Tour Description
Urrbrae House
Discover the History
Cost: $140
Monday 23rd or Thursday 26th June 2025
McLaren Vale pick-up Thursday 26th June only
Step back in time with us at Urrbrae House, a well-preserved historical estate built in 1891, now part of the University of Adelaide’s Waite Campus.
The estate’s architecture is a notable example of the period, featuring Victorian Romanesque style with an impressive sandstone facade. Explore the grand architecture through a guided tour that reveals the rich history and educational significance of this landmark. After soaking in the heritage and tranquil settings of Urrbrae House, we’ll head to the Morphett Arms Hotel to enjoy lunch, perfectly rounding off a day of discovery.
Pick-up locations and times for June:
- 8:30am – Seachange Village, Gardiner Street, Goolwa
- 8.32am – Goolwa Ampol, Cadell Street, Goolwa
- 8.35am – Goolwa Stratco, Hutchinson Street, Goolwa
- 8.40am – Thornbury Park, Willmett Road, Goolwa Beach
- 8:50am – Bus stop 12, Middleton
- 9:00am – Elliot Gardens, Montpelier Terrace, Port Elliot
- 9:05am – Bus stop 7, Hayborough
- 9:10am – Bus stop 1, Stuart Street, Victor Harbor
- 9:15am – Bus stop 4, Rosetta Village, Maude Street, Encounter Bay
- 10:00am – McLaren Vale Lodge, McLaren Vale (Thursday 26th June only)
We expect to start set downs in Goolwa at approximately 4.15pm, finishing in Encounter Bay around 5.00pm. McLaren Vale set down will be approximately 3.45pm.
