Adelaide City Attractions
So much to do, so close at hand
Want to learn more about our world-class wines? The stunning National Wine Centre of Australia is the place to start with its interactive Wine Discovery Journey and Exhibition.
The Adelaide Botanic Gardens is a “popped cork” away and is one of the twenty nine parks that make up Adelaide’s famous parklands. Next door is the Adelaide Zoo, home to Wang Wang and Funi, the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant pandas.
Stroll along North Terrace, a cultural boulevard
The Art Gallery of South Australia, Migration Museum and South Australian Museum are along North Terrace. Statues, war memorials and significant buildings line the terrace. There’s plenty to admire. Start at the university and head west.
The Adelaide Festival Centre is Adelaide’s “arts’ heart”. The centre overlooks Elder Park on the banks of the picturesque River Torrens. It’s a perfect place to feed the ducks, row a boat, walk or cycle the Linear Park Trail.
Just a short walk away
The beautiful Adelaide Oval is across the river. When sporting events are on, particularly the cricket in summer, you’ll hear the roar of the crowd from one of Australia’s most beautiful sporting venues.
Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute is our famous Aboriginal cultural centre. It’s dedicated to the visual and performing arts. Next, go to Rundle Mall for big brand shopping or Rundle Street for boutiques and high-end fashion.
Markets and eat streets
The Adelaide Central Market is unique. There is so much fruit, meat, vegetables and gourmet produce. It’s undercover and simply sensational.
Gouger Street is one of Adelaide’s bustling restaurant strips. The choice is enormous. There’s plenty more on offer in Rundle Street. There are many pubs and more than 100 restaurants in Adelaide city alone.
Beyond Adelaide city
A tram ride to Glenelg, South Australia’s major beachside precinct, is an Adelaide institution. The refurbished Adelaide Entertainment Centre is at the other end of the line. It’s located at Hindmarsh, about ten minutes north of Adelaide city.
Five minutes east from the city, The Parade at Norwood is bursting with cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants. Relive our colonial past with an Old Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour. Visit heritage Port Adelaide for museums, river cruises and to see the famous dolphin sanctuary.
Long, sandy beaches and streets of bohemian cafés and old pubs are the perfect excuse to explore the metropolitan coast.
Adelaide, it’s well planned and well worth it.
Things to do
Here are some great ideas for you to try while you’re in Adelaide.
What's on
There are plenty of events on in Adelaide. Here are some ideas you might like.
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