Adelaide Park Lands, Adelaide

Name: Adelaide Park Lands
Address: Adelaide, Australia

#103 among attractions in Adelaide

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The Adelaide Park Lands are the figure-eight of land spanning both banks of the River Torrens between Hackney and Thebarton and separating the City of Adelaide area from the surrounding suburbia of greater metropolitan Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. They were laid out by Colonel William Light in his design for the city, and originally consisted of 2,300 acres "exclusive of 32 acres for a public cemetery". One copy of Light's plan shows areas for a cemetery and a Post and Telegraph Store on West Tce, a small Government Domain and Barracks on the central part of North Tce, a hospital on East Tce, a Botanical Garden on the River Torrens west of North Adelaide, and a school and a storehouse south-west of North Adelaide. ()

Elevation: 194 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°56'5"S, 138°37'1"E

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Adelaide (Adelaide City Centre)Adelaide Australia

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Adelaide Park Lands – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rundle Street, St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Ayers House, Rymill Park.

1 miNW
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Rundle Street, Adelaide
27 min walk • Rundle Street in Adelaide, Australia, stands as a vibrant and bustling hub that epitomizes the city's flair for combining culture, cuisine, and commerce. This celebrated shopping district is the beating heart of Adelaide's East End and is renowned for its unique blend...
1 miNW
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.
1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Convention center
Ayers House, Adelaide
26 min walk • Ayers House stands as a stately window into Adelaide's colonial past, nestled in the city's vibrant East End. This grand mansion, now a museum, was once the home of Sir Henry Ayers, a prominent South Australian politician and five-time Premier.
0.8 miN
Park, Playground, Lake
Rymill Park, Adelaide
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Adelaide, Rymill Park is an urban oasis that offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling city life. Known officially as Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka, this verdant space is a cherished recreational area for both locals and visitors alike.
0.4 miW
Park, Garden
Adelaide Himeji Garden, Adelaide
11 min walk • Adelaide Himeji Gardens is a traditionally-styled Japanese garden, a gift from Adelaide's sister city, Himeji in 1982. It is located in Park 18, one of the southern parts of the Adelaide Park Lands in Adelaide, South Australia.
0.9 miNW
Church, Historical place
Flinders Street Baptist Church, Adelaide
25 min walk • Flinders Street Baptist Church is a church in Adelaide, South Australia.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, Adelaide
22 min walk • The Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, usually referred to as Tandanya, is an art museum located on Grenfell Street in Adelaide, South Australia. It specialises in promoting Indigenous Australian art, including visual art, music and storytelling. It is the oldest Aboriginal-owned and -run cultural centre in Australia.
1 miN
Park
Rundle Park, Adelaide
25 min walk • Rundle Park / Kadlitpina, also known as Park 13, is a part of the Adelaide Park Lands in Adelaide, South Australia. It was known as Rundle Park until its Kaurna name was assigned as part of the dual naming initiative by Adelaide City Council in 2003.
1 miNW
Park, Garden, Sculpture
Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
26 min walk • Hindmarsh Square/Mukata is one of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre, South Australia. It is located in the centre of the north-eastern quarter of the city, and surrounds the intersection of Grenfell and Pulteney Streets, near the eastern end of the Rundle Mall.
0.6 miW
Square
Hurtle Square, Adelaide
17 min walk • Hurtle Square, also known as Tangkaira, is one of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre, South Australia. Located in the centre of the south-eastern quarter of the city, it surrounds the intersection of Halifax and Pulteney Streets. Its north edge is bounded by Carrington Street.
1 miNW
34°55'33"S • 138°36'14"E
Hill Smith Gallery, Adelaide
25 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Adelaide Park Lands?

Nearby attractions include Victoria Park, Adelaide (7 min walk), Adelaide Street Circuit, Adelaide (10 min walk), Adelaide Himeji Garden, Adelaide (11 min walk), Gilles Street, Adelaide (12 min walk).

How to get to Adelaide Park Lands by public transport?

The nearest stations to Adelaide Park Lands:

Tram

South Terrace (25 min walk)
City South (25 min walk)

Bus

Stop VS3 Victoria Square - East side • Lines: 224, 224F, 224X (25 min walk)
Stop F1 King William Street - North East side • Lines: 253X (28 min walk)

Train

Adelaide (38 min walk)