Guidebook for Hawthorndene
Food Scene
Windy Point Restaurant
339 Belair RdGreat views and menu. There is a café too.
Montagna Cafe
10 Coromandel ParadeEuropean cuisine with both gluten free and vegan options.
Great range of foods and the coffee is good too. A popular spot on weekends and a little quieter through the week.
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The Artisan Café
252 Main RdGreat range of foods and the coffee is good too. A popular spot on weekends and a little quieter through the week.
A really handy spot for lunch or a snack if you are visiting Belair National Park via the Belair Railway Station entrance.
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Sheoak Cafe
38 Sheoak RdA really handy spot for lunch or a snack if you are visiting Belair National Park via the Belair Railway Station entrance.
Mumbai Indian Restaurant
2 Main RoadGreat indian food at a reasonable price
A friendly café close to community facilities like a playground, oval, tennis courts and bike park which is very popular with the locals and only a short drive away.. or a good walk on a sunny day.
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Joan's Pantry
7 Watahuna AveA friendly café close to community facilities like a playground, oval, tennis courts and bike park which is very popular with the locals and only a short drive away.. or a good walk on a sunny day.
Coriole is a restaurant and winery responsible for introducing the nation to white varieties Fiano and Piquepoul, and are the longest continuous producers of Sangiovese.
There is a wine tasting a courtyard restaurant and great views of McLaren Vale.
My tip is the Dancing Fig - you'll need more than one bottle!
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Coriole Winery
Chaffeys RoadCoriole is a restaurant and winery responsible for introducing the nation to white varieties Fiano and Piquepoul, and are the longest continuous producers of Sangiovese.
There is a wine tasting a courtyard restaurant and great views of McLaren Vale.
My tip is the Dancing Fig - you'll need more than one bottle!
Established by the Maglieri family, Serafino own 300 acres of McLaren Vale vineyards and an impressive winery. There is a restaurant and impressive Cellar Door famous for its Italian wine varieties.
My tip is the Lagrein!
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Serafino Cellar Door
39 Kangarilla RdEstablished by the Maglieri family, Serafino own 300 acres of McLaren Vale vineyards and an impressive winery. There is a restaurant and impressive Cellar Door famous for its Italian wine varieties.
My tip is the Lagrein!
Drinks & Nightlife
Front bar and restaurant options plus a drive through bottle shop. The restaurant is family friendly or you can eat a pub meal in the front bar
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Belair Hotel
141 Main RdFront bar and restaurant options plus a drive through bottle shop. The restaurant is family friendly or you can eat a pub meal in the front bar
An iconic pub where you can meet the locals, have a pub meal and listen to a DJ (check times)
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The Edinburgh Hotel
7 High StAn iconic pub where you can meet the locals, have a pub meal and listen to a DJ (check times)
One of the few restaurants and pubs nearby with live music - a great family place too. We have spent many birthday dinners there as there are vegan and gluten free options.
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The Duck
393 Main RdOne of the few restaurants and pubs nearby with live music - a great family place too. We have spent many birthday dinners there as there are vegan and gluten free options.
Arts & Culture
Carrick Hill is a publicly accessible historic property in the nearby suburb of Springfield. It was the Adelaide home of Sir Edward "Bill" Hayward and his wife Lady Ursula, and contains a large collection of drawings, sculptures, antiques and paintings. Completed in 1939 and built in the style of an English manor, it is one of the few period homes in Australia to have survived with its grounds undiminished and most of its original contents intact.
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Carrick Hill
46 Carrick Hill DrCarrick Hill is a publicly accessible historic property in the nearby suburb of Springfield. It was the Adelaide home of Sir Edward "Bill" Hayward and his wife Lady Ursula, and contains a large collection of drawings, sculptures, antiques and paintings. Completed in 1939 and built in the style of an English manor, it is one of the few period homes in Australia to have survived with its grounds undiminished and most of its original contents intact.
The Art Gallery, founded in 1881 has a fantastic collection of art from Australia, Europe and North America, and Asia. The Gallery has one of the largest art museum collections in Australia, numbering around 38,000 works. The collections span the period from ancient Rome to the present day, and include paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork and jewellery, and furniture. A real gem and its free!
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Art Gallery of South Australia
North TerraceThe Art Gallery, founded in 1881 has a fantastic collection of art from Australia, Europe and North America, and Asia. The Gallery has one of the largest art museum collections in Australia, numbering around 38,000 works. The collections span the period from ancient Rome to the present day, and include paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork and jewellery, and furniture. A real gem and its free!
One of the most visited museums in Australia it holds collections of national and international significance. It is a leader in remote and regional community engagement, and in Australian Aboriginal heritage and scientific research. My favourte has always been the Egyptian Room. There's a cafe and smaller museums behind the main building focussing on Police and Nautical History all of which have free entry.
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North TerraceOne of the most visited museums in Australia it holds collections of national and international significance. It is a leader in remote and regional community engagement, and in Australian Aboriginal heritage and scientific research. My favourte has always been the Egyptian Room. There's a cafe and smaller museums behind the main building focussing on Police and Nautical History all of which have free entry.
Parks & Nature
Belair National Park was the first national park in South Australia and is very extensive - over 800 hectares so enough space to get lost if you wish. Facilities include:
Lots of Wildlife (In have seen emus, kangarooos, koalas, and an echindna on my hikes)
Walking trails - from short to very long;
Playford lake - feed the ducks;
Historic buildings;
Plant nursery;
Children’s playground;
Tennis courts and ovals; and
BBQs and Kiosk,
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Belair National Park
Upper Sturt RoadBelair National Park was the first national park in South Australia and is very extensive - over 800 hectares so enough space to get lost if you wish. Facilities include:
Lots of Wildlife (In have seen emus, kangarooos, koalas, and an echindna on my hikes)
Walking trails - from short to very long;
Playford lake - feed the ducks;
Historic buildings;
Plant nursery;
Children’s playground;
Tennis courts and ovals; and
BBQs and Kiosk,
Our local beach and quieter than nearby Glenelg Beach. There are good food options nearby from Fish & Chips to a sit down meal
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Brighton Beach sculpture by sea
Our local beach and quieter than nearby Glenelg Beach. There are good food options nearby from Fish & Chips to a sit down meal
This popular walk is short and sweet. With a cafe at each end, a well made path and regular seating, this walk is popular for a reason.
On almost any morning of the year the trail attracts a range of people: some casually walking, others using it as a training walk, some runners, and others with heavy-simulated packs training for distant hiking locations like Nepal. As the walk involves some steep sections, the time taken to walk the trail can vary significantly.
On a busy weekend, car parking at Waterfall Gully can be limited.
Starting hiking from Mt Lofty instead of Waterfall Gully can be a good way to use the downhill as a warm up, to super charge your up-hill efforts!
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Waterfall Gully
This popular walk is short and sweet. With a cafe at each end, a well made path and regular seating, this walk is popular for a reason.
On almost any morning of the year the trail attracts a range of people: some casually walking, others using it as a training walk, some runners, and others with heavy-simulated packs training for distant hiking locations like Nepal. As the walk involves some steep sections, the time taken to walk the trail can vary significantly.
On a busy weekend, car parking at Waterfall Gully can be limited.
Starting hiking from Mt Lofty instead of Waterfall Gully can be a good way to use the downhill as a warm up, to super charge your up-hill efforts!
A botanical adventure in the Adelaide Hills… put on your walking shoes, pack your camera and get ready to explore! Whether you’re out for a leisurely stroll or a more vigorous trek, there’s always something new to discover at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden.
Meander along the multitude of paths that sprawl across 97 hectares and immerse yourself in the spectacular colour, rich aromas and amazing diversity.
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16 Lampert RoadA botanical adventure in the Adelaide Hills… put on your walking shoes, pack your camera and get ready to explore! Whether you’re out for a leisurely stroll or a more vigorous trek, there’s always something new to discover at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden.
Meander along the multitude of paths that sprawl across 97 hectares and immerse yourself in the spectacular colour, rich aromas and amazing diversity.
Nestled on a gorgeous volcanic landscape, the Blue Lake inhabits on one of the extinct volcanic craters of Mount Gambier. As one of the most-visited tourist spots in Mount Gambier, the Blue Lake is considered to be the gem of Mount Gambier’s tourist attractions. It is certainly a unique and breathtaking sight
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Nestled on a gorgeous volcanic landscape, the Blue Lake inhabits on one of the extinct volcanic craters of Mount Gambier. As one of the most-visited tourist spots in Mount Gambier, the Blue Lake is considered to be the gem of Mount Gambier’s tourist attractions. It is certainly a unique and breathtaking sight
Entertainment & Activities
Mitcham Cinemas
119 Belair RdA family friendly cinema with lower prices.
A range of swimming pools and water activities for the family or serious swimmer
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SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre
443 Morphett RdA range of swimming pools and water activities for the family or serious swimmer
If you have children, or are a child at heart this is the place to go with all sorts of rides, water slides, dodgem cars, mini golf and amusement arcades.
Along the foreshore there is also fishing charters, sailing, beach volleyball and activities, walking trails, bike hire, the famous Dolphin swim, reserves and play grounds, BBQ areasand lots of history including the famous Glenelg Tram that can take you to and from the City of Adelaide
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Indlu YaseBeach
4 Colley TerraceIf you have children, or are a child at heart this is the place to go with all sorts of rides, water slides, dodgem cars, mini golf and amusement arcades.
Along the foreshore there is also fishing charters, sailing, beach volleyball and activities, walking trails, bike hire, the famous Dolphin swim, reserves and play grounds, BBQ areasand lots of history including the famous Glenelg Tram that can take you to and from the City of Adelaide
Arguably the most beautiful sporting stadium in the world and home of both Australian Rules Football and Cricket take a tour or book a Roofclimb of this iconic stadium. Not for the faint of heart you get the best views of Adelaide as well as the famous Adelaide Oval Scoreboard and nearby St Peter's Cathedral - I went there for my son's birthday and we both loved it!
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RoofClimb Adelaide Oval
War Memorial DriveArguably the most beautiful sporting stadium in the world and home of both Australian Rules Football and Cricket take a tour or book a Roofclimb of this iconic stadium. Not for the faint of heart you get the best views of Adelaide as well as the famous Adelaide Oval Scoreboard and nearby St Peter's Cathedral - I went there for my son's birthday and we both loved it!
Easy to walk around the zoo has been upgraded with skyline views of some animals and night time experiences. There are opportunities for you to get even closer to some of your favourite animal friends including hand feeding Giant Pandas, helping hippos with their daily mouth check or entering the Squirrel Monkey home to feed them. There's a new Tiger too.
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Adelaide Zoo
Frome RoadEasy to walk around the zoo has been upgraded with skyline views of some animals and night time experiences. There are opportunities for you to get even closer to some of your favourite animal friends including hand feeding Giant Pandas, helping hippos with their daily mouth check or entering the Squirrel Monkey home to feed them. There's a new Tiger too.
Located on the banks of the River Torrens and only minutes’ walk from the CBD, Jolleys Boathouse Restaurant has become an Adelaide icon and yes, you can hire your own paddleboat or catch the famous Popeye for a cruise between the Zoo and Weir.
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Jolleys Boathouse
1 Jolleys LnLocated on the banks of the River Torrens and only minutes’ walk from the CBD, Jolleys Boathouse Restaurant has become an Adelaide icon and yes, you can hire your own paddleboat or catch the famous Popeye for a cruise between the Zoo and Weir.
This living hedge maze, consisting of over 800 conifers, features fountains, twists and turns to trick even the most committed explorer.
And when you do find your way out, there’s plenty more to enjoy, with a range of giant sized games featuring local Mintaro slate.
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Mintaro Maze
27 Jacka RdThis living hedge maze, consisting of over 800 conifers, features fountains, twists and turns to trick even the most committed explorer.
And when you do find your way out, there’s plenty more to enjoy, with a range of giant sized games featuring local Mintaro slate.
Whilst there are not lots of species, as you would find in a zoo, all the animals are Australian in open enclosures.
You canwalk amongst animals such as kangaroos, emus, wallabies and poteroos and be able to stroke them and feed them with special pellets on sale at the shop.
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Cleland Wildlife Park
365 Mount Lofty Summit RdWhilst there are not lots of species, as you would find in a zoo, all the animals are Australian in open enclosures.
You canwalk amongst animals such as kangaroos, emus, wallabies and poteroos and be able to stroke them and feed them with special pellets on sale at the shop.
Take a ride on the only horse-drawn tramway in Australia, and one of the few services to run throughout the year worldwide. Magnificent Clydesdale horses draw you along the causeway from seaside Victor Harbor to Granite Island.
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EsplanadeTake a ride on the only horse-drawn tramway in Australia, and one of the few services to run throughout the year worldwide. Magnificent Clydesdale horses draw you along the causeway from seaside Victor Harbor to Granite Island.
This is where locals go to get away.
As you step off the SeaLink ferry in beautiful Penneshaw, you'll be greeted with a wealth of things to do including swimming witrh the dolphins and gettting up close with seals and birds of prey. Kangaroo Island is known as nature’s playground..Take a risk, follow the road less travelled and discover unique wildlife, mouth-watering food and wine, breathtaking scenery and a laid-back lifestyle.
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Kangaroo Island
This is where locals go to get away.
As you step off the SeaLink ferry in beautiful Penneshaw, you'll be greeted with a wealth of things to do including swimming witrh the dolphins and gettting up close with seals and birds of prey. Kangaroo Island is known as nature’s playground..Take a risk, follow the road less travelled and discover unique wildlife, mouth-watering food and wine, breathtaking scenery and a laid-back lifestyle.
For visitors, MOD. is a free science experience like no other. A tourist icon bringing together the general public, researchers, students and industry to interact, learn and be inspired – MOD. is Australia’s boldest, and South Australia’s only, interactive public science and creativity space.
MOD. offers seven purpose-built gallery areas over two floors, a cafe, shop, and lecture theatre, housed within the University’s new Health Innovation Building on Adelaide’s cultural boulevard on North Terrace. It features Australia’s first Science on a Sphere, a room-sized display that shows planetary data on a sphere surrounded by touchscreens.
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MOD.
Morphett StreetFor visitors, MOD. is a free science experience like no other. A tourist icon bringing together the general public, researchers, students and industry to interact, learn and be inspired – MOD. is Australia’s boldest, and South Australia’s only, interactive public science and creativity space.
MOD. offers seven purpose-built gallery areas over two floors, a cafe, shop, and lecture theatre, housed within the University’s new Health Innovation Building on Adelaide’s cultural boulevard on North Terrace. It features Australia’s first Science on a Sphere, a room-sized display that shows planetary data on a sphere surrounded by touchscreens.
A Flinders Ranges tradition since 1974 - you can take a full-day or half-day trip aboard a restored steam or heritage diesel train on the original Ghan route between Port Augusta and Quorn.
All trains use historic steam or diesel locomotives and immaculately restored timber carriages up to 100 years old.
The Pichi Richi Railway is a Flinders Ranges tradition, proudly restored and run by volunteers since 1974.
Open selected dates from March to November each year
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Pichi Richi Railway
Railway TerraceA Flinders Ranges tradition since 1974 - you can take a full-day or half-day trip aboard a restored steam or heritage diesel train on the original Ghan route between Port Augusta and Quorn.
All trains use historic steam or diesel locomotives and immaculately restored timber carriages up to 100 years old.
The Pichi Richi Railway is a Flinders Ranges tradition, proudly restored and run by volunteers since 1974.
Open selected dates from March to November each year
Getting Around
Check the platforms for local trains to the City or to Belair (National Park) - there is a timetable in the Cottage
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Blackwood Railway Station
Check the platforms for local trains to the City or to Belair (National Park) - there is a timetable in the Cottage
Gorse Avenue
Gorse AvenueBus route 196 stop 40 is literally metres from the Cottage - timetable is available.
Essentials
There is a bakery and newsagent nearby and petrol station across the road
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Woolworths Blackwood
360 Shepherds Hill RdThere is a bakery and newsagent nearby and petrol station across the road
Belair Fine Wines
9 Russell StThe widest variety of wines and beers in the local area
Beerenberg Farm
2106 Mount Barker RdGet your jams, honeys and sauces.