Challenge

Carisbrooke Park

DID YOU KNOW?

This large grassed reserve features playgrounds as well as picnic areas and barbecues, both of which have plenty of shade. Paths and footbridges cross the river into Boundary Park. On the Carisbrooke side, the paths very quickly lead past canoe-cut trees to Harry Bowey Reserve which is home to many barbecues and sporting options. Multiple trail options on both sides of the river assist access for those using wheelchairs.

NOW’S YOUR TIME TO GO AND EXPLORE!

Take a walk with your furry friends (on leads) along the walking trails and take in the native scenery of gum trees and fauna. Young ones can take a bucket and spade to have fun in the sand pit. Hungry? Enjoy a BBQ or picnic in this large open reserve.

Challenge 3 QUESTIONS:

What is the name of the river that runs through

Carisbrooke Park?  What distance is the Carisbrooke Park Run (in kilometres)?  What is the name of the hotel located across the road from the park?  How many exercises are displayed in the playground?

What is the neighbouring reserve called which is 1.1km away? ?

NOW’S YOUR TIME TO GO AND EXPLORE!

Why not start your day with a walk around the picturesque Sir Douglas Mawson Lake, enjoying the views of the stainless steel artwork found in the middle of the lake. Drop by the Mawson Centre – a focal point for local residents which offers a suite of adult learning and school holiday programs. Grab some lunch from one of the many food outlets and restaurants along the Boulevard.

Mawson Lakes

DID YOU KNOW?

The central commercial area of Mawson Lakes situated between Main Street and Garden Terrace and north of the Promenade, is rapidly growing to become a major shopping precinct, as well as offering a great range of restaurants and cafes. There are also a number of places to stay in Mawson Lakes, these are situated in the heart of Mawson Lakes making it an easy commute to the University of SA, surrounding businesses and research companies. Technology Park is our industrial sector of our beautiful precinct where many South Australian businesses reside. The University of South Australia is also home to the UniSA Planetarium, a great place for children and stargazers alike.

Challenge 4 QUESTIONS:

This challenge will take you on a short walk around the centre of Mawson Lakes. Start at the Japanese styled grounds of Mobara Park and walk your way towards The Mawson Centre. Enjoy!

How many grass mounds are there in Mobara Park? (corner of Mawson Lakes Boulevard and Garden

Terrace)  What is the name of the Japanese Statue in Mobara

Park?  Name three types of animals located in the Sir

Douglas Mawson Lake?  How many staircases are there in the lake?  What day of the week did the construction of the

Mawson Centre launch? (TIP: Find the plaque located at one of the entrances).

Para Hills Community Hub

DID YOU KNOW?

The Para Hills Community Hub is a centre for the community. A place for people to meet, for business or leisure, participate in a program, attend an event, access the library and its services, or utilise the centre’s computers and Wi-Fi. There is also a range of flexible rooms and halls for hire.

NOW’S YOUR TIME TO GO AND EXPLORE!

Take this opportunity to borrow a book from the

side?  ‘The bible was the first book mass printed by a Para Hills Library, or borrow a toy from the toy library.

There’s also a brand new shaded playground next door at the Prettejohn Gully Reserve. The play space is now open and features new play equipment including a multi-play unit, activity box, musical equipment, talking tubes, carousel, two-person springer, sandpit and swings. Wheelchair access to the colourful play space is available from the Para Hills Community Hub

Challenge 5 QUESTIONS:

This challenge will take you on a tour around the centre, enjoy!  As you head through the main entrance, tell us what the rooms are called directly located on your right hand car park.

machine’ – find this sign and tell us what colour it is?  Tell us how many round benches are there under the veranda area outside?  Head to the function room and count how many spot lights are there on the ceiling? (Don’t be mistaken by the speaker covers!)  Finally, head towards the Para *If you can’t

Hills Senior Centre, and tell physically get us what primary colour is onsite, you can find all on the floor? the answers by watching the virtual tour instead: salisbury.sa.gov.au/ phchvt