Patawalonga River

The Patawalonga River is a river located in the western suburbs of the Adelaide metropolitan area, in the Australian state of South Australia. It drains an area of flat, swampy lands formerly known as the Cowandilla Plains or The Reedbeds, which in the mid-20th century were drained by engineering works, enabling the establishment of Adelaide Airport and the development of residential housing.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include Adelaide Airport and The Old Gum Tree.

Adelaide Airport

Aerodrome

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Adelaide Airport is an international, domestic and general aviation airport serving Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, located approximately 6 km west of the Adelaide central business district.

The Old Gum Tree

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The Old Gum Tree is a historic site in Glenelg North, South Australia. Near this tree on 28 December 1836, the British governor John Hindmarsh delivered the proclamation announcing the establishment of Government of the colony of South Australia.

Glenelg Oval

Stadium

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Glenelg Oval is a sports venue located on Brighton Road, Glenelg East, South Australia. The ground is primarily used for Australian rules football and cricket and is the home ground for the Glenelg Football Club in the SANFL competition.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include West Adelaide and North Plympton.

West Adelaide

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Glenelg is a beach-side suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. Located on the shore of Holdfast Bay in Gulf St Vincent, it has become a tourist destination due to its beach and many attractions, home to several hotels and dozens of restaurants.

North Plympton

Suburb

North Plympton is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, in the City of West Torrens. The historic Parkin House which dates from before 1860 and houses an important piano collection, is situated at 4 Lewis Crescent, North Plympton.