Adelaide Desalination Plant tour for school groups

Join us for a tour of South Australia's largest desalination plant.

Did you know South Australia is the driest state, in the driest inhabited continent on earth?

A tour at the Adelaide Desalination Plant will give your students an understanding of our precious water resources, and water security needs, in addition to the complex science and technology that turns seawater into safe, clean drinking water.

During this tour, your students take part in a 2-hour visit to the site which includes:

• a presentation and time to explore the Kauwi Centre for Water Exploration
• guided bus tour around the ADP (school group to supply vehicle)

You may like to extend your visit and walk the self-guided Kauwi Interpretive Trail, on the outside perimeter of the ADP site and along the coast. This trail takes 30-60 minutes. Let us know when booking if you are planning to include this activity.

Download our teacher's guide for information on safety, access, transport, and other helpful resources.

Visiting the Adelaide Desalination Plant – teacher’s guide

Details:

Suitable for: School students in Year 4 and above

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Adelaide Desalination Plant, Lonsdale

Maximum capacity: Up to 40 students (the group will need to fit in one vehicle. Ask us about managing tours for larger groups).

This booking is for a school class or group, not for individuals.

Contact our education team if you want to request a different start time, have a larger group and want to run two tours in one day, or if you prefer to book this experience on another weekday (we can book alternative dates pending availability).

Transport:

• Buses are to be arranged and supplied by the school, and are required to stay for the site tour. The site is not accessible by foot.
• Bus drivers are required to come on tour and transport your group through the facility. They will be required to complete a short safety induction on arrival. Please ensure this is made clear to the driver when booking the vehicle.
• SA Water offers reimbursement of bus hire up to 25% for regional and Category 1-4 schools. This is subject to approval and is assessed on a case by case basis. For details, please contact us at thewell@sawater.com.au

Important safety information:

• All attendees must wear flat, closed-toe shoes
• Attendees are required to wear hi vis during the site tour. Hi vis vests are provided at the Kauwi Centre.
• All attendees are required to follow instructions and safety protocols.

Our accessibility guide is available to help plan a visit for people with disabilities. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or concerns.

Visitor accessibility guide

To book tours for adult community groups, visit the Community page on The Well site.