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Afghan Herbalists and Cameleers of South West Adelaide: WEA Walking Tour
Highlights
- Discover the historical significance of Adelaide's Central Market, revealing its connection to Afghan cameleers and herbalists.
- Explore West Terrace Cemetery, where stories of the past intertwine with the healing traditions of medicinal plants.
- Engage in a unique talk at the Minor Works Building, setting the stage for a culturally rich walking experience.
- Uncover the enduring legacy of Mahomet Allum's herbal remedies, still valued for their healing properties today.
Why was quaint south-west Adelaide, Adelaide’s Central Market, the old mosque and the West Terrace Cemetery so vital to the desert carriers, the Afghan cameleer herbalists?
How powerful was the healing ability to Australians of their, and Mahomet Allum’s, medicinal plants?
Are they still used?
Do you use them today?
Meet at the Minor Works Building for a unique talk then you will make your way to West Terrace Cemetery.
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Single Available from 16 May 2026
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WEA South Australia Walks and Tours
The WEA is many things to many people, offering affordable and accessible short courses across a broad range of topics including cooking, art, craft, languages, history, music, genealogy, fitness, dance, wine, computing, business, well-being, finance, creative writing, travel, photography, and more.
WEA South Australia offers a range of guided walking and bus tours in and around the City of Adelaide and across the state of South Australia.
As a registered charity and for-purpose business, community is at the heart of what they do, and a visit to the WEA centre in Angas Street highlights the diversity and inclusivity of their courses, tutors and students.
Their mission is to provide affordable and accessible learning opportunities to adult South Australians, and the depth and breadth of their social impact is significant.
The fully accessible WEA building is conveniently located on Angas Street in the Adelaide CBD and offers on-site parking and easy access to a variety of public transport options.
The WEA also operates a licenced travel agency offering a range of fully escorted small group tours locally, interstate and overseas with itineraries carefully curated to provide an immersive cultural and educational experience.
WEA Travel Tour Leaders are experienced travellers with extensive local knowledge.
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