Adelaide
Australia · South Australia · 50 m
Description
Adelaide is the elegant and relaxed capital of South Australia and a major centre for culture, festivals, wine and gastronomy. The city is known for its broad boulevards, expansive parklands, the historic Adelaide Central Market and the popular seaside suburb of Glenelg with its long sandy beach. Adelaide combines historic charm with a modern lifestyle, a diverse dining scene and a strong food-and-wine culture. With the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale on its doorstep, some of Australia’s most renowned wine regions are within easy reach, while the coastline and Kangaroo Island offer outstanding natural experiences. Adelaide is an ideal gateway to the scenic, culinary and cultural diversity of South Australia.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – May or September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Adelaide Central Market
- North Terrace Cultural Precinct
- Adelaide Oval & RoofClimb
- Barossa Valley Wine Region(Day trip)
- Adelaide Botanic Garden
- Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf(Day trip)
- Art Gallery of South Australia
- South Australian Museum
- State Library of South Australia & Mortlock Wing
- Glenelg Beach & Jetty
- McLaren Vale Wine Region(Day trip)
- Adelaide Park Lands
- River Torrens & Riverbank Precinct
- Kangaroo Island(Day trip)
- Adelaide Gaol
- Migration Museum
- Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute
- Haigh's Chocolates
- Adelaide Food & Fine Dining Scene
- East End & Rundle Street
- Rundle Mall
- Adelaide Chinatown
- Henley Beach
- Semaphore Beach
- Mount Lofty Summit
- Cleland Wildlife Park
- Adelaide Fringe (February - March)
- WOMADelaide (March)
Getting there
- Airports:
- ADL
- Train stations:
- Adelaide, Adelaide Showground, North Adelaide
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry