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a step back in time and discover the secrets of Adelaide’s more famous faces and
places by foot. The Adelaide City Council has created eight different self-guided
walks for you to explore. Each walk reveals a unique and fascinating part of the
City’s history. So grab a free copy now and start unravelling the mysteries of
Adelaide’s past.
Trail brochures are available from: Adelaide City
Council Customer Centre, 25 Pirie St
SA Visitor and Travel Centre,
18 King William Street
Rundle Mall Information Booth, Rundle Mall
or you can Download or View Brochures
for the walks listed below.
Paddocks to Picnic Grounds
Duration – 1 to 1.5 hours Set amongst the splendour of Veale Gardens, this walk
delves into the garden’s past and reveals the mysteries of its creation.
Famous
Faces and Commemorative Places Duration
– 1 to 1.5 hours Commencing on North Terrace, this walk provides an insight into
the people that have made Adelaide the City that it is today.
From
Hercules to Heaven Duration – 1.5 to 2 hours Featuring significant
statues and buildings including the landmark St Peter’s Cathedral, this walk highlights
the impressive houses situated in Pennington Terrace adjacent Adelaide Oval.
Stanley
Street Stroll Duration – 1.5 to 2 hours This walk highlights the
grand mansions of Brougham Place built to complement the Park Lands setting.
Folks
on the Hill Duration – 1 to 1.5 hours A highlight of this walk
is the glorious views offered of the City, its encircling Park Lands and the Adelaide
Hills.
The High Street Duration
– 1 to 1.5 hours This walk focuses on North Adelaide’s earliest main street, formerly
known as the High Street.
Marvellous Mansions
Cottages and Castles Duration – 1 to 1.5 hours Fringing on the
greens of the North Adelaide Golf Links, this walk features villas and semi-detached
houses built during the boom period of the 1880s.
Rundle
Mall Discovery Trail Discover the history and wonders of Rundle
Mall and surrounding areas. From sculpture and art to the history of buildings,
this walk will keep you fascinated.
Information
courtesy or Adelaide
City Council |