Free boat launching will commence at O’Sullivan Beach boat ramp from 1 November 2025 thanks to a harmful algal bloom response partnership between the City of Onkaparinga and the state government.
Approximately 50 ‘Brown Brandis’ almond trees, planted by Spencer Alan Hall in c.1898; forming the surviving remnant of the earliest identified commercial almond grove for the Willunga district.
‘Almond Grove’, Giles Road, Willunga is of significance as the surviving remnant of Willunga’s earliest identified commercial almond grove, planted by Spencer Alan Hall in c.1898. ‘Almond Grove’ is also strongly associated with the Hall family, who were prominent figures in the development of almond production in Willunga during the 20th Century.
‘Almond Grove’, Giles Road, Willunga (GGA, 2021) (JPG, 215KB)
Site of ‘Almond Grove’, Giles Road, Willunga: red hatch denotes location of almond trees from the corner of Aldinga Road to the southern boundary of 16 Giles Road, Willunga (Planning SA SAPPA) (JPG, 99KB)
Almond blossom time in Willunga, c.1942 (SLSA PRG 1752/2/35). (JPG, 175KB)
Almond trees in blossom on Giles Road, Willunga in c.2000 (JPG, 189KB)
c.1898 ‘Brown Brandis’ almond trees immediately east of 4 Giles Street, Willunga (GGA, 2021) (JPG, 199KB)
Giles Road, Willunga 5172 View Map
Giles Road , Willunga 5172