Adelaide Underground – Page 9 of 10

November 14, 2013

Urban Exploring: The Adelaide Darkie [Part 2]

Continued from Part 1…

The Adelaide Darkie Tunnel is approximately 1.5kms long and passes under 4 inner city suburbs. The roof changes numerous times; from corrugated iron and old bricked bridges; to modern iron sheeting and concrete.

The final 400m is a back-breaker with the ceiling no more than 5ft6in high. The graffiti becomes more scarce in this part but still contains some very creative works — especially the fox on the side wall near dog footprints embedded within the floor. The exit comes up suddenly and you’re left squinting your eyes from the bright sunlight streaming in.

I hope you enjoy The Adelaide Darkie, it’s one of the coolest drains in Adelaide, and always remember: ‘When It Rains, NO Drains!’

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November 14, 2013

Urban Exploring: The Adelaide Darkie [Part 1]

Probably the most well-known drain in Adelaide is The Adelaide Darkie.

The opening of the drain near the city starts with a buried 1800’s bridge. The sandstone brickwork here is truly historic. Not one but multiple bridges are buried inside. It’s hard to imagine horse-and-cart once took people atop these. The brickwork on the ground has been worn down by years of running water. Shafts of sunlight stream down through grates in the ceiling making the tunnel more visually stunning. It continually changes as you walk through; from late 1800’s brickwork, to modern red brick, corrugated iron and concrete. That’s the best thing about The Adelaide Darkie – its diversity; there’s something different around every corner!

To be continued…[Part 2]

November 6, 2013

Urban Exploring: The Twin 60s

Originally the Twin 60s tunnel was a tributary creek leading into a much larger stream. In 1964, water flowing along this creek was diverted into two large concrete pipes and buried to accommodate the large industrial site that now sits above.

You can take either pipe. Each of its several sections are separated by large junction rooms. 750 meters before the exit of this 3 kilometer long tunnel it opens up into a single, standable segment, of which awesome street art enhances the normally bland concrete walls.