Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Hahndorf

"This park in the heart of Adelaide’s downtown is a place where people can relax for a few moments, take some time out or have a cafe in the amid the vegetation. Covering over 50 hectares, the Adelaide Botanic Gardens is the biggest greenhouse in the southern hemisphere. The park host many events such as festivals and concerts all year long."

"Featuring bright purple wisterias, enormous greenhouses, exotic huts, and dainty rose gardens, you'll easily find your very own hideaway in this mass of greenery. For the ultimate experience, buy a pre-packaged sandwich from the retro kiosk, to eat whilst circling the duck pond."

"Sports obsessed families will no doubt love to check out the Adelaide Oval and cricket fans will want to explore the Donald Bradman Collection. Join an Adelaide Oval tour where you will see behind the scenes of the sporting arena. Guests can visit a number of usually unaccessible areas and learn about the history of the oval and hear stories of sporting legends."

"The city's main sporting ground is more than just a hub for bellowing footy fans. Climbing the towering rooftop of Adelaide Oval will give you birds-eye views of the sparkling cityscape and put you in prime position for the city's famous technicolour sunsets."

"Considered the world's prettiest cricket ground, there are few better places for the intrepid sports fan to enjoy a taste of Australia's favorite past-time!"

"Adelaide’s main shopping district, Rundle Mall was opened as Australia’s first pedestrian street mall in 1976 and now contains more than 700 retailers. As the state’s premier retail space, Rundle mall is home to a number of flagship stores including David Jones and Myer."

"Located in the city centre, the Rundle Mall is the prime shopping area of Adelaide. Opened in 1976 it was Australia’s first pedestrian only street mall. The streets a shoppers paradise."

"The heart of retail in South Australia, Rundle Mall brings the freshest fashion, beauty, lifestyle and food into the City of Adelaide. Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia"

"You could spend all day at Cleland Wildlife Park, but don’t miss the afternoon keeper presentations. Hear interesting talks on dingoes and Tasmanian devils at 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm before feeding time. I’ve also been there on a Friday afternoon and have seen koalas being weighed, which was too cute for words!"

"Cleland Wildlife Park is one of the best zoos and wildlife parks in and near Adelaide and in all of Australia. It is a favourite of tourists and locals alike. Cleland is one of the few parks where you can hold and pat koalas, and feed kangaroos, wallabies, emus, bettongs and potoroos."

"Once home to South Australia’s criminally insane patients, Glenside Hospital, formerly known as the Parkside Lunatic Asylum, amongst others, was designed in the mid-19th century by EJ Woods. Completed in 1885, it served as a psychiatric hospital until the 1970s when it was largely abandoned. Now, the hospital’s infamous Z Ward – where the criminally and mentally insane were held – is open to the public, running both day tours and ghost tours that tell the stories of the inmates and this fascinatingly dark side of colonial history."

"Adelaide is home to the oldest surviving clipper ship in the world, the City of Adelaide. Five years older than London’s famous Cutty Sark, the City of Adelaide was built in 1864 and made 23 return trips from England to South Australia, with an estimated 250,000 Australians being able to trace their ancestry to the famous ship. The City of Adelaide was moved to its final destination in Port Adelaide’s Dock 2 in November 2019, and it is now open for self-guided tours."

"In terms of weekly attendance, Trinity is the largest Anglican church in South Australia. Holy Trinity Anglican Church is historically significant in that it contains elements of the earliest surviving Anglican church building in South Australia. Governor Hindmarsh laid the foundation stone on 28 January 1838 and the church opened in about August that year."

"First up, we have Trinity Church Adelaide at the top of our list. You can find this evangelical Anglican church in the North Terrace. Known as a church that welcomes everyone, the community of this Bible-based and active church invites you to their numerous gatherings."

"Holy Trinity Church is a famous Anglican church located in South Australia. This church is historically very strong as it features elements of some of the surviving related to the age-old era. The church is built on an area of 40-acres of land."

"A wonderful spot with over 30 hectares to have a rambling walk and is open free to the public. You’ll find over 800 species of plants with every tree labelled. There’s plenty to explore here, including the fabulous labyrinth."

"So, if you’re looking for an Australian or South Australian winery wedding venue, Adelaide is just perfect for you, with its gorgeous weather, rolling hills (including the Basket and Forest Ranges), and amazing views. Plus, its proximity to the St. Vincent Gulf means you can easily access the beach for waterfront ceremonies or wedding photography. Promise us you will check out our favourite winery wedding venues, listed above, because you’ll most certainly regret missing out on them!"

"The Adelaide University campus itself has some wonderful spots hidden around the place as it’s such an old campus. One such spot has romenesque columns lining a walkway towards a door. This one spot – quite close to the Torrens footbridge – has become a huge hot spot for wedding photography often having to queue up behind other wedding couples wanting to have photos done there on a Saturday."

"The University of Adelaide is situated in some incredibly beautiful and historic buildings. Bonython Hall and The Museum of Classical Archaeology (both pictured below) are two examples, both located adjacent to each other and next to The Art Gallery."

"This Bastille Day, Republic are celebrating with a special French-inspired 3 course menu. For $55 ⁣all-inclusive (OR available for individual purchase⁣) you can enjoy a glass of G.H.MUMM Cordon Rouge, Champagne, and: ⁣ENTREE / chicken pâté ⁣MAIN / bouillabaisse ⁣DESSERT / apple tarte tatin⁣Bookings essential on 8362 4657.120 Magill Rd, Norwood"

"This Norwood favourite is an elegant pub that’s benefitted from major renovations that have added sleek, contemporary facilities to a historic venue built in 1880. There are lots of outdoor seating options beneath the sparkling fairy lights in the sprawling beer garden area, a twinkly setting for a meal that’s more than your average pub grub."

"Her Majesty's Theatre, originally called Tivoli Theatre, was built in 1913, holding a capacity of 1009. Lili Langtry’s famous The Jersey Lily performed here on opening night. It is considered a marvelous artifact of Australia’s theatrical history."

"76 Plummers Rd, Forest Range, South Australia 5139 Australia+61 8 8389 8500http://www.cherries.net.au. Pick your own cherries in the most beatiful part of the Adelaide Hills. Seasonal - season varies - mainly throug December."

"Adelaide’s main shopping district, Rundle Mall was opened as Australia’s first pedestrian street mall in 1976 and now contains more than 700 retailers. As the state’s premier retail space, Rundle mall is home to a number of flagship stores including David Jones and Myer."

"Located in the city centre, the Rundle Mall is the prime shopping area of Adelaide. Opened in 1976 it was Australia’s first pedestrian only street mall. The streets a shoppers paradise."

"The heart of retail in South Australia, Rundle Mall brings the freshest fashion, beauty, lifestyle and food into the City of Adelaide. Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia"

"Established in 1989, the Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute is the oldest Indigenous-owned and run cultural centre in Australia. Deriving its name from the Kaurna name for Adelaide, Tarndanya – meaning ‘place of the red kangaroo’ – Tandanya celebrates Aboriginal art and storytelling in all its incarnations, including visual art, music, print, video and written word, and has a café with Indigenous-inspired food. They also host several events throughout the year, including the Spirit Festival, Survival Day, NAIDOC Week, exhibitions and an art fair."

"Named after the local Indigenous Kaurna word meaning ‘place of the red kangaroo’, Tandanya is the oldest Aboriginal-owned and operated arts centre in Australia, let alone Adelaide. Located in a handsome building on Grenfell St in the East End, the gallery has been telling the stories of Australia’s First Peoples since 1989, as well as hosting a busy program of community events and interactive exhibits."

"It is an aboriginal owned and operated art centre, the oldest of its kind. It has been in operation for almost three decades, and the museum displays interactive exhibition dealing with the stories of the First people."

"The Army Museum of South Australia is housed in the original horse stables of Keswick Barracks. Operated by volunteers, mainly ex-defence force members, this Adelaide museum is open weekly so the volunteers can conduct repairs, restoration and renovations to the various exhibits and equipment on display for public viewing. Opening Times: Opens Wednesday, 6 January, 2021Ticket Prices: Family $12.00 | Adults $5.00 | Children $2.00Address: 16 Anzac Hwy, Everard Park SAWebsite:www.amosa.org.au"

"Adelaide is home to the oldest surviving clipper ship in the world, the City of Adelaide. Five years older than London’s famous Cutty Sark, the City of Adelaide was built in 1864 and made 23 return trips from England to South Australia, with an estimated 250,000 Australians being able to trace their ancestry to the famous ship. The City of Adelaide was moved to its final destination in Port Adelaide’s Dock 2 in November 2019, and it is now open for self-guided tours."