|  Last Update was on 26/6/08
| |
The historic seaside town of St Kilda has been a popular destination since the days of the first settlers, when local families would spend the day crabbing, paddling and enjoying the sea air.
St Kilda is a place where the natural elements are still very much intact. Home to more than 100 species of birds, St Kilda boasts the largest mangrove estuary and most significant nursery for recreational and commercial fish species in Gulf St Vincent.
St Kilda combines the quaintness of a remote fishing village with the sophistication of a marina and boat club, and if that is not enough, add an award winning free Adventure Playground that keeps children and adults coming back for more.
For more information on St Kilda go to the City of Salisbury web site www.salisbury.sa.gov.au and click on the Community navigation tab. |
| |
|
| |
 |
| |
This award-winning playground is like no other. Offering a range of unusual, specially designed play equipment, the St Kilda playground is full of excitement for all ages.
For the adventurous, a flying fox, spiral slide, giant wave slide, monorail and maze are sure to keep you entertained.
And if you still want more, why not cross the drawbridge to explore the castle or jump aboard to captain the ship.
Entry to the playground is free and the availability of toilet, barbecue and picnic facilities in addition to ample parking space means that the whole family can enjoy an afternoon of adventure! |
| |
|
| |
 |
| |
At the southern end of Fooks Terrace, the St Kilda Mangrove Trail comprises a 2km boardwalk that meanders through the mysterious mangrove forest of the Barker Inlet Aquatic Reserve, allowing visitors to explore this fascinating ecosystem.
The Trail is also complemented by an award-winning interpretive visitor centre which enhances the educational role of the facility by helping visitors discover the beauty and significance of this coastal wetland system and its inhabitants.
The Trail is open from 10am, seven days a week for self-guided walks. Extended opening times are available upon request, simply phone the resident rangers for an early morning bird-watching expedition, an inspiring sunset or the experience of a high-tide walk.
For admission fees and more information, go to the City of Salisbury web site www.salisbury.sa.gov.au and click on the Community navigation tab, or phone the St Kilda Mangrove Trail and Interpretive Centre on 08 8280 8172.
School and group packages are available. |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
 |
| |
Situated on the shores of the beautiful Barker Inlet, the St Kilda Boat Club is one of Adelaide’s best kept secrets.
Featuring a boat ramp and boat channel, the St Kilda Boat Club Marina reinforces the importance of St Kilda as a boating destination and fishing haven. |
| |
|
| |
 |
| |
Some people may like to start or end their visit to St Kilda with a drink and a meal at the St Kilda Hotel, a small village type hotel.
For meals, it would pay to phone the hotel first on 08 8280 6874. |
| |
|
|
|
|
