Adelaide Attractions
Adelaide Attractions Directory : Parks and Gardens
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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...Adelaide Botanic Garden
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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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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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One of South Australia’s most visited attractions, the Adelaide Botanic Garden, is home to the internationally acclaimed Bicentennial Conservatory.
The largest single span glasshouse in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest in the world, this elegant and contemporary steel superstructure, with its glistening and distinctive shape, houses an amazing world of rainforest plants.
Take a stroll inside, and discover a lush forest of plants from northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesi...Bicentennial Conservatory
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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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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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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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Elder Park is located on the slopes of the south bank of the Torrens Lake, adjacent the Adelaide Festival Centre.
The Rotunda in Elder Park was erected in 1882.
Popeye launches leave from a landing stage in the Park for a 20 minute cruise upstream to the zoo or you can hire a paddleboat. Bicycle hire is also available.
There are a number of walking tracks in and around the city area, providing beautiful views of the lake, its wildlife and the city. The park is host to many community events in...Elder Park
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Monastery Retreat Centre at Urrbrae is situated on 10 acres of spacious and beautiful grounds. While conveniently close to public transport and only five kilometres from the heart of the city of Adelaide, the Monastery is a place of prayer and peace. The Monastery Retreat Centre was built in 1958 but has just been extensively renovated making it an ideal venue for all forms of conferences and retreats. There are now five major conference rooms of varying size, and numerous smaller discussio...The Monastery
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Veale Gardens is a feature of the South Park Lands with lawns, flower beds, rose gardens, winding streams and weirs, grottoes, fountains and a conservatory.
It is a popular venue for weddings, and is also used for social functions and gardening events.
Adelaide Pavilion restaurant in Veale Gardens is available for bookings telephone 08 8212 7444 or visit our website.Veale Gardens
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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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