Your guide will meet you outside the Curator's Cottage at West Terrace Cemetery, located just inside the main gates on the left as you enter.

Is this tour for me (Accessibility)?

Our tours include at least 1km of walking and take place on a range of uneven and varying surfaces including dirt, asphalt, gravel and lawn. For those who require a wheelchair, walker or experience mobility issues, our tours may not be suitable for you.

What does the tour involve?

This tour covers at least1km of walking at a reasonable pace. The ground is reasonably flat with no major inclines but does cover a range of surfaces and can be uneven at time. We recommend a moderate level of fitness/mobility to ensure your experience with us is a positive one.

West Terrace Cemetery is equipped with accessible toilets at the Curators Cottage. There are no toilets on the tour.

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Overview

Explore the personal trials and inspirational achievements of some of the State's leading ladies on this guided tour

Explore the personal trials and inspirational achievements of some of the State's leading ladies on this guided tour of West Terrace Cemetery. As you weave your way through the cemetery you will encounter a selection of philanthropists, political agitators, reformers and artists who have left their mark on South Australia and beyond.

Delve into more than 185 years of real South Australian stories as our knowledgeable guides bring to life the many captivating and long forgotten tales of those buried within West Terrace Cemetery. This 90 minute walking tour will cover a range of sites, as well as quirky anecdotes and interesting facts to help paint the picture of South Australia’s colourful past.

Explore the personal trials and inspirational achievements of some of the State's leading ladies on this guided tour

Explore the personal trials and inspirational achievements of some of the State's leading ladies on this guided tour of West Terrace Cemetery. As you weave your way through the cemetery you will encounter a selection of philanthropists, political agitators, reformers and artists who have left their mark on South Australia and beyond.

Delve into more than 185 years of real South Australian stories as our knowledgeable guides bring to life the many captivating and long forgotten tales of those buried within West Terrace Cemetery. This 90 minute walking tour will cover a range of sites, as well as quirky anecdotes and interesting facts to help paint the picture of South Australia’s colourful past.

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West Terrace Cemetery

161 West Terrace

Adelaide, SA 5000

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