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Ayers House is a prime example of colonial architecture and contains many important decorative features. Of major interest are the ornate painted finishes and examples of trompe l\'oeil on the walls and ceilings of all rooms, the large reception rooms designed for entertaining and the external symmetry of the house with its two matching bow windows.

Today, Ayers House Museum is managed by the National Trust of South Australia. It houses a large collection of antique furniture, silver, paintings and costume, mostly dating from the nineteenth century, and corresponding to the period of Henry Ayers\' occupancy of the house.

Disabled facilities are ground floor access only.

Our aim is to show travellers not just the usual icons, but also the 'secret' places where the usual tourists don't go or can't get to. Always in the style and comfort expected by the discriminating explorer.

Experiences include Outback Australian Culture, Marine and Coastal, Nature and Eco-tours plus Unique Food and Wine tours. Our hand picked internationally acclaimed team of experienced professionals include Outback 4 wheel drive guides, pilots and wine guides backed by more than 30 years of operational experience to take you beyond your expectations.

Banksia Adventures is a leading tour operator, providing both guided land touring alone or in combination with flying experiences. Our team of experienced expert guides has extensive and intimate knowledge of all regions in Australia. The Banksia Adventures team continues to draw praise for service to the private, government and corporate sectors. Banksia Adventures has developed a network of tour services across Australia. The ranges of products to varying regions have drawn praise for being fresh and innovative.

Other events include the magic of swimming with sea lions and dolphins and a variety of nature and wildlife experiences.

The Enfield Heritage Museum is located within the two hectares of historic, tree studded Sunnybrae Farm. The museum extends over three of the farm's many buildings, the 1882 Machinery Shed, the 1883 Stables and the recently built 2001 Sunnybrae Farm Federation Pavilion. Town and country life in South Australia from the 1880's to more recent times is on display. The displays are educational, interesting and quite often humorous, ranging from blacksmiths to household items, typewriters to tradesmen's tools and leather harness to the corner store and bicycles to Gepps Cross Abattoirs Big Wheel, also carts, mowers, one ton butter churn. Hannaford seed pickler and selection of other farm machinery. On view is the world's first prototype colour copier. A photographic display depicts the first flight from England to Australia by Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith in the Vickers Vimy in 1919, which finally landed at Northfield Aerodrome. A nine-minute video of the actual flight can also be seen. Entry is a gold coin donation.

Uggs and Kisses is South Australia's specialist in handmade designer ugg boots and luxurious fine wool apparel. We stock a huge selection from brands such as UGG Australia, EMU Australia and more. Our boots are handmade from the finest Australian sheepskin and we have the widest range of styles in South Australia to boot (pardon the pun). You can also see a range of our products on our website. With a strong history in manufacturing, we only select quality sheepskin brands - including a range of handmade children's ugg boots.

Amberainbow Pony Rides offer pony parties, pony hire, pony rides to you in Adelaide South Australia. Our trusted family of entertainers will bring a pony to you from as little as AUD130.00. We have provided hundreds of pony rides to children of all ages. Children's birthday parties, social and sporting clubs, corporate and charity functions. Venues have included movie theatres, Royal Show, Expo, Pageant, Down Syndrome Society of South Australia, Police Club, Crippled Children's Association and many schools, kindergartens, social clubs, sporting clubs and private birthday parties. We support local business and we are friends with our competition down south, so if they are closer, be a mate and support your local business. Of course if they are booked, we welcome your patronage. Have ponies will travel! Email us for any additional services such as face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon animals, super heroes.

The Gepps Cross Treasure Market is a great alternative to garage sales so bring your goods along and sell them at the Mainline Drive In, Gepps Cross. The market offers a variety of goods both second hand and new plus fruit and vegetable stalls. Canteen facilities are available where you can get a snack. Sellers set up from 5.30am, stalls and trestle tables available for hire.

Full size nine hole golf course and recreation area, with playground facilities, skate park and toilets. The golf course has rental equipment including golf carts and tuition is available with Gary Masters who is a Class AAA teaching professional. They can accommodate package deals and social groups and have a fully licensed tavern with poker machines and first class meals.

Visit the Adelaide Planetarium and take a guided tour of the universe! Observe a spectacular projection of the Milky Way and the Magellanic Clouds, as seen from the southern hemisphere and without interference from weather and unwanted light, onto an eight metre dome. An experienced lecturer guides you through the solar system, and indicates the various planets and stars. The Planetarium seats 45, and can be booked by schools or groups by arrangement. Public sessions are held on the first and third Saturday of each month.

The Popeye Motor Launches offer cruises up and down the Torrens Lake in the heart of the city of Adelaide. The cruise departs from the wharf in Elder Park in front of the Adelaide Festival Centre and travels along the lake to the Torrens Weir before turning around and travelling to the Adelaide Zoo before returning to the wharf. During the 40-minute cruise a commentary highlights the many landmarks and points of interest that the launch travels past. Operating hours vary with the season so please call the operator for details. Popeye is also a charter boat. For parties and celebrations with a difference, why not consider The Popeye. Also available for corporate events and product launches.

Largest collection best prices on opal in Australia.

Visit shop 5 Rundle mall Adelaide and take a free tour into the Underground Opal Mine in the heart of the Adelaide city centre. Our mine has genuine solid black crystal and boulder opal embedded into the wall.

We run daily opal cutting demonstrations and jewellery making in store and viewing is available all day.

You can deal direct with no middle-man trading. We offer the best prices and Adelaides largest range of opals, diamonds and pearls. 

Rough opal is available as well as cut and polished and jewellery, all  made on site. 

We are able to create and make a unique piece of opal jewellery for you within two hours.

The Pooraka Sunday Market comes alive from 6am every Sunday of the year. You can start your day off with a delicious bacon and egg roll or fresh coffee and hot donuts before marvelling through the many different stalls available. Stalls are under cover in one large location and there are many more outside. You can purchase fresh fruit and vegetables at affordable prices and bargain bakery items including bread, pies, pasties, donuts and berlina buns. There are many second hand and pre-owned items for sale including furniture, car parts, lamps, rugs, antiques and electrical items. There are also new items like sporting clothing at unbelievable prices, jeans, fashion accessories, bric-a-brac, art and craft including folk art, woodwork and so much more. Come along and see for yourself, it is a great way to spend a Sunday morning.

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s most popular wildlife destinations, on this activity-filled day trip by ferry, flight or both—your choice. On the island, discover its natural attractions and local animals, from Vivonne Bay and Seal Bay Conservation Park to the Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase National Park, Admirals Arch and more. Spot wallabies, echidnas, fur seals, koalas and, of course, kangaroos. Lunch is included, and you may select from four transportation options from Adelaide when booking. Please note: Due to recent bushfires, a modified itinerary is in effect until Flinders Chase reopens.

• Full-day tour to Kangaroo Island by coach and ferry or air, from Adelaide
• Take a guided walk among Australian sea lions with a National Parks Ranger at Seal Bay Conservation Park
• Enjoy a 2-course lunch in stunning Vivonne Bay while looking at wildlife from the restaurant windows
• See kangaroos, koalas and other critters at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
• Walk along the coast at Flinders Chase National Park, one of South Australia’s top national parks
• Snap photos of the sculpture-like rock formations named Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch
• Choose to travel by coach and ferry or airplane to arrive at and return from Kangaroo Island

Discover one of South Australia’s wildlife hotspots on this full-day 4WD tour of Kangaroo Island, including round-trip transport from Adelaide by ferry or plane. Spot playful Australian sea lions at the Seal Bay Conservation Park; see echidnas, wallabies and koalas in their natural habitats; and get up close to cockatoos, Tamar wallabies and kangaroos on a guided bushwalk. This small-group tour has a maximum of 8 participants and includes a gourmet picnic lunch.

• Kangaroo Island 4WD tour with coach and ferry transfers from Adelaide
• Explore beaches and take bush walks
• See koalas, wallabies and birds in their natural habitat
• Take a guided tour of a sea lion colony
• Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch with Australian wine
• Small-group tour limited to 8 people ensures a personalized experience with your guide

Spend a day in Barossa on this wine and food tour from Adelaide. Home to some of South Australia’s most renowned wineries, the region also produces countryside culinary delights like cider, baked goods and jam. You’ll visit both big and small wineries, for tastings of varietals like shiraz, plus check out local businesses like Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop and enjoy a 2-course lunch with wine at Lambert Estate. You will be travelling with a guide, who shares information about winemaking in the region.

• Full-day tour of Barossa Valley’s wineries and food scene, from Adelaide
• Enjoy tastings of varietals like shiraz and tempranillo at local wineries
• Stop at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop to browse products made by renowned chef and entrepreneur Maggie Beer
• Enjoy a 2-course lunch at Lambert Estate
• Take in amazing views of the Barossa from the tasting rooms and vineyards
• Wine tasting at the award winning Pindarie Cellar Door
• Learn from a knowledgeable guide about the people and stories behind the Barossa's wineries

Sample the delights of the Barossa Valley on a full-day guided tour from Adelaide that includes two wine tastings, a delicious winery lunch and a visit to Hahndorf. Your knowledgeable guide shares the valley's winemaking history before guided tastings at Seppeltsfield Winery and Wolf Blass. With stops at local landmarks and a scenic route that takes in the River Torrens and Adelaide Hills, your tour provides an in-depth experience of the legendary winemaking region and its environs.

Explore the Adelaide Hills and the town of Hahndorf on a half-day tour from Adelaide. Your driver takes you through historic villages that dot the Mount Lofty Ranges and stops in Hahndorf for the afternoon. Includes afternoon tea or beer tasting, air-conditioned transportation, on-board commentary, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels. Please note: Effective from May 3, 2018, due to roadworks on Frome Street, the temporary pick-up location for guests staying at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel and Mantra on Frome will be 16, Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide.

• Photograph the city and landscape of Adelaide from Mt Lofty
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Discover the shops, cafes, and picturesque town streets of Hahndorf on your own
• Have afternoon tea or a German beer tasting in Hahndorf

A great way to experience Adelaide's local favourites! Your local guide will take you on a 3.5 - 4hr wander through Adelaide's CBD, feasting at several small, local eateries on a variety of sweet and savoury delicacies, as well as exploring our incredible street art and quirky history. Just don't eat breakfast beforehand!

Visit South Australia’s Barossa Valley wine region on this day trip from Adelaide that includes tastings at four wineries, plus a winery lunch. With a guide, discover Peter Lehmann, Chateau Yaldara and Langmeil Winery for a well-rounded winery experience that introduces you to varietals from both established and newer wine producers. Learn insider facts about winemaking in this renowned region, and stop by other attractions like the Whispering Wall and Mengler’s Hill Lookout. This tour is limited to 20 people.

• Full-day Barossa Valley wine-tasting tour from Adelaide
• Visit the tasting rooms (known as 'cellar doors' in Australia) of four wineries
• Marvel at the Whispering Wall, where you can hear someone talking 500 feet away
• Admire the fantastic rose gardens at Chateau Yaldara
• Enjoy wine tastings and a lunch platter of artisanal local goods at Peter Lehmann
• Hear how Langmeil Winery restored the world’s oldest-known shiraz vineyard, originally planted in 1843

Discover the best food and wine of the Barossa Valley on a full-day tour from Adelaide or Glenelg. Have time for wine tastings at four or five wineries throughout the day as you pass through villages such as Lyndoch, Tanunda, and Angaston. Your guide discusses the options with the group and tailors the day to your interests. You'll also stop at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop in Nuriootpa, and end the day with sweeping views from Mengler Hill.

• Full-day Barossa Valley wine region tour with Maggie Beer Farm Shop, from Adelaide
• Stop at up to five wineries for tastings
• Learn about the wine region's history and best establishments from the guide
• Browse the delicious produce and local products at Maggie Beer Farm Shop
• Upgrade to include lunch
• Includes wine tasting, driver-guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover South Australia’s popular McLaren Vale wine region on this half-day tour from Adelaide. With a knowledgeable guide, visit two wineries—Rosemount Estate and Lloyd Brothers Wine—to enjoy wine tastings of much-loved Australian varietals like shiraz. You also have free time in town to browse local shops or stop by another winery on your own. On the way back to Adelaide, visit the beach town of Glenelg to stretch your legs with a walk along Gulf St. Vincent. This tour is limited to 20 people.

• Enjoy two guided wine tastings at Rosemount Estate and Lloyd Brother Wine Company in McLaren Vale
• Learn the history of winemaking in McLaren Vale from your knowledgeable guide
• Sample other regional products such as gourmet almonds, olive oil, and FruChocs candy as you explore on your own
• Stop in Glenelg to stroll along the beach next to Gulf St. Vincent

Explore the McLaren Vale wine region at your own pace with a full-day hop-on hop-off winery tour from Adelaide. After departing from the Adelaide CBD or McLaren Vale, ride on a comfortable bus to your choice of more than 15 winery stops. Have plenty of time to hop on or off at any of the selected stops and enjoy the offerings (own expense). The full circuit takes approximately one hour to complete, and you'll return to Adelaide in the late afternoon.

• Try the acclaimed wines and food of McLaren Vale (own expense)
• Stop to visit the venues that interest you during the full-day tour
• Customize the itinerary to your preferences with the flexibility of a hop-on hop-off tour
• Leave the driving to the professionals for a hassle-free wine tasting experience

Enjoy a guided kayaking tour from Adelaide that gives you the chance to see the Port River dolphins up close. Receive a kayaking lesson from the expert guide, then set out for the Garden Island Ships’ Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail and the dolphin sanctuary. Travel in a small group with a maximum of 14 people, winding through mangrove-lined waterways to see native wildlife and scuttled ships. Learn about the region from the informative guide on this family-friendly tour.

• Kayak tour with dolphin-watching and shipwrecks, from Adelaide
• Learn to kayak in calm waters, suitable for beginning and experienced kayakers
• Likely see Port River dolphins in the waters of the dolphin sanctuary
• Paddle through mangroves while looking for dolphins and other wildlife
• Be amazed by hulking shipwrecks that jut out of the water

Dumplings are soul warming, delicious little parcels of goodness and we want to show you where the best local ones are on this Dumpling Feast walking tour!

Starting at 2:30pm sharp, your tour host will guide you to 4 small local businesses to feast on a range of different cuisine styles of dumplings. Relax, enjoy the heavenly flavours and learn some new and quirky things about Adelaide that you may not have known. Just don't eat lunch beforehand!

Three of Adelaide’s finest must do’s rolled into one amazing experience! Start your day exploring the culinary capital of South Australia with a guided tour of the Adelaide Central Market, a mecca of over 80-artisan food stalls, cafes and wine stores. Then with your gourmet packed lunch in hand it’s off for a short stop at Mount Lofty Summit to witness the amazing views across Adelaide before arriving at Cleland Wildlife Park. Cleland is the best place in Adelaide for a hands-on encounter with Australia’s most unique and curious wildlife including the ever favourite koalas, kangaroos and wallabies.

Experience the scenery between Waterfall Gully and Mount Lofty on a self-guided hike from Adelaide including hotel pickup and drop-off. Hike through Cleland Conservative Park, an area famed for its abundance of exotic flora and fauna, and marvel at the natural splendor of Waterfall Gully. Ascend to the summit of Mount Lofty to witness spectacular views of the Adelaide Plains and explore the area at your own pace.

• Follow the trail from Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty at your own pace
• Pass waterfalls and streams, and watch the treetops and bushes for native koalas and kangaroos
• Admire panoramic views over Glenelg and Port Adelaide from the summit of Mt Lofty
• Tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Adelaide hotel

The Barossa Valley is famous for its fertile vineyards and traditional wineries, but knowing where to find the best of them requires local knowledge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Adelaide hotel and spin through the Barossa Valley as your guide sheds light on the winemaking process. Share your preferences to hit up to five wineries of the most interest, shop at Hahndorf Resort, visit Maggie Beer's Farm Shop, and tuck into a delicious lunch at one of the wineries.

• See the best of the Barossa Valley’s wineries and vineyards
• Sample some of the food and wine for which South Australia is famous
• Learn how wine is made the Barossa way, from grape to glass
• Hassle-free round-trip transport from your Adelaide hotel