The Church on The Hill

The Church on The Hill The Church on the Hill is a historic landmark nestled in Old Noarlunga. We look forward to welcoming you back to a beautifully restored sanctuary.

We are currently under restoration to preserve our heritage and enhance our sacred spaces.

25/08/2026

A flood advice alert has been issued for Old Noarlunga and Port Noarlunga. This video shows the current view of the Onkaparinga River from behind The Church on The Hill.

The SES warns that localised flooding is possible around Old Noarlunga and Port Noarlunga due to floodwater in the Onkaparinga River.

If you're in the area, please take extra care, avoid flooded roads and paths, and keep away from fast-moving or rising water.

Please stay safe and let's look out for one another.

It's wonderful to know that, even today, one glimpse of the church can bring back memories from so long ago.Thank you, H...
24/08/2026

It's wonderful to know that, even today, one glimpse of the church can bring back memories from so long ago.

Thank you, Helen, for sharing your story and reminding us that preserving this church also preserves these memories.

When restoring a historic building, you'll often hear the term masonry.At The Church on The Hill, the original stone mas...
21/08/2026

When restoring a historic building, you'll often hear the term masonry.

At The Church on The Hill, the original stone masonry is one of the building's defining features.

Preserving it isn't simply a matter of replacing damaged sections, it requires skilled craftspeople who carefully repair and conserve the existing stonework using traditional materials and techniques wherever possible.

It's this careful approach that helps ensure the church retains its heritage character while remaining structurally sound for generations to come.

Learn more about our Church restoration journey by giving us a follow.

17/08/2026

A little rain, a flowing river, and 176 years of history overlooking it all.

Some views just never lose their magic.

Every family seems to have its own story about The Church on The Hill, and sometimes, its own nickname too! Thank you, J...
14/08/2026

Every family seems to have its own story about The Church on The Hill, and sometimes, its own nickname too!

Thank you, Jenny, for sharing your family’s special memories with us.

For 176 years, The Church on The Hill has quietly witnessed a changing world. Its restoration ensures that future genera...
10/08/2026

For 176 years, The Church on The Hill has quietly witnessed a changing world.

Its restoration ensures that future generations can experience a tangible connection to our shared past.

Message us to learn more about how you can support The Church on The Hill's restoration.

Monopoly has begun searching for the landmarks, attractions and hidden gems that will feature in its Onkaparinga Edition...
05/08/2026

Monopoly has begun searching for the landmarks, attractions and hidden gems that will feature in its Onkaparinga Edition, and the final board will be shaped by suggestions from the local community.

We think The Church on The Hill would be a wonderful addition. Since 1850, it has overlooked the Onkaparinga River, and remains one of Old Noarlunga's most recognisable historic buildings.

If you agree, we'd be incredibly grateful if you could nominate The Church on The Hill by emailing mailto:[email protected].

Whether it makes the final board or not, we're proud to see Onkaparinga's unique places being celebrated, and we can't wait to see which local favourites make the cut.

We’ll never get over the beauty of The Church on The Hill. It’s incredibly rare for us to see the church from this angle...
03/08/2026

We’ll never get over the beauty of The Church on The Hill. It’s incredibly rare for us to see the church from this angle so we’re extremely grateful to Mr. Mike Arbon for sharing this photo with us.

With his help, more people can appreciate how stunning our historic church is and why it should be protected and restored.

By supporting the restoration, you are helping ensure that The Church on The Hill continues to stand as a place of memor...
31/07/2026

By supporting the restoration, you are helping ensure that The Church on The Hill continues to stand as a place of memory and history.

Thank you so much for everyone who are helping us through this journey.

Some knew it simply as "the old church," others by its official name, and many families had their own affectionate nickn...
27/07/2026

Some knew it simply as "the old church," others by its official name, and many families had their own affectionate nickname that was passed down over the years.
What did you call it?

We'd love to hear the names you remember, and if there's a story behind it, we'd love to hear that too.

Every memory helps us piece together the living history of this special place.

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30 Church Hill Road
Adelaide, SA
5158

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