Urrbrae Wetland, Adelaide

Name: Urrbrae Wetland
Address: Adelaide, Australia

#281 among attractions in Adelaide

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The Urrbrae Wetland is a constructed urban wetland in the Australian state of South Australia located in the suburb of Urrbrae in the Adelaide metropolitan area. It was constructed to manage flood water from the nearby Adelaide Hills and has been developed to provide ecological and educational benefits. The wetland covers approximately 6 hectares of land which is onsite of Urrbrae Agricultural High School. The area of water is approximately 4 hectares and when full, contains approximately 13.5 million litres of water. ()

Coordinates: 34°57'57"S, 138°37'12"E

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Urrbrae Wetland – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mitcham Square Shopping Centre, Carrick Hill, Heywood Park, Australian Dance Theatre.

0.9 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mitcham Square Shopping Centre, Adelaide
23 min walk • Mitcham Square Shopping Centre is a vibrant retail hub nestled in the heart of Adelaide, Australia. This suburban shopping oasis offers a blend of both convenience and boutique shopping experiences, catering to the everyday needs of locals and visitors alike.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Carrick Hill, Adelaide
30 min walk • Carrick Hill stands as a distinguished cultural landmark nestled within the vibrant city of Adelaide, Australia. This historic estate, complete with its original contents, offers visitors a rare glimpse into the early 20th-century life of a wealthy Australian family.
1.1 miW
Park
Heywood Park, Adelaide
29 min walk • Heywood Park is a public park in the suburb of Unley Park in Adelaide, South Australia. It is home to the last remaining Grey Box gum trees on the Adelaide plains, some of which pre-date European settlement.
0.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Dance studio
Australian Dance Theatre, Adelaide
19 min walk • Australian Dance Theatre, known as Meryl Tankard Australian Dance Theatre 1993–1999, is a contemporary dance company based in Adelaide, South Australia, established in 1965 by Dr. Elizabeth Cameron Dalman OAM. The ADT was the first modern dance company in Australia, and drew on the techniques of Martha Graham for its inspiration.
0.6 miNE
34°57'28"S • 138°37'30"E
Fullarton Park Community Centre, Adelaide
16 min walk • Park
1.2 miNW
Museum
Unley Museum, Adelaide
30 min walk • The Unley Museum is a local history museum in Unley, South Australia located at 80 Edmund Avenue in the former Unley Fire Station building, built in 1898. It was founded as a museum in 1971, and operated by the City of Unley.
0.8 miSW
34°58'22"S • 138°36'32"E
Mitcham Library, Adelaide
21 min walk • Library
1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Unley Oval, Adelaide
30 min walk • Unley Oval, is a multi-use stadium in Unley, an inner southern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is used for lower-grade South Australian Grade Cricket League matches, but its main use is as the home ground for the Sturt Football Club in the South Australian National Football League.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Benacre, Adelaide
34 min walk • Benacre is a house in Glen Osmond, which was listed on the now-defunct Register of the National Estate. It is located at 6 Benacre Place.
0.9 miE
Area
Urrbrae, Adelaide
22 min walk • Urrbrae is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Mitcham. Located at the foot of the Adelaide Hills, it is bordered on the east by the South Eastern Freeway, and the Old Toll House, which marked the traditional entrance to the city of Adelaide in the 19th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Urrbrae Wetland?

Nearby attractions include Fullarton Park Community Centre, Adelaide (16 min walk), Australian Dance Theatre, Adelaide (19 min walk), Mitcham Library, Adelaide (21 min walk), Urrbrae, Adelaide (22 min walk).

How to get to Urrbrae Wetland by public transport?

The nearest stations to Urrbrae Wetland:

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Mitcham (26 min walk)