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Re: [OM] OT - Adelaide, South Australia

Subject: Re: [OM] OT - Adelaide, South Australia
From: wayneharridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 08:38:43 +1100
Thanks David:

> Depends what you are into (photography wise that is), & what 'close'
> means!!! :-)

I was thinking walking distance from the city centre - won't be renting a car.

> within walking distance: the torrens lake on the northern side of the
> city square mile, ducks, swans, the popeye boats, fountain, rotunda.
> Architecturally, the town hall, the GPO, Victoria Square fountain, the
> Freemason's Hall, the railway station, the university (last three on
> north terrace), St Peters Cathedral (it IS known as the city of
> Churches). Myer Centre & Santos Building (last two recent
> constructions). Trams to Glenelg (holdfast bay- first part of the
> colony) terminate at Victoria square.

Sounds like plenty to keep us occupied.

> a bit further afield:  Mt Lofty (highest elevation) or Windy Point
> (both less than 20km SE of the city) provide a magnificent view of the
> city & inner suburbs.  Waterfall Gully/Cleland national park near Mt
> Lofty (closed on fire ban days), Hallett Cove (30 odd km, interesting
> rock formations), barossa valley (60km or so- wines exported from here
> to europe- many old towns with old wineries.
> I trust you will enjoy your stay, e-mail me off-list for  further
> information if you wish.. 

That lot will have to wait for a longer trip, which I intend to make in the 
future.  

...Wayne


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