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TELLING USWHERE
TO GO FOR 20 YEARS
Recently Port Adelaide’s Visitor Information Centre celebrated
its 20th anniversary.
Known by locals as “The Vic”, this focal point for tourism in the
area, was opened on Sunday 9 November 1997, by the South
Australian governor, Sir Eric Neale… and it has been open for
364 days a year ever since!
Tourism is a the heart of the Vic, and it is accredited by the
South Australian Tourism Commission, and over the years has
been acknowledged by the SA Tourism Industry by winning gold
and silver awards for visitor information services in 2002 and
2008 respectively.
And in 2011, the Lonely Planet Guide referred to “the mega
helpful Port Adelaide Visitors Centre”, which is one of the many
compliments that the Vic receives every year from visitors and
operators alike.
The Vic is the focal point for tourism in the local area, and
tourists are welcomed by our dedicated staff of around 20
people, mostly volunteers, who look after over 32,000 walk-in
visitors every year.
Taking part in the celebrations were Jane Marr, the first Vic
Manager for over 10 years (and still working with the City of
PAE) Anne Mitchell, our current Manager, and her offsider
Shirley Patyi.
The Vic’s Manager,Anne Mitchell, said that her team is
committed to tourism.
“We have some of the most unique tourism offerings in Australia
right on our doorstep, and we are proud to showcase them to
the world.”
TARNANTHI FESTIVAL OF
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES
STRAIT ISLANDER ART
In October, over 2000 people came along to TARNANTHI at the
Port to see a line-up of outstanding First Nation artists working
in visual arts, music, dance, storytelling and workshops.
Intertwining fresh and dynamic elements, underpinned by living
traditions, the event showcased the area as a thriving space of
united community gatherings and artistic excellence.
The day kicked off with a traditional smoking ceremony
performed before local and interstate musicians got things
underway on the main stage.
The comedy tent had people cramming through the doors,
whilst dance, art and weaving workshops for people of all ages
provided a diverse look at First Nation culture.
Across the river by Lartelare Park, street artist Nish Cash
created murals with Margaret Brodie and extended family
members.The family are descendants of Lartelare – one of the
last Kaurna people living a traditional life on the land.The family
commented that “the totems feel closer to us now and the land
feels more like home”, whilst commending Nish for her
great work.
Thank you to everybody who helped to make this event a
huge success.We also want to send a special thank you to the
Defence Shed which created furniture and planter boxes for
the day.
This was a partnership between the City of PAE and
TARNANTHI: Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Art, presented by the Art Gallery of South
Australia and supported by the South Australian Government
and BHP.
You can view photos from the event on our website and
social media.Visit
PLACEMAKING
A City where people love to be
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • SUMMER 2017 PAGE
Major (Moogie) Sumner and Fred Agius Katurmurra