University of Adelaide Walking Tour (Self Guided), Adelaide

Established in 1874, the University of Adelaide is the third oldest university in Australia. Its main campus on North Terrace, nestled in the cultural heart of the city, adjacent to the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum and the State Library of South Australia, contains some of Adelaide's most iconic and historically significant buildings.

As the earliest home of the University, North Terrace offers insight into the unique history of UofA. The moment you step in through the campus gates, you can see that the rich history here comes hand in hand with architectural elegance.

Bonython Hall (the great hall of the university) is one of the many historic buildings located at the North Terrace campus. Others include the Mitchell Building (the university's very first facility, home to the vice-chancellor's office), Elder Hall (an iconic conservatory of music, named after one of the university's great benefactors, Sir Thomas Elder), and the cathedral-like Reading Room of the Barr Smith Library. Also notable are the Union Buildings, aka Union Building Group, comprising the Lady Symon Building, the George Murray Building, the Cloisters, Union House and the Western Annexe.

Whether you're a history buff or a regular tourist, you'll enjoy the unique atmosphere created by these and other heritage-listed sites all the same. To discover the beautiful main campus of South Australia’s first, and still top, university, take this self-guided walk.