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Beyond the Barossa & Kapunda Silo Art: WEA Heritage Day Tour
Highlights
- Explore the rich history of German settlers while visiting Eudunda's remarkable silo art and local heritage.
- Wander through the scenic rolling plains from Peep Hill to Australia Plains, soaking in the tranquil landscapes.
- Discover the significance of Goyder's Line at a dedicated monument near Sutherlands, enhancing your understanding of local geography.
- Admire the stunning Kapunda silo art by Sam Bates, reflecting the vibrant history of the copper mining town.
German settlers often had two Lutheran churches in their towns.
Some settlers like Colin Thiele left their mark on Australian literature. He was educated in Julia in the ranges above Eudunda.
August Schiller left his mark on Neales Flat and Sutherlands as blacksmith and farmer.
Farmers in Eudunda formed Eudunda Farmers cooperative stores which left their mark across South Australia.
The German settlers of Friedrichswalde had their town name changed to Tarnma in 1917 by parliament despite their reluctance.
Today these settlements are in decline except for Eudunda with impressive silo art.
Towns within Goyder’s Line have fared better.
We visit a monument to the Goyder’s line near Sutherlands.
Enjoy a pleasant day visiting the rolling plains near Eudunda from Peep Hill to Australia Plains and the uplands from Julia to Tarnma.
On return we will stop at the new Kapunda silo art by renowned artist Sam Bates. It depicts the history of the copper mining town.
Extensive notes will be provided.
This tour will depart from the WEA Centre in Angas Street at 8:30am sharp, and will return at approximately 5:45pm.
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Single Available from 19 April 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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