25/08/2026
As a born-and-raised local, I have so many memories of Rundle Mall.
It’s the centre of everything - shopping, socialising, and subconsciously part of Adelaide’s psyche. That’s why I wanted to share these photos. I took them in 2006 as a Year 12 student on a Friday afternoon. Like many teenagers have throughout the last few decades, going to “the Mall” for late night shopping and hanging out with friends was an essential part of adolescent life. It still is.
It gives us a glimpse into life at the time - already 20 years ago. Stores like Harris Scarfe and Borders have either moved elsewhere or disappeared entirely, and the Rundle Mall Fountain had a slightly different home to what it does now. I also appreciate my tenacity for documenting whatever I could at a young age - seeing these on film just adds to that nostalgia.
On 1 September, Rundle Mall officially turns 50. To celebrate, our 50 Years of Rundle Mall tour coincides with their official week of celebrations.
Our one-hour walk along Rundle Mall details why the decision was made to remove traffic from the street, what went into its design, and the stores that would follow. Half a century later, it remains a central shopping and social hub. From Culture Club’s surprise visit, to the Dazzeland indoor theme park, we cover the quirks of the mall on a trip down memory lane.
Dates:
Wednesday 2 September 2026, 1pm
Saturday 5 September 2026, 11.30am
Cost:
$34/adult
$29/concession
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