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South Australia Attractions

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Adelaide Hills: Cleland Wildlife Park, historic towns, galleries & beautiful scenery

Adelaide

Acme Climbing Gym

171 West Terrace
Tel: +61 8 8410 5448
Experience the adventure, fun & fitness of indoor climbing. Acme is conveniently located in the city, & has climbs to suit all ages from 5 to 65 years. Special rates during school holidays, & for small groups (min 5) & families.

Adelaide Zoo

Frome Road, City
Adelaide Zoo is a beautifully landscaped with grassy, moated enclosures, walk-through aviaries full of trees. Licensed Restaurant, winner of the 1997 SA Tourism Award.

Ayers House Museum

288 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000
Tel: +61 8 8223 1234
Fax: +61 8 8232 2856
Ayers House Museum is one of the last remaining grand 19th century homes that once lined North Terrace and the only one permanently open to the public. Also features an impressive restaurant Complex.

Barossa Wine Train

Lower Ground Floor, 18 Grenfell Street Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: +61 8 8212 7888
Fax: +61 8 8231 5771
info@barossawinetrain.com.au
Join the Barossa Wine Train for a luxurious rail journey from Adelaide to the Barossa. Passengers enjoy commentary, reclining seats and beverages from the on board bars. Various touring options available

Bicentennial Conservatory

North Terrace

Tel: +61 8228 2311
Located in the Adelaide Botanic Garden is a breathtaking experience. The largest glasshouse in the Southern Hemisphere. It has a spectacular plant display, a raised walkway that winds through the foliage of tropical trees & palms, within walking distance of the city.

Grand Lady Restaurant Tram

Victoria Square
Tel: +61 8 8218 4031
hill.david@transadelaide.sa.gov.au
Fancy taking a leisurely journey aboard the nostalgic Grand Lady restaurant tram enjoying a sumptuous morning or afternoon tea

Guided Bird Walks

Department of Zoology, University of Adelaide
Tel: +61 8 8303 5594
Fax:+61 8 8303 4364
All walks commence at the University footbridge on Victoria Drive and take approx one and a half hours. Bookings are required in advance to ensure your place.

Migration Museum

82 Kintore Ave.

Tel: +61 8 8207 7570
Emigration- the risk of a life time. Free Entry. Open Weekdays 10am-5pm, Weekends 1pm-5pm.

National Aboriginal Cultural Institute Inc.
253 Grenfell Street Adelaide, South Australia 5000
Tel: +61 8 8224 3200

Fax: +61 8 8224 3250
tandanya@tandanya.com.au
Tandanya has established itself as one of Australia's most influential and progressive exhibitors of Indigenous art.

Skydive Adelaide
Tel:

+61 8 8537 3002
Tandem Skydiving, Come freefalling over the spectacular Fleurieu Peninsula, phone for brochure

The Opal Mine

30 Gawler Place, Adelaide, SA 5000
Tel: +61 8 8223 4023
Fax:+61 8 8223 2807
abartram@opalmine.com.au
Make your stay in Adelaide memorable with a visit to The Opal Mine where we feature quality handmade Australian Opal and South Sea Pearl Jewellery. Free entry to our exhibit the 'Fire of Australia'

Adelaide Hills

Cleland Wildlife Park

Situated on Summit Road, Mt Lofty
Open everyday 9.30am-4.30pm.
Meet a koala, hand feed kangaroos, wander through the aviaries, bushwalk in the Conversation Park. Cafe. BBQ. Souvenir Shop.

Mt Lofty Summit

Summit Road. My Lofty.

Tel: +61 8 8370 1054
If you really want to experience the beauty of Adelaide, then you need to see the breathtaking views from the Mt Lofty Summit. Enjoy spectacular scenery.

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Barossa Valley

Barossa Helicopters
P.O. Box 58 Lyndoch 5351
Tel: +61 8 8524 4209
Fax: +61 8 8524 4830
kiespl@dove.net.au
Flights over the Barossa Valley

Birdwood

National Motor Museum

Main Street, Birdwood.

Tel: +61 8 8568 5006
Acclaimed as one of the best motor museum's in the world, the National Motor Museum at Birdwood is home to Australia's largest & most important collection of motor vehicles. Open everyday except Christmas Day. Picnic & Playgrounds also on site.

Burra

Chatswood Farm Gallery

10kms South of Burra on left
Tel: +61 8 8893 5046
This Gallery is unique, along with Patricia Brereton's Water Colours, Pen Wash, Pastels and Charcoal

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Coober Pedy

Old Timers Mine
Crowders Gully Road, Coober Pedy, SA 5723
P.O. Box 22, Coober Pedy SA 5723
Tel: +61 8 8672 5555
guidance@chariot.net.au
One of the most unusual museums you will ever visit. An original 1916 opal mine, with seams of precious opal on view, and two underground homes. Lots of Outback history!

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Flinders Ranges

Pichi Richi Railway
Tel:

+61 8 8648 6598
Book:

+61 8 8658 1109
An adventure for the whole family travelling aboard the historic Pichi Richi Railway through one of the most scenic areas of the Flinders Ranges

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Glenelg

Boomerang Arts & Crafts

716 Anzac Hwy GLENELG SA 5045
Tel/Fax: +61 8 8376 3921
Mob: 0401 039 931
art@boomerangart.com.au
Authentic Australian Aboriginal Art from South Australia, Central and Western Desert, Northern Arnhem Land and Western Australia

Magic Mountain

Beachside Colley Terrace, Glenelg

Tel: +61 8 8294 8199
A mountain of fun for everyone. Mini Golf, Dodgem Cars, Sky Cycles, Video games, Bumper Boats, Carousel & 4 Water Slides. Open all year round

Goolwa - Fleurieu Peninsula

Goolwa Maritime Gallery
PORT OF GOOLWA upstream from wharf
Box 87 Goolwa SA 5214
Tel: +61 8 8555 3392
crabtree@dove.net.au
Unique award winning Maritime Gallery inc historic boats, chart room, chandlery and maritime art & furniture made from wrecked vessels. Open Thurs-Sun 10-4pm $3 Admission $6 Families Groups by booking only

SteamRanger's "Cockle Train"
Goolwa, Pt Elliot & Victor Harbor Railway Stations
Tel:

+61 8 8552 2782
www.steamranger.org.au
Vintage tourist trains between Goolwa, Pt Elliot & Victor Harbor every Sunday afternoon. More frequent steam hauled trains daily in most school holidays. No prebooking necessary-family fares!

Grange

The Grange
Jetty Street, Grange
Tel:

+61 8 8356 8185
Historic Home of Capt. Charles Sturt built in 1840 and now a part of The Charles Sturt Memorial Museum Trust. This beautiful venue is also available for garden weddings

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Innamincka

Innaminca Regional Reserve
Innaminca Regional Reserve Park

Tel: +61 8 8675 9909
Freecall: 1800 816 078
The Reserve covers 13,800 square kilometres and was proclaimed a reserve to protect the integrity of the wetlands

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Kadina

Banking and Currency Museum
3 Graves St, Kadina SA 5554

Tel: +61 8 8821 2906
Come and see this UNIQUE museum in Kadina's oldest (1873) surviving bank building, The Money Museum Est. 1988 Fee Adults $3 Child $1

Kadina Heritage Museum
Matta Rd, Kadina 5554
P.O. Box 232 Kadina 5554
Tel:+61 8821 1564
Five acres of exhibits, including many working displays with nine separate display sheds. Open Wednesday 2pm - 4.30pm, Saturday & Sunday 2pm - 4.30pm. Admission fees apply

Kingscote

Jumbuck Australiana
Hog Bay Road Kangaroo Island
P.O. Box 285 Kingscote Kangaroo Island SA 5223
Tel/Fax: +61 8 8553 7370
schaefer@kin.on.net
Jumbuck Australiana provides a visitor experience specialising in learning the wool industry. Sheep dogs working, shearing, wool classing, wool spinning, knitting. Sales of gifts, souvenirs, Lanolin Cosmetic CremeÍs and Knitware

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Lobethal

Lobethal Archives & Historic Museum
Opposite Post Office, Main Rd.

Tel: +61 8 8389 6996
Fax: +61 8 8389 6157
Germanic Settlement since 1842, Open Sun 2 - 4pm

The National Costume Museum
Cnr Main Rd and Lenswood Rd, Lobethal

Tel: +61 8 8389 6157
Fax: +61 8 8389 5030
Open Tues & Sun 2pm - 4pm or Tours by appointment

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Mintaro

Martindale Hall
Near Mintaro, 130 km North of Adelaide

Tel: +61 8 8843 9088
Visit the mansion featured in "Picnic at Hanging Rock" Visiting hours 11am - 4pm

Polish Hill River Church Museum

Tel: +61 8 8363 6679
The Polish Hill River Church Museum has been established by the South Australian Polish community in order to document and commemorate the contribution of Polish migrants to the development of the state

Moonta

Miners Cottage and Garden
Built about 1870, this is a typical Cornish miner's cottage which has been furbished by the National trust to pre - 1900 period. Open Wed, Sat & Sun 1.30 - 4pm

Moonta Mines Museum
The museum is located in the former Moonta Mines model School. Erected in 1878, this building now houses thematic displays on the Cornish Miners' lifestyles. Open Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun 1.30 - 4pm

Tourist Railway
A 50 minute round trip by narrow gauge rail passes the reservoir and ore sorting floors, then through a tunnel in Ryan's tailing heap. Operates Sat & sun 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.

Wheal Hughes Copper Mine
On road to Wallaroo, Moonta

Tel: +61 8 8825 1892
Fax: +61 8 8825 2930
South Australia's leading underground experience

Mt. Barker

"SteamRanger Tourist Railway"
Mt Barker Station, Mt Barker SA
P.O. Box 960 Mt. Barker SA 5251
Tel: +61 8 8391 1223
www.steamranger.org.au
"Sunday steam & diesel hauled excursions from Mt Barker to Mt Barker Junction, historic Strathalbyn, or the south coast beaches of Goolwa, Pt Elliot or Victor Harbor

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Port Adelaide

Fisherman's Wharf Market

Port Adelaide's Heritage Area

Tel: +61 8341 2040
Wharfside Market in Port Adelaide, 150 stalls, all undercover. Open every Sunday, Public Holidays & Holiday Monday. 9am-5pm.

Military Vehicle & Militia Museum
252 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide 5015
Tel: +61 8 841 3011
Located in historic Port Adelaide, and within easy reach of all the ports other attractions

South Australian Maritime Museum

126 Lipson St, Port Adelaide 5015
Tel:+61 8 8207 6255
Fax: +61 8 8207 6266
maritime@history.sa.gov.au
Shop, education officer foe schools, tea rooms nearby, guides available, concession and special group rates, disabled access at Bond Store, function and meeting facilities for hire

Port Augusta

Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, Port Augusta

Stuart Highway, Port Augusta West SA 5700
PO Box 202, Port Augusta SA 5700
Tel: +61 8 8641 1049
Fax: +61 8 8641 1241
aridlands@wadarid.mtx.net
Arid zone botanic garden 200ha, 12km walking tracks, bird hides and ever increasing collection of Australian arid zone native plants. Free admission, Bluebush Cafe & Gift Shop, (all Australian made). Guided tours, small fee. Interpretive displays. 4km from city centre. See website: www.australian-aridlands-botanic-garden.org

Spear Creek Giant Gums Caravan Park
P.O. Box 84, Port Augusta SA 5700
Tel: +61 8 8643 6668
Fax: +61 8 8643 6676
Mob: 0412 770 796
spear@dove.com.au
16000 acres of privacy and security. Park set amongst 400 yr old River Red gums. Modern clean amenities, private bush walking & bird watching property, ridge tours & sheep shearing demos

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Sanderston

Saunders Gorge Sanctuary
Saunders Gorge Sanctuary Sanderston RSD 72, Palmer, SA 5237
Tel: +61 8 8569 3032
Fax:+61 8 8569 3036
nature@saundersgorge.com.au
Saunders Gorge Sanctuary & Restaurant Rugged hills, spectacular gorges, rocky outcrops interwoven with Native Flora & Native Fauna. A tranquil setting to relax experience & enjoy the natural beauty of Australia

Semaphore Park

Fort Glanville Conservation Park
Fort Glanville Conservation Park represents a significant period in South Australia's European colonial history. The fort was built in 1889 and has remained largely unaltered due to restoration work carried out over a number of years. This has helped to conserve the state's military heritage. The Fort is opened between September and May on the third Sunday of each month and a small admission fee is charged

Springfield

Carrick Hill

46 Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield.

Tel: +61 8 8379 3886
Carrick Hill is a 1930s dream home created in the style of a 17th Century manor to showcase an extraordinary collection of Tudor oak furniture & a personal collection of drawings, sculpture, antiques paintings spanning nearly 400 years of artistic achievement.

Stirling

Warrawong Sanctuary

Stockport

Stockport Stables-Adventures on horseback
Tel: +61 8

8528 2132
55 mins from Gepps Cross, trail riding, tuition, holiday packages, accommodation

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Victor Harbor

Greenhills Adventure Park

Waggon Rd, Victor Harbor SA 5211
Tel: +61 8 8552 5999
Fax: +61 8 8552 5001
Mob: 0414 52 5999
Water Slides, Par 3 Golf, Canoes, BMX, Paddle Boats, Aqua Bikes, Maze, Tractor Train Rides, Mini Golf, Half Court Tennis, Wallaby Enclosure, Dry Slides, Volley Ball, Giant Air Bag, Walking Trails, Gas BBQ's, Petrol & Electric Go Carts, 4W Motor Bikes, Climbing Wall, Archery and more

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Wallaroo

Heritage Nautical Museum
Situated at the Old Post Office, Jetty Road
P.O. Box 122, Wallaroo SA 5556
Tel: +61 8 8823 3015
Something different, a must to visit. Open Wed 10.30 - 4pm, Weekends 2pm - 4pm, holiday weekends 10am - 4pm Daily. Adults $3, Concession $2.5 & Child 50c

West Lakes

Princess Cruise Boat

Brebner Drive, West Lakes

Tel: +61 8 8242 3933
Mob: 0411 150 207
West Lakes, Princess Cruise Boat. 1‰ Hour Scenic Cruise 26 Dec to 31 May, Wed-Fri, Sun & Pub. Holidays 2pm. 1 Sept to 24 Dec Thurs, Sun Pub Holidays 2pm. You will pass magnificent homes, mansions gardens as you cruise the waterways of West Lakes in total comfort.

Woodville

The Brocas Museum
111 Woodville Road, Woodville 5011
P.O. Box 58, Woodville 5011
Tel: +61 8 83457616
Guides available by appointment, visit by $2 donation adults and .50c children, wedding photographs by arrangement

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