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Matthew Flinders and South Australia: WEA Heritage Day Tour
Highlights
- Explore Flinders Station and admire the statue of Flinders and his cat, Trim, capturing a piece of history.
- Wander the scenic coastline at Encounter Bay, soaking in stunning views of Petrel Cove and Rosetta Head.
- Visit significant sites like Rapid Bay and Cape Jervis, connecting with the legacy of Matthew Flinders.
- Enjoy a leisurely lunch in Victor Harbor, experiencing local flavours amidst a vibrant coastal atmosphere.
South Australia was the ‘unknown coast’ until Flinders charted its gulfs and coasts in 1802 naming over 100 places from Fowlers Bay to Encounter Bay, Kangaroo Island and Mt Lofty.
Hear the story of his tragic but heroic life, while we visit some of his memorials.
We begin with the train to Flinders station (at your own cost or free with Seniors Card) to see the statue of Flinders and his cat, Trim.
We visit or glimpse places linked to Flinders including Rapid Bay, Backstairs Passage and Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island in the distance.
We’ll stop for a lunch break in Victor Harbor.
At Encounter Bay there will be time to walk to the memorial at Rosetta Head or enjoy Petrel cove views.
Extensive history notes will be provided, including details of his house arrest time in Mauritius.
This tour will depart from the WEA Centre in Angas Street at 8:30 am sharp and return at approximately 5:15 pm.
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Single Available from 1 March 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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