Shopping
This is the closest supermarket in a shopping centre that also has a butcher, bakery, chemist and fast food shops. (pizza, chicken) [about 400 m away]
IGA Wattle Park
470 Kensington RdThis is the closest supermarket in a shopping centre that also has a butcher, bakery, chemist and fast food shops. (pizza, chicken) [about 400 m away]
A larger supermarket easily accessible from Kensington Rd.
12 locals recommend
Woolworths Marryatville
Tusmore AvenueA larger supermarket easily accessible from Kensington Rd.
Essentials
Wattle Park Shopping Centre
464A Yeltana AveHairdresser and vet are also here.
Food Scene
This is our favorite "go to" however nearby there are other restaurants and takeaway options.
Baan Thai Restaurant
556 Magill RdThis is our favorite "go to" however nearby there are other restaurants and takeaway options.
Our favorite coffee stop for weekends. They also open early except closed on Tuesday.
9 locals recommend
Taylor Blend
38 Hallett RdOur favorite coffee stop for weekends. They also open early except closed on Tuesday.
Drinks & Nightlife
Recently renovated with an excellent dining room, outdoor entertainment, a sports bar and poker machines. This is also the nearest bottle shop.
10 locals recommend
Tower Hotel
621 Magill RdRecently renovated with an excellent dining room, outdoor entertainment, a sports bar and poker machines. This is also the nearest bottle shop.
Sightseeing
Uninterrupted views across the city. Especially impressive at night time, within walking distance if you don't mind the uphill part.
Skye Lookout
Kensington RoadUninterrupted views across the city. Especially impressive at night time, within walking distance if you don't mind the uphill part.
World renowned PENFOLDS brand first vineyard started here and is just around the corner.
With the cellar door open during the day. WINE TASTING is available, and cover charges are refunded when a bottle is purchased. Dining opportunities including BAR and GRILL, BRUNCH on weekends and FINE DINING.
33 locals recommend
Penfolds Magill Estate Cellar Door
78 Penfold RdWorld renowned PENFOLDS brand first vineyard started here and is just around the corner.
With the cellar door open during the day. WINE TASTING is available, and cover charges are refunded when a bottle is purchased. Dining opportunities including BAR and GRILL, BRUNCH on weekends and FINE DINING.
Mount Lofty is a focal point for tourists and walkers. It has a restaurant and tourist gift shop.
151 locals recommend
Mount Lofty Summit
Mount Lofty Summit RoadMount Lofty is a focal point for tourists and walkers. It has a restaurant and tourist gift shop.
Parks & Nature
Sporting facilities, playgrounds BBQ and our daily ritual walk spot for "Kensi", our schnoodle.
Kensington Gardens Reserve
422 The ParadeSporting facilities, playgrounds BBQ and our daily ritual walk spot for "Kensi", our schnoodle.
Horsnell Gully Conservation Park
An iconic walking trail for enthusiasts.
Morialta Park is renowned for koala sightings, and has a wheelchair friendly access to the falls. For the more adventurous, there are plenty of hiking trail loops to challenge yourself.
72 locals recommend
Morialta Conservation Park
Morialta Falls RoadMorialta Park is renowned for koala sightings, and has a wheelchair friendly access to the falls. For the more adventurous, there are plenty of hiking trail loops to challenge yourself.
This is the spot where hikers head for Mt Lofty. It is extremely popular, and sections may be being maintained against erosion.
15 locals recommend
Waterfall Gully Carpark
185 Waterfall Gully RdThis is the spot where hikers head for Mt Lofty. It is extremely popular, and sections may be being maintained against erosion.
Koalas, kangaroos, emus and everything else the kids would love to see. Feeding pellet bags can be purchased, souvenirs momentos and presents also.
137 locals recommend
Cleland Wildlife Park
365 Mount Lofty Summit RdKoalas, kangaroos, emus and everything else the kids would love to see. Feeding pellet bags can be purchased, souvenirs momentos and presents also.
Getting Around
Buses run every 20 min during peak hour and every half hour during the day. Several routes converge on the parade, so the frequency is higher. The bus route is H22, and continues through Norwood to the City and Henley Beach. The closest stop is 400 m near the IGA.
Wattle Park
Buses run every 20 min during peak hour and every half hour during the day. Several routes converge on the parade, so the frequency is higher. The bus route is H22, and continues through Norwood to the City and Henley Beach. The closest stop is 400 m near the IGA.