Have your photo taken holding a Koala, handfeed kangaroos and wander amongst Australian wildlife through the open space enclosures. Learn about native species by joining animal keepers as they feed lorikeets, Tasmanian Devils, Dingoes, water birds and other native animals during our daily feeding sessions. Guided day tours and night walks are also available (bookings essential).
Wildcard (annual membership)
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.
Nourish Health and Wellness is an Adelaide day spa that inspires and encourages you to explore and create a balanced, healthy life. A complete destination for mind, body and spirit to rejuvenate, rehabilitate and relax.
With a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing Nourish Health and Wellness offers a range of services that complement each other and are uniquely tailored for individuals of all ages.
Indica Spa - Adelaide Day Spas provide a variety of Day Spas services in Adelaide and local surrounding areas. The Indica Spa - Adelaide Day Spas experience follows the trend of complete service day spas offered in Europe and now in Adelaide. Contact us if you are looking for relaxing Day Spas in Adelaide.
At Adelaide Day Spas - Adelaide Day Spas we pride ourselves on delivering quality products and services at an affordable price. As Adelaide's leading choice for Day Spas, we have a strong reputation in the Adelaide area for providing rejuvenating services at very competitive prices.
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.
The Mount Lofty Botanic Garden overlooking the Piccadilly Valley features displays of cool temperate plants, which thrive on the eastern slopes of Mount Lofty. Spring and autumn in the Garden are both magnificent, with stunning mass displays of magnolias, rhododendrons, camellias and roses adding a splash of colour to the gardens. The sweet scented ATCO Heritage Rose Garden, featuring both modern and old-fashioned roses is particularly popular. Several picturesque walking trails take you up and down the gardens seven valleys, including the Fern Gully - home to one of the richest collections of ferns in Australia. The Bank SA Nature Trail is wonderful at all times of the year allowing visitors to experience the diversity of original plants in the Garden. A picnic lunch by the lakeside after an invigorating walk is just the thing for an enjoyable outing with family and friends. Please see website for further details.
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.
Art Images Gallery is a contemporary art gallery showcasing the work of local and interstate emerging and established artists. The gallery caters to both art lovers and art investors. It has a regular exhibition program covering a wide variety of mediums including paintings, Indigenous art, sculpture and limited edition works on paper. Art Images Gallery can arrange for artwork to be packaged and delivered Australia-wide. Situated on The Parade in Norwood, only two kilometres east of Adelaide central business district, they are open seven days. Off street parking is available.
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.
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.
Visit Cleland Wildlife Park and feed kangaroos as they laze, wander wetlands, hold a koala, and surround yourself with over 130 species of Australian wildlife, all just 20 minutes from Adelaide. The award-winning Cleland Wildlife Park is one of South Australia's must-see attractions. Located in a beautiful natural bush land setting, Cleland offers visitor's many memorable opportunities to discover a large number of South Australia's captivating wildlife. Many animals are free-roaming in the 35-hectare park, creating wonderful impromptu opportunities to touch and interact with our native wildlife. You can even hold a koala and have this special experience captured with a souvenir photo (fees apply). Engaging interpretation, daily educational keeper talks, and self-guided discovery trails, all enhance the visitor's experience. Personal encounters with South Australian wildlife, combined with a licensed cafe and souvenir shop, ensure that Cleland has something for everyone.
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.
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.
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.
Adelaide Central Gallery began in 1987 as an artist-run exhibition space and has evolved into one of Adelaide's most prominent contemporary non-profit galleries. Monthly changing exhibitions includes both emerging and established artists working in a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, prints, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass, video and multimedia. There is a focus on emerging artists who are ACSA graduates or associated with ACSA as current or former art lecturers and solo and group exhibitions by leading national and occasional international artists. Exhibiting artists give informal lectures in the gallery on a regular basis. Guided tours and floor talks can be arranged by appointment for school or social groups of ten or more. There are adjoining studio and student galleries. The gallery is an exclusive representative in South Australia for the estate of artist Pro Hart and there is a stockroom of work by South Australian artists.
Situated in the Mount Lofty Ranges with splendid views to the coast and surrounding hills, the Mount Osmond Golf Club ranks as one of the most picturesque in South Australia. The licensed clubhouse is a popular venue for weddings, seminars, lunches and dinners and private functions. The professional's shop stocks an excellent range of golfing equipment at very competitive prices. Managed by head professional Ian Pritchard, Ian has an excellent reputation as a tutor for both novice golfers and touring professionals. Facilities include, 18 holes on a par 70 courses, an Australian course rating of 69, with a length of 5,692 metres.
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.
Amphora Wine Group is one of Australia's leading wholesale and bulk wine producers. Based at the historic Stonyfell winery in the Adelaide foot hills, Amphora delivers high quality, value for money Australian wines through cellar door sales, domestic (Australian) wholesale clients and international export clients.
Amphora offers clients a wide range of specifically designed wine varieties, styles and packages using their broad vineyard winery, packaging and design network in the heart of Australia’s wine growing home, South Australia.
Amphora provides their extensive client network with a broad range of purchasing options, offering everything from a single bottle at cellar door to a bulk shipment of over 100,000 litres.
Tidswell Wines is an intimate and stylish city cellar door, conveniently located in Adelaide's inner east, offering private tailor made wine tastings and functions for social and corporate groups of six to 50. There is a ground floor tasting room for a fun and informal experience or a first floor boardroom where the winemaker will conduct an informative 'sit-down' tasting session. Catering can be arranged from cheese platters to cocktail food and there is flexibility with days and times for your preferred function.
Tidswell Wines produce a diverse boutique range of reds, whites and roses, from our estate grown family vineyards in the heart of the Limestone Coast, South Australia. Through our Cellar Door we bring a taste of this renowned wine region, without you having to leave the city!
Days and times are flexible on any weekday to book a function or tasting event.