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Discovery Holiday Parks
Adelaide Beachfront, Adelaide, SA
AAA Rating:
Four stars
Overview
Discovery Holiday Parks - Adelaide Beachfront on Semaphore Beach is the perfect year round family holiday destination. Located just 16kms from central Adelaide, this park is conveniently located near the bustling centres of Port Adelaide and Semaphore. The South Australian Maritime Museum, National Railway Museum and South Australian Aviation Museum are all located in the heart of Port Adelaide, with AAMI Football Stadium less than 10 minutes away. The area offers excellent dining, shopping and guided tours.
Home to Giant Pandas, Wang-Wang and Funi, Adelaide Zoo, offers a range of daily exhibitions and the ever-popular Children's Zoo with over 120 animals to meet. Further afield, the 1000 hectare Monarto Zoo houses an array of African animals including lions, cheetahs, giraffes and the incredible American Bison.
The famous wine regions of McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley are easy day trips, with whale watching at Victor Harbour only an hour and a half away. The historic town of Handorf is home to an array of German bakeries and specialty shops plus the famous Beerenberg Farm, renowned for its range of jams and preserves.
Discovery Holiday Parks - Adelaide Beachfront is a perfect base to explore this rich city and offers a full range of accommodation options from powered or unpowered camp or caravan sites to a cabins and villas. Our 3 and 4 Star Cabins and Villas (sleeping 6) offer ideal self-contained family accommodation and come complete with reverse cycle air-conditioning, colour TV, fridge/freezer, microwave oven, crockery, kitchen utensils, cutlery and cookware. Our 3 Star Spa Cabin is the perfect romantic weekend getaway, offering a luxurious spa bath and separate Queen bed accommodation.
Accommodation
- Deluxe Beach Houses and Superior Villas
- Superior, Standard and Economy Cabins
- Powered / Powered Ensuite Sites
- Camping Sites
Features & Facilities
- BBQ's
- Swimming Pool,
- Kiosk
- Playground
- Hire Equipment
- Internet access
- Waterfront
Local Attractions
Accommodation
- 4 star accommodation
- 3 Bedroom
- Queen Bed/Singles/Bunk Bed
- All linen provided
- Electric Blanket Main Bed
- Dishwasher/Washing machine
- TV/DVD/CD player
- Full Kitchen/Microwave
- Hair Dryer and Iron
- Reverse Cycle Airconditioning
- Large Deck with outdoor setting
- Ocean Views
- 4 star accommodation
- 2 Bedroom
- Queen Bed/Bunk Beds
- All linen provided
- Electric Blanket Main Bed
- TV/DVD
- Full Kitchen/Microwave
- Hair Dryer and Iron
- Reverse Cycle Airconditioning
- Deck with outdoor setting
- 3 star accommodation
- Two Bedroom
- Double Bed/Bunk Beds
- All linen provided
- Electric Blanket Main Bed
- TV
- Full Kitchen/Microwave
- Hair Dryer and Iron
- Reverse Cycle Airconditioning
- 3 star accommodation
- One Bedroom
- Queen Bed
- Linen Provided
- Electric Blanket
- TV
- Full Kitchen/Microwave
- Spa Bath
- Hair Dryer and Iron
- Reverse Cycle Airconditioning
- 3 star accommodation
- Open plan with ensuite bathroom
- Double Bed/Bunk Bed
- All linen provided
- TV
- Kitchenette/Microwave
- Airconditioning/Heating
- Open plan with ensuite bathroom
- Double Bed/Bunk Bed
- All linen provided
- TV
- Kitchenette/Bar Fridge/Microwave
- Airconditioning/Heating
Powered Site: sites for tent, campervan, caravan etc with access to electricity and use of all park facilities.
En-suite Powered Site: sites for tent, campervan, caravan etc with access to electricity and private bathroom facilities including all park facilities.
- Powered Site
- Ensuite Powered Site
Activities & Attractions
Four Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Monarto Zoo
Visit Monarto Zoo located 60km East of Adelaide. Monarto combines an open range zoo with a natural wilderness sanctuary. A slice of Africa only 45 minutes from Adelaide. Monarto began in 1983 as a closed special purpose breeding area. Exhibits include Water hole platform – Giraffe, Lions, Dogs, Hyaenas. Viewing Platforms for Cheetah and Chimpanzee. It is now an International standard conservation, developed over 1,000 hectares of national and zoological bio-park that supports education and public recreation.
Five major habitat exhibits have been developed, including the Asian Steppes, arid North Africa, African plains and Asian grasslands, as the first stage of development at Monarto.
The second stage currently being implemented includes habitats for the Cheetah, African Dog, African Lion and Black Rhino.The zoo is surrounded by an international standard quarantine and vermin-proof fence built by a Commonwealth Jobskill project which was complete in March 1993.
Monarto plays a major role nationally and internationally in the breeding programs for rare and endangered species. It is ideal for wildlife from Savannah grasslands and semi-arid habitats of Africa, Asia, South America and Australia. A wide range of species can be held within the park. There are few areas outside of their natural habitats where these species can be bred safely and free from exotic diseases.
The climate is typical of semi-arid areas with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Frosts are rare. There is more winter sunshine than the Adelaide Plains area, and less summer sunshine. Rainfall average is 343mm (13.72 points or 14 inches).
If time permits on your way home stop in at Haigh's Chocolates right near the city - Australia's Award winning chocolate maker!
Day 2 – Hahndorf
Visit Hahndorf situated in the picturesque Adelaide Hills and is renowned as the premier tourist town for the region. To get there take the South Eastern Freeway from the city and turn off at the Hahndorf exit, 20 minutes from the city. Public transport is available. A historic German Town with museums, galleries, antiques and a fabulous cake shop which can't be missed. Many Cafes and Restaurants are in the main street.
Beerenberg Farm:
The farm dates back to the 1830’s when German immigrants settled in Hahndorf. They have an international reputation for varied jams, pickles, chutney and sauces, their jams are used on many major airlines.
You can also indulge yourself by picking strawberries in season (October to May) or simply enjoy the Rose Gardens.
Visit Misty Hollow Cave - built over the stream that crosses Main Street, working models of people and animals, with the clever use of the stream adds to the reality of the Cave.
Hahndorf Academy is the largest regional art gallery in South Australia.
The Cedars is a national treasure, the Hahndorf home for 56 years of artist Sir Hans Heysen and is open to the public. An extensive collection of the artist’s work is on display.
Spend the Afternoon at Victor Harbor
Victor Harbour is the perfect afternoon activity. Take the Victor Harbour road off the Southern Expressway to Goolwa where the Murray river meets the ocean. Then drive across to Victor Harbour. In Victor Harbour you can catch the famous Horse-Drawn Tram to Granite Island and see the penguins, or just relax and indulge in the holiday atmosphere the area has to offer. You can of course book a helicopter ride or visit the South Australian Whale Centre. During June to October Whales frequent the area and sightings
Day 3 – The South Australian Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum is located at 126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide and is not to be missed. It is custodian to one of the oldest nautical collections in Australia, a museum within a museum. The Museum of the Port Adelaide Institute was established in 1872 by local and international seafarers wanting a home for their collected treasures and curios. The collection was to become a cornerstone in the formation of South Australia’s cultural collections. In 1933 the material was reshaped as a specialist maritime collection and reborn as the Port Adelaide Nautical Museum.
Today this glorious collection is displayed in its original Victorian showcases along with handwritten labels prepared many years ago by the honorary curators.
Visit the Seahorse Farm nearby and the railway museum. Dolphin tour details can be obtained from the visitor centre Ph 8405-6560.
The afternoon could be spent soaking up the seaside village charm of Semaphore. Stroll along Semaphore Road and the Esplanade, viewing and possibly visiting the many heritage hotels, churches, the Jetty, Merry-Go-Round, Fire Station, the Time Ball Tower and Semaphore Palais. Guided tours by arrangement. Phone 8405-6560.
Day 4 – Barossa Valley
Take a trip to the famous Barossa Valley. Australia's richest and best known winemaking region. Delightful wineries, restaurants and galleries are in abundance and will fulfil your every desire. Most renowned for its opulent styles of Shiraz, the region also produces fine examples of Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon and Chardonnay. Well known names such as Jacobs Creek, Penfolds, Wolf Blass, Peter Lehmann, Saltram, Yalumba and Seppelts are based in the valley.
Only 70km north of the city, the Barossa Valley has a unique beauty of its own, with over eighty wineries and five hundred plus grape growers in the region. Once there, there are six trails to choose from to discover the wonderful wines and cheeses.
The Barossa Farmers Market at Vintners sheds on the Angaston Road every Saturday from7am to 11am has local produce of Mettwurst, Liverwurst, smoked and preserved meats, cheeses, pickled onions and gherkins, sauces and mustards. Baked goods are also available.
The wineries are particularly good at throwing a party and consequently, there is a festival or celebration of some kind in the region every month.
Sunday Mail Bay City to Bay Fun Run
The Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run began in 1973, and has since grown into South Australia's largest fun run, attracting a massive 29,000 participants in 2009. Leading the field in 2009 were Michael Shelley and Sarah Jamieson, two of the interstate elite athletes whom the race attracts.
Participation on the day is only available with the display of race number with DAG timing device attached. Whilst the three kilometres event will not be timed, participants will need to wear a race number. Anyone not wearing a race number will not be able to compete - with the exception of a child in a pram.
Event dates:
19 Sep 2010
Semaphore Community Markets
5th September
Fun & friendly markets with a great mix of goodies located in the heart of Semaphore. Features clothing, gifts, jewellery, organic foods, family entertainment, plants & much more.
St Bede's, 200 Military Road, Semaphore
10:00am to 3:00 pm
Free Entry
Semaphore Music Festival
The Semaphore Music Festival showcases South Australian and interstate live music acts in an ideal seaside setting bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous bands who are considered outstanding by industry professional standards.
Breaking down attitudes towards alternative country/folk/roots/blues and original contemporary music, the Semaphore Music Festival has built a reputation of promoting live acts on the crest of their careers. The Semaphore Music Festival gives audiences and bands access to an alternate cultural experience that deepens our appreciation of the vibrant talent performing in the contemporary music sector.
The Festival, held annually since 2005 over the October Labour Day long weekend, is a four day cultural and regional event fashioned on music festivals like the Katherine Music Muster and Tamworth. Over the years it has developed a niche market with its own flavour, texture, and character reflecting the diversity in the community.
The Workers Club and Foreshore Reserve
Esplanade
Semaphore
SA 5019
Event dates:
01 Oct 2010 - 04 Oct 2010
Event times:
Fri:8pm - Workers Club.
Sat:11am - Rock and Roll High School.
Sun:11am - Original alternative Country, Roots and Blues Festival.
Royal Adelaide Show
The Royal Adelaide Show is South Australia's biggest annual event run by the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia. Experiences run the whole gamut from carnival rides, exhibitions and attractions to exquisite handicraft, cookery and wide variety of champion livestock and animals. It is at the Show that rural South Australia and City business alike can showcase their best produce, wares and services.
The Royal Adelaide Show is the 'people's event' and truly offers something for everyone, such as food and wine tastings; entertainment with bands, dancing, comedy acrobatic; exhibitions and displays; fashion parades; competitions; animals (livestock and pets); farmyard nursery and animal petting area.
Event dates:
03 Sep 2010 - 11 Sep 2010
Royal Adelaide Show Special
Receive a 10% discount for accommodation booked between 5th to 11th September 2010.
(Subject to availability)
Bay to Birdwood Run 2010
On the last Sunday in September each year more than 1,500 historic vehicles line up at the start to play their part in perpetuating the legend of the Bay to Birdwood. The 2010 Run will be for vehicles manufactured before 31 December 1955.
The sun will not yet have risen over the Adelaide Hills when the very first vehicles start arriving at Adelaide Shores. It may only be 6am but the excitement will already be palpable as these marvellous veteran, vintage and early classic vehicles ready themselves for the biennial Bay to Birdwood Run.
It takes approximately one and a half hours for all entrant vehicles to depart on the route to Birdwood - give them a send off they won't forget!
Event venue:
Shannon Street
Birdwood
SA 5234
Event dates:
26 Sep 2010
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Park location
Map details: View larger map
Lat: -34.8440290 Long: 138.4822370
Located:
15 km from Adelaide CBD (approx. 31 mins)
Adelaide Beachfront
349 Military Road
Semaphore Park
South Australia 5019
Toll-free call: 1800 810 140
T: (08) 8449 7726
F: (08) 8449 5877
