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Guided Walk through Tarntanya Wama (Park 26)
Highlights
- Join Park Ambassador Helen Hutton to uncover hidden treasures within Tarntanya Wama's lush landscapes.
- Explore the historic 1914 memorial oak, a poignant reminder of the park's rich heritage.
- Wander through breeding grounds of waterbirds, experiencing the vibrant ecosystem up close.
- Visit Pinky Flat and Montefiore Hill, enjoying stunning views and engaging stories of the park's history.
This Park has many thousands of regular visitors, but few who know its hidden treasures. Join Park Ambassador Helen Hutton to discover the 1914 memorial oak, breeding grounds of waterbirds, and the history of Park losses as sporting bodies and Government corporations have fenced off or built over many parts of this Park. The tour includes Pinky Flat, Stella Bowen Park, Creswell Gardens, and Light’s vision on Montefiore Hill
Itinerary highlights
1914 Memorial Oak
The first Australian monument to lives lost in the first world war.
Lights Vision
At Montefiore Hill, a sweeping view over the Adelaide Oval, the city and to the hills
Pleasure craft on Torrens lake
The “Popeye”, paddle Boats, BBQ buoys and teams of rowers all compete for water space
Water birds
Swans, moorhens, coots, pelicans, cormorants, black ducks and wood ducks are all common
Historic Statues
Surrounding Adelaide oval, statues of famous South Australians including sportsmen Don Bradman, Barry Robran and Malcolm Blight
Park Losses
Enormous sections of this Park have been privatised for commercial use.
Tour details
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Single Available from 19 January 2025
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
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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