Invitation

Celebrate the opening of Yitpi Yartapuultiku

You are invited to come together for the opening of Yitpi Yartapuultiku - Soul of Port Adelaide - Aboriginal Cultural Centre - a new place to gather, share stories and celebrate Kaurna culture.

Date: Sunday 1 June 2025

Time: 2pm - 5pm (official proceedings 4.30pm - 5pm)

Location: Corner of Old Port Road and Bower Road, Port Adelaide

Join us for this FREE community event marking Parnatti (Autumn to Winter) and Waitpi (windy season) as we open Yitpi Yartapuultiku with a cultural ceremony and performance, exhibitions, self-guided trail, Aboriginal maker stalls and family-friendly activities.

Explore the riverside grounds, nature playspace and trace ancient stories etched in sculpture and art curated by Aboriginal custodians.

Register your interest to attend at events.humanitix.com/opening-day-yitpi-yartapuultiku

You can also keep up to date with the latest opening day event information at cityofpae.sa.gov.au/visit/events/opening-day-yitpi-yartapuultiku

Getting there

During the event there are no parking spots available on site, we encourage you to park in surrounding streets and observe sign posted parking restrictions.

Port Plaza is making car parks available for the event in the section on the corner of Old Port Road and Hack Street opposite Joyce Snadden Reserve, and there are a large number of parking spaces available on Baynes Place.

We also ask you to consider public transport options available nearby with the Port Adelaide and Ethelton train stations both a 750m (10 min) walk away, and buses operating along Bower Road.

About 

Yitpi Yartapuultiku is a living cultural centre grounded in Kaurna country. It’s a place for truth-telling, connection, creativity and community. Built with the guidance of local Elders, Yitpi honours Kaurna stories and provides a space where all people – Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal – can come together to learn, share, reflect and grow. From immersive exhibitions and artistic expression to cultural programs and education, Yitpi is a welcoming gateway to understanding Country, culture and community. 

It’s not just a building – it’s a place of belonging.