Heysen Tunnels, Adelaide

Name: Heysen Tunnels
Address: Adelaide, Australia

#260 among attractions in Adelaide

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The Heysen Tunnels are twin tube road tunnels which carry the South Eastern Freeway under Eagle On The Hill in the Mount Lofty Ranges in South Australia. The tunnels were excavated using a tunnelling machine normally used in heavy-duty mining operations which tunnelled through 500 metres of rock for each tunnel at an average rate of 3 metres per day. The tunnels were completed in 1998 and opened on 5 March 2000. Each tunnel carries three lanes of traffic. As at 2015, 45,700 vehicles passed through them daily. The maximum height of vehicles permitted in the tunnels is 5.3 metres, the same as the Crafers and Mt Osmond interchanges. Laser height detectors monitor traffic to provide warnings to drivers before they attempt to enter the tunnel. ()

Coordinates: 34°58'27"S, 138°40'34"E

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Heysen Tunnels – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burnside Village, Mount Lofty Fire Tower, First Falls, Carrick Hill.

3 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Burnside Village, Adelaide
77 min walk • Burnside Village is a premier shopping destination nestled in the affluent suburb of Glenside, within the city of Adelaide, Australia. This upscale shopping centre is renowned for its sophisticated atmosphere and a diverse range of high-end retail stores, offering a...
1.9 miE
Tower, View point
Mount Lofty Fire Tower, Adelaide
48 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...
0.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
First Falls, Cleland Conservation Park
11 min walk • The First Falls, a cascade waterfall on an unnamed watercourse, is located in the Mount Lofty Ranges region in the Australian state of South Australia.
2.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Carrick Hill, Adelaide
65 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.
2.4 miE
Botanical garden, Park
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, Adelaide
62 min walk • Nestled in the lush Adelaide Hills, the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden is an enchanting haven for plant lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. This picturesque park, spread across 97 hectares, offers a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life in Adelaide...
2.8 miNW
Park, Playground
Hazelwood Park, Adelaide
73 min walk • Nestled in the leafy suburb of Hazelwood Park in Adelaide, Australia, Hazelwood Park is a verdant oasis offering a serene escape from the urban bustle. This expansive park, renowned for its lush greenery and tranquil atmosphere, is a favorite among locals for...
1.2 miNE
Zoo, Aquarium
Cleland Wildlife Park, Cleland Conservation Park
32 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.
1.5 miN
Cycling, Bike path
Chambers Gully, Adelaide
38 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.
2.3 miW
Park
Brown Hill, Adelaide
60 min walk • Brown Hill is a hill in the Australian state of South Australia located on the western edge of the Mount Lofty Ranges, 7 kilometres southeast of the centre of Adelaide, in the suburb of Brown Hill Creek. Brown Hill rises to 312 metres above sea level.
2.8 miSW
Museum, History museum
Old Government House, Adelaide
73 min walk • Old Government House is an historic building located in Belair National Park, South Australia, and was South Australia’s first official vice-regal summer residence of the Governor of South Australia from 1860-1880, and was used by governors Richard Graves MacDonnell, Dominick Daly and William Jervois.
1.4 miE
Hiking and biking trails and a summit cafe
Mount Lofty, Cleland Conservation Park
37 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.