Adelaide City - Getting Here and Around
Plane, train or automobile
Australia’s most liveable city is easy to reach and even easier to get around. Just seven kilometres from the city centre, a taxi ride from Adelaide Airport takes about ten minutes at most times. There are also regular shuttle buses.
Travelling by car from the east? National Highway One is your easiest way into Adelaide by road. The South Eastern Freeway guides you in from the east. Once you pass the Old Tollgate at Glen Osmond, you’re only six kilometres from Adelaide city.
Travelling by car from the east? National Highway One is your easiest way into Adelaide by road. The South Eastern Freeway guides you in from the east. Once you pass the Old Tollgate at Glen Osmond, you’re only six kilometres from Adelaide.
From the west
National Highway One intersects Main North Road at Gepps Cross and then you’re on a direct route to Adelaide’s city centre. It’s a similar story coming from the north, where the A1 also ends at Gepps Cross.
Walking
Seeing the city sights by foot is always a holiday highlight. The flat streets make Adelaide an easy walking city. The visitor friendly street layout means the only decision to make is which route to take.
Besides walking, there are several other ways to get around the city centre that won’t cost you any money.
Adelaide the cycling city
Adelaide has a network of dedicated bike lanes and paths. Look out for the three Adelaide City Bikes’ depots around the city. Hire is free. They’ll even give you a helmet and bike lock.
Get around the city on the free City-Loop bus (99C), which runs frequently until about 6pm, on Fridays until about 9pm. This bus service operates seven days a week.
A tram ride through the city’s heart is free
Watch out for the bright green bus called “Tindo.” It’s the world’s first solar-powered bus. Tindo travels between the city and North Adelaide.
Planning to travel a little further? Adelaide’s bus and train network will take you efficiently to your destination, with major tourist attractions just minutes from the city.
Adelaide’s premier beachside resort is Glenelg and the tram service will have you there in barely 30 minutes.
Access and tours
The trams, like our buses, have disabled access facilities. Read the full details of access points on the Adelaide Metro website. Download the free Adelaide City iPhone App for a guided tour.
Adelaide - you’re welcome.
Things to do
Here are some great ideas and useful links for your visit to Adelaide.
What’s on
There are plenty of events on in Adelaide. Here are some ideas you might like.
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