The Old Gum Tree
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Wheelchair accessible
Historic site in Glenelg North, South Australia, where the colony of South Australia was officially proclaimed in 1836.

๐Ÿ“œ Historic site in Glenelg North, South Australia, where the colony of South Australia was proclaimed in 1836.๐Ÿ” 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 ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Learn about South Australia's founding history

๐ŸŒณ See the iconic Old Gum Tree and significant historical landmark
๐ŸŽ‰ Attend the annual Proclamation Day ceremony (December 28th)
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Enjoy a public park with playground (including a flying fox) and BBQ facilities

Tips

โ„น๏ธ Learn more about the history at the Bay Discovery Centre in Glenelg.
๐Ÿ‘ถ The playground is fenced for children's safety.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Free to visit.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Open all day.

Toilets

๐Ÿšป Public toilets available on site.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Free street and off-street parking available.

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