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Tours of Christie Walk

Tours of Christie Walk provide inspiration and practical examples of a more sustainable way of living with messages for a wide range of people:

  • primary, secondary and tertiary students,
  • home renovators or those planning to buy a home
  • architects, builders, city planners,
  • workplace and community groups and
  • anyone with an interest in community and the interaction of natural and built environments.

    • Booking is  essential

    Ph: (08) 8212 6760

    Email: urbanec@urbanecology.org.au

    School Tours

    Tours can be adapted to suit particular curriculum needs of school or tertiary students. Tours can also be arranged to fit in with a visit to SA Water’s Learning Centre in Victoria Square.

    Price per student (small group minimum fee of $90)

    Primary students $6.50

    Secondary students  $7.50

    Tertiary students $10

    Other Group Tours

    For workplace, community groups and professional organisations tours can be modified to suit time and interest requirements for any weekday.

    Price per person (small group minimum fee of $90)

    Adults  $15

    Tours for the public

    Take place at 11am on the 3rd Sunday of each month.

    Price per person

    $18 adults ($15 if concession or unwaged and $10 for a child)

    Tour content

    A one hour tour (or longer by arrangement) will demonstrate the following and  can also be adapted to suit visitor interest:

    • Energy and resource efficient home design
    • a variety of construction materials, including extensive use of recycled materials
    • solar energy for hot water and electricity generation
    • stormwater harvesting and recycling
    • extensive recycling as part of everyday living
    • alternative transport options including car share
    • community produce garden
    • rooftop garden (a first for Adelaide)
    • biodiversity restoration
    • benefits of developing local communities
    • tips for reducing your carbon footprint

    What to wear

    Dress appropriately for weather as you will be outside for most of the time.  There are stairs to the roof-garden so no high heels please!

    Getting here

    Christie Walk is at 101-105 Sturt Street which is 2 streets south of the Adelaide Central Market. You can also catch the free city tram to the City South tram stop, then walk 5 minutes west along Sturt Street.

    Adelaide City Council’s free Connector Bus also stops nearby in Gilbert Street and at Whitmore Square. Tindo the electric bus is sometimes on duty on this run. For details see: www.adelaidecitycouncil.com.au

    Consultations

    Should you wish to consult with Paul Downton, the co-founder of UEA and architect of Christie Walk, please contact us. Click here for further information.