Magill Youth Training Centre, Adelaide

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The Magill Youth Training Centre, also known as the Boys Reformatory, McNally Training Centre and South Australian Youth Training Centre since its founding in 1869, was the last iteration of a series of reformatories or youth detention centres in Woodforde, South Australia. The centre came under criticism in the 2000s for "barbaric" and "degrading" conditions and was replaced by a new 60-bed youth training centre at Cavan in 2012. ()

Coordinates: 34°54'28"S, 138°41'7"E

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WoodfordeAdelaide Australia

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Magill Youth Training Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hazelwood Park, Morialta Conservation Park, First Falls, Norwood Place.

2.5 miSW
Park, Playground
Hazelwood Park, Adelaide
65 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...
1.7 miE
Park
Morialta Conservation Park, Adelaide
43 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...
1.3 miE
Waterfall, Nature, Natural attraction
First Falls, Adelaide
33 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.
3 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Norwood Place, Adelaide
76 min walk • The City of Kensington and Norwood, originally the Corporate Town of Kensington and Norwood, was a local government area in South Australia from 1853 to 1997, centred on the inner eastern Adelaide suburbs of Kensington and Norwood.
2.3 miN
Park, Nature and wildlife, Playground
Thorndon Park, Adelaide
59 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.
1.3 miE
Area
Adelaide Hills, Adelaide
32 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.
2.7 miW
Church
Clayton Wesley Uniting Church, Adelaide
68 min walk • Clayton Wesley Uniting Church, formerly Clayton Congregational Church, is a church building in the Adelaide suburb of Beulah Park, located on Portrush Road, in a commanding position at the eastern end of The Parade, Norwood, in South Australia.
2.6 miSW
Church
St Matthew's Church, Adelaide
68 min walk • St Matthew's Church is a heritage listed Anglican church in Marryatville, an inner eastern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It was established in 1848 and consecrated in 1849. It is adjacent to Marryatville High School.
2.8 miSE
National park
Giles Conservation Park
73 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...
2.4 miW
Cemetery
Payneham Cemetery, Adelaide
61 min walk • Payneham Cemetery, located on Marian Road, Payneham South, South Australia was established by the Argent Street Primitive Methodist church with the first burial occurring in 1864.
2.8 miW
Shopping centre, Shopping, City hall
Norwood Town Hall, Adelaide
73 min walk • The Norwood Town Hall is the council seat of the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, and the building includes a number of other venues.