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Guided Walk through John E Brown Park and Mary Lee Park (Parks 27A & 27B)
Highlights
- Explore quirky Adelaide heritage while walking through John E Brown Park and Mary Lee Park.
- Discover Australia's unique woodland memorial to deceased workers nestled within tranquil surroundings.
- Wander along the bunyip trail to a secluded billabong, perfect for peaceful reflection.
- Enjoy a family-friendly environment with ample facilities, including a carpark and public toilets.
A Guided Walk through a Park loaded with quirky Adelaide heritage. We’ll introduce you to Australia’s only woodland memorial to deceased workers; a secluded billabong at the end of a bunyip trail, soccer fields, a community garden, and a white elephant rail crossing. Wear sturdy shoes for a walk of up to two hours.
Itinerary highlights
Park Terrace Community Garden
Established 2016, loved by Bowden residents and other locals
Deceased Workers Memorial Forest
Unofficially started in 2003, now with official heritage recognition.
The Bunyip Trail
A riverside track with its own storybook adventure – leading to a secluded billabong.
Trees, wildlife
Spot waterbirds on the River, identify both native and exotic trees, and see the last place where cattle were kept on your Park Lands.
John E. Brown and Mary Lee
Find out who they were and why these two Parks have been named after them.
Tour details
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Single Available from 27 October 2024
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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