Isn't it funny that when you live for years in a place you never seem to go and see any of the…read moresights and it is only when you return for a holiday that you suddenly realise that there are places that you would like to visit. Maybe it also has something to do with me always looking for interesting and unique places to write about, but honestly, I have been driving past this museum (or at least the sign pointing to it since the main road doesn't go through the middle of the airport) for ages but never turned off to road to check it out. So, I decided to change that, grabbed my brother, and paid it a visit. Okay, I'm not really big on planes, but it was still really cool. There are actually two hangers, one where the museum proper is located, and the workshop. When I first went in there I thought I just wondered around the museum however they include a tour in the cost and took us first over to the workshop were we got to see them in the process of restoring a plane that crashed near Vanuatu. The name is a bit misleading though because they also have a couple of propeller driver planes and a Mirage that accidentally landed at the nearby RAAF base without lowering its wheels. You can even get to sit in the cockpits of some of these planes (though for a tall guy like me that can be a little cramped). I did particularly like all of the models of military vehicles that were in the glass case.

Small but mighty. I love a good natural history museum that isn't all screens. The SA Museum is a…read morewonderland of exhibits - geology, history, biology etc. So much taxidermy (love it!)! An absolutely amazing room of Pacific Island and Indigenous art/artifacts! Minerals! And - it's free! We spent a few hours here and it was well worth our time.

This is an excellent spot to take your kids for enjoyment, particularly during school holidays. Our…read morefavorite activity is the scavenger hunt, where children can check off items from a list as they find them, one at a time. I personally love the collection of crystals and rocks, along with the large metallic meteorite at the entrance. My kids are interested in the room filled with bugs and bees. There's also a T-Rex skull nearby. There is no admission fee, but be ready to pay for parking and take a short walk to get there. It's truly worth it. Overall, I rate it five stars.

This site out in the residential area of Prospect is where R M Williams first started. I only…read morereally know this because I used to live on the same street. It used to be the original R M Williams factory, but now it houses a small historical museum and a retail outlet. If you're really into the legend of the Australian bushman, you'll probably like this place. It covers the basic history of R M Williams, as well as some Australian 'bush' history. I wouldn't say it is worth the trip out to Prospect unless you live nearby or are really into buying R M Williams stuff. Or maybe if you are interested in fashion and shoe-making. If you *are* really into buying R M Williams stuff, you should definitely come here. They do pretty damn good sales here. My parents have both picked up bargains, and neither of them are big R M Williams wearers. You can get some nice pants or some good quality boots.

Located inside the Glenelg Town Hall in Moseley Square is the Bay Discovery Centre. If you're a…read morehistory buff and you like to see what life was like in the early days of settlement in the colony - especially at Glenelg - then go and take a look inside the centre. It's a well set out place filled with interesting bits and pieces about our history. Most of the displays are interactive meaning a good time for the kids - both big and little - as they get the opportunity to have some hands on fun and learning at the same time. The building housing the Bay Discovery Centre is the Glenelg Town Hall which was designed by Edmund Wright and built back in 1875. The building was initially built minus both the clock and the clock tower with both added several years later. A little over a decade after construction, the building was purchased by the local council and it became the Town Hall. In 1977 when the Brighton and Holdfast Bay councils merged to form the Holdfast Bay Council the Town Hall was left empty and that's when they came up with the idea of the Bay Discovery Centre. 'The Bay' is of course a reference to Holdfast Bay which was the original name for Glenelg. If you're wondering where that name came from, apparently the arrival of the Buffalo was closely followed by the arrival of three other ships, The Cygnet, The Rapid and The Africaine. They say The Rapid got stuck or held fast on arrival and thus evolved the name of Holdfast Bay. Cool story. On the mezzanine floor of the Discovery Centre is an art gallery with an ever changing display of the works of local artists. Admission to both the gallery and the Discovery Centre is free and its open from 10am to 5pm daily.

I had a bit of time to kill, so I ended up wandering around here one afternoon not that many weeks…read moreago now. I must say, I am impressed with many of the exhibitions I saw. The one that sticks in my mind the most was about Sir Douglas Mawson's expedition. There's also plenty of history about the local area. Like everyone else said, it's a gold coin donation. I ended up throwing in a few extra bucks, as I was really impressed with the work that the volunteers do, and I know how hard it is to keep places like this not only open, but also interesting.

While I'm probably not a big fan of maritime stuff, I still do appreciate museums, particularly…read moreones that happen to have decent sized ships to explore. Unfortunately this isn't one of them, though they do have a sailing boat as the main attraction, even though its certainly won't be able to travel pretty much anyway (since it isn't seaworthy). It was rather interesting though, however it isn't as large as some of the ones that I've visited. Yet I did feel that it was worth visiting, particularly since I have already visited the other museums at Port Adelaide.

Struggling for things to do with a young cousin tourist who doesn't drink wine like I do and an…read moreimpending wedding we visited the SA maritime museum. Despite my initial hangups, i actually had a cracking time seeing all of the awesome maritime history we have here in SA. There are plenty of interactive and interesting exhibits to use/enjoy. My favourite was the olde timey coin games (sure I spent $1.40 trying to win the game haha) but there were so many interesting stories to read and see in photos we were able to fill a full hour before we met up with others for coffee and cake. A cracking time if you have an even mild interest in history and/or maritime facts. Good for kids and great fun for nostalgic adults who have an ingrained pride in South Australian history and/or just tourists with a curious mind. Get in and soak up the SA! It's heaps good!

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder…read more This term is often used to express gratitude for what Gods creation has made. The Botanical Garden in Adelaide CBD (Common Business District) houses decades and centuries of trees from the beginning era of Australia or in fact the World as it stands. We ran into a tour guide that explained the existence for a majority of the trees here to have been here since the early 1800's and as such, the garden has protected and ensured the area is well taken cared of. What a wonderful place to be among feeling the energy of the earth surrounding this unique and quiet garden. Adjacent to so many other iconic establishments in Adelaide CBD, the Botanic Gardens has trails, a park itself for picnic (which we did), and plenty of green passage and shades to relax and bask in. One day of this place is never enough to experience the beauty of nature.

Beautiful early evening stroll in the gardens…read more After an afternoon at the adjacent Wine Museum, we decided to walk through the Botanical Gardens located in the north terrace. There are several entrances, one being right at the museum's patio. There are also several large posted maps to check out. Like the beautifully restored Palm House built in 1877, First Creek Wetland, the Amazon Waterlily Pavilion, the Santos Museum of Economic Botany and the Bicentennial Conservatory. At the Visitor Information Centre and Diggers Garden Shop, you can purchase a variety of seeds, gardening books and garden tools. If didn't eat at the Wine Museum, you can grab a bite at Simpson Kiosk or. Café Fibonacci. The Botanical Gardens Restaurant offers a fine dining experience. The Garden is open 365 days a year and entry is free. Free guided tours are provided by the Friends of the Botanic Gardens, departing from the Schomburgk Pavilion at 10.30am daily (except Christmas and Good Friday).

Okay, I'm sure a lot of us don't particularly like looking at things that are designed to blow…read morethings apart, but the I guess that little boy in me still likes looking at cannons, tanks, and other vehicles that have been used in the various wars throughout the 20th century. Mind you, these are all retired vehicles, so you won't find any moderns tanks or the like here, but that doesn't mean that this place is boring - unless of course you find places like this really boring, but that is beside the point. The vehicles do tend to be here, there, and everywhere, but the collection is impressive - and they all work as well (though I doubt you would get away with hot wiring the tank and driving it down the road). There is also a room that is jammed packed full of radio equipment. In a way this place is more for completeness in that everything that works (and even those that don't) are on display.

From the owner: Welcome to our Museum, which is operated on a volunteer basis by members of the Military Vehicle…read morePreservation Society of South Australia. Opened in August 1993 at the old Messenger Press building at Port Adelaide and now relocated to a group of historic WW2 era buildings within the Defence precinct of Edinburgh Parks this museum is unique number of ways. The majority of the vehicles are privately owned by the Society members and therefore each member is responsible for their own vehicles. In addition the vehicles are not just restored to look at, they are rebuilt to authentic running condition and most are road registered and driven regularly. Military vehicles and items range from the First World War to current times.

We didn't have much time to spend here sadly, as we were just filling some time before an…read moreappointment. I noticed the sign when we were coming into Greenock and being a sucker for a museum I convinced hubby to let us go with only 20 mins to spare. $5 admission fee which was reasonable and fair for the amount you got to see. When we pulled up we weren't immediately sure where to go and there was no one about so we were a bit lost. We tried a shed and thankfully it was the right one and there was a lovely man in there to greet us. I am absolutely devastated that I didn't get more time here as it was genuinely interesting. I loved the big airforce plane and hubby liked the gunmans 'turrets'. Once you have completed the circuit there are more planes out the back and a farm machinery exhibit with teachers etc in a shed. There is also a local crafts gift shop which we didn't get to visit today in our rush. We will be back with friends in tow to have a long in depth look at this gorgeous private collection.

I only vaguely remember when this place was operation because I was only a kid, or rather a…read moreteenager, when this gaol was closed and turned into a museum. Actually, it's pretty cool, and not too pricey to go for a wander through as well. There is lots of information regarding the various walls, as well as grafitti that has been left over (if that happens to be prisoner grafitti). The thing I found most interesting, even though it was mentioned nowhere, is how the gaol was built as a panoptacon, that is with the guards in a central watchhouse where they can pretty much see all over the prison. It's quite interesting, especially seeing how gaols like this actually operated.

The Adelaide Gaol is a very eerie place, but don't worry it's pretty interesting! While I was…read morelooking into all the cells I got this feeling that I was being watched... but I didn't worry about it! You could go in the small library they had. You could go in the solitary confinement cells. Around the place was these plaques and you could read the stories of what happened. Wondering through the courtyards was cool and peeping through the cell bars was also cool. It's a massive place with a lot to offer. There's even ghost tours! Overall I would solidly recommend anyone to go there!