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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