4.5Adelaide Oval(3.076 reviews) - Guided tour of Adelaide Oval Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Arenas & Stadiums
Adelaide Oval has long been one of Australia’s most recognisable and prestigious venues and hosts cricket, football, concerts, functions and major events at the highest level. Its prominent location as the centrepiece of the Adelaide CBD’s revitalised riverbank precinct makes Adelaide Oval an outstanding destination. Known the world over as a beautiful and historic sporting venue, the Oval attracts visitors in their thousands from within South Australia, interstate and overseas. Along with sports fans, the Oval has enormous appeal to visitors with an interest in history, culture, food and wine, as well as a large contingent of business travellers.See more..
5.0Langmeil Winery(367 reviews) - Must do winery tour Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Wineries & Vineyards
Langmeil Winery offers guests a relaxing friendly place to visit. Hope from 10am to 4pm daily, the gardens are beautiful and child friendly. Ample areas to enjoy a glass or bottle of some yummy wines. Wine tastings are free, or you can book in for a special premium wine tasting in the Freedom room for $50 per person (allow about an hour and bookings are essential) showcasing our old vine wines, or a tour and tasting for $150 per person (allow up to 3 hours and bookings essential) showcasing the Freedom Cellar and tour of the old gnarly Shiraz vineyard believed to be the oldest in the world. The old Blacksmiths workshop and stables speak the history of ye ole Langmeil Village - one of the first settlements in the Barossa. There is something for everyone at Langmeil Winery. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday. Join our mailing list on our website to ensure you receive the most up-to-date information on activities and events at the Winery.See more..
4.5Heysen The Cedars(336 reviews) - Time Well Spent while in the Adelaide Hills Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Galleries • Historic Sites • Gardens
Your visit to The Cedars may include touring both Hans Heysen’s studio – Australia’s oldest artist’s studio able to be viewed– and Nora Heysen’s studio, as well as the Heysen family home. Some 200 original works of art can be seen in changing displays in the studios and the house. All visitors are welcome to spend time in the charming garden that changes with the seasons, or to wander along the Artist’s Walk and discover some of Heysen’s favoured painting sites.See more..
4.5Martindale Hall Historic Museum(222 reviews) - A step back in time Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
Such a beautiful historic building kept in pristine condition. Explore the halls and take a step back in the past. Live vicariously through the time period and appreciate what you now take for granted. We highly recommend bringing a picnic basket and enjoying it on the grounds after a time capsule walk through the buildings historic walls.See more..
4.0Old Tailem Town(170 reviews) - Me and my one year old had a lot of fun Historic Sites
Australia's largest Pioneer Village- an hour's drive from AdelaideSee more..
Spectacular views, including the new Whyalla Jetty. Easy drive up & lots of photo opportunities. Don’t miss walking on the new circular Jetty, it is amazing. At the entry to the Jetty, artist Karen of Squashed Cocky is completing the final stages of giant cuttlefish mosaic tiles seating - today she was doing the final grouting. Very artistic, so clever & very representative of Whyalla’s giant cuttlefish who can be seen here in the winter. The foreshore is nicely laid out & welcoming. A very progressive Council & residents - well done Whyalla.See more..
4.5Petticoat Lane(124 reviews) - Real recent Australian history worth visiting Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
Established in 1841, the self guided history trail around Bungaree's station complex enables visitors to explore South Australia's pioneering past through a series of signs, audioposts and displays. The history trail is available to day visitors between 10am - 4pm most days, but bookings are recommended as the property may be closed for private functions.See more..
4.0Arkaroo Rock(83 reviews) - Recovery walk Historic Sites
We did this as a recovery walk after the Rawnsley Bluff the day before. It's a nice shady (in the morning) walk, a bit of cardio on the way up, with great views. They have placed some benches throughout the whole length of the walk, for photo opps (and a rest if you need it!). Signage could be better, though the path is reasonably easy to find most if the time, despite the flood damage that is evident. The rocks are very impressive! And no kidding, a group of about 30 goats, one with a fantastic set of horns!See more..
5.0Goolwa Visitor Information Centre(57 reviews) - Extremely helpful staff Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Visitor Centers • Historic Sites
We are open Monday - Friday 10am-4pm, 7 days a week for visitor enquiries. The Goolwa Visitor Information Centre is located in the main street of Goolwa, at the gateway to the historic Goolwa Wharf precinct. The Centre promotes tourism services and experiences by providing a professional information and booking service with specialist knowledge of Goolwa, the Alexandrina Council Region, Fleurieu Peninsula and beyond. Come and see us to help plan your stay in our beautiful region. The Goolwa Visitor Centre provides a booking service for accommodation, tours, Coorong National Park, local event tickets and Kangaroo Island. We have an extensive gift shop stocking local and Australian made souvenirs. We can also provide tour guides for walking or bus tours, (by appointment only). The Centre is Open: 10am - 4pm, 7 days a week.See more..
4.5Farina(55 reviews) - A Surprise in the Outback Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
The underground bakery had been recommended by other travellers. We would of had no idea as it is off the main road. Wow, wow, the bakery is only open a couple of months and run by volunteers. The nest food. The fruit loaf was absolutely amazing as well as the bread and sweets. Also bought some napkin holders all made locally. Then we spent quite a while walking around this ongoing restoration of Farina. Those volunteers are totally committed. Take the time to visit you won’t be disappointed.See more..
The Wellington Courthouse and Police Station Museum was first occupied in 1864 and was the site of the first ferry crossing of the mighty Murray River. This heritage National Trust building, now privately owned, has lots of artifacts housed there, a licensed café / restaurant on site, 6 Deluxe Room B&B accommodation, and an added upstairs area for small functions. Great location riverside. Plenty of parking, great food, with super friendly caretakers.See more..
This is very cool stop over when you are completing the Robe Coastal Walk (or you can drive to it). It’s self guided as you walk through, there are a bunch of wooden signs placed throughout that tell you what each of the rooms were used for. There is great views from this location also where you can see the obelisk and lighthouse. “Jonique Life” Follow our journey around Australia on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube as we highlight wonderful experiences and magical places you can add to your ever growing bucket list.See more..
Beautifully maintained and furnished example of a Miner's Cottage from the 1860s. Relive the historic days of Moonta's early settlement by making a visit to the cottage. Explore the lovingly tended heritage garden and relive the heady days of copper mining in the region.See more..
4.0Historic Gladstone Gaol(25 reviews) - Well worth the visit Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites
Excellent value for money. I think possibly some of the sections were not opened up, but this is partly my fault for not asking. Staff were informative and friendly. Public toilets were very clean and tidy. We did find some of the art/decorations a little odd for a historic site. Definitely worth stopping in for a visit if you are in the vicinity.See more..
4.5The Big Miner(25 reviews) - Local gems Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
Yep, the Big Miner is a great photo opp but the real gems are inside. And I’m not just talking about opals. Husband and wife team, down to earth, unique jewellery made onsite and great value.See more..
4.5Captain Harry Butler Memorial(20 reviews) - How to do an important display properly Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
It’s worth the drive to Minlaton just to see the display and learn about Australia’s unsung aviation pioneers. The glass enclosed display highlights the only Bristol in Australia and likely the world restored to its former glory. The information panels are very legible and impart the perfect amount of information without drowning you in facts It is a credit to those behind developing and maintaining the displaySee more..
3.5Yourambulla Caves Historic Reserve(17 reviews) - This site is on private property, and the owner has stopped access to the site because of public liability. Historic Sites • Caverns & Caves • Hiking Trails
We met with the owner of the property, and because of lack of government support, he has had to close access to the property because of public liability. It is a real shame as it it a real treasure. Land owners I this area need more government support to keep these sites available for public access. I feel for the owner, and it is a shame for the public!See more..
4.5The Round House(16 reviews) - Overlooking the first Murray Bridge Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Very interesting cavalcade of early settlement in Murray Bridge. Initially the residence of the engineer responsible for the first bridge over the Murray. It has been a school house, post office and council offices during its long history. Full of interesting artefacts which for the most part are hands-on and able to be touched and closely examined. Very interesting architectural structure as well, reflecting the initial resident’s quirky style.See more..
2nd time we have visited and it still has such a homely feel. Ringing to make an appointment was very easy. Some further maintenance had been completed since our last visit which is always good to see but more could be done if more people take the time to pay the modest cost to enterSee more..
From 1856 to 1863, 16,500 Chinese from China, walked 320kms from Robe to Ballarat and Bendigo! They landed in South Australia to avoid the 10£ landing fee imposed by the Victorian Govt to deter Chinese going to the goldfields. This red gate translates to encourage the courage, strength and perseverance for the Chinese. A stone memorial was erected in their memory. The Robe’s custom house was built to cater for the Chinese and overlooks the blue sea.See more..
Using the brochure found in our accommodation, we completed the walk around town. Pleasant walk and some lovely buildings. Brochure only has limited historical details and would have been nice to read or hear some more.See more..
5.0Sharam Cottage(11 reviews) - Amazing view into a bygone era Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
It was fantastic to be able to explore this historical site and imagine how its occupants lived out their lives. The gardens are glorious and there is plenty of information boards to tell the family's story. I wandered around the cottage and saw the layers of wallpaper and lino. Also two houses make up Sharam Cottage. This is an up close and personal experience of a bygone era without the standard over-curation and glassed exhibits found in larger towns and cities. What a treasure! And thanks to the volunteers who maintain the gardens.See more..
5.0Anlaby Station(9 reviews) - Unique opportunity, highly recommend Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Anlaby is well positioned within the Kapunda, Barossa Valley and Clare Tourism Regions to make it your base to tour these exciting areas. Tours of the Anlaby House and Garden are available for groups of 10 or more [by prior appointment]. These tours include the principal rooms of the house including the servants work rooms, kitchen, scullery and butler’s pantry. At the end of the house tour you will have a strong sense of how the family and servants lived and worked there. With approximately 10 acres of garden a guided walk through these historically listed gardens typically includes the shade house, glass house, walled vegetable garden, rose gardens and terraced lawns. The original carriageway winds past the front of the house and down to the peacock aviary. The garden is indeed a restoration work in progress and not all in pristine condition. The garden is of the old fashioned “English style” yet located in a dry South Australian climate and this creates challenges.See more..
Quite a large area, and they have a pretty cool tourist train that takes you around the sites. A bit of a hike from the town centre, but definitely worth visiting if you are in the area.See more..
Our stay in this historic, but beautifully renovated, building was most enjoyable. Jane and Brett were wonderful hosts with vast local knowledge. Every amenity was first class. The breakfast provisions were more than adequate and the homemade biscuits and cake that Jane had made were delicious. The property is well situated in town - right on the foreshore. The views of the sea and sunsets are uninterrupted. Definitely recommended.See more..
4.5Redruth Gaol(7 reviews) - First prison built outside Adelaide Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
It was fascinating to wander around and through the Redruth Gaol and learn about the varied roles of the building. Originally built in 1856 as a gaol to cater for the growing need for such an institution in the Burra district, it was the first gaol to be built outside of Adelaide at the time. The gaol closed in 1894, by 1897 it had been repurposed and renovated to house a Girls' Reformatory in 1897 till 1922. Between 1894-97 and after 1922 it was a private residence, film set for a famous Australian movie (Breaker Morant) and a social venue. Throughout the building there was plenty of interesting information boards about life in the gaol and Girl's Reformatory. Access to the site is only possible if you have purchased a Burra Heritage Passport which comes with a key, ask at the Tourist Information Office in the centre of town.See more..
4.0Terowie Railway Station(6 reviews) - You Should Visit Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
A lot of history in this place. The railway has a memorial to the arrival of General MacArthur when he and his wife and son visited. This is where he uttered those infamous words in his speech...I Shall Return. We took a stroll down the main street. It is like stepping back into a bygone era. Well I suppose it is really. So many old buildings that was wonderful to look at. Well worth the stop to view this. If you are self contained you can also stay the night in the railway yards.See more..
Not in the town. In fact many km from the main road along dirt tracks that are reasonably well signposted. It would be best for visitors to read up on Wilkins before visiting his restored birth place. That would make the visit more memorable. Wilkins was an extraordinary individual and it was a privilege to be able to visit his birth place. The visit to the homestead must be taken slowly but enables to traveler to appreciate the harshness of the country side.See more..
4.5Mill Cottage Museum(5 reviews) - Just an interesting place to visit Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
After a long walk it was a n interesting place to visit with spectacular views. The whole area is lovely to walk See more..
At first I felt a little disappointed looking down at the shipwreck on the beach until I noticed there were stairs going down to the beach. You need to be reasonably fit to climb the stairs. It was fascinating to see all the parts of the ship scattered across the sand. Impressive waves at this beach with beautiful cliffs. Out of all the places at Dhilba Guurunda Innes National Park- this spot was my favourite alongside Corny Point.See more..
3.5Hawke House(4 reviews) - Childhood home of Bordertown’s most famous son. Historic Sites
Just off the main street of Bordertown this building is now used by Uniting Care. An place to spot for anyone passing through with an interest in Bob Hawke.See more..
strangest historic marker i’ve ever come across. they usually mark spot of old school or explorer but this is about murder See more..
4.5Miners Dugouts(3 reviews) - Miners dugout on Blyth Street Historic Sites
When housing was in short supply in Burra in the early 1850s due to the copper mining boom, miners lived in dugouts along the Burra Creek, the 1851 census recorded 1800 of the total 4400 inhabitants in Burra living in dugouts. Living conditions were very poor, subject to flooding and outbreaks of disease were not uncommon. Currently the dugouts are under the care of the National Trust South Australia. The site can be viewed from Blyth Street, but the holder of a Burra Heritage Passport Key has access to go inside a dugout.See more..
3.5Argo Barge(3 reviews) - easy to miss but don't! Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
Renowned as the largest Barge to operate on the Murray River system, the Argo was used mainly to pump water into or out of the main river. In the 1920's, the Argo Barge was employed in the construction of the locks, weirs and barrages.See more..
3.5Butterbox(3 reviews) - A remnant from the past Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
There were 3 boats like them, built in 1945. They used copper nails and bolts. These boats were rescued from the ocean. It was originally built by the Royal Australian Army. The oldest boat is now in Robe. Many tourists stop here to enjoy the view of such an old boat. It was restored. After the war, the boat was bought by a fisherman. It still stands proudly not far from the docks. Worthwhile to see!See more..
4.5Eudunda Heritage Walk(2 reviews) - Heritage walk Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Interesting way to learn history of town. Information available from Museum of Info centre in Bruce Street EudundaSee more..
The Milang Jetty is an easy and safe walk out to the end, while at the end look at the hand operated crane from the 1800'sSee more..
4.5Sperm Whale Memorial(2 reviews) - Worth pulling off the highway for the short drive to visit this memorial Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
We didn’t realise that these whales were washed to shore just 8 years ago- 2014! I thought it was cool that a rock was placed exactly where each whale was found. Measuring 10-11 metres each. Not far from the main highway, worth pulling off and checking out this memorial.See more..
4.5National Trust Church(2 reviews) - National Trust Church Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
A brief visit, however tours are available if organised ahead of time. It's nice that while we cannot walk freely outside a guided tour, we can appreciate the interior behind a gate.See more..
We drove out to explore this small town and this was definitely the biggest highlight. We loved the homely touches that were still in the cottages such as the ovens; fridges and tools. There is some reading throughout so make sure you soak it all in and enjoy exploring. “Jonique Life” Follow our journey around Australia on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube as we highlight wonderful experiences and magical places you can add to your ever growing bucket list.See more..
Visited on Monday 2nd March. We stopped to check out this deserted town, the walking track is sign posted with info boards at main buildings.See more..
As holder of a Heritage Passport key, this was great! I was much more mesmerized than I expected to be: there were some interesting stories to hear, and walking through the yards and then sitting in a cell was a little creepy. The courthouse out front is a wonderful old building too, worth a picture.See more..
4.0Woakwine Cutting(2 reviews) - What an amazing engineering feat! Historic Sites We are so pleased we turned off the main road to follow directions to this place. The explanations are very clear, there is a shed full of machinery that managed this cutting, and the history is fascinating. Two men achieved something unbelievable. Worth a visit.See more..
3.5Powder Magazine(2 reviews) - Gunpowder store house Historic Sites
All credit to the National Trust for restoring the small stone Powder Magazine building at the Burra Mine Historic Site. Surrounded by a thick stone wall, the Stone Powder Magazine was built in 1847 to house the mine's explosives (gunpowder), the walls are said to be sixty centimetres thick and have been lined with sheepskins to minimise the risk of sparks, the roof is also made of stone and is arched. Access inside the wall is only possible to the keeper of a Burra Heritage Passport Key.See more..
Went for the drive around the old areas and was surprised at the beauty of the area, the tiny towns of Dutton and St Kitts, and the many churches. Obviously people lived differently 100+ year ago. A great insight in to the area.See more..
4.0Bundaleer Channel(1 review) - An interesting find from yesteryear Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites
Found the Bundler Channel when riding the Mawson Trail, and then did it again on the Heysen Trail. An amazing piece of architecture from over 100 years ago when gravity was the only way of moving water. The channel is no longer in working order, albeit it does work as a collector for heavy rains off the nearby hills. And after doing this several times, I am still confused by the optical illusion as to which way the water would flow ?See more..
4.0Historic Jetty(1 review) - Its a jetty Historic Sites I need 100 characters OMG .. It's a jetty.. a good one. It is made of timber and it goes out over the water.. go figure..See more..
4.0Kings Marker(1 review) - Wonderful history Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Monuments & Statues
The purpose of our trip was was to find Burke and Wills grave sites and Kings Marker. Very difficult to find badly sign posted but it is so worth the effort incredible history ... one more thing crossed off my husband's bucket list.See more..
