Free Guided Walks in Adelaide Parklands

Free Guided Walks in Adelaide Parklands

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Posted 2016-09-17 by Dave Walshfollow

Sat 05 Nov 2016



The Adelaide parklands are quite unique, recognised by the Australian government with a national heritage listing together with the city of Adelaide design. Developers and politicians sometimes complain that they are little utilised, but that is blatantly untrue.

What I most like about the Adelaide parklands is that there is a place for everyone. Playing fields of all types for the sports minded. Awesome playgrounds for kids such as in Bonython Park with its activity hub. The beautiful Veale Gardens which are so popular for weddings. Victoria Park for dog walkers and exercise junkies, with a flying area for radio controlled planes nearby.



I have previously written about the Adelaide parklands pleasures of the Wirranendi Park Interpretive Trail in Park 23 and the urban forest of Narnungga Park . Now the City of Adelaide is making it even easier to experience the highlights of the parklands in Adelaide with free guided walks.

There are four different free guided walks in Adelaide parklands, in different locations and appealing to different people. Bookings are essential for all the guided walks, but it's easy to do. If you plan to do a walk then you should book early to avoid disappointment.



Bonython Park/Tulya Wardli's Bunyip Trail
The first walk is a great school holidays activity, following the Bunyip Trail in Bonython Park to learn the intricacies of a riparian ecosystem. (Riparian means relating to or situated on the banks of a river). Find all about how the River Torrens would have looked before European settlement, along one of the most hidden natural oases in Adelaide .

When: Tuesday October 11 10:30am—12:30pm
Where: Start and finish at Bonython Park Kiosk
Cost: Free, all ages welcome
Bookings: Contact Box Factory Community Centre on (08) 82037749 or email: [email protected]



Explore Wirrarninthi (Park 23)
Join local resident Kathleen on a free guided walk as she shares her knowledge of Wirrarninthi (formerly Wirranendi) and its wonderful hidden trail.

When: Tuesday October 18 1:30pm—3:30pm
Where: Start and finish at Adelaide South West Community Centre, 171 Sturt Street.
Cost: Free, all ages welcome
Bookings: Contact Adelaide South West Community Centre on (08) 82037863 or email: [email protected]



Parklands Plants With Steven Hoepfner
Steven Hoepfner from Wagtail Urban Farm is renown for his passion for organic and sustainable gardening. (His popular classes on growing bush tucker are already booked out). Steven will lead two guided walks in Adelaide parklands - in North Adelaide and the South West of the city. Steven will talk about plant identification, safety and preserving our plant life in the parklands. You will also pick up a few tips on bush tucker along the way. (Weather permitting).

When: Saturday October 30 10am—12pm
Where: Start and finish at E for Ethel, Melbourne Street.
Cost: Free, all ages welcome
Bookings: Contact North Adelaide Community Centre on (08) 82037811 or email: [email protected]

When: Saturday November 5 10am—12pm
Where: Start and finish at Adelaide South West Community Centre, 171 Sturt Street.
Cost: Free, all ages welcome
Bookings: Contact Adelaide South West Community Centre on (08) 82037863 or email: [email protected]



For more information about any of these free guided walks in Adelaide parklands, use the contact for the specific walk. There will also be details available on a web page soon .

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