Timelapse footage of mushrooms growing is projected on the curved contoured roof of Sleeps Hill Tunnel.
Giant colourful mushroom structures glow in the dark under UV-reactive light inside the tunnel.
A woman stands looking at her reflection in an infinity tunnel of mirrors, projections and light.

Sleeps Hill Tunnel

Following last year's runaway success, Sleeps Hill Tunnel returns in 2025; an exclusive opportunity to explore a hidden part of Adelaide’s history.

Be immersed in mesmerising projections and installations that share the tunnel’s history from its steam train era to mushroom farm years.

Wander through this 377-metre long tunnel to discover a spectacle of lights and visuals across the tunnel walls that deliver a narrative of time and place, including: 

  • Collages of newspaper clippings, archive film and historical artefacts supplied by the History Trust of SA and the State Library of SA
  • Soil projection piece ‘The World Beneath our Feet’ by The Barbican
  • Forest bathing projections of mushroom time lapse footage by Steve Axford, Cath Marciniak and Neil Bromhall
  • Fluorescent ‘Glow in the Dark Mushroom World’ by Clare Guerin
  • An ‘Infinite’ tunnel of mirrors, projections, light and music by Innovation Partner, Novatech
  • ‘Transcendent’ drone footage by SA creative production studio, Watchpost.

Thank you to the History Trust of South Australia for use of images from the State Photographic Collection, Accession No. GN12252 and GN12250.

Discover Fungi of Adelaide and the Hills HERE

NOTE: Please do not just rely on the Google Maps search of 'Sleeps Hill Tunnel' as it will take you to the wrong access point. Please ensure you're following directions to Grandview Crescent, Panorama and follow the event signage – see map HERE for reference

This is an alcohol-free event. Fire Danger Rating: Please note that in the event of a catastrophic fire danger rating in the Mount Lofty Ranges, sessions will be cancelled. We’ll notify you as soon as possible if this happens.

Interactive • Installation
South Australia

Fri, 14 Feb - Sun, 30 Mar

60 min

The Tunnels

$18 to $28

G (3 Warnings)

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Reviews

  • Hidden Gem 34
  • Bang for your buck 2
  • Bow chicka wow-wow 1
  • ROFL 1
  • Mind-blowing 4
  • Standing ovation 7
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Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts

  • Hidden Gem 34
  • Bang for your buck 2
  • Bow chicka wow-wow 1
  • ROFL 1
  • Mind-blowing 4
  • Standing ovation 7
See more on the Fringefeed
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