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Elder Park was my favourite spot in Adelaide, and this place comes to my imagination first when I ever think about this city.
It is a very nice park between North Terrance and the Torrens River, located at the river's southern banks. Access is from King William Road.
This area is very tranquil, which I found surprising as it is only such a short way from the hectic atmosphere of North Terrace. The park is very clean and well-tended, with small flower beds and a fountain in the river. I also saw many black swans which surprised me because I had thought that they only occur in Western Australia (yes, stupid, but it was because they are WA's emblem ;-) ). The Adelaide Festival Centre is also located here.
I enjoyed my stroll here very much and had a nice picknick at the foot of the Festival Centre, watching the swans and the people walking around.
The park was named after the Elder family who came to South Australia in the 1830s to do business - I was surprised to read that this is indeed the same family who today owns Elders, the company responsible for the sale of Kingsford, the property known as Drovers Run from the TV show McLeod's Daughters. I had seen a sale advert and noticed the name, but never thought that there was a real connection between the park and the business.
The park is also often used for public events, such as public viewing of sports events or New Year's Eve celebrations, so don't be surprised if you come here and an event is just taking place.
Written Dec 29, 2011
Address: King William Road
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Elder Park is located on the slopes of the south bank of the Torrens Lake, adjacent the Adelaide Festival Center.
The Rotunda in Elder Park was erected in 1882.
Popeye launches leave from a landing stage in the Park for a 20 minute cruise upstream to the zoo or you can hire a paddleboat. Bicycle hire is also available.
There are a number of walking tracks in and around the city area, providing beautiful views of the lake, its wildlife and the city. The park is host to many community events including Carols by Candlelight, Symphony under the Stars and the Adelaide Festival of Arts.
Written May 11, 2008
Address: King William Road Adelaide 5000
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Popeye is a small cruise boat that travels along the river Torrens. Its a 40 minute cruise with commentary. Its very popular with the children of Adelaide. Most of us Adelaidians have fond memories of taking the Popeye to the Adelaide zoo.
The Boat departs from outside the festival theatre.
Summer timetable September to May Cruises depart on the hour Monday to Friday and approximately every 20 minutes on weekends, school and public holidays.
Cost one way cruise to the Zoo - Adults $4, Child $2 & return Adults $9 Child $5
Written Dec 12, 2006
Address: King William Rd Adelaide
Phone: 08 8295 4747
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Take a short boat trip on the Torrens River with the famous little Popeyes. The boats depart from Elder Park and take you first to the weir and then towards the zoo where you can disembark if you such purchased a one-way ticket. Otherwise the boat returns to Elder Park.
Return ticket are 9 AU$ and the tour takes roughly one hour.
Written Jun 5, 2006
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Elder Park is in the heart of Adelaide. Its a gorgeous park, that is adjacent to the River Torrens.
From Elder Park,you can do a cruise aboard Popeye. This boat holds approximately 20 passengers, and travels from Elder Park to the Adelaide Zoo. Its a relaxing way to see the River
Elder Park also is the place to hire a paddle boat and have some fun. The boats are readily available from the walkway next to the river.
If a paddle boat is not your scene, then pushbikes are available for hire at the same place. There is a bikeway that runs the length of the park.
The Festival Centre offers a backdrop to the park...An hour or two can be spent exploring here. Its worth a visit.
There is something for everyone here...A relaxing time in the middle of the city!!!!
Written Nov 22, 2005
Address: King William Rd Adelaide
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Elder Park is a park area in the north end the city. Through Elder Park runs the mighty River Torrens; in nice weather people take paddleboat rides up and down the river.
There are lots of free/public festivals and events held in Elder Park through the year, so if you're lucky and come on the right day, it's all action. Otherwise, it's a nice, quiet grassy area with pelicans, black swans, and ducks.
With the city and the distinctive Festival Theatre behind it, this is a key place instantly recognisable as Adelaide - the main scene featuring on Adelaide's postcards.
Updated Oct 2, 2005
Address: King William Street, Adelaide
Written Mar 6, 2005
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The small tour boats on Adelaide's river Torrens have been called Popeye for many years. The trip to the zoo on Popeye is a popular outing.
Written Oct 27, 2004
Address: River Torrens, north of the city
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