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Attractions in South Australia

Galleries, gardens, museums and lookouts across South Australia, with nearby venue accessibility details shown where available.

1,649 attractions listed in SA

'Edith' the Clydesdale Sculpture and Jetty Truck

Edithburgh, SA

Standing at the end of Edith Street, Edithburgh's distinctive jetty was once the centre of a remarkably busy working port. By the early 1920s, Edithburgh had become South Australia's third-busiest outport, shipping vast quantities of grain, wool, lime, gypsum and salt harvested from Lake Fowler and the many salt lakes surrounding the town. The waterfront bustled with ships, workers, wagons and horses. During the busiest years of the salt trade, hundreds of horses could be working in and around Edithburgh in a single day. Clydesdale teams hauled heavily laden wagons from the lakes and pulled small jetty trucks along the rails to ships waiting offshore. Their strength helped transform this modest coastal town into one of South Australia's most important regional ports. To mark the jetty's 150th anniversary in 2023, the Edithburgh Progress Association commissioned a sculpture of "Edith" the Clydesdale and arranged for an original jetty truck to be faithfully restored. Edith was painstakingly created by Peter "Turtle" Crosby of Cleve, while the historic truck was restored by the Ardrossan Men's Shed. Together, they honour the thousands of horses whose largely forgotten labour kept Edithburgh's industries and its busy port moving. You will find Edith and the restored jetty truck in Edith Street, near the centre of town, on the approach to the jetty.

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Adelaide Botanic Garden

Adelaide, SA

Adelaide Botanic Garden is a botanical oasis in the heart of the city, where beautifully landscaped gardens, majestic avenues and elegant architecture create a must-visit destination. Spanning 50 hectares, the Garden showcases some of Australia's finest plant collections, featuring species from across the country and around the world. Step inside the historic Palm House to explore the Madagascan collection in this exquisite glass building – and admire the dazzling glass chandelier by renowned artist Dale Chihuly. Nearby, the Amazon Waterlily Pavilion immerses visitors in a tropical world of giant lily pads and delicate blooms. Wander through the Bicentennial Conservatory, where lush temperate rainforest plants thrive beneath soaring glass, and enjoy the fragrance of the International Rose Garden, in bloom from October to April. In the magnificent Museum of Economic Botany, discover how plants have shaped societies and explore changing exhibitions by talented artists. Relax with a meal or coffee at Botanic Lodge, overlooking the lake, or enjoy casual dining at Evergreen Deli by the colourful Mediterranean Garden. For a fine dining experience, Restaurant Botanic offers award-winning food surrounded by nature. Before you leave, browse the Diggers Garden Shop for seeds and garden wares, or find unique gifts and art at North Lodge Gift Shop. A vibrant calendar of events and experiences runs year-round – visit the Garden's What's On page to see what's coming up.

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Attraction information courtesy of the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).

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