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Guided Walk through northern Parks 1 & 2 off Jeffcott Rd
Highlights
- Explore the diverse flora of Denise Norton Park, discovering native and non-native trees along the way.
- Uncover local history as guides share tales of South Australians fighting for environmental preservation.
- Stroll through Possum Park, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and community facilities in North Adelaide.
- Wear sturdy shoes for a comfortable 2.5 km walk, perfect for families and nature enthusiasts alike.
This two-hour Guided Walk will feature the two Parks either side of Jeffcott Road in North Adelaide. Skirting around the massive State Government Aquatic Centre development site, we’ll focus on the community facilities and wide biodiversity of Denise Norton Park / Pardipardinyilla (Park 2) and the northern section of Possum Park / Pirltawardli (Park 1).
Our commentary will include stories of two famous South Australians who’ve been involved in fights to (1) protect dozens of trees from Government chainsaws, and (2) re-open a closed road through these Park Lands. We’ll point out the surprisingly-varied collected of native and non-native trees that line the fairways of the northern golf course.
Wear sturdy shoes for a walk of about 2.5 km
Itinerary highlights
Former Queens College
Designed 1892 this former school building resembles a late nineteenth-century villa.
Amazing biodiversty
Do you prefer walking through a native woodland, or an arboretum with a wide variety of trees? This Guided Walk includes both. We’ll point out dozens of different tree species in this surprisingly biodiverse part of your Park Lands.
Bush Magic Play Park,
The play space is an important example of the contemporary generation of play parks, which set the standard for modern playgrounds that were later developed around the Park Lands.
Re-development of the Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Hear the story of the two recent battles to save the decades-old trees in this Park, firstly from the AFL; and second from State Government chainsaws.
Community sports hub
Tennis courts and exercise facilities off Prospect Road (upgraded in 2020). We’ll also point out the native grasses and wildflowers planted nearby.
Tour details
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Single Available from 29 June 2025
Features
Service facilities
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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