📜 Historic site in Glenelg North, South Australia, where the colony of South Australia was proclaimed in 1836.🔍 The original gum tree, significant to Kaurna people, died by 1907 and was encased in concrete in 1963, becoming a symbol of the colony. # Why Go 🇦🇺 Learn about South Australia's founding history 🌳 See the iconic Old Gum Tree and significant historical landmark 🎉 Attend the annual Proclamation Day ceremony (December 28th) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a public park with playground (including a flying fox) and BBQ facilities # Tips ℹ️ Learn more about the history at the Bay Discovery Centre in Glenelg. 👶 The playground is fenced for children's safety. # Cost 💰 Free to visit. # Hours 🕒 Open all day. # Toilets 🚻 Public toilets available on site. # 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free street and off-street parking available.