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 ahouse 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 cultured Australians of the mid-twentieth century.
\'Temptation\' is a 58ft x 32 ft aluminium high performance sailing catamaran, which was built by the owner/operator in South Australia.
She is survey registered to hold 50 day passengers or sleep 19 overnight and can travel anywhere in the world, making her an extremely stable vessel in SA waters.
Operating short cruises from the new Holdfast Shores Marina, Glenelg, sailing has never been this accessable in South Australia.
So Why Not Be Tempted!
Anyone can come along and join our 1½ hour cruises during the day or twilight cruises which regularly leave Glenelg on most evenings. However you will need to telephone for times and bookings as \'Temptation\' is sometimes booked for private charters. - Maximum 50 passengers.
"The Beachouse is packed with Australian-first and world-class attractions."
It is the perfect destination for a day out: guaranteed to entertain the kids and give adults a few thrills as well.
There is no entry cost to The Beachouse. All the rides and games are accessed via the Fun Card system. The Fun Card is yours to keep. It is purchased for $2 on your first visit to The Beachouse. Purchase your Fun Card at either the cashier or one of the Fun Card ATMs, and then charge your card with the amount of credits you wish depending on which rides and games you want to go on.
Every time you return, bring your Fun Card to either the cashier or one of the Fun Card ATMs located on both the first and second level and recharge your card.
Adelaide Day Spa - SwissWellness Natural Health & Beauty Spa is the creation of Swiss-born naturopath, Ursula Notari and Australian businesswoman, Melinda Harper. Based on a strongly shared vision, Ursula and Melinda have created a blissful place of retreat where their clients can come to relax and be pampered, to de-stress and detox and to gain helpful, friendly support and guidance in achieving and maintaining an optimum state of health and well-being. Many of the spa's treatments can be found nowhere else and incorporate the exquisite, 100% all-natural Swiss Wellness range of personal well-being formulations.
There is something for everyone at the Marion Indoor Market. Buy jewellery, clothes, books, ornaments, toys, bric-a-brac, art, antiques, fruit, vegetables, plants, show bags, collectables, gifts and more. There are over 100 traders. The market dates for 2011 are Sunday 25 September, 23 October and 27 November. Commencing 15 January 2012 the market will be held on every 3 Sunday in the month. Entry is free, and food and drinks are available for purchase.
The Marion Cultural Centre has been internationally recognised and was one of 12 Australian buildings selected to feature in the Australian Pavilion at the 2006 Venice Architecture Biennale. It is only 15 minutes from the Central Business District. The Marion Cultural Centre comprises a theatre, meeting rooms, art gallery, café, foyer, plaza and the Marion Library. Opening hours vary between areas, please contact the centre direct for more information.
Old Government House lies in the heart of Belair National Park, 11 kilometres south of Adelaide. It was built on the Government Farm as South Australia's first official vice-regal summer cottage residence (1860-1880), and was used by some of the early governors of South Australia; MacDonnell (1855-62) and Daly (1862-68). The Old Government House buildings now reflect how the wealthy of the Victorian era lived, with the main house displaying the style and accoutrements of the well-to-do and the servants' quarters the more modest furnishings of a working family. Featuring an elegant terrace and South Australia's first indoor plunge pool it stands as an excellent example of Victorian-style architecture. Visitors can also take a leisurely stroll through the one-acre garden; featuring a collection of cottage plants and flowers as cultivated in Victorian times, heritage roses and mature trees. The buildings are open on Sundays and public holidays from 1pm to 4pm. Guides from the 'Friends of Old Government House' conduct tours and show the different styles and furnishings in each building and share fascinating stories about this grand residence. Weekday tours and special interest groups are welcome by appointment. Gold coin donation to support Friends Group activities applies.
The Vines Golf Club of Reynella (previously known as the Marino Golf Club) is situated in the Southern Wine Region some 18 kilometres from Adelaide, the city centre. Venue for the Australian Open and Jacob's Creek South Australian Open Qualifying. Venue of the 2005 South Australian Amateur Championship, the first club to hold the final outside of the inner metropolitan golf clubs in the history of the event. Venue of the 2005 and 2007 Masters Games. This course is a good test of golf to amateur and professional players alike. Winner of the 2002, 2004 and 2006 Club of the Year. This golf course is 6,191 metres with a Par 71 and has an Australian Course Rating of 72. Contact the club for green fees
Historic Glenelg Town Hall takes pride of place as the home of the Bay Discovery Centre, a social history museum interpreting the cultural heritage of Holdfast Bay. The mezzanine gallery hosts exhibitions by emerging and established South Australian artists which celebrate and explore Holdfast Bay's beach culture and represent a diversity of media and practices ranging from paintings and photographs to ceramics, sculpture and jewellery. Artists featured in previous exhibitions have included David Archer, Andrew Baines, Robin Best, Christian Hall, Abbas Mehran, Tim O'Shea, Beverley Southcott, Claire Thompson-Richards, Leo Neuhofer and Gerry Wedd. The Bay Discovery Centre also features community and historical exhibitions, contributing to its distinctive blend of visual art, heritage and tourism.
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 opportunity to visit a small part of South Australia's winemaking heritage and to sample the world-class wines of Geoff Merrill.
Hallett Cove Conservation Park is one of Australia's most outstanding geological and archaeological sites, recording evidence of an Australian ice age some 280 million years ago and providing a treasure chest of more than 1,700 Aboriginal artefacts. Magnificently developed glacial pavements along the northern cliff tops are recognised as the best record of Permian glaciation in Australia and have international significance. The park also conserves native flora and fauna and has access to a beach for swimming and fishing. Hallett Cove Conservation Park is just 22 kilometres south of the Adelaide city centre. A series of walking trails run through the park.
The Flagstaff Hill Golf Club is a picturesque golf course that provides 18 holes of variety and challenge suitable for golfers of all standards, with a par 72 for men (blue ACR 72, white ACR 71) and par 73 (red ACR 74) for women. For your flexibility, competition golf is available every day of the week with plenty of tee times still available for those who prefer the relaxation and exercise of a casual non-competitive round. With the ninth hole returning to the clubhouse, golfers can enjoy the added flexibility of shorter rounds to fit in with time constraints. Motorised carts and clubs/pull buggies are available for hire, with prior bookings recommended with the Professional Shop. Please enquire direct for green fees.
The Reynella Winery is the site of oldest wine business in South Australia, established by John Reynell in 1838. After passing through several hands, the Hardy family purchased the business in 1982. Hardys association with Reynella dates from 1850 when pioneer and founder Thomas Hardy, worked for John Reynell during his first six months in Australia. Today, the historic Reynella Winery and Cellar Door remains a premier wine tourism destination. Cellar Door is also adjacent to many historic structures including the grand Reynell Homestead which dates from 1842 and Cellar Number One which dates from 1845. The Old Cave as it is more affectionately known is listed with the National Trust and is the oldest working wine cellar in Australia. The Reynella Winery provides the ultimate in winery locations for garden ceremonies, wedding receptions or corporate function. Our friendly and helpful cellar door staff can provide information packs on request.
Horndale Distillery and Wine Cellars is one of the oldest vineyards/wineries in the Adelaide region. Horndale has one and a half acres of Red Frontignac grapes. These grapes are used to make up Horndale's feature wine Old Horndale Brandy Wood Frontignac. Apart from this small crush, the other wine is made off the premises. Horndale Cellar Door has a fine selection of Red, White, Sparkling and Fortified Wines. With many medal winners in our stable you are sure to find a wine for that special occasion, or even some to put away. The cellar door is open for tastings and sales seven days a week. Adjoining the cellar is the old Number One Spirit Store, which has been converted to a function room and restaurant. The Function room is ideal for that special occasion and the bistro is popular with tourists and is open Friday nights. Bookings are essential.
Welcome to The Fairy Bay, South Australia's first fairy shop. Have a fairy party in the fairy glen, while sitting on mushroom cushions and eating fairy bread and drinking magical fairy lemonade. Discover our wonderful range of gifts from fairy dust and wishing coins and tokens to our beautiful range of dresses, shoes, wings, tiaras and other fairy things. We also have a little bit for the boys as well. School holiday craft activities, fairy dance and birthday parties are all available by appointment.
Reflection Skin and Bodycare is a tranquil, peaceful sanctuary nestled in the beautiful Adelaide foothills. It has provided skin and body services for over forty years and has a wealth of experience to offer along with the latest treatments, services, and caring therapists. All treatment rooms are private, candlelit, and infused with aromatherapy essences. Access to a private garden pool and spa is included in spa packages, and a couples room is also available. Treatments can be performed for individuals or small groups and include facials, microdermabrasion, oxygen skin treatments, peels, light therapy, teeth whitening, waxing, tinting, and more. Items on the spa menu include hydrotherapy, hot stone massage, aromatherapy massage, body exfoliation, bodywraps, manicures, pedicures, and tanning. Body slimming treatments that get results are also available at this award winning skin and bodycare centre.
Thaxted Park Golf Club one of Adelaide's best kept golfing secrets is located at Woodcroft, approximately 30 kilometres south of the city, and is set in picturesque surroundings. The course layout takes advantage of the rolling hills, offering views to the sea and many of the tree-lined fairways are interwoven with the creeks and dams, which attract an abundance of wildlife. A true golfer's golf course that has a lay out comprising predominantly Santa Anna irrigated fairways and greens that are the envy of most Clubs. Green fees on appplication.
Following completion of a AUD50 million investment in new and upgraded facilities, the Adelaide Showground has been renamed Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre. The new brand reflects a venue that is now one of the largest and most modern exhibition centres in Australia. It is also one of the world's greenest, being 100 percent self-sufficient in water and electricity. Our premium facilities and outstanding service are thriving on the delivery of a complete positive experience to the public and event organisers. Five minutes from the Adelaide central business district, the Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre offers a flexible and versatile range of venues ideal for public events, catered functions, conferences, exhibitions and trade shows. With national award winning caterers and a dedicated event team, we have the capability to host virtually any style of event and service gala dinners for 500 - 3000 guests.
The Range at O'Halloran Hill is Adelaide's largest floodlit golf range and coaching facility. It is an industry leader in providing excellent service for golf practice, lessons, coaching and mentoring for golfers of all backgrounds, ages and abilities. The Range is also renowned for their specialist club fitting, designing and building of golf clubs and their high quality repairs, re-shafts and re-grips. As a family owned and run professional business, The Range strives to cater for all, from high quality athlete's right through to families having fun and personally tailored corporate and group functions. Coming very soon to The Range is Adelaide's very own Baseball Ball Park Batting Facility with automated pitching delivery systems and state of the art set-up for the first rate baseball batting opportunity, hitting out onto the park not into cages. Designed for the ultimate experience in fun the machines are set up to ensure all ages and ability levels can enjoy participating. Used as a fun family activity, a day out with the mates, as corporate team building or simply some quality batting practice, this is fun and energizing. Come to The Range at O'Halloran Hill to find Ball Park Batting South Australia.
Patritti Wines & Juices are 100 per cent family-owned, 100 per cent South Australian, and the only fully functioning, five star winery left in the Adelaide metropolitan area. G Patritti & Co was established in 1926, and our historic five acre winery site is a remarkable reminder of the past, located less than 10 minutes from the popular tourist hub of Glenelg. The Patritti winery cellar door is open to the public from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, featuring highly-rated wines from a number of South Australia’s premium grape growing regions, plus non-alcoholic wines, and our popular preservative-free still and sparkling juices, so there is something for everyone to taste.