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Guided Walk through Carriageway Park / Tuthangga (Park 17)
Highlights
- Discover the historic 1880s carriageway lined with majestic elm trees, offering a picturesque stroll through Adelaide's heritage.
- Explore the serene beauty of Carriageway Park, featuring lush grass and tranquil forest segments perfect for a leisurely walk.
- Bring your furry friend along, as dogs on leads are welcome to enjoy the park's scenic trails together.
- Unwind in this family-friendly space, complete with convenient facilities like public toilets and car parking for a hassle-free visit.
A guided stroll through one of the most beautiful though little-known parts of the Park Lands. Home to an historic relic of Adelaide’s 19th century infrastructure, two croquet grounds, playing fields and the magnificent 1880’s “carriageway” of huge elm trees. The trail includes segments across grass and through forest. Dogs (on leads) most welcome.
Itinerary highlights
The elm "carriageway"
Dozens of giant elm trees planted in the 1880’s in two rows to form a majestic diagonal “carriageway” through and across this Park
A long-abandoned underground water reservoir
The site of a former 4.5 megalitre water tank built in 1881 to service Adelaide and Glenelg
Trees for Life Bush Care site
A unique remnant bushland grove containing many indigenous species that have been reintroduced to the area by a dedicated group of volunteers, to mimic the type of native vegetation that once encompassed this area.
Two Croquet Clubs and Dog Obedience Club
Both the South Tce Croquet club, established in 1911 and the SA Croquet headquarters are both within Park 17 and both are still in use, as is the Dog Obedience Club nearby
Rehabilitated South Park Lands Creek
Recent earthmoving and landscaping work has reduced flood risk, improved walking trails, and increased biodiversity along the route of the South Park Lands creek adjacent to the elm carriageway.
Tour details
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Single Available from 16 March 2025
Features
Service facilities
Service Tags
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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