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- penmichalikKeswick, Australia81 contributionsWe attended a Matilda’s game and had an awesome experience. All staff were polite and friendly. Entry was well organised, food was easy to purchase. Everything about the night was fabulous!Written 4 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sydneysunsetsydney2,386 contributionsEasy to get to and from via direct bus from Adelaide CBD. Arrived earlier than 10am so the pedestrian entry was closed, walked up the road and entered via the gardens at the main entrance. Paid the entry fee to explore the interior of the house. Morning guided tour (no bookings needed) wasn’t til 11.30am so short walk to the new cafe at the carpark and had a delicious scone with jam & cream and coffee. Yum! Only a small group in our free guided tour. Diane was our guide and she was superb. Just over an hour and we learnt a lot. Enjoyed seeing the tapestries and all the paintings. Gardens weren’t as beautiful as I expected for Spring. They would be better in October when all the roses are in bloom.Written 28 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Quenton EGawler, Australia74 contributionsSome of the photos on this site are of Government House in the city, so I have added some photos of "Old Government House" which is located in the Belair National Park. The house and gardens are open the first Sunday of every month and public holidays. Enrty is by a gold coin ($2) donation. The house has been restored and beautifully decorated and furnished in the Victorian era to represent the well to do of the era. We spent about an hour looking through the house and Servants quarters/large kitchen building and surrounding gardens. The plunge pool inside the house was a surprise and is beleived to be the first built in the state. Talk to the volunteer guides as they are a wealth of knowledge about the house and gardens. There were children amongst the groups visiting when we visited and they were fascinated listening to the guide about different items in the kitchen - so will interest all ages.Written 5 December 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- James AWindsor, Canada19,948 contributionsThey have such a small space for books, but because of a nice mixture and good taste it looks like they have more options than they do. Great place in Adelaide Central Market.Written 9 June 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tony WAdelaide, Australia85 contributionsTotally run by volunteers. This place is incredibly interesting as you wind your down to the bottom through the tunnel and darkness. The volunteers certainly know their stuff and when the lights go out 150 metres plus underground - it's awesome and dark. You must do this when you visit Yorke Peninsula.Written 12 November 2014This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dan LBunbury, Australia8,891 contributionsNew Years Day. Closed. After a brief look and couple of photos we headed to Victoria square. It is a nice building, quality masonry work, main entry fronted by three Gothic style arches supported by columns, circular window above with stone lattice and mullions. Materials used are bluestone and sandstone.Written 21 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MikeFoBrighton, UK1,101 contributionsI went across the bridge a couple of times on my morning runs in Adelaide. The bridge itself is nothing special, but the waterways and parkland underneath are very pleasant.Written 26 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EndlessTravelsGreater Melbourne, Australia38,672 contributionsAdelaide has a number of lovely manicured squares with mature European trees and grassed areas to sit on. This is another such square that is worth a look if in areaWritten 24 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- donpuckAdelaide, Australia671 contributionsThe "War Memorial Drive Tennis Courts" are steeped in history; it is an icon of South Australia. It is now part of "Next Generation Memorial Drive Complex", which includes a gym, spas, pools, sauna and lounge.
The courts are situated at the back of the members area of Adelaide Oval.
Since 1921, it has been the home for the "South Australian Tennis Association".
In 1922 Gerald Patterson won the first South Australian Men's Singles Championships. In 1923 the clubhouse and Northern Grand Stand ( which was a former stand of Adelaide Oval) were erected.
In 1926, Geelong lefthander John Hawks, became the first winner of the Australian Men's Singles title staged there, but he also won the doubles and mixed doubles, in the same year.
The last year the "Australian Open" was held at Memorial Drive was 1967.
Memorial Drive has seen some of Australia's greatest players grace its courts, like Roy Emerson, John Newcombe, Tony Roche and Lleyton Hewitt.
Memorial Drive was the last place in Australia to remove their grass courts and replace them with rebound ace.Written 8 March 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Steve WAdelaide, Australia3,267 contributionsA great little walk in this off-the-main-road town. I would never have known about those tanks unless i had visited. And to see all that rail infrastructure that was in place just for a change in gauge. AmazingWritten 24 January 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter MMelbourne, Australia1,293 contributionsIt is the Old Adelaide Treasury which is now the Adina Hotel. It was built in stages from 1839-1907
The collection of buildings at the corner of King William Street and Flinders Street were once the centre of state government affairs, housing the South Australian government and administration from the 1830s until the 1960s. The Governor, Chief-Secretary/Premier, Treasury, Survey and Crown Lands, Public Works and Attorney-General’s offices were all located here at one time.Written 26 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
