Adelaide Zoo, one of Adelaide’s most iconic attractions, is home to more than 2,500 animals and 250 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited over eight hectares of magnificent botanic surroundings.
Visit a number of areas that are usually inaccessible and learn about the heritage and significance of Adelaide Oval. Expert volunteer guides share captivating tales of the history of the venue, the sporting greats who have competed here and the Oval’s iconic status in SA.Tours depart at 10am, 11am and 2pm from Monday to Sunday, with an additional 1pm tour available on Saturday and Sunday. Prices: Adults $25 | Concession $20 | Child (5-15 years) $15
Be led along the impressive curved roofline of Adelaide Oval’s Western Stand by an experienced RoofClimb Leader before navigating your way across a narrow bridge to the southern Riverbank Stand. Take in the sights and marvel at the beauty of Adelaide and its surrounds.
The Gallery’s collection comprises almost 45,000 works of art and design, featuring an extensive Australian collection – including works by Aboriginal and South Australian artists – contemporary art, and European and Asian collections.
In the heart of the city but another world away … Take time out to explore the beauty and diversity of plants from across Australia and around the world. Spend an hour or spend the day among the 50 hectares of magnificently maintained gardens and stunning architecture. Relax in the shade or enjoy a coffee among some of Australia’s finest plant collections.
With over 70 traders under one roof, the Adelaide Central Market is one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the southern hemisphere, buzzing with life and colour all year round.
Cleland is a great place to bring a picnic or have a barbecue and spend the whole day. If you don’t have that much time, we suggest allowing at least two hours to explore the park.
This will give you enough time to stop and feed the animals, listen to one of our keeper talks, and stroll at a leisurely pace. Cleland is just 20 minutes from the Adelaide city centre.
Here in Glenelg we have so much to offer and there is plenty to keep the whole family amused such as; fishing charters, sailing, beach volleyball and activities, walking trails, bike hire, the famous Dolphin swim or watch or even a twilight cruise, reserves, play grounds, BBQ areas, lots of history and an amusement centre. Once you come here you won’t want to leave, so book your ticket and come and see what Glenelg has to offer.
Hahndorf is a small town in South Australia. Settled by 19th-century Lutheran migrants, it’s known for its original German-style architecture and artisanal food. The Hahndorf Academy is home to the German Migration Museum, tracing local history. North of town, the Cedars houses the studio and art of German-born landscape painter Sir Hans Heysen. There is no street in the world that has as many artisans in its main street as Hahndorf. The artisan producers make everything from jams, sauces at Beerenberg Farm to chocolates, leatherwork, handmade knives, candles, soap, shoes, jewellery, local arts and crafts, to cheese from Udder Delights. Throughout the Adelaide Hills an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables is grown and can be purchased locally. Produces also make olive oil, ciders and authentic German breads and cakes. Stock up at a roadside stall or farm gate, visit a farmers market or drop into one of the many providores in the region.
www.hahndorfwalkingtours.com.au/our-tours/hufendorf-walking-tour
Join us for a free guided viewing tour to learn the history of Haigh’s and how we make premium quality chocolate from cocoa beans sourced from plantations around the world. See our team of confectioners using artisan skills to create and hand finish our delicious range of chocolates. Enjoy special chocolate tastings during the tour and complimentary tea and coffee at the end of the tour. We ask that you telephone (08) 8372 7070 to inquire about availability and remind that bookings are essential to avoid disappointment.
Ride from the summit of Mount Lofty on mountain bikes all the way down to Adelaide, though stunning native bush, and enjoy a visit to Cleland Wildlife Park along the way. Spot koalas in their native environment and see kangaroos and emus during the ride. We will also explore trails by bike which have only just been opened to cyclists. It’s downhill all the way.
The Port River is home to approximately 30 Bottlenose Dolphins and are regularly sighted as we cruise along this historic river. Join us on one of our promotional Dolphin Cruises which operate most Sundays and Public Holidays.
The South Australian Museum has been committed to making Australia’s natural and cultural heritage accessible, engaging and fun for over 150 years. It is a place where families can learn and grow together. Today the Museum is one of the most visited museums in Australia and holds collections of national and international significance. It is a leader in remote and regional community engagement, and in Australian Aboriginal heritage and scientific research.
Australia’s oldest Aboriginal-owned and managed multi-arts centre. Tandanya is the Kaurna (pron. Garna) word for ‘place of the Red Kangaroo’. The Kaurna people are the traditional owners and custodians of the Adelaide Plains. Tandanya’s name reflects the organisation’s ongoing commitment to honour and respect the traditional owners and custodians for this country. Tandanya is a visionary and vibrant place for all to experience contemporary and traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural expressions through the visual and performing arts. Tandanya enjoys a national and international reputation for innovation and excellence in visual arts programming, featuring emerging and established artists from around the country and overseas.
Barossa Valley is one of the most beautiful wine regions in Australia, with rolling vineyards, high-profile wineries, and quaint towns and villages. Picturesque stone cottages are studded around the landscape, and the collection of Lutheran churches hark back to the 19th century, when a wave of German settlers descended on the area. Our Barossa Valley Tours take in all of this and more. As well as indulging in the incredible scenery, you can sample some of the best food and wine in the whole of Australia.
www.barossawinetour.com.au/tours/barossa-valley-wine-food-lover-tour
Spirit of the Coorong Adventure Cruise is the ultimate 6 hour cruise experience, which goes deep into the Coorong National Park and includes 2 guided walks. Transport from Adelaide CBD (selected pick up points only) is available for this cruise.
www.coorongcruises.com.au/our-cruises/coorong-adventure-cruise
Highlights include: An important South Australian landmark in Rapid Bay; A guided walk through Deep Creek Conservation Park. The largest remaining block of wildlife habitat on the Fleurieu Peninsula; Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch besides some local kangaroos and bird-life before visiting the historic seaside town of Victor Harbor where you will discover some of the local Indigenous heritage, early settlement and whaling history; Enjoy some great photo opportunities of Encounter Bay, the Bluff and Granite Island; Then wind down with a glass of wine and gourmet cheese platter and at local winery.
www.sftours.com.au/fleurieu-peninsula-guide/take-a-tour/discover-the-fleurieu
See the highlights of South Australia’s premier nature-based tourism destination, Kangaroo Island. From Remarkable Rocks to playful fur seals, SeaLink guides will take you to the Kangaroo Island’s natural highlights. This is simply the best 1 Day Kangaroo Island tour available.
www.sealink.com.au/kangaroo-island-tours/1-day-tours/kangaroo-island-highlights-day-tour
Perfectly located 45 minutes south of Adelaide and just past the edge of suburbia you will discover a land of wealth, health and happiness called McLaren Vale! A place where you can keep to the beat of your own drum and desires with old vines, award winning wines, the freshest of produce, mouth watering restaurants and stunning beaches! All that you could ever need now and forever is in the Vale! Come and enjoy!
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Katrina is a triple Gold Medal winning Paralympian who turned her disability into one of her greatest strengths. All who hears this Australian sporting legend’s story will be inspired and motivated, learning success isn’t always the easiest journey and there are often many hurdles along the way. As a professional speaker, Katrina has impressed audiences at an international level.
Mike Teece has been Policy Director (Academic) at Universities Australia since February 2016. Mike is responsible for higher education policy, including funding and regulation, and manages UA’s statistical and analytical work. Mike previously worked in a similar role at the Group of Eight and before that at the Commonwealth Education Department in higher education and international education policy roles.
Dr Alice Gorman is an internationally recognised leader in the field of space archaeology. Her research focuses on the archaeology and heritage of space exploration, including space junk, planetary landing sites, off-earth mining, rocket launch pads and antennas. She is a Senior Lecturer at Flinders University and a Director on the Board of the Space Industry Association of Australia. In 2017 she won the Bragg UNSW Press Prize for Science Writing. Her book Dr Space Junk vs the Universe: Archaeology and the Future was published in April 2019. She tweets as @drspacejunk and blogs at Space Age Archaeology.
Jamie Fitzgerald has worked around the world in financial services, F&B, government and primary sectors. His business, Inspiring Performance, has helped hundreds of organisations around the world gain clarity and alignment on the value they create, future business models, their priorities, and how to maintain momentum along the way. His ability to translate strategic thinking into practical steps is very hard to beat.
One of Jamie favorite projects was to manage the training and culture of Rugby World Cup volunteers in 2011. This was a programme for 6000+ people tasked with delivering a ‘uniquely New Zealand’ customer experience.
Outside of his business career, Jamie has walked unaided to the South Pole, captained rowing crews versus Cambridge and Oxford Universities during his management degrees, holds the world record for rowing 5000km across the Atlantic Ocean, hosts various TV documentary series, and is a keen bee-keeper.
Selected from over 200,000 initial applicants, Josh Richards is currently one of 100 people short-listed for Mars One’s 2031 one-way mission to Mars. As a former Australian soldier, British Commando, explosives engineer, physicist, comedian, science-adviser to the richest living artist in history, and author of “Becoming Martian”, Josh’s natural talent as a storyteller makes for compelling and entertaining corporate keynotes and workshops on leadership, small-team dynamics, performance psychology, and the challenges of life in space that inspire every audience to discover the sky is not the limit.
Jane is an author, lecturer, mentor, social commentator, columnist, workshop facilitator. speaker, broadcaster and award winning advertising writer. Jane runs her own communications consultancy and lectures in Advertising Creative at The School of Humanities and Communication Arts at WSU, Jane also mentors young business people through McCarthy Mentoring.
Dianne is one of seven Australian shortlisted Mars One astronaut candidates in the remaining Mars 100. The Mars One mission seeks to establish the first permanent human settlement on Mars.
It is a one-way journey.
What makes Dianne a suitable astronaut candidate?
She is a leader, team player, project manager and creative problem solver. Her experience working in and managing teams in sales, marketing, emergency services and government provides her with a strong platform to work as a unit to deliver on outcomes.
Dianne’s sense of adventure, determination and fitness has seen her sail tall ships in the southern ocean, cycle extreme distances, jump from planes, and run marathons and an ultra-marathon.
Dianne believes nothing is insurmountable.
She has a special interest and growing expertise in sustainable food systems, something that will be critical in a completely new environment for human habitation.
Dianne is a proficient public speaker who delivers engaging and dynamic talks to a variety of audiences from school children to corporates to space scientists/enthusiasts.
Dianne’s work experience has provided her with strong expertise in project management, marketing and government organisations in her time with the Australian Energy Regulator, Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). While at GSK she won a global marketing award, and held numerous positions, including a global marketing position based in Europe where she was responsible for a $1billion (AUD) brand portfolio, and won a global marketing award.
Dianne leads a purposeful life that seeks to create better environmental outcomes. Towards this goal, she is currently the Director of the sustainability and business consultancy, Food for Thought Consulting Australia.
Passionate about sustainable food systems, she is also a Director on the boards of three not-for-profit organisations that operate in the food sustainability/community food space: Cultivating Community, 3000acres and the Open Food Network.
Simon is the Co-Founder and CEO of Who Gives A Crap, a profit-for-purpose toilet paper company that uses 50% of its profits to build toilets in the developing world. He is an outstanding entrepreneur and philanthropist who has built two social enterprises, generating donations of more than $1.9 million. His work has been covered by countless media outlets around the world, including The Huffington Post, MTV and The Stanford Social Innovation Review.
Jana Wendt is a journalist and writer.
Her feature writing has appeared in publications including The Monthly, The Spectator, The Australian and The Sydney Morning Herald.
In broadcast journalism she has worked for every Australian television network as a senior reporter and presenter on programmes including 60 Minutes, A Current Affair, Dateline and Sunday, and as a contributing correspondent for the American CBS Network’s 60 Minutes.
Wendt has interviewed many key newsmakers including Mikhail Gorbachev, Muammar Gaddafi, Henry Kissinger, Rupert Murdoch, Conrad Black, Benazir Bhutto, Binyamin Netanyahu, and Yasser Arafat. She has interviewed widely in the arts where her subjects have included pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim; opera star Cecilia Bartoli; conductor Riccardo Muti and jazz diva Cleo Laine.
Jana Wendt’s book A Matter of Principle, based on conversations with notable individuals about their values was published in 2007, and her second, Nice Work, about the world of work in April 2010. She is currently working on a book of short fiction.