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Social Justice Tour of Adelaide
Highlights
- Explore Adelaide's North Terrace while uncovering the rich history of social justice movements in South Australia.
- Discover pivotal moments like the Women's Franchise and Indigenous Voice, shaping contemporary society and governance.
- Engage with stories of early educational reform, highlighting the importance of literacy in South Australia's development.
- Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with convenient public toilets along the walking route for a comfortable experience.
This walking tour traces both the history and comtemporary social justice relating to South Australia as it ambles down North Terrace in the city of Adelaide. Some examples include Women’s Franchise, Secret Ballot, Indigenous Voice to SA Parliament, First Female Governor in Australia, Recycling, Homosexual reforms, First Female Police in the British Empire, Early organised centrally controlled Police Force, and many more.
We also discuss early educational reform and how important literacy was for the development of South Australia as well as Religious freedoms.
Itinerary highlights
Parliament House Adelaide
The focus for democracy and ground breaking legislation re political and social reforms in South Australia
Government House Adelaide
The oldest continuously used Government House in Australia and the first to have an Indigenous Governor during the 1970’s as well as first Female Governor in Australia in 1991.
Tour details
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Operation information
Down to Earth Tours
Down to Earth Tours provide a choice of six walking tours around both Adelaide central business district and North Adelaide encompassing history, heritage and culture.
The two-hour easy paced walks bring to life stories of the past incorporating characters that have lived behind the facades of varying infrastructure. The walks also trace the development of Adelaide from early beginnings to today.
A locally born and bred tour guide with a good knowledge about Adelaide and South Australia who has a passion for history and heritage.
If you enjoy hearing interesting stories about the history, heritage and culture of Adelaide, along with its interesting characters, then these tours will suit you.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- National Trust
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
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