Sunnybrae is an historic property in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, tucked in behind the Coopers Brewery. The entrance is off Regency Road/Farm Road/(Galipoli Grove), and there is easy parking. Originally a farm, the 1.8 hectare property served as a sewage farm for many years, and as an abattoirs, but is now a function centre. The interesting buildings date from the 1880s. For our group we booked a tour which included morning tea and lunch. We were well looked after for each meal, and for the intervening tour of the property. The gardens are very attractive in spring. A focal point is this giant 6 metre diameter flywheel, which was used as part of a compressor for the abattoirs. The tour includes the old buildings, a display of old farm tools and machinery, and a small historic museum. We were treated well, as you can see from the contented looks. After our visit to Sunnybrae, we called in for a short visit to Bonython Park in the Adelaide Parklands. We walked a little circuit by the river, and although thiis was a pleasant time, it added little to a very enjoyable day. There is a Sunnybrae web page: http://www.communitywebs.org/EnfieldHistoricalSociety/wiki/index.php/Sunnybrae_Farm |