I love this place :)…read more Well, it is more of a place of interest. As far as I am aware this is one of a series of fairy doors. Or something like that. This one is in the front of a shop called Naked in Rundle St. it is only about 7 inches high, but it brings a little bit of magic to the street :) There is not really any more to say about this. But i would love to know if there are any more of these around town anywhere - if there is anyone who knows about any more of these doors, I would love to know about them :) And for those of you who have never seen this door - check it out next time you are in Rundle St :)

I was introduced to this place by Karen M and now I'm on the hunt for more!…read more It always poses so many questions as I dawdle down Rundle St. Who produced such a tiny door? Where does it go? Who is allowed through and what is the secret password? You get my drift... Like the Rosina Car Park, Frome St wall mural and giant fork on Melbourne St, it is just one of the many weird things I love about Adelaide.

Are you interested in learning about South Australian history? Do you just like boats? If you like…read moreone of the above mentioned, you will like the tour of The Clipper. What an amazing ship! It took a long time, a lot of dedicated people and a whole lot of money to get her back to Australia from Scotland. So, it's worth going to have a look. The ship was used to take the first colonist from England to South Australia. It could fit up to 300 people onboard and was one of the fastest ships to get you here. It was like a jet of ships. I wont tell you anymore of the history side of things, you can learn more about it when you go on the tour. It is a lot bigger than I thought it was going to be. Good headroom inside of the cabin areas as well. Especially in comparison to other ships I have been on. So, I think that passengers had it pretty good on this ship. What is truly amazing is looking at the construction of the ship. All the materials, design and hard work to make it such a solid structure. No wonder it lasted so long. Take note of what the tour guide tells you when s/he explains the materials and processes. What I really do want to say about The Clipper is that you have to admire the hard work of all of the volunteers in looking after this girl and restoring her. It is so important for us to learn about how Australia came to be what it is today. And this is just one part. It is truly a piece of history that I hope continues to survive for generations to admire and day dream about. What was it like travelling on this vessel to a new unknown land? One thing is for sure, the people that travelled on this boat were really brave!

The things you can find in and around Adelaide. Like the…read more'Tiny Doors' there are also scattered round and about 'Space Invaders' (seem to be ceramic tiles stuck in random locations. So far I've found two in and about Bowden.. Are there any more.??

On the four corners of Hurtle Square at the intersection of Pulteney and Halifax Streets in the…read morecity, you'll find a piece of installation art that evokes something ethereal and childlike in us all, The Forest Of Dreams. No it's not a reference to the Kevin Costner movie, that was The Field of Dreams! Normally I'm not a big fan of installation art but when I do see something that touches me, I'll be a fan forever. Created in 2003 by artist Anton Hart The Forest Of Dreams is four oversized words placed on the inside corners of the square. Surprisingly the letters making up the words are made of metal. From a distance they look like they're made of wood. The phrase The Forest Of Dreams is one borrowed from French Philosopher Gaston Bachelard and the idea behind the piece is to evoke an understanding of the land prior to beginning of white settlement. I love the fact there are seats located by each word so people can sit and admire the piece but I have to admit I've never seen anyone actually do that. Nevertheless this piece always makes me smile when I pass by so in that way, at least from my perspective I think it's a wonderful piece of art.

I like art. This isn't art. This is bullshit…read more Art makes you think. If that's your sole definition of art though, then maybe this qualifies these four eyesores as such, but honestly, it's just out of place and doesn't add anything to the space at all, apart from confused looking foreign tourists, trying to work out what order the words are supposed to be in. And if it's a forest, then really, there's a serious lack of trees. I suppose Lightly Treed Paddock of Dreams doesn't have the same ring to it, though. No, let's just be honest. It's bullshit. If I could delete the one star I gave it in a burst of spontaneous enthusiasm, I would have done so.

Bridge party for trolls? Rave cave for drugos? Nope! A sound based public art exhibition under…read moreMontefiore Road Bridge. And with song titles like "Observations of an Albino Sparrow," "Subusbdub" and "The Pigeon," it's a little different. You've got to admire the council for that. They're so funny... ultra conservative in planning and then they'll take off all their clothes and run around naked (so to speak) with some seriously free spirited arts and culture around the city! When I discovered this, I was walking by and thought there was a band rehearsing inside the bridge! YOU'RE SO DUMB! Not worth the trip, but at least now if you're in the vicinity, you'll know where the music's coming from... On a half hour loop.

It can be a little confusing, the park that it, because it is actually part of a much larger…read moreconservation park. As such, I would suggest that it is probably the park that is located in the Gully, and it probably ends at the second falls, not that there is any indicated as to where this park ends and Cleland begins. Mind you, this park, or at least the gully, certainly doesn't feel like your typical national park, in that the trees here make it feel much more like England. On the other hand, this place is the best place to start your trek up to the top of Mount Lofty, probably because there is a car park here. On the other hand, there isn't a kiosk, just a fancy restaurant.

Like many others, what struck me about Waterfall Gully is its proximity to the Adelaide CBD. I'd…read morespent years in Adelaide before ever coming here, and I was surprised at how close a natural treasure like this could be situated so close to the hustle and bustle of the city without any overlap. This is one of the reasons I hold Adelaide in such high regard, as you only have to travel ten minutes from the city to find yourself in an oasis such as this. The waterfall is grand and magnificent, and a short walk up to the top will give you a a breathtaking view of the flora (and the carpark) below. However, for the greatest view, one must traverse the walking trail all the way to Mount Lofty. It's no easy feat, and I've experienced my fair share of wanting to turn back. Though it starts off quite pleasant, the climb soon becomes steep and relentless, and simply grounding yourself on the rocky path is a challenge. However, the reward once reaching Mount Lofty is worth it, and you can enjoy a coffee or lunch at the cafe before making your way back down. The scenery on the drive in and out of Waterfall Gully is also picturesque, with age old architecture and rolling hills in the background. I even spotted some deer once on the drive out! Keep your eyes peeled.

A new Adelaide City Council initiative to encourage use of the North Terrace boulevard and…read moreinstitutions thereon during days of fine weather is the installment of deckchairs around the grassy areas near the Adelaide Musem. I have seen a similar programme implemented in NSW in Sydeny Square and for the most part the chairs seemed to be implemented by the homeless. Whilst I am all for providing the homeless with a comfy place to have a snooze, as opposed to the hard wood of a park bench, I don't know if that necessarily was the government's intention. However, the grassy areas around North Terrace are a popular lunchtime eating local for may inner city workers who I am sure would appreciate somewhere to sit other than the on the ground

I've enjoyed some good food around Adelaide and normally i'd only take a picture if it was really…read moregood but this opportunity has me snapping even the boring old takeaway noodles! But this Just Bliss Chocolates is a great hidden gem. Often quiet, unless a Foodie tour bundles in, i go here for the good cakes (brownies are tops) and nice hot chocolate rather than the artisan truffles. Sit up stairs overlooking the shop and Gawler Place watching the world go by.

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Every school holidays, my kids and I venture out to Jetty Road and take part in Jetty Road Treasure…read moreHunt. Usually held in the second week of every school holiday break, this is a popular event with family and kids alike. Here's a few pointers on why you should join in the fun: - It's cheap. Tickets cost $5 per kid. - WIth a map in hand, you choose one of two routes and discover the many shops and vendors along Jetty Road. - At each pit stop, you collect clues and free giveaways from each vendor. - Our previous free giveaways include books from the Glenelg Library, ice cream from Andersen, fruits from the grocers, bread from the bakery, spring rolls from Yum Sing and even picked up a RM1 note from the Foreign Exchange counter. - Parents get to shop and dine during the treasure hunt as you go on your own pace. - A great way to rediscover the Bay. - Your last port of call is the Bay Discovery Centre, where you have to visit the the centre to pick up clues for your chance to go into a prize draw. - After the treasure hunt, hit the beach! - Your kids will thank you for an awesome rad day! On that note, if you haven't checked out this fun and affordable school holiday activity, you just should!

The Jetty Road Treasure Hunt is a very popular event in Glenelg. I happened to be looking after a…read moresix year old on the day and she had the time of her life. It's inexpensive: $5 per child. It's also easy to find your way around as the map you are given is clear and easy to read, even for the children. You're also given a backpack and a pirate eye patch for each participating child. Some freebies we scored last time: A small Boost Juice, a small bouncy ball from a sports store, a voucher from Cheap As Chips, lollies from the Lolly Shop and also from another store, a colouring-in book from Pages & More, a lip balm for the child & a voucher for the adult from a salon, a choice between two fruits from Woolworths (the same from Caruso's), and a fortune cookie from Noodle Box. At the end of the Treasure Hunt, we headed into the Discovery Centre where Miss Six had to answer a history related question (the answer was easy to find inside!). We then wrote it on the map, added a name and contact details so she could go into the draw to win a prize, then handed it over in return for some chocolate coins! The final treasure :) Just a heads up - Even if you are an early bird, you're still going to want to arrive 15-20 minutes earlier than you normally would. Everyone has the same idea so the line is always really long. Although while we were waiting, they did have a small Face Painting tent set up near the line which entertained some children. To quote Miss Six: "That was the best treasure hunt EVER!"