Adelaide tourist information
Designed in 1836 on a square mile grid the city is compact and easy to walk around. High-rise buildings have been kept to a minimum and the wide streets, original stone colonial buildings, mansions and workers cottages remain to delight to see. The city precinct is surrounded by a vibrant green belt of parklands so close you can relax over a takeaway lunch on a park bench.
Unlike other Australian states, South Australia’s citizens were not drawn from convicts but were attracted by the potential to build wealth in wool, copper and wheat. Along the North Terrace are the cultural icons of the South Australian Museum, Art Gallery, University of Adelaide and the Adelaide Casino in the beautifully refurbished 1920s railway station.
Rundle Mall provides an eclectic variety of shops including department stores, boutiques, specialty shops and malls spreading like octopus tentacles. Famous home-grown retailers found here include RM Williams Bush Outfitters and Haigh’s Chocolates. In Rundle Street many shops and restaurants display the work of local artists providing a rare opportunity to purchase a unique South Australian memento. The 125 year old central markets provide a noisy, colourful, aromatic and lively meeting place for visitors and citizens alike. This is multicultural Australia at its best with some 48 cultures bartering and selling produce in friendly rivalry. Accommodation is plentiful in a wide range of international and boutique hotels just a few steps away from all the above.
The capital of South Australia, Adelaide nestles between sea and hills. It is a graceful city of wide streets, elegant buildings and parkland. Cultural pursuits, good food and wine are high on the agenda.
Adelaide has a great reputation for its art and culture. The Adelaide Festival of Arts and associated Fringe Festival generate a constant energy in the city. The Festival Centre on King William Road is the hub of opera, theatre and orchestra. For visual arts, the Art Gallery of South Australia is a must for its collection of Aboriginal works, Australian 19th century paintings and a collection of Rodins. Several galleries specialise in indigenous art and Melbourne Street is the place for antiques.
Regardless of the season, the Adelaide Hills offer a welcome respite of country air. Investigate historic townships and enjoy heritage accommodation properties with stunning gardens.
Adelaide’s famous central market is a great way to start the day, before heading to sample local produce in the Adelaide Hills. Try markets at Littlehampton and Meadows or the organic market at Stirling.
Blessed with an excellent climate and good soil South Australia is home to some of the freshest food and finest wines in the country. About 70 per cent of Australian wines come from wineries at Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Eden Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Langhorne Creek and others.
These famous winegrowing areas are also renowned for their restaurants and an interesting alternative to city dining. Adelaide has a reputation for innovative and affordable cuisine which, when combined with the local wines, is a memorable experience. Famous eat streets include O’Connell and Gouger streets, Norwood Parade and Rundle Street East or the ‘East End’. For a leisurely meal by the sea try one of the popular cafes or restaurants at Henley Square (where the Oscar winning movie Shine was filmed) or Glenelg. For an indulgent meal head for Ayers House, Jarmers, Alphutte or The Grange – winner of the Remy Martin, Gourmet Traveller, Restaurant of the Year Award and home to the city’s acclaimed master chef, Cheong Liew.
While in South Australia try the hugely successful Two Dogs Alcoholic Lemonade, the world’s first alcoholic lemonade, invented by a local resident with too many lemons and since purchased by the French firm Pernod Ricard. Sweeten the palate with Haigh’s Chocolates made by the last chocolate maker in Australia to still import cocoa beans and roast them to control flavour and texture - choose from hand-dipped soft centres or double dark and chewy.
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