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Elder Park
Situated on the southern bank of Lake Torrens Lake, Elder Park is a large public park halfway between the City of Adelaide and North Adelaide. Built-in 1882 and named after the Elder Family, the park hosts numerous community events all year round, including Carols by Candlelight, New Year's Eve, the OzAsia Moon Lantern Festival, and the Adelaide Festival.
Glenelg Tram
There are extensive transport service systems in Adelaide, South Australia and the Glenelg Tram is one of them. It is the best way to reach Glenelg and will take you straight to the beach. From Monday to Sunday trams leave every 10-20 minutes from Adelaide’s center. You can travel around the city for free but outside the free zone, towards Glenelg, you will need a metro card or a different visa card for each person to scan. It takes about 30 minutes from Adelaide to Glenelg and it is a very comfortable ride.
The Glenelg Tram is Adelaide’s remaining tramway and is a 15km ride from Adelaide’s center to the beach suburb of Glenelg. It starts at around 6 am from King William Street and the last tram back from Glenelg leaves around midnight. Interstate seniors can get a 14-day free pass to travel and it is a great way to view Adelaide’s suburbs. Glenelg is a popular beach and a great place to enjoy swimming, shopping, sunsets and many eateries.
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Henry Codd Reserve
Henry Codd Reserve is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and is a beautiful park located in Adelaide, South Australia. The playground is in a tucked away location so it is a great place for a picnic and for families. There is a playground, climbing structures, and a slide built into the side of a hill. There are picnic tables and the reserve also has barbecues for a cookout.
The reserve is located in Windsor Street and there is plenty of open space for various sports and a community orchard for visitors to enjoy. There are bike-way paths here also and Henry Codd Reserve can also be a stop on a longer bike route. The Unley east-end bikeway and Malvern Parkside are pathways that extend off the reserve. There is diverse natural vegetation on the way to increase biodiversity. You can also spot birds like the spotted dove, new holland honeyeater, Australian Magpie, and red wattlebird among others.
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Heywood Park
Heywood Park Features two playgrounds; one for older kids with challenging equipment and another for children. The park is located in Adelaide, South Australia near King William Road where you can find plenty of eateries and cafes. Visitors often get take away at these places and enjoy it at Heywood Park. There is a specially designed ninja course for ages 8 and up which takes you through a challenging series of events.
Children can run over logs and stumps and the design of the park is a natural setting. You will notice some artwork on the way to the carpark. There are other climbing structures, monkey bars, wooden climbing walls, climbing net, and much more. The park is located in a quiet location with loads of shady trees and open grassy areas. The ground surface is bark and there and many picnic tables and BBQ areas. It also features a bowling green suitable for crown green bowling.
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Himeji Garden
Himeji Garden is a perfect little pocket of Japan located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the work of famous Japanese landscape designer, Yoshitaka Kumada. It is a great place to get away from the hustle of the city and enjoy a picnic in some solitude. It is divided into two traditional areas; the kare sensui area with a rock garden and sensui area with lakes and mountains. There are beautiful trees, waterfalls and ponds in a natural setting. Visitors need to adopt a humble kneeling attitude and purify themselves by washing their hands at the Chozubachi (water bowl).
The steeping stones or Tobiishi stones around the garden aren’t just for show but to make the experience more mindful. The garden features beautiful water lilies, ducks, medaka fish and goldfish. There are also many yabbies and some long-necked tortoises. You can enjoy the sound of birds along with a clacking noise made by the Shishi-Odoshi which is a bamboo tube filling with water. Originally, it was used by farmers to scare off deer. The Black Pine, a classic bonsai subject symbolizing courage and other bonsai trees reside here. There is a granite lantern, Okunoin at the entrance which is a gift from the city of Himeji. Another symbol, a well-like structure with pure water is used for tea ceremonies.
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JamFactory Adelaide
JamFactory is a non-profit organization that aims to raise awareness about the social and cultural benefits of craft and design in daily life. Housing two centres, one at Adelaide city centre and the other at Seppeltsfield in the Barossa, JamFactory, aided by the South Australian government, conducts exhibitions, workshops and educational programmes, helping to nurture craftsmen, artists and designers.
Migration Museum
The Migration Museum located in Adelaide, South Australia celebrates cultural diversity and tells the stories of South Australian people. They collect, research, publish and share history through several permanent and temporary exhibitions. They also conduct educational programs, and events and take part in community engagement. The museum is located in North Terrace and is a short walk from Adelaide City Centre. Their permanent exhibitions focus on 20th and 21st Century migration and the super biodiversity in Australia due to people migrating from different cultures.
The museum houses six permanent galleries dedicated to the history of the museum, the impact of migration from an Aboriginal point of view, and recent development. The museum has also published specialist publications on South Australia’s diverse heritage and history and the history of the Destitute Asylum. These can be purchased from the Museum Shop. The Migration Museum’s temporary exhibitions focus on topics such as their footy history, Mosaic for Afghan Women, Japanese - Australian art odysseys, and so on. You will discover the numerous identities of people in South Australia through the stories of communities and individuals. You can take a free guided tour to explore the displays and learn about the fascinating history.
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National War Memorial, Adelaide
The National War Memorial is located at North Terrace in Adelaide, South Australia, and commemorates those who served in the First World War. The memorial opened in 1932 and there are memorial services held every year on Remembrance Day and Anzac Day. Although no soldier is depicted, you will see the intense impact of the war on all South Australians. There is a marble angel framed at the main granite symbolizing the spirit of duty and the sword in the shape of the cross symbolizes sacrifice in battle.
The memorial is located next to the Government House. The memorial features a record room or domed inner shrine and there are bronze panels inscribed with the names of those who died at war. There are smaller memorials commemorating soldiers of later wars on the site. There are three figures below the angel that weigh four tons and represent the wider community. There is a student with a gown and books, a young girl, and a farmer. On the other side of the memorial, you will see a fallen angel holding a fallen soldier with his sword still at his side. There is also a bronze lion symbolizing Australia’s connection to the British.
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National Wine Centre of Australia
The National Wine Centre of Australia is located in Adelaide and nestled in the heart of the city’s Botanical Gardens. It is the perfect location for wine tastings, events, weddings, and celebrations. It features the largest tasting room in Australia and you can enjoy 120 samples of diverse wines that come from across 55 different regions. The friendly staff will guide you across the room and there is a wine for every budget. The wine barrelled shaped exterior is unique and you can explore the unique architecture of the buildings.
The Wine Bar offers blind tastings and wine flights to increase your knowledge of wine. The bar also offers cheese and charcuterie boards and the best produce in South Australia. During the summer months, you can sit on the terrace overlooking the Botanical Gardens. You can also opt for a Wine Discovery Journey which takes you through the process of making wine and has state of the art interactive experiences.
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North Terrace Adelaide
There are four terraces that bind the central business district of Adelaide, South Australia, and the North Terrace is part of it. You can take a stroll across North Terrace with plenty to explore. The Adelaide Botanic Garden is an oasis in the city and the perfect place to rejuvenate and revitalize or even enjoy a picnic. The National Wine Centre of Australia is also located in North Terrace and has a wide selection of Australian wines and the largest tasting room. You can visit or take a train ride at Adelaide Railway station or try your hand at the Adelaide Casino a few steps away. A visit to North Terrace is a look into the culture and history of the city.
There are many restaurants and bars in the area and it is only a few minute's walk from Rundle Mall. The Adelaide Convention Centre is a beautiful place to admire for its architecture. In the heart of this central boulevard, you will find the Migration Museum and South Australian Museum. Visitors can learn about the country’s history through unique displays and temporary and permanent exhibitions. The Art Gallery of South Australia and State Library have stunning art exhibitions. You can visit King William Street and take a look at the Governor's house. They have an annual open day in April where you can get a closer look at the grounds and house. Just down the road, you will find Adelaide Festival Centre and Parliament House. You can continue with your stroll here and enjoy views of Elder Park on the banks of the river Torrens.
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