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Natural Attractions
Ferguson Conservation Park is located 6.5km east of Adelaide in Stonyfell. There are a number of small walking trails throughout the park, suitable for all ages and experience levels. This park is also accessible by public transport, and it's a park where you can exercise your dog on a lead.
Adelaide SA
0.4 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Burnside Village is Adelaide's premium lifestyle and retail destination for local and international visitors. Located in the beautiful leafy Eastern suburbs of Adelaide, Burnside Village is home to a prominent lineup of premium fashion brands including many Adelaide exclusive and flagship stores. Burnside Village features over 160 retailers - an unapparelled blend of international luxury and Australian designer brands, alongside global high street brands and some of Adelaide's newest restaurants and eateries. Just 10 minutes from the Adelaide CBD and 20 minutes from the Adelaide Airport by car, Burnside Village has ample free parking for self-drivers and is conveniently located on the way to the Adelaide Hills winery region and popular wildlife parks. Public transport is easily accessible from Greenhill Road, and just a 20 minute bus ride from the city. Shop at Burnside Village 7 days a week, with dining until late every night.
Adelaide SA
2.3 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Pepper Street Arts Centre is a lively arts environment supporting creative endeavour and excellence, promoting arts appreciation and education, and providing for social engagement across the artistic and wider community. Formerly the Magill School, the Pepper Street Arts Centre is part of the City of Burnside's cultural program. Entry is free and the ambience is friendly! Exhibitions held monthly. Gift Shop offering high quality work from SA artists and craft workers. Art Classes for beginners and experienced - daytime and evening. Art and Community Groups for people of all different interests and skill levels in a casual informal environment. No tuition provided. Artist Opportunities for themed group exhibitions, artist of the month, gift shop, workshop tutoring and artist demonstrations. Dorrit's Coffee Shop named after local artist Dorrit Black.
Adelaide SA
2.4 km away
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Natural Attractions
Located in Cleland National Park, Waterfall Gully is home to the largest of seven waterfalls that exist in the park. The popular and strenuous walking trail to Mt Lofty Summit starts at the Waterfall Gully car park and climbs through the park's steep hills, native vegetation and stringybark forest, providing spectacular views over Adelaide.
Cleland SA
3.0 km away
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Entertainment Venues
Located just minutes from the Adelaide CBD, The Parade, Norwood boasts Adelaide's finest restaurants and cafes, including the best coffee in town, a wide range of fashion boutiques, specialty gift and homeware stores, hair and beauty salons and the best professional services on offer. Renowned for its food and coffee, The Parade invites you to delight your palate with a great selection of restaurants, bars, cafes and takeaway, offering everything from quick meals to decadent dining experiences.
Adelaide SA
3.1 km away
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Natural Attractions
Take a bushwalk through the steep gullies in the picturesque Adelaide Hills to discover the history of Horsnell Gully and Giles Conservation Parks. Both the Heysen and Yurrebilla trails wind their way through these parks, offering stunning views of the surrounding region. Named after the state Governor's coachmen, John Horsnell, relics and reminders of the Horsnell family property still remain. Along the signposted walking trails, you will find the remains of a large homestead, including the coaching sheds, stable and cowsheds. The original garden of the Horsnell property is located at the start of the walking trail, marked by elm trees, plum trees and orange trees.
Horsnell Gully SA
3.3 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Join Art Images Gallery for their Adelaide Fringe Festival exhibitions, opening night is on Friday, 13 February from 6-8pm Ben Tankard They're pleased to present a major exhibition of new work by Sydney artist Ben Tankard for the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2026. His work combines nostalgia and pop culture iconography in a bold and abstracted style that is uniquely recognisable. Ben Tankard - Artist Talk Saturday 14th Feb 2pm Louise Vadasz: Sentimental Values The gallery is pleased to present the first solo exhibition by Louise Vadasz, as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2026. An Exhibition bringing together a beautiful series of floral paintings to reflect an ongoing engagement with flowers as subjects of stillness, care and enduring presence. Violet Cooper The gallery is thrilled to be exhibiting a fresh body of ceramic sculptural work by acclaimed South Australian multi-disciplinary artist Violet Cooper, as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2026.
Adelaide SA
3.9 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Laneway Boulders Adelaide offers a welcoming indoor climbing experience just east of the Adelaide CBD. Located in Stepney, the venue provides a relaxed and community-focused environment suited to all skill levels. The space is purpose-built for bouldering, with a diverse range of climbs that are regularly reset to keep the experience fresh and engaging. Routes are designed to support beginners while still offering challenge and progression for more experienced climbers. Laneway Boulders Adelaide is known for its approachable atmosphere and strong sense of community. Visitors can enjoy a social and active experience, whether attending casually, with friends, or as part of a group session. The venue is ideal for those looking to try climbing for the first time, build confidence, or enjoy a different way to stay active. Its accessible location just outside the city makes it an easy addition to a day exploring Adelaide. Laneway Boulders delivers a balance of movement, problem-solving, and connection in a welcoming setting.
Adelaide SA
4.1 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Aunty Barb Walk is a self-guided cultural walking experience in Adelaide that invites visitors to listen to stories of Kaurna Country through a mobile app. The walk shares stories, memories, and reflections connected to place, community, and history. Visitors can explore the experience at their own pace while moving through significant locations in the city. Developed in collaboration with Aunty Barb and the Dulwich Centre, the walk offers a meaningful and reflective way to engage with Aboriginal storytelling, local history, and community knowledge. The experience combines audio storytelling, walking, and digital technology to create a unique cultural journey in the heart of Adelaide.
Adelaide SA
4.6 km away
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Natural Attractions
Cleland National Park conserves an important area of bushland situated in the Adelaide Hills face zone. A fantastic network of walking and cycling trails introduces you to the diverse native wildlife, cultural heritage and spectacular views of the Adelaide Hills and surrounds. This park features the internationally popular Cleland Wildlife Park, Mt Lofty Summit and the scenic Waterfall Gully, all of which can be explored using the extensive network of walking and cycling trails. One of South Australia's most popular walking trails traverses this unique area from Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Summit. There is also a selection of trails and fire tracks where you can ride your mountain bike on shared use trails within the park. Some of these popular trails include the Cleland link trail between Crafers and Mt Lofty, Wine Shanty trail, Chambers and Adventure loops.
Crafers SA
4.6 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
The National Wine Centre, located in Adelaide is a world-renowned attraction that offers a unique and memorable experience encouraging a deeper appreciation of Australian wine culture. Offering an extensive selection of food and wine experiences and events that cater to all levels of wine enthusiasts, its distinctive architectural design is the perfect venue for hosting tourists, corporate events, and social celebrations. Discover the unique and diverse characteristics of Australia's 65 wine regions in one location and learn about the industry's passionate and talented personalities that define the Australian Wine Story. An unforgettable sensory journey combining education, entertainment and the joy of discovery in the iconic wine destination of Adelaide, Australia's Great Wine Capital. Nestled in the Botanic Gardens in Adelaide's East End, the centre offers daily self-guided and hosted experiences, as well as state-of-the-art event spaces including Australia's largest tasting room and the Southern Hemisphere's largest open-air cellar. With our Wined Bar featuring contemporary Australian dining and seasonal South Australian produce, all within walking distance of the city centre. Visit and start your Australian Wine Story with us.
Adelaide SA
4.9 km away
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Shopping and Markets
The award-winning Flavours of Campbelltown Food Trail is a suburban food trail within inner north-eastern Adelaide that provides unique, flavoursome food with strong cultural backgrounds. The first Food Trail of its type in South Australia all within 20 minutes of Adelaide city and 40 minutes from the airport. If time is of the essence, take a quick trip to Campbelltown where you can see and taste food being made including continental biscuits, almond bread, smallgoods, pasta, cheeses and amazing cakes. Hear the family stories behind more than 20 featured food and beverage businesses and indulge in the variety of tastes that create the food culture of Campbelltown. Refer to the trail booklet for all business opening hours to create a self guided trail or contact us for a private small group bus tour. The booklet is available for free download from the Campbelltown Council website. Bus tours to a selection of 4 to 5 businesses are held monthly throughout the year with bookings open to individuals and small groups - please phone for dates and information. For larger groups, guided tours can be tailored to suit your needs, please phone.
Adelaide SA
5.0 km away
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Natural Attractions
For over 100 years, the gorges, waterfalls and woodlands of Morialta have provided a recreational escape for walkers and rock climbers just 10km from the city of Adelaide. Enjoy the rugged ridges, gully scenery and seasonal waterfalls that make up Morialta Conservation Park. The three waterfalls along Fourth Creek are popular features of the park and are linked by an extensive network of walking trails. The views from the rock climbing zone also provide opportunities to admire Morialta Gorge and the nearby Adelaide plains. The first two falls are the grandest, each cascading over sheer quartzite cliffs after rain. To see the falls at their best, visit the park during spring or winter when the water flow is strongest. For wildlife lovers, the park's rock pools and creeks provide habitat for small reptiles, frogs and birds. Watch out for honeyeaters and thornbills among the woodlands that cover the hills. Adelaide’s biggest playground 'Mukanthi' can be found in the Stradbroke Road picnic area. There are five play areas to explore: Frog Island, Eagle’s Perch, Great Snake, Bird Nests, climbing boulders, paths and climbing trees. The playspace has a focus on natural materials and experiences to challenge a range of ages.
Adelaide SA
5.0 km away
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Parks and Gardens
The award-winning International Rose Garden takes visitors on a heady journey that's a delight to the senses. As you wander around the garden you're drawn through a series of colourful, fragrant spaces, each cleverly revealing a rose collection from a different style of garden. The overall structure and geometry includes a sunken garden, a circular garden and several pergolas, in perfect visual counterpoint to the adjacent glass conservatory. The garden displays over 2,700 roses and more than 350 rose cultivars, while mixed companion plantings add lots of vivid seasonal colour. There are areas devoted to Australian bred roses, single roses, heritage roses and pillar roses and much more. As you saunter under a tunnel of climbing rose arches, you will find a beautiful display of roses selected for specific Australian causes (e.g. the Leukaemia Foundation). The garden is also home to the National Rose Trial Garden, which tests roses not yet commercially available in Australia. In October 2022, the World Federation of Rose Societies gave it an Award of Garden Excellence, a title enjoyed by just four other gardens in Australia. View it at its best in October-November when the first flush of the season is in full bloom, and again in April for the autumn flush. Visit any time throughout summer and you will be treated to a beautiful experience too.
Adelaide SA
5.2 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Adelaide Botanic Garden is a botanical oasis in the heart of the city, where beautifully landscaped gardens, majestic avenues and elegant architecture create a must-visit destination. Spanning 50 hectares, the Garden showcases some of Australia's finest plant collections, featuring species from across the country and around the world. Step inside the historic Palm House to explore the Madagascan collection in this exquisite glass building – and admire the dazzling glass chandelier by renowned artist Dale Chihuly. Nearby, the Amazon Waterlily Pavilion immerses visitors in a tropical world of giant lily pads and delicate blooms. Wander through the Bicentennial Conservatory, where lush temperate rainforest plants thrive beneath soaring glass, and enjoy the fragrance of the International Rose Garden, in bloom from October to April. In the magnificent Museum of Economic Botany, discover how plants have shaped societies and explore changing exhibitions by talented artists. Relax with a meal or coffee at Botanic Lodge, overlooking the lake, or enjoy casual dining at Evergreen Deli by the colourful Mediterranean Garden. For a fine dining experience, Restaurant Botanic offers award-winning food surrounded by nature. Before you leave, browse the Diggers Garden Shop for seeds and garden wares, or find unique gifts and art at North Lodge Gift Shop. A vibrant calendar of events and experiences runs year-round – visit the Garden's What's On page to see what's coming up.
Adelaide SA
5.2 km away
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Spas and Retreats
Mineral Bathhouse is a contemporary urban bathhouse in the heart of Adelaide, offering a place to slow down, reset and recover. Inspired by the timeless tradition of communal bathing, Mineral brings together heat, cold, water and rest in a beautifully designed space on Flinders Street. Guests can move at their own pace between the mineral pool, traditional sauna, cold plunge, hammam steam room, infrared sauna and salt room, creating their own restorative bathing ritual. Designed for both locals and visitors to Adelaide, Mineral is as much about switching off as it is about recovery. Come alone for some quiet time, visit with a partner, or share the experience with friends. No complicated treatments or routines are required. Simply arrive, change into your bathers and explore the spaces at your own pace. A distinctly Adelaide place to relax, reset and recover.
Adelaide SA
5.2 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
Discover a lush collection of fully sized temperate rainforest trees inside this unique conservatory, located inside the popular Adelaide Botanic Garden. This internationally acclaimed building is the largest single span glasshouse in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest in the world. Pathways meander through a green world of lowland rainforest plants from northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the nearby Pacific Islands, many of which are at risk or endangered in their natural habitats. Take a stroll alongside the forest floor or walk through the treetops and palm fronds along the upper boardwalk. Stop a while to look at the tranquil central pond. All walkways have full wheelchair access. Designed by South Australian architect, Guy Maron, its glistening and distinctive shape is a landmark for visitors to Adelaide. A series of exciting exhibitions and events are frequently held in the conservatory. Visit the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium website to see what's on, and find ticketing information. The conservatory is free to enter outside of exhibition periods.
Adelaide SA
5.3 km away
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Entertainment Venues
This Father's Day, Gift Him an Experience, Not a Card. Secure your Father's Day Tickets for an afternoon of his Favourite BYO drinks, great music and stress-free creating. Let's face it: Dads are notoriously difficult to buy for. Year after year, the fallback gifts end up sitting in the back of a closet. But if you ask any dad what he truly values, the answer is always the same: spending real, uninterrupted quality time with the people he loves. Welcome to the ultimate Father's Day Sunday Session. We've completely reimagined our studio space to create a laid-back, low-pressure experience that Dads genuinely enjoy. This isn't a rigid art lecture, it's a lively social experience. We provide all the art supplies. All you need to do is show up with his favourite drinks, his preferred snacks, and a ready smile. If you're looking to gift something different and special this Father's Day, our studio is the perfect backdrop. You don't need to be an artist to leave with a masterpiece, our expert hosts guide you step-by-step, ensuring the session is completely stress-free. Seats are strictly limited to keep the studio atmosphere cosy and personal. Don't wait until the last minute and resort to another gift card. Select from a range of Father's Day special events.
Adelaide SA
5.3 km away
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Paintelaide conducts various public and private paint and sip, clay and sip and other creative workshops at their studio in Adelaide City, just a two-minute walk from the buzzing East End precinct. No prior art experience is required, as these are super fun painting classes where a friendly local artist guides you through the painting of the day, while you sip on wine and paint. You can enjoy the company of your loved ones, socialise with other guests or get that much-needed me-time. A few of their most popular events are Paint Your Partner Picasso Way, Van Gogh's Starry Nights, Sunflowers, Monet's Water Lilies, and more. Visit the website to explore all upcoming events.
Adelaide SA
5.3 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Featuring artwork created by Nicole Stewart in 1995, the East End Art Trail offers a nostalgic trip back in time, allowing you to catch a glimpse of Adelaide's East End as it once was, while celebrating the vibrant and culturally rich precinct it has become! Starting in Ebenezer Place, you’ll discover all 16 drawings throughout your journey, with 9 of them wrapped, stuck and hung across the East End, ready for you to find. Locate and scan the QR codes to see the original drawings alongside the artists’ notes or visit the East End Adelaide website to view the trail online!
Adelaide SA
5.3 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Galeria Grafika is a boutique graphic art gallery, celebrating the Art of Graphic Design. Located in the heart of Adelaide's East End arts and culture district, the gallery is approachable, affordable and designed to showcase Graphic Art in a way that feels accessible and engaging. Gallery owner, Samantha Knoll, sources unique, rare and original vintage works from around the world – many never before seen in Adelaide. Visitors should expect the unexpected for a truly unique experience.
Adelaide SA
5.4 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
The Australian Pavilion Sports Museum offers an immersive journey through the stories that shaped sport in Australia. Visitors walk through curated spaces celebrating iconic moments, unsung heroes and community legends from grassroots to elite sport. Interactive displays invite visitors to listen, watch and engage, not just observe. The museum highlights the deep connection between sport, multicultural identity and social change. Personal stories from athletes, volunteers and communities bring history to life. Youth-focused experiences inspire learning, participation and pride in sporting heritage. Rotating exhibitions ensure every visit feels fresh and relevant. The Australian Pavilion Sports Museum stands apart by combining sport history, cultural diversity and community storytelling in one inclusive space. The experience leaves visitors informed, inspired and connected to the power of sport in Australian life.
Adelaide SA
5.4 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Discover Haigh's premium bean-to-bar chocolate making process, the rich history of Haigh's Chocolates and the original Parkside Manufacturing facility. The iconic Haigh's Visitor Centre and original factory site are located on the fringe of Adelaide's parklands. It is just a short drive or walk south of the city centre, to Greenhill Road, Parkside. Established in 1915, Haigh's is the oldest family-owned chocolate maker in Australia. Today the company is run by the fourth generation of the Haigh's family, employing over 900 people throughout factory, administration, online and retail stores located across Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. Take a free guided chocolate experience to learn the history of Haigh's and how they make premium quality chocolate from cocoa beans sourced from plantations around the world. Please visit the Haigh's website for guided chocolate experience times and to make a booking, which is essential. Disabled access to shop facilities only.
Adelaide SA
5.4 km away
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Amusement and Theme Parks
Looking for something exciting to do in the city? Step into the cockpit and experience the thrill of flying — right in the heart of Adelaide at 207 Grenfell Street! Since 2014, we've been helping visitors and locals of all ages live their pilot dreams. No experience? No problem! Our friendly instructor pilot will guide you every step of the way. Choose your adventure: Take off from almost ANY airport in the world and fly to your dream destination. Paris? New York? Tokyo? You decide! Be the Co-Pilot of a Boeing 737-800! Feel the power of a real commercial airliner, learn how to take off, land, and handle the controls — it's as close to the real thing as it gets! For future and professional pilots We also offer advanced sessions for aviation enthusiasts and licensed pilots who want to sharpen their skills. Add VR to level up your experience! Make your adventure even more immersive with our optional virtual reality experience. We're open every weekend, with weekday bookings available by appointment. Whether you're travelling with friends, family, or flying solo — this is one Adelaide experience you won't forget. Book your flight today and let your adventure take off!
Adelaide SA
5.4 km away
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