Woodhouse Activity Centre

Attractions & Eateries

Cleland National Park

Just 12 kilometres from Adelaide City centre, Cleland Conservation Park conserves a vital area of natural bushland on the Adelaide Hills face and includes the internationally popular Cleland Wildlife Park, the viewing platform of Mt Lofty Summit and scenic Waterfall Gully. The area has a rich history of Aboriginal occupation and European settlement.

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National Motor Museum at Birdwood

The National Motor Museum boasts one of the largest, finest and most important collections of cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles in the world. The collection comprises over 300 vehicles dating from the turn of the century to the present day.

The museum is also the recognised centre for the recording of all aspects of road motor transport history in Australia. It is for this reason, among others, that the National Motor Museum enjoys an international reputation.

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Warrawong Earth Sanctuary

Warrawong Earth Sanctuary in the Adelaide Hills offers a unique experience. Guided Walks where you can see endangered animals in their natural habitat as it was 200 years ago.

Warrawong Earth Sanctuary has become a multi-award winning conservation and tourism facility offering a multitude of options to visitors. The intent of Warrawong can best be explained in Dr. Wamsley's own words; ";… to give Australian animals a small piece of Australia."

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Monarto Zoological Park

Monarto Zoological Park is a 1,000 hectare open-range sanctuary undertaking a major role nationally and internationally in breeding programs for rare and endangered species. The Park is located 45 minutes (70 kms) from South Australia's capital city, Adelaide and is the gateway to the picturesque Murraylands region.

This unique adventure features the only drive through Cheetah habitat in Australia, South Australia's first ever Southern White Rhinoceros, Australia's largest Giraffe herd and the largest revegetation project of it's kind in South Australia's history! Adventurous safari bus and walking tours operate every day of the year, which are led by trained volunteer tour guides.

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The Cedars

Enjoy a visit to one of Australia’s most famous painters, Hans Heysen’s, historic home, nestled among the majestic gum trees which featured in many of his paintings. Visit his studio which has largely remained undisturbed since his death in 1968.

Ph: 83887277 open between 10am and 4 pm. Guided tours available.

Mt Lofty Botanical Garden

Visit the Mt Lofty Botanical Garden which is 97 hectares of magnolias etc with several walking trails, stunning views and good picnic areas.

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Tourism Attractions

Mt Lofty Golf Course:
www.mountloftygolfclub.com.au
ph 8339 1788

Mt Lofty Summit:
40-60min walk from WAC, open daily 9-5 bushwalking, gifts, restaurant, viewing areas.
www.mtloftysummit.com
ph 8370 1054

Mt Lofty Botanical Gardens:
Summit Rd or Piccadilly Rd Crafers
www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au
ph 8222 9311

Cleland Wildlife Park:
Summit Rd Mt Lofty
www.cleland.sa.gov.au
ph 8339 2444

Warrawong Earth Sanctuary:
Stock Rd Mylor
www.warrawong.com
ph 8370 9197

Hahndorf Township (ask the manager as he grew up here) is only ~10km from Woodhouse.

Beerenberg Strawberry Farm
www.beerenberg.com.au
ph 8388 7272

Hahndorf Farm Barn
www.farmbarn.com.au
ph 8388 7289

Mt Barker cinema complex
www.wallis.com.au
ph 8391 2777

The giant Rocking Horse:
Open 7 days 9-5, 7 acre nature park, cafe, toy factory & sales, Gumuracha
www.thetoyfactory.com.au
ph 8389 1085

Local Wineries for tasting & door sales:

Chain of Ponds winery & lunch
www.chainofponds.com.au
ph 8389 1415

Hahndorf Hill Winery cellar door
www.hahndorfhillwinery.com.au
ph 8388 7512

Barratt Wines
Cornish Rd (off Collins Rd) Summertown
www.barrattwines.com.au
ph 8390 1788

Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard/Lenswood Cellar Door
open weekends
mtlofty@box.net.au
ph 8389 8339

Local Eateries & Food Supplies

Woolworths Supermarkets
in Stirling
ph 8339 1966 fax 8370 9162
(gluten free supplies)

Millies Bakery & Cafe
in Oak Plaza, Stirling
ph 8339 1159
(gluten free supplies to order)

Organic Market & Cafe:
5 Druids Ave Stirling
ph 8339 4835
open daily (gluten free supplies)
www.organicmarket.com.au

Subway
in Stirling ph 8339 5555

Stirling Chicken Takeaway
ph 8339 5735

Stirling Hotel & Restaurant
ph 8339 2345

Asian Affair Chinese Restaurant
Druids Ave Stirling; 5-10pm daily no MSG
ph 8339 8388

Woodbake Café
(fresh baked breads & pizza) dine in or takeaway
ph 8339 6757

Crafers Pizza
ph 8339 2297

Crafers Inn
ph 8339 2050

Crafers Café & Super Deli
ph 8339 2725
(gluten free supplies)

Aldgate Café (& Pizza)
ph 8339 2001

Bridgewater Inn Restaurant
387 Mt Barker Rd
ph 8339 1151

Hahndorf Inn Hotel Restaurant
www.hahndorfinn.com.au
ph 8388 7063

Muggletons Restaurant
2/38 Main St Hahndorf
www.muggletons.com
ph 8388 7555

Sala Thai (Authentic Thai Chef)
14 Druids Ave Stirling
ph 8370 9844

Bus - Firewood - Laundromat - Petrol Stations

Bus stop 28a is on Spring Gully Rd, just a short walk from the Woodhouse entrance.
Contact State Transport Authority for bus timetables on ph 8210 1000.

Stirling Fuel Supply firewood sales
Gould Rd ph 8339 2021

Stirling Laundromat
(on the main rd opposite the Stirling Hotel round the corner from the chicken shop)
Open 7.30am till 10pm 7 days. Takes $1 coins. $3 a wash; $1 to dry. Prices subject to change.

Shell Stirling Service Station
ph 8339 1541