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Adelaide Attractions Directory : Natural Attractions
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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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If you are looking for something for the kids, for a challenge, for fitness, or for the body, the Adelaide Aquatic Centre is the place for you! Set in Adelaide's beautiful Park Lands, and only minutes from the heart of the City, come and visit the Adelaide Aquatic Centre where it's summer all year round.
Come and try our water toys and slides, only at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre. Ride the slides or splash through our many water features and fountains.
The Adelaide Aquatic Centre offers an eig...Adelaide Aquatic Centre
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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 ...Adelaide Himeji Garden
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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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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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The largest of the named city parks, some 17 hectares, Bonython Park attracts many thousands of visitors each year. The Park, situated between Port Road and the River Torrens hosts Australian and international circuses and other events like the Schutzenfest in January.
The southern end of the park has two playgrounds, a boating lake which is used by model and sailing boat enthusiasts (subject to water restrictions), a kiosk and barbecues. The banks of the River Torrens offer visitors the opport...Bonython Park
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The Coast to Vines Trail is a great day or weekend destination on the Fleurieu Peninsula. From the coastal suburb of Marino to the rural beauty of the Willunga Township, the Rail Trail offers a scenic and easy ride along the former rail corridor. Take in spectacular vineyard vistas and changing landscapes as you make your way through the renowned McLaren Vale wine district. With historic towns such as Old Reynella and Willunga, there are plenty of good places to stay and eat.
The trail is fully...Coast to Vines Rail Trail
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Salisbury Country Trout Farm has a tour guide that will take you to the dam which is the fishing area and then to the hatchery section.
From there you will then move onto the environment studies section and then to the cylinders of 'small fry' to large fish where you can see the different stages of growth.
Visitors also have the opportunity to fish for trout whilst there.Salisbury Country Trout Farm Tours
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Let our friendly local volunteer tour guides take you on a historic guided walk which showcases seaside Semaphore's beautiful heritage buildings, including the unique Time Ball Tower and learn interesting facts about Semaphore's colonial history.
Offered on the first and third Sunday of the month at 1pm (weather permitting). Additional times available by bookings.
Semaphore Walks commence at the Memorial Clock Tower on the Foreshore, corner of Semaphore Road and the Esplanade, Semaphore.Semaphore Walks
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Twelve quarries were developed near Sleeps Hill in two separate beds of quartzite - the upper and lower quartzite, which crop out on both sides of a steep valley overlooking Adelaide. The lower outcrops were exploited first and operations gradually moved eastwards and higher up the valley.
The quarries are on a reserve managed by the City of Mitcham, and an interpretive walking trail has been established in conjunction with the Department of Mines and Energy. Spectacular ripple-marked surfaces ...Sleeps Hill Quarries
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A formal English-style garden, surrounding a lovely Edwardian country house featuring towering 100 year old exotic trees and clipped hedges enclosing 12 colour coordinated borders of flowering shrubs, perennials and annuals, lavender, hydrangea, rose and rhododendron walks, fish pond, orchard and nursery.
Specialising in garden weddings and catered receptions. The garden is available for wedding ceremonies when not being used for a catered wedding reception. Romantic and luxurious guest cottage...St Githa`s Garden
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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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'Warriparinga', a windy place by the river, is an important and sacred place for the Kaurna people, the Aboriginal custodians of the Adelaide Plains. Located in Marion, only 20 minutes south of the city, it is the beginning of the Tjilbruke Dreaming Track, which follows the coastline to Cape Jervis. It is a peaceful reserve and wetland with an abundance of the bird and wildlife. The Living Kaurna Cultural Centre is integral in ensuring that Kaurna culture and the Dreaming Story of the Land, is p...Warriparinga Wetlands And Living Kaurna Cultural Centre
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Wittunga Botanic Garden, located in Blackwood in the Adelaide Hills contains fascinating displays of Australian and South African plants that are especially spectacular in spring.
See beautiful collections of Erica, Leucadendron and Protea alongside colourful annuals and exotic and unusual bulbs.
The South African plant in the garden originated from the Cape Province district, similar in climate to Adelaide. While the Australian collection features plants from the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangar...Wittunga Botanic Garden
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