which can now only be seen from the front of the church looking backwards. A large pipe organ was installe...Flinders Street Baptist Church
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Fort Glanville, commissioned in 1880, was taken over by the Commonwealth in 1901, by which time it was of no strategic importance and its flanking guns were given to the City of Adelaide in 1907. At times with a caretaker, at others virtually abandoned, all metalwork and ten inch carriages were removed as scrap in 1937. One now restored, is the largest gun in Australia.
Restored to state control in 1951, it was converted into a caravan park. In the 1960's its heritage value was recognised and f...Fort Glanville
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Established in 1995, the Fox Creek Wine Company is situated in the centre of the lovely valley between McLaren Vale and Willunga. The vineyards are established in a picturesque undulating property with a natural creek, a large lake and many native river red gums and century old olive groves.
The Cellar Door is a nineteenth century stone cottage surrounded by beautiful cottage gardens, lawns and large olive trees where picnics may be held. At the other corner of the property is a state of the ar...Fox Creek Wines
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The abandoned wrecks of the Garden Island Ships' Graveyard represent a collection of craft which plied South Australian waters during an era when the maritime industry dominated transport, trade and employment.
From 1909-1945 the North Arm of the Port Adelaide River became the final destination for many vessels, which had outlived their usefulness - casualties of technological change; of the Great Depression and two World Wars; or simply of disrepair and accidental damage.
Instead of scuttling...Garden Island Ships` Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail
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Visit one of Australia’s oldest working wineries. Hardys Reynella Winery was established by John Reynell of Devon, England in 1838. Take a guided tour through the botanic gardens and past the historical buildings before returning to the cellar door to taste premium wines produced by the Hardy Wine Company.
The Reynell family was the first to grow grapes commercially in South Australia for winemaking with the first vintage in 1842. In 1982 Thomas Hardy and Sons, an established South Australian w...Hardys Reynella Winery
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The Hindmarsh Historical Society Museum was one of the first Historical Societies in South Australia and its aim was to preserve memorabilia from the Hindmarsh area for future generations to see and enjoy.
The Museum is located in the previous volunteer Fire Brigade Building and an extensive collection of memorabilia from the Brigade forms the basis of our collection.
The Hindmarsh Volunteers Fire Brigade was the second volunteer fire brigade in the state; Norwood was opened three months earli...Hindmarsh Historical Fire And Folk Museum
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Jervois Basin, in the upper reaches of the Port River, was the major ship-breaking site in Port Adelaide between the early 1900s and the late 1960s. Vessels salvaged in this area included large and small wooden and iron sailing ships, steamers and tugs. Many of these vessels were built for coastal or River Murray waters, but a few were international traders which ended their days as hulks in Port Adelaide or were scrapped when they were no longer viable.
Little physical evidence remains of the ...Jervois Basin Ships Graveyard
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Jetty Road is the shopping and dining hub for beachside Glenelg, one of Adelaide's most popular beaches. It's a good excuse to mix shopping with a stroll on the sand.
This kilometre-long strip offers al fresco dining, so you can sit back and absorb the sunshine and holiday atmosphere. There's fabulous restaurants, including the award-winning Goodlife Organic Pizza, and plenty of good coffee and delicious ice cream.
You'll find fashion houses here, gifts, music, books and more. Most stores and ...Jetty Road
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Built in 1840, Kingston House is one of South Australia's oldest remaining houses. It is still being used today. The quiet beauty and hidden charm of the House and Reserve make it a favourite picnic spot for visitors.
It was the country home of the Kingston Family - a family who were extremely influetial in the founding of the South Australian Colony and of the Nation.
George Strickland Kingston came to South Australia aboard the 'Cygnet' in 1836 as Deputy Surveyor to Colonel Light.
Delicious ...Kingston Historic House
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Mary MacKillop Centre is a museum and interpretive centre, which highlights aspects of the educational and welfare work done by well-known Australian women, Mary MacKillop and the Sisters of St Joseph in nineteenth century South Australia.
You will find a well set up, three dimensional exhibition entitled “What would have become of them?” and there learn something of the nature and extent of the charitable work done by the Sisters among the disadvantaged, especially women and children.
After s...Mary Mackillop Centre
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Completed in 1927, the Masonic Centre building is the headquarters of Freemasonry in South Australia.
The main entrance on North Terrace is accentuated by four great ionic columns on the exterior of the building and approached by a flight of granite steps. The building comprises six levels, accommodating offices and meeting rooms, three lodge rooms, kitchens, reception rooms and banqueting rooms, a large hall at the rear (the Great Hall), the Masonic Museum and the Masonic Library.
Tours a...Masonic Centre
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Minko Wines is a boutique, family run winery producing premium cool climate wines. Minko’s Cellar Door and Providore are set in a heritage listed provincial cottage at the front of Russell’s Pizza. Minko’s range of elegant wines together with a vast array of regional gourmet goodies are sure to tempt your taste buds. Try our diverse range of wines such as our Pinot Grigio, or sparkling Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris. Select from our quality range of produce and gift ideas. Large range of che...Minko Wines and Providore
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The Mount Hurtle winery first built in 1897 by Mostyn Owen is a heritage-listed building. Painstakingly restored to its former glory by Geoff Merrill in the mid eighties, the winery and surrounds have retained their almost Tuscan charm and cope with the rigors of modern day winemaking.
Surrounded by the Pimpala vineyard, which is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the grounds of the winery are home to a large family of ducks, geese and swans.
The Mount Hurtle experience is an opportun...Mount Hurtle Winery home of Geoff Merrill Wines
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Tandanya is a unique place to explore and experience contemporary and traditional Aboriginal cultural expression, through the performing and visual arts. Tandanya exhibits the work of emerging and established Indigenous artists.
Situated in Adelaide, it is the gateway to a better understanding of the diversity of Aboriginal people and culture. Tandanya is a place of learning.
Tandanya is the Kaurna Aboriginal name for the Adelaide city area and was for many, many thousands of years, a place fo...National Aboriginal Cultural Institute - Tandanya
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The museum at Port Adelaide has more than 100 exhibits within two huge pavilions and a 1870s heritage listed good shed. It represents railway operations from State, Commonwealth and private operators on the three major railway gauges used throughout Australia.
Interactive displays include safe operating practices, the role of women in railways, and the famous 'Tea and Sugar' train that served railway families on the barren Nullarbor Plain. Activities include exploring the Woodville signal cabin...National Railway Museum Port Adelaide
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Take a guided tour through the original underground tunnels of the old Adelaide Treasury Building. See where gold was transported, the Cabinet Room and more.
This is one of the oldest and most historically significant buildings in South Australia and has an important association with the colony's administrative history and economic development. It's managed by the National Trust of South Australia. The Adelaide Treasury Building itself has now been restored and redeveloped as Medina Grand hotel...National Trust Treasury Tunnel Tours
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Here you can enjoy wine and winemaking from the ground up. Our interactive Wine Discovery Journey and exhibition showcases the complete wine experience. After having finely tuned their senses in the Wine Discovery Journey, visitors are ready to taste the extensive selection of wines available from the Australian wine regions in the Centre's Concourse Cafe. The Concourse Cafe is open daily for wine tastings and great food. Relax and enjoy fresh espresso coffee and a selection of Australian Ch...National Wine Centre Of Australia
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South Australia's history lives on North Terrace. Not just in museums and the Art Gallery, but in memorials, statues, plaques - and the bricks and mortar of many splendid historic buildings. It is home to many of South Australia's important icons of education, medicine, the arts, culture and commerce, and it is the seat of government.
Starting at the western end, across the road from the University of South Australia campus, is the City Skate Park. Then, back to the other side of North Terrace,...North Terrace
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Old Government House lies in the heart of Belair National Park, 11 kilometres south of Adelaide. It is the former summer cottage residence of some of the early Governors of South Australia and stands as excellent example of Victorian-style architecture. It is looked after by a dedicated group of volunteers, the Friends of Old Government House, with the support of the Department of Environment and Heritage.
The garden is about one acre in extent, the garden at the time of the Governors was natur...Old Government House
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The Old Gum Tree is the birthplace of South Australia. It was here that Governor Hindmarsh read the proclamation that formally established the new province on 28 December 1836 and that reading is recreated and celebrated on the same day each year.
Learn all about the Old Gum Tree and the history of South Australia's beginnings at the Bay Discovery Centre, Moseley Square, Glenelg, Just catch the tram in Adelaide, disembark at the sea, and you’re there.Old Gum Tree
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This classical building with its majestic marble columns, Corinthian capitals and keystone portrayals of nineteenth century governors, presidents and speakers is located on the corner of King William Street and North Terrace. Visitors are welcome whenever parliament is sitting or there are free tours on non-sitting weekdays at 10am and 2pm. Question Time is a popular highlight at 2pm on sitting days. Education Officer sand Community Engagement Officers are available principally to help schools a...Parliament House
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The Bridgewater Mill, nestled in the heart of the Adelaide Hills, is the elegant home of Petaluma.
A short drive from the city, the historic 1860's Mill, with its spectacular waterwheel, houses a world renowned restaurant, the cellar door for Petaluma’s famous wines and the cellars where the company’s sparkling wines are made.
Visitors to the restaurant can enjoy a contemporary Australian menu under the direction of famous chef, Le Tu Thai, matched with a range of highly reputed wines by Petal...Petaluma Cellar and Bridgewater Mill Restaurant
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The Port Community Arts Centre was established in 1987 and is housed in the heritage Black Diamond Centre building at the corner of Commercial Road and St Vincent Streets, Port Adelaide, which is next door to the Visitor Information Centre.
In the spirit of community, it is completely managed by volunteers, including artists and people with special skills. The facilities consist of a workshop with areas for artists and art classes of various kinds such as drawing, painting and ceramics. There i...Port Community Arts Centre
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Let a local volunteer tour guide show you South Australia's first State Heritage Area by taking you on a one-hour walk around Port Adelaide - our maritime heart.
Port Adelaide's ornate old buildings, humble warehouses and bond stores, wharves and hotels tell the vivid tale of colonial maritime life. This is a museum Mecca, with museums dedicated to ships, trains, planes, toys and more. There's a wealth of history and stories to share, a great variety of attractions including the Seahorse Farm, ...Port Walks
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The Proclamation Trail is a three and a half kilometre self-guided trail through Glenelg, starting at the Town Hall. Suitable for pedestrians and cyclists, the trail features 8 sites significant to the cultural heritage of Holdfast Bay.
You can see the site known as the first landing of the first settlers in 1836 on the foreshore, later to become the location of shark-proof baths for men in the early 1900s and now adjacent to Holdfast Shores. Further along the trail, cross the weir and lock at ...Proclamation Trail
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RM Williams was a drover, well-digger, bootmaker, miner and more, who became one of South Australia’s most successful businessman and an icon. You can discover more about his life and legacy at the RM Williams Outback Heritage Museum in Adelaide.
The museum boasts a unique collection of RM Williams artefacts donated by many long-time customers. You’ll find saddlery, hand-plaited bridles, whips and a range of clothing and boots to marvel over and to bring back memories. See displayed the swag, s...R.M. Williams Outback Heritage Museum
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The restoration of the building was completed over a three year period by a group of hardworking volunteers working one day a week. An interesting collection of historical artefacts, heritage information and photographs are now on display in the restored building. Mementos can also be purchased.
Built in the 1850s, it is believed that the stable building was used as a meeting place for the Methodist Church before their church was built in Peach Street. After this it became a Blacksmith. Travel...Reynella Horse Changing Station
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Art Gallery and office of the Royal South Australian Society of Arts. The oldest functioning Society of Artists in Australia. The Royal South Australian Society of Arts Gallery hosts wide ranging exhibitions throughout the year.Royal South Australian Society of Arts Incorporated
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Saint Ann's Church and Cemetery are situated on the flat Aldinga plains, lying some 45 kilometres from Adelaide on the Main South Road to Cape Jervis.
Within the cemetery there are footpaths giving access to all the graves and on these paths are bench seats for the comfort of visitors who may wish to rest awhile and look around. The views all round the cemetery are really stunning since on two sides there are vines and on the third side the land looks down to olive trees
The cemetery is still ...Saint Ann`s Anglican Cemetery
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In the late 1890s a Military Railway was planned to run from Glenelg along the foreshore to Largs with the intent to link both Fort Largs and Fort Glanville. Unfortunately the service only progressed to West Beach.
Now almost 100 years later a railway has been built on a much smaller scale and for a completely different reason. Built by the Port Adelaide Enfield and Charles Sturt Councils and operated by the National Railway Museum volunteers, its specially designed steam locomotive Bill hauls...Semaphore and Fort Glanville Tourist Railway
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