Adelaide Attractions
Adelaide Attractions Directory : National Parks and Reserves
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Only a 25 minute drive from Adelaide in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, South Australia's oldest park is a favourite with locals and a lifetime away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Fancy a hit of tennis, a spot of cricket or a game of golf? Belair includes more than 50 bushland tennis courts, several ovals, grassy picnic areas, gas barbecues and even a golf course and caravan park nearby.
And then there's an adventure playground that will keep kids entertained for hours, with a huge w...Belair National Park
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Black Hill Conservation Park is situated approximately 12 kilometres north-east of Adelaide in the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges. The park rises distinctly from the Adelaide Plains, its densely vegetated contours standing boldly behind the north-eastern suburbs.
Black Hill Conservation Park has a network of walking trails of varying length some of which offer spectacular views over the city. The park supports an intricate variety of plants. Growing among the heath is low-lying sheoak that...Black Hill Conservation Park
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Budding geologists will find Hallett Cove fascinating.
Located along Adelaide's southern beaches, Hallett Conservation Park is one of South Australia's most significant geological and archaeological sites, recording both an Australian ice age some 280 million years ago and more than 1,700 Aboriginal artefacts.
Among Hallett Coves rocky outcrops and sheer cliffs, visitors can see evidence of ancient Permain glaciation recording Australia's ice age.
Take a stroll along the northern cliff tops w...Hallett Cove Conservation Park And Sanderson Reserve
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Humbug Scrub Wildlife Santuary is a private sanctuary. It is an Australian icon, established by Thomas Bellchambers in 1905 and it is staffed by volunteers. The sanctuary is a registered charity and relies on donations.
Visit the cottage museum, built in 1919. Enjoy a stroll through the santuary, see the lakes, feed the animals (kangaroos, wallabies and emus). See many other animals, talk to the birds or join one of our animal walks. Have a chat to the grandson of the founder. Evening w...Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary
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The Mawson Trail takes you through some of the most beautiful and spectacular tourist regions of South Australia.
With almost 900 kilometres of back roads, forest tracks and single track, the Mawson Trail is Australia’s premier off-road cycling trail. Enjoy spectacular views, abundant wildlife, unique flora and extensive vistas always reward the physical hard work
You will need an off-road bicycle to ride the Mawson Trail as it takes you along dirt roads and tracks that are not suited to a ro...Mawson Trail
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You don't have to travel far to experience the best of nature - a trip into Adelaide’s suburbs will do.
Named after the word Moriatta meaning ever flowing in the local language of the Aboriginal Kaurna (pronounced Gowna) people, Morialta Conservation Park is well known for its impressive waterfalls, deep gorges and lush, wooded hillsides, just 20 minutes drive from the city at the base of the Adelaide Hills.
A popular place for rock climbers and bushwalkers of all abilities, Morialta includes ...Morialta Conservation Park
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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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If you are interested in fishing, canoeing, rock climbing or photography, this spectacular park is a must visit for you. South Australia’s second longest river, the Onkaparinga enters the park in a steep sided valley and flows into a magnificent gorge with cliffs up to 50 metres high and large permanent rock pools. The park, which incorporates the Onkaparinga River Recreation Park, follows the river to the sea, discovering an entirely different environment in its estuary and wetlands.
The park ...Onkaparinga River National Park
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Para Wirra is one of the major recreation parks of the greater Adelaide metropolitan area taking its name from an Aboriginal phrase meaning river with scrub. Situated in bushland some 40 kilometres north-east of the city centre, the park has a Rangers Office as well as an extensive network of picnic shelters, oval, walking trails, gas barbecues and public toilets. Para Wirra is open every day except Christmas Day. A vehicle entrance fee applies.
Para Wirra Recreation Park is located in the Moun...Para Wirra Recreation Park
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The Waite Arboretum - What is it?
The Waite Arboretum, established in 1928, contains over 2,200 trees representing more than 850 native and exotic species growing under natural rainfall. Every tree is labelled with its scientific name, common name, family, place of origin and date of planting.
The Eucalypt collection is one of the most extensive and well documented in Australia containing over 340 species as well a...Waite Arboretum - Urrbrae House Historic Precinct
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