Here's the story as far as I know it, the Australian Defence Force said "Sooo, anyone want a…read moredecomissioned leopard tank?" and the lovely folks at the Echunga Soldiers Memorial Garden said "ah, yep, we'd love to have a leopard tank. So next time you're touring the Adelaide Hills, it might not be a military occupation, it's probably just the Echunga leopard tank.

Good for riding bikes though. Lots of jumps, berms and drops. It's also good for just Sending it…read moredown full speed. Would highly recommend checking this place out with your bike.

Coming from a bit of a background in Town Planning, I am always a fan of green space on a major…read moreroad....or I should say green space that has a purpose. Alec Johnston Park is one such park in Hahndorf the helps the Main street immensely. With all of the shopping, eating and drinking options along the Hahndorf main drag, you really find yourself drawn toward this park, which sits roughly in the middle of the shopping precinct. The big plus for me is the public toilets. Although I use needing to drain the snake as an excuse for refilling the tank at a pub, others may be struggling. Some times it is useful to take a load off and drop a load too! It is a pretty simple park, with a brook running down one side and some grass areas for staring at the clouds. I like to look for severed body parts and boobs, but if fluffy bunnies and kittens are more within your imagination zone.....boring, but ok.

This playground is in the lovely hills setting in the centre of Hahndorf, accessible from the Main…read moreStreet or from the dedicated off road parking area. The park like environment was very pretty with plenty of picnic seating, toilets and shelter. The actual play equipment was definitely tired and only suited to older children. The height of the platforms on the climbing equipment was of particular concern with no safety rails and no sense of the drop beyond in multiple directions. While the playground was fenced to maintain the safety of young children, the equipment was not suitable for their use. One of the two swings was also broken. It is disappointing that younger children are not catered for in this otherwise delightful setting.