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Guided Walk through Gladys Elphick Park / Narnungga (Park 25)
Highlights
- Explore the newly-planted urban forest, experiencing the revitalisation of Adelaide's Park Lands after 130 years.
- Discover the multi-million dollar sporting facilities, showcasing modern landscaping alongside historical railway worker connections.
- Stroll through diverse landscapes, immersing yourself in the contrasting stories of nature and sport within Park 25.
- Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with accessible facilities, making it easy for everyone to join the guided adventure.
A 90-minute guided tour of a Park with two halves, a Park split in two by a railway line, with two very different stories.
One part of this Park is a newly-planted urban forest. The other part is reserved for sports.
This 90-minute guided walk will explore both halves of Park 25. You’ll see and learn about Adelaide’s newest urban forest and its resurrection as Park Lands after 130-years of being a water depot. You’ll also see the multi-million dollar new sporting facilities and landscaping opposite the Royal Adelaide Hospital and the links between this Park and 20th century railway workers
Itinerary highlights
Narnungga Urban Forest
Adelaide’s newest urban forest – created in 2012 when SA Water vacated its former depot after more than 130 years.
Two major public art works:
“Flock shelter” and “Eucalyptus Alive” erected in 2012 to mark the opening of the Narnungga Urban Forest
Karen Rolton Oval
The home of SA Cricket, with a controversial three-storey pavilion
City Skate Park
A $3 million skate park, opened 2022
Tour details
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Single Available from 6 July 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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