Category: Things to do in Adelaide

The Last Remnant of Adelaide’s Tram Network

January 4, 2015

Okay, the title to this post doesn’t take into account the tram line that runs from the Adelaide Entertainment Centre through the city to Glenelg, but from around 1956 to 2010 this was little more than a tourist line which ran a number of H-Class trams between City and the beach at Glenelg. As a kid this was one of the rides that our mum would take us on during the school holidays, usually accompanying a day trip to the beach. … More The Last Remnant of Adelaide’s Tram Network

South Australia has a St Kilda as well

January 4, 2015

To many Melbournians St Kilda is an inner city beachside playground that is famous for its beach, amusement park, baths, jetty, and the Esplanade Hotel (among other things). However, while the name St Kilda still brings images of the Melbourne suburb (including the Espy). However there is another St Kilda I have always associated that name with, a St Kilda located a mere 20 kms from the Adelaide CBD. … More South Australia has a St Kilda as well

A Hidden Gem for plane enthusiasts

January 1, 2015

Housed in two hangers (I was going to use the word shed, but I don’t think that is the proper term for large metal structures located at an airport) is collection of planes from the 40s and 50s as well as a memorabilia from the airforce (and display full of models of military vehicles). I’d actually driven past the sign on Kings Road more times than I can remember and I have never thought of actually going in there so, while I was on holidays in Adelaide over Christmas I decided to take my brother in to have a look around. … More A Hidden Gem for plane enthusiasts