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Tours of Christie Walk

Please note: Due to the impact of COVID-19, we regret that tours of Christie Walk are not being offered until further notice. Please feel free to contact us via urbanec@urbanecology.org.au with any enquiries.

Tours of Christie Walk offer inspiration and practical examples of a more sustainable way of living, with relevance to a wide range of people:

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

Booking is essential

Email is the preferred booking method: urbanec@urbanecology.org.au

Please note that we are currently unable to offer tours on Thursdays.

School tours

Tours can be adapted to suit particular curriculum needs of school or tertiary students. We aim to accommodate your preferred date and time for a tour.

Price per student:

• Primary students $8.50
• Secondary students $9.50
• Tertiary students $15

Please note for small groups there is a minimum tour fee of $110.

Other group tours

Tours for workplace groups, community groups, professional organisations and members of the public can be customised to suit time and interest requirements.

Standard tours are priced at $25 ($20 concession) per person, with a minimum tour fee of $110. Please get in touch if you have specific requirements.

Tour content

A standard 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 please wear comfortable shoes.

Please also note there is an active beehive in the roof garden.

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 Metro’s free City Connector bus (99A, 99C, 98A, 98C) also stops nearby on Sturt Street. Tindo the electric bus is sometimes on duty on this run. For details see this page on the Adelaide Metro Website.

Tours commence from the mural at the 101-105 Sturt Street front gate.

Please note that unfortunately parking is not available on site.

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.