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Guided Walk through South Park Lands off Glen Osmond Road
Highlights
- Explore century-old gardens and towering river red gums, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the South Park Lands.
- Capture stunning moments at the Himeji Japanese garden, perfect for photography enthusiasts seeking picturesque landscapes.
- Wander through the revamped community hub in Pelzer Park, experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of this beloved local space.
- Discover the restored South Park Lands creek, enjoying the serene open woodlands and new reed beds along the way.
Discover the highlights and secrets of the much-loved and picturesque two Parks on each side of Glen Osmond Rd – Parks 18 and 19.
You will be led through Peppermint Park / Wita Wirra (Park 18) and Pelzer Park / Pityarilla (Park 19). You’ll see century-old gardens and enormous river red gums, the stunning Himeji Japanese garden (with a photo activity, so bring your camera) the 2018 revamped community “hub” in Pelzer Park and the open woodland and new reed beds along the course of the restored South Park Lands creek.
Itinerary highlights
Himeji Japanese Garden
Constructed in the late 1980s, the garden blends two classic Japanese styles: one evoking mountains and lakes the other a dry garden of sand and rocks.
Pelzer Park "activity hub"
Designed and built in 2017 and 2018, this “hub” includes a revamped “Marshmallow playground” along with tennis courts, a central plaza and multiple picnic sites
The South Park Lands Creek
Recently re-engineered to improve water flow, and increase biodiversity with reed beds and new walking trails the creek runs through open woodland.
Fenced dog park
Fenced dog park
Modelled on the award-winning dog park in Park 5 (North Adelaide) this newer dog park in Park 19 has added features such as water fountains.
Osmond Gardens
One of the earliest garden beds in the Park Lands (established 1906) on the corner of Glen Osmond Rd
Two avenues of century-old river red gum trees
One avenue bordering Glen Osmond Road, the other bordering South Tce, these majestic trees were planted in the late 1800’s.
Adelaide's first-ever cycle path
Constructed along Glen Osmond Road in 1906, it is more popular than ever and connects with other cycleways through the Park Lands.
Tour details
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Single Available from 18 May 2025
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Operation information
Adelaide Park Lands Walking Tours
Guided Walks to explore little-known nooks and crannies of Adelaide’s greatest treasure: the unique open spaces of its Park Lands.
Adelaide is the only city in the world garlanded by Park Lands. In effect the city is built inside a park, and each part of the Park has its own unique features, heritage, and current usage.
Guided Walks are led by trained Tour leaders and can take between 90 minutes and two hours depending upon the location.
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