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Only a short drive of 8kms, and we are at the Big Rocking Horse at Gumeracha.
It has been judged as AUSTRALIA'S NO 1 LARGEST ICON!
The Rocking Horse weighs 25 tonnes and stands at over 18 metres high.
Children love it here. They can climb to the top of the Rocking Horse, remember there are lots of steps!
Then there is the Wildlife park, where the Birds and Animals can be fed and patted. Lastly, is the Shop and the wooden toy factory, lots of interest here. Not the cheapest, but the toys, etc are made out of wood, so will last forever!
The Cafe serves meals, or you can enjoy your own picnic in the shaded picnic area.
WHAT YOU CAN DO.......
Tour of the working Toy Factory (minimum 10 participants) $4.00
Climb the Rocking Horse and receive a certificate $2.00
A bag of animal food to feed the animals in our park $2.00
A wander through The Toy Factory Shop FREE
Entry into our animal park without feeding the animals FREE
Written Jul 24, 2012
Phone: 8389 1085
Website: http://thebigrockinghorse.com.au/
The Primary school is partly located in a beautiful old heritage building from 1878. Built for Australian conditions, it is a large building with wide verandahs and lots and lots of wrought iron lace work.
Worth a stop for a look.
Look for the school signs
Written Jul 19, 2012
Address: Shannon Street, Birdwood
Birdwood was originally called Blumberg after a small village in Prussia.
The town's name was changed during World War I because of anti-German sentiment, but the Hotel that was built in 1865, was and still is known as the "Blumberg Hotel," and not the Birdwood Hotel.
Whether it's true or not, it is said it is the most photographed hotel in the Adelaide Hills.
Could be, as not only is it a lovely old building, but the old Beer truck hanging off the front verandah makes for an interesting photo!
Enjoy a country style meal, then head across the road to the Car Museum.
Updated Jul 19, 2012
Address: 24 Shannon Street, Birdwood
This Museum is great! We didn't call in this time as we had been in previous years.
The National Motor Museum has a collection of 400 cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles from the vintage, veteran and classic eras.
Here, are different vehicles you most probably won't see elsewhere, like the 1899 Shearer, the oldest Australian built vehicle still running. Built at Mannum in South Australia, this bulky steam-powered car was probably the first vehicle manufactured in South Australia.
OR.........
The Talbot, which first crossed the continent from south to north in 1908. This car did an epic 51 day journey from Adelaide to Darwin. Read about it here...
http://www.mister-cars.com/Article/Talbot-s-Golden-Era-Of-Exploration/19/
OR........
Read about the Hawker's vehicle, which between 1928 and 1954, a Lebanese-born hawker, drove the 1927 Graham Brothers van and become the life line of food and supplies to the people of far northern South Australia.
On display is a Service Station, and heaps of Model cars, sure the children and adults alike would like this display!
There is a souvenir shop onsite and carparking and disabled parking, Toilets, free BBQ's and an indoor BBQ area.
OPEN....10am - 5pm everyday
Closed: Christmas Day
ADMISSION IN 2012....Adult $12.....Concession... $10
Child.... $5 (children under 5 free)
Family: $30 (2 adults, up to 6 children)
A MUST VISIT IN BIRDWOOD
Updated Jul 19, 2012
Address: Shannon street, Birdwood
Phone: 61-08 8568 4000
Website: http://history.sa.gov.au/motor/motor.htm
Favorite thing: The Bay to Birdwood Run starts at West Beach, Adelaide, winds it way up the hills and finishes at the Birdwood National Motor Museum.
It is here where over 1750 cars, motor bikes, buses and commercial vehicles congregate at the end of the Rally.
Usually, special events, entertainment, fashions in the field, food and wine are enjoyed at the end of the Race.
Written Jul 24, 2012
BIRDWOOD - HOME OF THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM
It is claimed that J. G. Bluemel, one of the German Lutheran migrants, laid out and named the town. Unlike Lobethal and Hahndorf, the town did not revert back to its original German name. What is......
Build your own Birdwood page
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