Para Para Mansion shines in My Brilliant Career

One of Gawler’s most iconic landmarks has made its screen debut, with the beautiful Para Para Mansion featuring in Netflix’s Australian drama series My Brilliant Career, now available to watch.

The recently released series showcases the historic mansion and its grounds, bringing a piece of Gawler’s rich history to audiences around the world.

Built between 1851 and 1862 for Walter Duffield, Para Para Mansion has stood for more than 170 years. Its restored gardens remain a much-loved part of Gawler’s landscape and provide a stunning setting for the series.

The mansion’s appearance on screen offers viewers a glimpse of one of the region’s significant heritage places and highlights the stories and landmarks that help shape Gawler’s identity.

The public will have an opportunity to explore Para Para Mansion and its gardens when it opens as part of Open Gardens SA on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026.

Visitors can wander through the gardens, explore the historic property and experience the setting that has now been captured for the screen.

Find out more about Para Para Mansion.