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Display of memorabilla at Port Adelaide Football Club Museum — Image credit: Port Adelaide Football Club

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Port Adelaide Football Club Museum

Immerse yourself in the history of the Port Adelaide Football Club at the Museum, proudly located at The Port Club at Alberton Oval. It's impossible to miss the huge glass window showcasing their history of success – 37 Premiership cups and shields. The museum boasts a timeline of the club's history, photos of every Premiership team, touch screens with detailed information and a suite of memorabilia to explore, all free of charge. The centrepiece is a replica locker room that doubles as a theatrette, visually telling more tales. The museum is open to the public every day with guided tours running at select times. Let them take you on a historic journey to celebrate the elation of victory, the heartache of losing as they share the story through the diverse range of characters that make the Club great.

Adelaide SA

1.7 km away

X Golf and Hey Caddy

Entertainment Venues

X Golf and Hey Caddy

X-Golf & Hey Caddy West Lakes deliver fun for everyone! From state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators to a vibrant mini-golf adventure with cocktails and neon flair. Perfect for mates, dates, or families, it's golf reimagined with food, drinks, and good vibes inside the Footy Park Precinct at West Lakes. Come down and enjoy an indoor golf experience, in any weather.

Adelaide SA

2.0 km away

Adelaide Fringe Festival 2025 — Image credit: City of Charles Sturt

Entertainment Venues

Woodville Town Hall - Heritage, Culture and Entertainment in the West

Woodville Town Hall is one of Western Adelaide's key cultural destinations - a gorgeous heritage venue that hosts live music, comedy, cabaret and community celebrations as well as private and commercial hires. Just 15 minutes from the CBD, directly opposite Woodville Railway Station and with plenty of free parking on site and nearby, the venue is designed to be accessible and welcoming for all. Make a night of it: enjoy dinner at local favourites like Banca or NNQ, catch a live performance at Woodville Town Hall, then finish with late-night drinks and entertainment at Bavarde cabaret bar at the front of the venue. Discover what's on, from major concerts to the annual Adelaide Fringe Hub, or enquire about hiring one of their spaces for your next event.

Adelaide SA

2.0 km away

The Royal Adelaide Golf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

The Royal Adelaide Golf Club

Nestled in the heart of South Australia's sandbelt, Royal Adelaide Golf Club stands as one of the nation's most storied and celebrated courses. Established in 1892, the Club boasts a proud heritage and has long been recognised as a cornerstone of Australian golf. The current layout, refined by the legendary Dr Alister MacKenzie in 1926, blends strategic design with natural beauty—rolling dunes, native flora and firm, fast fairways create a truly authentic links experience. Located just 15 minutes from Adelaide's city centre and a short drive from the coast, Royal Adelaide offers both convenience and seclusion, inviting golfers into an oasis of timeless charm and challenge. Regularly ranked among the top golf courses in Australia and consistently featured in global Top 100 lists, it has hosted numerous national and international championships, earning acclaim from professionals and visitors alike. For golfers seeking an unforgettable round, Royal Adelaide delivers a world-class test of skill and strategy in a setting rich with history and natural elegance. Whether you're an Australian exploring your own backyard or an international visitor chasing the world's finest fairways, Royal Adelaide Golf Club promises a quintessentially Australian golfing experience—steeped in tradition, surrounded by beauty, and defined by excellence.

Adelaide SA

2.3 km away

Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve — Image credit: DEW

Natural Attractions

Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve

Formed over thousands of years, these dunes were host to vibrant natural ecosystems and played a critical role in protecting inland areas from storm-caused sea intrusions. Left to their own devices, the dunes naturally eroded and replenished through a seasonal cycle driven by wind and wave action. This process served the area for eons until houses and industry began to cover the big peaks. Now we mimic nature, by replenishing our beaches, in order to sustain the beach-side lifestyle we have come to love. Everywhere, that is, except for here at Tennyson where nature continues to do what it does best. This area is the Country of the Kaurna (pronounced ‘Gar-na’) people. Kaurna people are the Traditional Owners and custodians of the Adelaide Plains, an area that stretches from Cape Jervis in the south, Crystal Brook in the north, Mount Lofty Ranges to the east and Gulf St Vincent in the west. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities of the Tennyson area and ask that you show respect for Country during your visit to the Tennyson Dunes.

Adelaide SA

2.8 km away

Grange front terrace — Image credit: Charles Sturt Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Charles Sturt Museum Historic Precinct

A feature of the Charles Sturt Museum Historic Precinct is the Grange, the colonial home of Captain Charles Sturt 1840 - 1853. Captain Sturt was one of Australia's most famous explorers, his River Murray expedition paved the way for settlement in South Australia while his expedition into central Australia opened up the interior of Australia to development. The Grange was restored in 1966, and features the original furniture of Capt Sturt while the Exhibition Gallery houses many of Sturt's expeditionary artefacts. This significant collection is the largest in the world outside that held in Britain by his family. It features the original Union Jacks carried on his two major expedition, his telescope, his compass, part of the whale boat and two dried specimens of Sturt Pea from the central expedition. The Precinct is a Registered Historic Place and is part of the National Estate, a member of Historic Homes of Australia and a Learning Destination for the Children's University. Guided tours are provided of the Grange and the Exhibition Gallery and multi media displays can be viewed. Mid week group tours by arrangement.

Adelaide SA

3.1 km away

Lucky Dip

Entertainment Venues

Lucky Dip

Lucky Dip offers a vibrant, family-friendly space packed with claw machines, capsule toys, and unique games like the 10-Second Challenge and Toss-a-Coin Rainbow Game. With licensed merch from Disney, Sanrio, Pokémon, and more, there's a surprise for everyone. Their payout-guaranteed machines ensure a fair and fun experience every time. Planning a celebration? They host private parties with no venue fees! Plus, their claw machine hire brings the fun to your events. Locally owned and community-focused, Lucky Dip is where joy, play, and prizes come together.

Adelaide SA

3.1 km away

Aerial Western view — Image credit: City of PAE

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Yitpi Yartapuultiku

Step into Yitpi Yartapuultiku, a new Aboriginal Cultural Centre located in the heart of Port Adelaide. Created in partnership with Kaurna Elders and community, Yitpi Yartapuultiku is a place of cultural sharing, learning, and connection. Visitors can explore exhibitions, self-guided cultural trails, artworks, and a curated retail space featuring authentic Aboriginal products. Yitpi Yartapuultiku offers opportunities to engage with Kaurna culture through storytelling, seasonal programs, and cultural events. The centre supports Aboriginal tourism, community enterprise, and training pathways. Whether you're seeking an immersive cultural learning experience, quality Aboriginal-made products, or a welcoming place to connect with Aboriginal culture, Yitpi Yartapuultiku invites you to walk together and share the journey.

Adelaide SA

3.3 km away

Hangar 1 — Image credit: SAAM

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The South Australian Aviation Museum

The South Australian Aviation Museum has 27 significant aircraft on display, including an F-111C, F/A-18A Hornet and Mk Vc Spitfire, all of them under cover in the display hangars. Most of the aircraft have flown in South Australia at some point in their life and every one has a story and a history. Visitors can enter the cabins of 6 of the aircraft. They also have an extensive display of aviation and aerospace related items on display. One of the latest arrivals is the Ironbird, a full-scale model of the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter and was used by the Defense Science and Technology Organization (DSTO) to study the effects of electromagnetic compatibility and interference on the aircraft. There is only one of these in existence anywhere in the world, and we have it on display at SAAM.

Adelaide SA

3.6 km away

National Railway Museum Port Adelaide — Image credit: NRM

Galleries, Museums and Collections

National Railway Museum Port Adelaide

The National Railway Museum at Port Adelaide has almost 100 exhibits within two huge pavilions and an 1870s heritage listed goods shed, and covers operations from State, Commonwealth and private operators on the three major railway gauges used throughout Australia. It's a great place for young families and for the serious researcher, with a theatrette, display galleries, professional model railway, miniature train, and train simulator in the main pavilion, plus an archive that is open by appointment. The Shop has a wide range of books, souvenirs, and DVDs for sale. Open every day except Christmas Day, and from 12pm on ANZAC Day.

Adelaide SA

3.7 km away

Portonian Potters exhibition — Image credit: Port Adelaide VIC

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre Gallery

The Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre is home to a vibrant community art gallery, located in the heart of Port Adelaide's cultural precinct. The gallery hosts a dynamic program of exhibitions that change monthly, showcasing the work of talented local artists. Each exhibition features either a solo artist or a collective, offering visitors a diverse and ever-evolving creative experience.

Adelaide SA

3.9 km away

True Hemp Culture — Image credit: True Hemp Culture

Shopping and Markets

True Hemp Culture Eco Store

Step into True Hemp Culture, your one-stop eco store offering a unique collection of sustainable products for your wardrobe and home. From stylish clothing and accessories made with hemp, organic cotton, linen, and bamboo—to natural skincare, hemp foods, and eco-friendly cleaning essentials, we've got your green lifestyle covered. Browse their selection of hemp bags, wallets, handmade homewares, and original art by local artists. Every item reflects our commitment to sustainable living, ethical sourcing, and fair trade—both from Australia and around the world. Looking for something a little different? Visit True Hemp Culture and discover eco-conscious shopping with heart. True Hemp Culture – Eco Store Sustainable Living, Naturally Inspired

Adelaide SA

3.9 km away

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary

The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary provides a home to one of Adelaide's best-loved creatures, the Bottlenose Dolphin. These wild dolphins come here to eat, play, socialise and live and can be seen most days from both water and land look outs. The sanctuary is one of the gems of metropolitan Adelaide. Including the Port River, Barker Inlet, Outer Harbour and North Haven marinas, reaching as far north as Port Gawler. Located only 20 minutes from the city, the area features a 10,000-year-old mangrove forest and over 40 resident bottlenose dolphins, while another 300 dolphins visit the area regularly. The area is also popular for its natural wonders, making it one of the easily accessible Dolphin Sanctuaries in the world. Other wildlife that can easily be spotted are sting rays, long nosed fur seals and endangered Australian sea lions. The area is also a popular bird watching site and shares most of its northern coastal habitat with Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary. Why not come along and try your hand at fishing, dolphin watching, bird watching and paddle boarding.

Adelaide SA

3.9 km away

Studio portrait of a woman in costume. Bond Studio Collection BS00324A — Image credit: History Trust of SA

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Mr Bond's Studio: Port Adelaide Through the Lens

Mr Bond’s Studio: Port Adelaide Through the Lens showcases some of the 2,000 glass plate negatives that were discovered on the old premises of Bond’s St Vincent Street studio. Spanning the 1900s to the 1940s, the portraits are an evolving snapshot of the people of the Port and the events that shaped their community. Subjects include children, sailors, soldiers, brides, graduates, sporting heroes, dance troupes, and even some nuns! Within the exhibition explore some of the stories that lie behind the glass and discover a different side to Port Adelaide’s past. Make sure to take your own portrait in their re-creation of Mr Bond’s Studio before you leave!

Adelaide SA

4.0 km away

Pondi woven sculpture at the SA Maritime Museum — Image credit: History Trust of SA

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Pondi: Kurri Winth-amaldi (Murray Cod: River Creator)

The Ngarrindjeri are 'water people' from the Lakes, Coorong, Great Southern Ocean and river systems of the area south and east of Adelaide in South Australia. For tens of thousands of years Ruwe (Country) has provided them with abundant fresh foods, medicines and rushes for weaving baskets, nets, scoops, fish, and eel traps. The story of Pondi is a key Ngarrindjeri creation story. Aunty Ellen Trevorrow created the Pondi woven from river rushes (Cyperu gymnacaulos and Cyperus vaginatus). Through it, she honours her ngartji or totem, on display at the SA Maritime Museum.

Adelaide SA

4.0 km away

Uncle Major 'Moogy' Sumner

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Yuki (bark canoe): Sharing Ngarrindjeri culture

The Yuki (bark canoe): Sharing Ngarrindjeri culture is a multimedia, immersive display at the SA Maritime Museum which helps tell important stories of South Australia's waterways and embed First Nations culture in the museum's narrative. The Ngarrindjeri were skilled canoe makers and a yuki was used for travel, fishing, hunting, and to meet up for ceremonial gatherings along the Murray River and Lower Lakes regions of South Australia.

Adelaide SA

4.0 km away

SA Maritime Museum exterior — Image credit: SA Maritime Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

South Australian Maritime Museum

At the South Australian Maritime Museum, experience life on the water, track the voyages of navigators who charted unknown waters, seafarers who traded over the oceans and migrants who sailed into new lives. The museum's exhibitions tell stories of our maritime history - from those who lived at sea and on shore, to the dolphins and marine ecosystems that make up our natural environment. Set within the atmospheric eclectic walls of two 1850s bond stores, the museum offers a rich blend of history and innovation across three floors of immersive exhibits.

Adelaide SA

4.0 km away

Main Gallery Wall — Image credit: Grant Dolphin Drone Photography

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Creative Soul Prints Gallery

Creative Soul Prints Gallery is a South Australian fine art print gallery in Henley Beach, promoting over 30 South Australian artists in the form of fine art prints, original works and accessories and gifts. Every purchase directly supports a local artist. They welcome all genres of art: photography, abstract, realism, touristic and indigenous works. They offer custom framing services too collaborating with Up in Frames. Small to large scale projects, including accommodation and AirB&B venues.

Adelaide SA

4.2 km away

Marine Discovery Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Marine Discovery Centre

Discover the Wonders of the Coast at the Marine Discovery Centre Located just steps from the sand at beautiful Henley Beach, the Marine Discovery Centre invites visitors of all ages to explore the vibrant life beneath South Australia's waves and discover the incredible story of the Great Southern Reef. Their mission is to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and empower every visitor to actively protect the iconic coastal and marine environments. Through hands-on exhibits, interactive displays, and guided activities, you'll learn how small actions can make a big difference for the ocean we all love. Inside the centre, aquariums showcase a fascinating variety of local marine species, while immersive learning stations explore topics such as sustainable fishing, responsible water use, Aboriginal culture, and the importance of preserving marine ecosystems. Step outside and continue your adventure with beachside marine discovery trails, where the shoreline becomes a living classroom. While the Marine Discovery Centre is predominantly a school excursion destination, it does also open to the public once a month. To plan your visit, check the Events page on the website or call them to see when the next open day is happening — and get ready to dive into a world of discovery on Adelaide's spectacular coastline.

Adelaide SA

4.5 km away

Victoriana Society of SA visit — Image credit: CSCOAL

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Clipper Ship City of Adelaide

Clipper Ship City of Adelaide is a historic 1864 sailing ship. Daily guided tours provide visitors with a unique experience to explore inside the ship. The tours are suitable for all ages, including families. As a former passenger vessel from 1864 to 1887, the social history of passengers and crew forms part of the display inside the ship and in the Information Centre. The ship is the oldest surviving vessel of its kind, and is five years older than the UK's famous Cutty Sark. Please speak to them about guided tours during opening hours. Entry to the ship is via stairs. They are part of the Museums of the Port, together with Maritime, Aviation and Rail Museums.

Adelaide SA

4.6 km away

Regency Park Community Golf Course

Entertainment Venues

Regency Park Community Golf Course

Regency Park Community Golf Course boasts one the best maintained public golf courses in South Australia with bent grass greens, kikuyu fairways within a majestic parkland setting. Located just 10 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, Regency Park Community Golf Course is the best little golf course in Adelaide! Australia's best mini golf course, SHANX at Regency Park is open for play - bookings online.

Adelaide SA

4.7 km away

Shanx Mini Golf at Regency Park — Image credit: GreenSpace Management P/L

Entertainment Venues

Shanx Mini Golf at Regency Park

One of Australia's best mini golf courses is open at Regency Park and it's spectacular! This is mini golf like you have never seen before. Shanx Mini Golf is designed with the same intent, soul and design features as a real (big) golf course, Shanx at Regency Park is a very special (little) golf course, created for everyone to enjoy from Pro Golfers to the never played before and everyone in between. Bookings are essential to avoid wait times directly through their website.

Adelaide SA

4.7 km away

Jewellery Bench — Image credit: Naomi Schwartz

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Naomi Schwartz Jewellery Design Gallery

Naomi Schwartz Jewellery Design Gallery is an open-plan workshop and gallery located in the heart of Henley Beach, South Australia. Here, visitors can experience the creative process firsthand - from the making of each piece at the jeweller's bench to the finished works displayed in the light-filled gallery. With a strong focus on "Handmade in SA", the Gallery showcases Naomi's own designs alongside a curated collection of contemporary jewellery created by a select group of South Australian jewellers. Featuring the work of over 30 local artists, the Gallery offers a diverse range of styles and materials - from titanium, plastics, and found objects to precious metals, colourful gemstones, and pearls. The collection also includes exquisite handmade glass pieces such as sculptures, carafes, and vases - perfect for gifts or special occasions. At the bench, Naomi also specialises in custom-made jewellery and remodels, crafting unique pieces that reflect personal stories and lasting quality.

Adelaide SA

4.9 km away

500cc Solos Gillman Speedway — Image credit: Judy Mackay

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Gillman Speedway

Gillman Speedway – An Exciting Adelaide Motorsport Experience Experience the roar, excitement and atmosphere of motorcycle speedway at Gillman Speedway, one of Adelaide's premier motorcycle motorsport venues. Conveniently located just 13 km north-west of Adelaide CBD, Gillman Speedway is approximately 5 km from Port Adelaide and 15 km from Mawson Lakes, making it an easy addition to your Adelaide itinerary. No Brakes. No Gears. No Fear. Watch 500cc solo motorcycles and 1000cc sidecars race handlebar-to-handlebar, sliding around the dirt track at incredible speed and just metres from spectators. With local, interstate and international competitors, every meeting delivers high-energy live entertainment. Gillman Speedway is a family-friendly and affordable night out. Children under 16 are free, adult admission is generally $25–$35, depending on the event, and concession prices are available. Free car parking is also provided. Enjoy great food and refreshments from the canteen, including burgers, the famous Gillman Hot Dog, cinnamon doughnuts, and more. The venue is licensed, and a VIP area with indoor viewing and bar facilities is available at selected events. A souvenir booth also offers merchandise to remember your visit. The speedway season generally runs from October to April, featuring regular meetings plus major state, national and international events. Check out their website and Facebook page for dates and times.

Adelaide SA

4.9 km away

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