Portside Museum and Lighthouse Discovery Tour
About this event
Portside Museum and Lighthouse Discovery Tour is on at SA Maritime Museum (126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia, 5015) on Sun 8 Nov 2026.
Tickets and details are on the organiser’s website, linked on this page. Prices listed by the organiser: All tickets $16.50 – $66.50. They’re indicative, so check the final price when you book.
The organiser hasn’t published accessibility details for this event that we hold, so check with them if you need specifics.
From the organiser
Discover the enchanting history of South Australia's historic port on this captivating tour.
Begin your journey at the SA Maritime Museum, where expert guides will show you through fascinating collections, intriguing exhibitions, and the vibrant maritime legacy of the state.
As the tour continues with a guided stroll to the wharf, be immersed in the timeless charm and storied heritage of numerous state heritage-listed buildings along the way. Then experience the magic of the iconic Port Adelaide lighthouse, first illuminated in 1869. Ascend the 83 steps to witness the lantern mechanism in action and enjoy unique views over the river and across the city to the hills.
Join in an unforgettable exploration of the past!
Tours are approximately 90-minutes. Please check website for session times.
The tour involves steep stairs, tight spaces, and heights.
All participants are required to sign a health and safety waiver.
Not suitable for children under 5.
In the event of extreme heat or inclement weather, the tour may be rescheduled in which case your tickets can be reissued or refunded.
The venue’s recorded access
Inclusable’s venue database has an entry for South Australian Maritime Museum at this location. It records wheelchair access, step-free entry, accessible toilet and accessible parking. The venue hasn’t confirmed these details. They describe the venue in general, not this particular event.
Not yet recorded for the venue: communication and sensory features such as a hearing loop or quiet hours. We don’t know either way, so it’s worth checking before you go.
Public accessible toilet near South Australian Maritime Museum
South Australian Maritime Museum records an accessible toilet. The nearest public one outside the venue, for before you go in or when it is closed, is Black Diamond Square, Port Adelaide, about 170 m away.
Black Diamond Square · about 170 m away in a straight line
Port Adelaide, SA (other)
Open: Daylight hours
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Ticket prices
- All tickets$16.50 – $66.50
Indicative prices from the organiser, where provided.
South Australian Maritime Museum
Public-source informationVenue details from the Inclusable venue database, where available.
Dates · Monthly
- Sat, 14 Mar 2026
- Sun, 15 Mar 2026
- Mon, 16 Mar 2026
- Tue, 17 Mar 2026
- Wed, 18 Mar 2026
- Thu, 19 Mar 2026
- Fri, 20 Mar 2026
- Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Location & contact
- SA Maritime Museum126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia, 5015
- Get directions (opens in a new tab)
- 8151 3260
- maritime@history.sa.gov.au
Event information courtesy of the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).
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