City of Marion Walking Tours

Name: City of Marion Walking Tours
Address: 245 Sturt Road, Adelaide, SA, 5047, AU
Telephone: 088375 6600

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Tonsley Innovation District - TAFE students walk through Central Forest

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Book into a free walking tour of Tonsley Innovation District, delivered by the City of Marion, and discover the history of the 61-hectare site and what lies in store for South Australia's hub of high-value manufacturing.

Located in Adelaide's south-western suburbs, the City of Marion is one of South Australia's largest and most diverse metropolitan areas. Spanning 56.17 square kilometres from the foothills to the coast, it is home to more than 100,000 residents who share a vision of creating a liveable, sustainable community. The City of Marion is a friendly, inclusive and connected community, where everyone belongs.

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Tonsley Innovation District Walking Tour

Discover the story behind Australia's first Innovation District with a free guided walking tour of Tonsley. Situated on the former Mitsubishi site, this behind-the-scenes experience explores a dynamic precinct where advanced manufacturing, education, research and community come together. Learn how Tonsley's mixed-use design is helping shape the future of industry and innovation in South Australia as you explore vibrant commercial, residential and community spaces that encourage collaboration, learning and growth. At the heart of the district is the iconic Main Assembly Building, now home to leading businesses, start-ups, students and advanced manufacturing enterprises, highlighting Tonsley's evolution into a vibrant destination for industry, technology and modern living. Whether you're interested in architecture, sustainability, technology or local history, this engaging tour offers a unique insight into the people and ideas driving Tonsley's future.

Oaklands Wetland Tour

Oaklands Wetland is home to an extensive array of wildlife such as waders, cockatoos, ducks and many majestic river red gums. Learn how this system cleans water as it moves slowly through a series of ponds. It takes three days for the water to move through the wetland, where it can be injected into aquifers almost 100m below ground. More than 41 local parks and reserves, street trees and playing fields are irrigated with water from Oaklands Wetland.