The Whispering Wall Holds No Secrets
For anyone planning to spend some time in Adelaide I suggest you take the time to visit The Whispering Wall, which is a great little stopover when visiting the Barossa Valley our premier wine region.
Work on the dam commenced in 1899 and was completed in 1903. The design was so new it even made the Yanks sit up and take notice. At a height of 36 meters and length of 144 meters it was remarkable for the time, but although the wall offers great views of the Barossa Reservoir and surrounding area that is not what makes it one of the most visited attraction in South Australia.
The thing that makes the Whispering Wall so popular is its unique acoustic effects that allow you to whisper at one end, and have your friend hear your whisper 144 meters away. If you were to continue the dam it would form a perfect circle and it’s the perfect curve of the dam wall that bounces the sound waves, along the wall.
The Whispering Wall
Stands strong and firm
For many years its waters held
Many a word it has heard
A lover’s promise
A villain’s curse
A child’s laughter
A bully’s boast
Yet careful you must be
What one end says
The other end hears
No secret does it hold dear
Follow this link if you would like to learn more about the Whispering Wall.
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Very interesting. I didn’t know such a thing was possible.
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It’s a real scream when you go down with your kids and show them. It’s even better when you take visitors down and surprise them with the natural wonder of it all.
I bet it is. I would love to see it some day. Could I use the photo of the wall on the post I am doing about your blog here?
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Sure David, I would be honored.
Hi Sire,
I visited the Whispering Wall when I was young, must be 25 years ago now, but that photo takes me right back there… Thanks!
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Thank you Stephen, that comment made my day.
Hi – This web-site has gone up since your last post – lots of info and links about the Whispering Wall – Check it out if you would like more info…..
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Thanks Rhys, I’m sure that it will be greatly appreciated.