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Elder Park.<br />
This popular city park is adjacent the River Torrens and the Adelaide Festival Centre.<br />
There is a very modern outdoor dining area, as well as a kiosk. King William Street.<br />
Mt. Lofty Botanic Gardens<br />
These gardens are on the eastern slopes of the Mount Lofty Ranges, less than half an hour<br />
from the CBD. They include several walking trails that cover the seven valleys in the<br />
gardens, all displaying magnificent views. Summit Road, Crafers.<br />
Victoria Park<br />
This large park is comprised of a motor sports street circuit, the Victoria Park<br />
Racecourse, plus walking, running and cycling tracks and is bordered by some beautiful<br />
stately homes. Fullerton Road, Wakefield Road and East Terrace.<br />
Wittunga Botanic Gardens<br />
These gardens have a beautiful lakeside setting and are great for picnics, family<br />
gatherings and strolling through. They are located in Blackwood. Sheperd's Hill Road,<br />
Blackwood.<br />
Barossa Valley<br />
The most popular destination for a one-day trip from Adelaide is the Barossa Valley. This<br />
is <strong>Australia</strong>'s most well known wine growing region, with up to fifty wineries operating<br />
in the area. Situated only a half hours drive from Adelaide, with beautiful scenery along<br />
the way, and plenty of towns and wineries to stop for refreshments. Listed below are<br />
some popular wineries in the area, most have tours and open cellar doors, with wine<br />
tasting and sales.<br />
There are several small towns in the Valley, the principal of which is Nuriootpa, just off<br />
the main Stuart Highway leading to Sydney. To the south-west of Nuriootpa lies<br />
Tanunda, while Angaston is to the south-east of Nuriootpa. Accommodation is readily<br />
available in these three locations, much of it rather up-market.<br />
Because the Barossa Valley is so close to Adelaide, only about ninety minutes by road,<br />
there are many tours offered, usually including lunch. Alternatively, there are bus<br />
services to Nuriootpa with Stateliner, while Barossa Adelaide Passenger Service operates<br />
to Tanunda, Nuriootpa and Angaston. It should be noted, however, that the morning<br />
service provided by Barossa Adelaide Passenger Service departs from Evanston, not from<br />
the centre of Adelaide. The best way to catch it is to take a train to Gawler Central, where<br />
the bus leaves from the Visitors Centre, 5 minutes walk from the station, at 7:30.<br />
There is a privately-operated Wine Train, a restored 1952 railcar, which runs from<br />
Adelaide to Tanunda and back on Sundays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The train, being<br />
broad gauge, is able to operate from Adelaide Station in the centre of the city (platform<br />
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