Why not spend an evening in Goodwood? Start with a few drinks and Japanese bites at En Bar and Restaurant (to visit at Trip Advisor click here), dine at the delightful Thai restaurant Manee Siam, catch a movie at the Capri Theatre and complete the night with a delicious treat at Eggless Cafe.
Adelaide is a fabulous place for cyclists, whether you like hills or plains. The Millswood/Goodwood area is a perfect base because there are several terrific bike paths close by. And South Australia being the driest state in the driest continent, the weather is almost always perfect for cycling.
The Mike Turtur Bikeway starts at the intersection between the tram and Aroha Terrace/Leah Street and is easily acccessible from Goodwood Road via Victoria Street. The bikeway follows the tram line to Glenelg. My youngest son and I cycled to Glenelg several times last school holidays and we think it is much quicker than driving or going by tram because you don't need to worry about parking and you don't need to wait for a tram. It's a lovely route with sculptures and native plantings all along the way. I highly recommend anyone visiting Adelaide to give it a try, even if you don't cycle much. If you would like to venture further, turn left at the beach and follow the esplanade as long as you like - there are several cafes along the way and if you don't feel like cycling home you can catch the train from Brighton to Goodwood Station.
There are new bike paths from Millswood and Goodwood which follow the railway line towards the city, past the new Adelaide Showgrounds railway station, Anzac Highway and through West Terrace Cemetery. You can follow paths to Port Road then cross over it towards the Old Adelaide Gaol, behind which you will find the Linear Park. The Linear Park follows the River Torrens from the hills to the sea. If you choose the sea direction, when you reach the beach you may like to turn left towards the West Beach Surf Life Saving Club or right towards Henley Square for breakfast or brunch. Our family does this ride several times a year and we always enjoy it, finding slightly different routes each time. Instead of heading back along Linear Park you can follow the beach south to Glenelg and take the Mike Turtur bikeway back to Goodwood.
If you would like a low (but quite challenging) hill climb, head to the historic Carrick Hill, either straight up Cross Road, turning right at Fullarton Road and following the signs, or by meandering through Unley Park, Hawthorn, Kingswood, Netherby and Springfield. Carrick Hill is an historic house with large English Manor style grounds and lovely gardens. Various events are held there and if you feel like some refreshments there is a delightful cafe overlooking some of the gardens - and also an orchard.
For those more adventurous cyclists aspiring to be King of the Mountain, there are some demanding routes that are also very close. You can cycle towards the city along the tram line to Greenhill Road and turn right; follow the road all the way to Norton Summit. On the way you may like to call in to Waterfall Gully.
For a wine and sea trip, take the train from Goodwood Station to Marino Rocks (or any stop between Marino Rocks and Seaford). From there you can cycle along the coast past Port Noarlunga to Moana and through vineyards on the Coast to Vines trail to McLaren Vale. You may like to make a tour of the many wonderful cellar doors for tasting and lunch. For the particualrly strong cyclists, head towards Willunga, ride straight through town and brave the tough Willunga Hill - often a talking point during the Tour DownUnder.
If you find some other great local bike rides, please post them.
Goodwood Road has been changing so much lately with some funky new additions to our many cafe and restaurant options.
We have two new groovy bars; En Japanese Bar and Restaurant next door to Ginger's Coffee Studio and Two Sisters Wine Bar, opposite the Capri Theatre on the corner of Gilbert Street and Goodwood Road. There is a new vegan supermarket aptly named Cruelty Free, more or less opposite the Capri Theatre. There's also a terrific new sushi train called Sushi Q.
We have had the pleasure of going to the En Bar a few times and it is a superb place for an after work drink or some sumptuous Japanese tapas and sake with friends. The staff is fabulous and the place has a cool vibe.
The Two Sisters Wine Bar is looking fantastic and we are keenly awaiting the doors to open.
Unley Council has announced that Goodwood Road is about to have a total revamp to reflect the Goodie culture. Following a community meeting, it is set to become more pedestrian friendly and facilitate social activities.
The Council plans to:
Toward the end of 2015, undergrounding of powerlines between the tramline and Victoria Street will be commenced, making the road appear less cluttered and even more beautiful.
We have just added a news blog to our website and this is our first post!
We are thrilled to add Adelaide Goodwood Apartment to Festival Stays apartments. We are currently sourcing fabulous retro style furniture, art and soft furnishings, mainly from local businesses. We can't wait to open our doors to guests, around mid-September 2015.
Here's a taste of what we've collected so far...
Four different coloured Eames dining chairs and an Eames dining table from Replica Furniture.
A gorgeous sofa in burnt orange we have ordered from Melbourne store Innovation Living.
A king single daybed and trundle in white for the second bedroom from local business Bunkers.
We are currently having 2 gorgeous Marimenko fabrics stretched as artworks.
More photos to come soon!
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