Marble Hill, Adelaide

Name: Marble Hill
Address: Adelaide, Australia

#187 among attractions in Adelaide

Town, Ruins

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Marble Hill was the Vice-Regal summer residence for the Governor of South Australia for seventy-five years, from 1880 to 1955. It is also the name of a ward of the Adelaide Hills Council, and a suburb, both named after the residence and in which the residence is located. It is about 20 kilometres east of Adelaide between the towns of Ashton and Cherryville, and has expansive views of the Adelaide Hills to the North and East, and the Adelaide Plains to the West. ()

Coordinates: 34°55'10"S, 138°45'32"E

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Day trips

Marble Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Lofty Fire Tower, Cleland Wildlife Park, Morialta Conservation Park, First Falls.

4.7 miSW
Tower, View point
Mount Lofty Fire Tower, Adelaide
121 min walk • The Mount Lofty Fire Tower stands as a prominent lookout point in the city of Adelaide, Australia. This towering structure is not only a key asset for fire observation but also a vantage point offering panoramic views of the surrounding Adelaide Hills and the...
4.9 miSW
Zoo, Aquarium
Cleland Wildlife Park, Cleland Conservation Park
125 min walk • Cleland National Park, formerly Cleland Conservation Park, is a protected area located in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia about 22 kilometres south-east of the Adelaide city centre. It conserves a significant area of natural bushland on the Adelaide Hills face, including Mount Lofty Summit and Waterfall Gully.
2.8 miNW
Park
Morialta Conservation Park, Adelaide
73 min walk • Nestled in the rugged hills just 10 kilometers northeast of Adelaide, Morialta Conservation Park is a natural sanctuary that offers a respite from the urban bustle. Known for its craggy cliffs, seasonal waterfalls, and a diverse array of flora and fauna, the park is a...
3 miW
Waterfall, Nature, Natural attraction
First Falls, Adelaide
78 min walk • The First Falls, a plunge waterfall on the Fourth Creek, is located in the Adelaide Hills region in the Australian state of South Australia.
4.9 miSW
Cycling, Bike path
Chambers Gully, Adelaide
125 min walk • Chambers Gully is an offshoot of Waterfall Gully in the Eastern Suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. It used to be a local landfill but in the past decade has been reclaimed as a park by volunteer work. It contains a number of old ruins, walking trails, springs and is an excellent place to spot local wildlife such as koalas.
5 miNW
Park, Nature and wildlife, Playground
Thorndon Park, Adelaide
129 min walk • Thorndon Park Reserve is a public park in the Adelaide suburb of Paradise, South Australia. It was originally the site of the Thorndon Park reservoir, which was completed in 1860. The reserve became accessible to the public for recreational use in 1986.
3 miW
Area
Adelaide Hills, Adelaide
77 min walk • The Adelaide Hills region is located in the southern Mount Lofty Ranges east of the city of Adelaide in the state of South Australia. The largest town in the area, Mount Barker is one of Australia's fastest-growing towns. Before British colonisation of South Australia, the area was inhabited by the Peramangk people.
2.3 miSW
National park
Giles Conservation Park
59 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Horsnell Gully, Giles Conservation Park is a nature lover's paradise in the South Australia region. With its lush greenery, diverse wildlife, and serene atmosphere, this state park offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of city...
4.7 miNW
Hiking trail, Hiking
Yurrebilla Trail, Adelaide
119 min walk • The Yurrebilla Trail is a walking trail passing through the Mount Lofty Ranges in the Adelaide hills area of Adelaide, South Australia, to the east of the Adelaide city centre.
2.7 miS
Town, Area
Uraidla, Adelaide
69 min walk • Uraidla is a small town in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia, Australia. At the 2016 census, Uraidla had a population of 575.
4.7 miSW
Hiking and biking trails and a summit cafe
Mount Lofty, Cleland Conservation Park
120 min walk • Mount Lofty is the highest point in the southern Mount Lofty Ranges. It is located about 15 km east of the Adelaide city centre, within the Cleland National Park in the Adelaide Hills area of South Australia.