Walking trail in Lefevre Park / Nantu Wama
Last updated 13 Jul, 2021
Suitable for mobility aids | Short and easy walk | North Adelaide |
What to expect in Lefevre Park / Nantu Wama
Difficulty level | Easy |
Length | 650 metres on a sealed path Start and finish on the corner of Jerningham Street and Kingston Terrace. |
Walking surfaces | Bitumen, grass and pavement |
Mobility suitability | Suits all prams Suits all walking aids |
Dogs | Suitable for dog walking |
Path width | Approximately 2 metres at narrowest |
Possible hazards | Leaves and sticks on paths Uneven surfaces On-road traffic on Kingston Terrace |
Amenities | Shaded seating Drinking fountains Toilets |
Parking | Free parking on Kingston Terrace and Lefevre Terrace |
History
Nantu Wama translates to “horse plain” in Kaurna language and was given this name due to the horse depasturing which occurs on the site, bordered by Lefevre Terrace to the west.
Historically many parks used for grazing sheep, cattle and horses were once burnt rather than mowed. Sir John George Shaw-Lefevre, born 1797 and died 1879, was one of South Australia’s colonisation commissioners and a huge supporter and influencer of the plan to develop the colony.