Take a walk through our oldest working mainland cemetery. An introduction into history and symbolism. Discover the diverse religious beliefs and customs, history and life stories of many of our earliest settlers and Quakers and visit the old Catholic sections. Also visit the first crematorium in the Southern Hemisphere. A certain level of fitness is required for this walk. Not suitable for the mobility impaired.

Take a walk and hear long forgotten stories of early settlers, pioneers, notable and controversial people, including women suffragists, reformers, religious attitudes, a brief stop at the AIF, and the baby memorial.

Walk through West Terrace Cemetery and discover Murderers and their Victims, hear stories of intriguing mystery, love, tragedy and finally death. A certain level of fitness is required for this walking tour. Not suitable for the mobility impaired.

This course is designed to prepare those planning to work as professional guides in the tourism industry. The course is run by experienced, professional tour guides and covers the fundamental skills and requirements of tour guiding through lectures and a practical session. The practical session will be a chance to put your new skills to work and the date/day will be decided upon in class.

Take a walk through this evolving cemetery. Hear stories about the people of the Port and surrounding areas. Pioneers, seafarers, murderers, war veterans, tragedy and the explosion that devastated the Port. A certain level of fitness is required for this walk. Not for the mobility impaired.

Bob the murder man is from Historical Adelaide tours and is an historian with a passion for unravelling the mysteries of Adelaide’s darker past. Come and learn about a number of murders in the south eastern corner in the city of Adelaide where Bob will expose the darker side of Adelaide’s past and explore the complex intersections of crime, punishment, and society.

A fascinating day following the coast line to past ports of SA from Port Gawler to Port Wakefield, Port Hughes, Wallaroo, Tickera and Port Broughton. All these ports shipped wheat and grain to the world in the 19th C. Most had early railways and tramways to their hinterlands such as Wakefield, Wallaroo and Broughton. Man handling of heavy bags of wheat from carts to stacks to ships was arduous and required many workers boosting the growth of these ports. Some are now forgotten, or a transport hub, or a tourist centre, but only Wallaroo remains an international port. Why? Lunch break in Wallaroo when at your cost you have time to visit the excellent Maritime Museum. Extensive notes provided. Depart WEA centre 8:30 am sharp. Return around 5:45 pm.

A day off the beaten track visiting Allendale North,Marrabel, Apoinga (site of the first smelter for Burra copper mines 1849) and Apoinga Lagoon, Emuville historic site, and driving past Koonoona station homestead once one of the greatest SA sheep stations with 29,000 freehold acres. Lunch break in Burra. After lunch a visit to Worlds End and Burra Creek Gorge and then we sing our way across the Hallelujah Hills to Emu Downs and its old Lutheran church. There is a small surprise around every corner! Homeward stops in Robertstown( once known as Emuville too) and Kapunda. A day exploring the Burra copper routes, tiny German settlements and forgotten places. Extensive history notes included. Depart WEA centre 8:30 am and return about 5:45 pm.

Join tour leaders Dr Denis Binnion and Trevor Feder for this tour to the Clare Show 160th Anniversary Event. Major Show activities include: Garden Hub and demonstrations, show bags, ute muster, grand parade, shearing competition, food court, live music etc. Poultry, trade areas, handicrafts, floriculture and forestry, cattle, photography, arts, knitting, dressmaking, Lego exhibits, produce etc. Sadly the wine events are in the evening but wine bars are available during the day and local wineries have stalls. Some time in Clare town centre before returning to WEA. Depart WEA Centre 9am and return around 6pm. history notes provided on Clare. Showgrounds entry included in fee.

This fun, historical day lets you experience the past through a range of SA museums. The day will culminate with the St Kilda Tramway Museum (fee included) which also includes unlimited heritage tram rides to bring back the nostalgia of Adelaide in the early 20th century. Our first visit will be to the Eudunda Heritage Gallery (fee $2 not included) which depicts the life and experiences of many early German settlers in that district. Next we will explore the Barossa Museum, built in 1866,(fee $5 not included) in Tanunda known for German pottery, church life, traditional black wedding dresses, past transport and farm and household implements. Lunch break will be in Tanunda. Our last leisurely stop will be at the St Kilda Tram Museum with dozens of trams from different eras and the rides themselves to the beach. Historical notes provided on the towns and regions visited. Depart WEA centre promptly at 9 am and return around 5:30 pm.