An historical overnight tour exploring the plains each side of the picturesque Barossa Valley. Overnight in SA's premier resort, the Barossa Novotel, with dinner, bed and breakfast included. Sunday, begin at Virginia Nursery, drive around Riverlea (on the former Buckland Park) and have time in Two Wells and Mallala. See the Gallipoli rail bridge across the Light River. Stop at the charming Kangaroo Flat old church and cemetery before having an historical walk in the part of Gawler planned by William Light. After lunch break you will stop at the Lutheran settlement of Gomersal before arrival at the Barossa Novotel. Saturday you will explore Keyneton, Sedan, Cambrai, Black Hill, Shell Hill, and Walker Flat and Caurnamont on the Murray River. Extensive history notes provided. Depart WEA 9 am Sunday and return approximately 5:45 pm Monday. Single Price $509 per person, Twin Share $384 per person. Twin Share will need to be booked by phone on 8223 1979.

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.

Bob the Murder Man will take you on a 2hr journey from Light Square, over the Morphett Street Bridge then along the Torrens River before ending up at Hindmarsh Square. Hear about the many murders which took place along this journey including those of George Duncan, John Neill, Constable John Holman and Elva Stewart.

How did south Adelaide Afghan cameleers apply ancient knowledge, used still today, of medicinal plants as herbalists (hakims). Australian patients talk about the hakims' healing. Interact with the Exhibit's herbalists' ingredients from overseas and Adelaide Central Market, Mahomet Allum's "black jack" and camel milk. What did Aboriginal people teach cameleers about medicinal plants? Share memories of healing plants.

Why was quaint south-west Adelaide, Adelaide's Central Market, the old mosque and the West Terrace Cemetery so vital to the desert carriers, the Afghan cameleer herbalists? How powerful was the healing ability to Australians of their, and Mahomet Allum's, medicinal plants? Are they still used? Do you use them today? Meet at Minor Works Building for a unique talk then you will make your way to West Terrace Cemetery.

SA was the 'unknown coast' until Flinders charted its gulfs and coasts in 1802 naming over 100 places from Fowlers Bay to Encounter Bay, Kangaroo Island and Mt Lofty. Hear the story of his tragic but heroic life, whilst we visit some of his memorials. We begin with the train to Flinders station (at your own cost or free with Seniors Card)to see the statue of Flinders and his cat, Trim. We visit or glimpse places linked to Flinders- Rapid Bay, Backstairs Passage & Cape Jervis and KI in the distance. Lunch break in Victor. At Encounter Bay time to walk to the memorial at Rosetta Head or enjoy Petrel cove views. Extensive history notes including his house arrest time in Mauritius. Depart WEA Centre 8:30 am sharp and return around 5:15 pm.

The Nairne railway bill of 1878 was the biggest SA capital expenditure and the engineering obstacles of it were considerable. It included the first iron bridge across the River Murray. The hills line had 8 tunnels, several bridges, 2 wooden viaducts. We experience some of these on the train to Blackwood (cost not included.) Fine stone railway stations were built in 1883 and we see Mitcham, Blackwood, Mt Lofty, Aldgate, Nairne and the remains at Callington. The fiasco of the train opening started at Blackwood and finished at Nairne. Optional visit to Roundhouse Museum in Murray Bridge and time in the railway town of Tailem Bend. Extensive history notes included. Depart WEA Centre 8:30 am sharp. Return about 5:30 pm.

German settlers often had two Lutheran churches in their towns. Some settlers like Colin Thiele left their mark on Australian literature. He was educated in Julia in the ranges above Eudunda. August Schiller left his mark on Neales Flat and Sutherlands as blacksmith and farmer. Farmers in Eudunda formed Eudunda Farmers’ cooperative stores which left their mark across SA. The German settlers of Friedrichswalde had their town name changed to Tarnma in 1917 by parliament despite their reluctance. Today these settlements are in decline except for Eudunda with impressive silo art. Towns within Goyder’s Line have fared better. We visit a monument to the Goyder’s line near Sutherlands. A pleasant day visiting the rolling plains near Eudunda from Peep Hill to Australia Plains and the uplands from Julia to Tarnma. On return we stop at the new Kapunda silo art by renowned artist Sam Bates. It depicts the history of the copper mining town. Extensive notes provided. Coach departs WEA Centre promptly at 8:30am. Returns around 5:45pm.