West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide

Name: West Terrace Cemetery
Address: 161 West Tce, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
Telephone: +61 8 8139 7438

#54 among attractions in Adelaide

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The West Terrace Cemetery is South Australia's oldest cemetery, first appearing on Colonel William Light's 1837 plan of Adelaide. The 27.6 hectares site is located in Park 23 of the Adelaide Park Lands just south-west of the Adelaide city centre, between West Terrace, Anzac Highway, Sir Donald Bradman Drive and the Seaford and Belair railway lines. Originally known as the Adelaide Public Cemetery, it is divided into a number of sections for various communities and faiths, including two Catholic areas, as well as Jewish, Afghan, Islamic and Quaker sections. ()

Established: 1837 (187 years ago)Area: 69.19 acres (0.1081 mi²)Coordinates: 34°56'5"S, 138°35'6"E

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161 West TceAdelaide (Adelaide Park Lands)Adelaide 5000 Australia

Contact

+61 8 8139 7438

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West Terrace Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Adelaide Central Market, St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Her Majesty's Theatre, Veale Gardens.

0.8 miNE
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Adelaide, the Adelaide Central Market stands as a vibrant hub of food and culture, beloved by locals and tourists alike. Established in 1869, this bustling marketplace has grown to be one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the...
1 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Adelaide
26 min walk • St Francis Xavier's Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and history in the heart of Adelaide, Australia. This majestic church, completed in 1856, serves as the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide.
0.8 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide
21 min walk • Her Majesty's Theatre, an iconic venue in the heart of Adelaide, Australia, stands as a beacon of the performing arts and cultural heritage. This grand theatre, often referred to as "The Maj," has been an integral part of Adelaide's cultural landscape since its...
0.7 miE
Park, Garden
Veale Gardens, Adelaide
20 min walk • Veale Gardens is part of the Adelaide Parklands throughout and surrounding the City of Adelaide. It is located in the South Parklands surrounded by Greenhill and Peacock Roads, South Terrace, and Sir Lewis Cohen Avenue.
0.9 miN
Museum, Art museum
Samstag Museum, Adelaide
24 min walk • The Samstag Museum of Art, also known as the Samstag Museum, was opened in October 2007 as the Anne & Gordon Samstag Museum of Art, in the Hawke Building of the CityWest campus of the University of South Australia.
0.5 miE
Square
Whitmore Square, Adelaide
14 min walk • Whitmore Square, also known as Iparrityi, is one of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre, South Australia. Occupying 2.4ha, it is located at the junction of Sturt and Morphett Streets in the south-western quarter of the Adelaide city grid.
1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
ACE Open, Adelaide
25 min walk • ACE Open is a contemporary visual art organisation based in Adelaide, South Australia, established in 2017 after the Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia and the Australian Experimental Art Foundation were merged, creating a new organisation.
0.9 miNE
Street
Gilbert Street, Adelaide
24 min walk • Gilbert Street is a main street in the CBD of the centre of Adelaide, South Australia. The street was named after Thomas Gilbert, a pioneer settler who held the important administrative position of Colonial Storekeeper, responsible for all Government stores.
0.9 miNE
Street
Hindley Street, Adelaide
25 min walk • Hindley Street is located in the north-west quarter of the centre of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It runs between King William Street and West Terrace.
0.8 miNE
Square, Park
Light Square, Adelaide
22 min walk • Light Square, also known as Wauwi, is one of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre. Located in the centre of the north-western quarter of the Adelaide city centre, its southern boundary is Waymouth Street, while Currie Street crosses its northern tip, isolating about a quarter of its land.
0.5 miNE
Church
St Patrick's Church, Adelaide
13 min walk • St Patrick's Church is a heritage-listed Roman Catholic church on Grote Street, Adelaide, South Australia. Opened in 1914, St Patrick's was built as a replacement for the original St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is West Terrace Cemetery open?

West Terrace Cemetery is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to West Terrace Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Wright Street, Adelaide (7 min walk), Sturt Street, Adelaide (8 min walk), Adelaide City Mosque, Adelaide (11 min walk), St Patrick's Church, Adelaide (13 min walk).

How to get to West Terrace Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Terrace Cemetery:

Train

Adelaide Parklands Terminal (8 min walk)
Adelaide Showground (17 min walk)

Bus

85 Franklin Street • Lines: Adelaide bus station => Albury r, Adelaide bus station => Bendigo, Albury railway station => Adelai, Bendigo railway station => Adela (20 min walk)
Stop D1 Currie Street - North side • Lines: 830F (23 min walk)

Tram

City South (23 min walk)
South Terrace (23 min walk)