Discover Adelaide

Located between the hills and the ocean, Adelaide has become the lifestyle capital of Australia. Explore its colonial elegance in green parklands, Central Market and the museums and libraries of North Terrace. For something more idyllic, discover picturesque villages in the Adelaide Hills and world-class wineries in the nearby Barossa and Clare Valley.

Adelaide Oval

Adelaide Oval, the prettiest cricket stadium in the world, has lately undergone an AUD $610 million make-over. If you want to see the amazing result behind the scenes, you should definitely join a guided tour. Aside from that, the Bradman Collection, which features objects and photographs from the world’s greatest batsman Sir Donald Bradman, is very interesting as well.

Galleries of North Terrace

To see Adelaide’s most important cultural buildings, visit its most elegant boulevard, North Terrace. Apart from State Parliament, Adelaide Casino and the Convention Centre, there are also the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum and The University of Adelaide. Another place, that is worth a visit as well, is the Botanic Garden, a legacy of Adelaide’s past with historic buildings and three striking glasshouses on site.

Central Market

Central Market is the perfect spot to gaze at farm-fresh fruit and vegetables, hormone-free meats, artisan cheeses and seafood. It’s all at the Central Market, where you can stop for an espresso or a bite. An insiders’ tip is Mark Gleeson’s early morning tour. For a real treat, sample the produce and chat to the people behind the market stalls.

Beaches

Adelaide offers many beautiful and popular beaches. Enjoy for example the hustle and bustle of Glenelg or the relaxed atmosphere of Henley and Grange with its wooden piers and beachside cafes. Further down at Semaphore, you will find lovely esplanades, fish’n’chip shops, safe swimming and a park for the kids.

Bars

You can find the most charming bars of Adelaide at the Peel-Leigh Street precinct. At this district, old warehouses and shops have been transformed into cosy bars which dish up everything from tapas to Serbian cuisine. Buzzy and famous spots which you should desperately see are Clever Little Tailor, BarBushka and Proof.

Adelaide Hills

Adelaide Hills are first of all a calm and scenic place to relax and recharge the batteries. Besides that, they provide much of Adelaide’s food and are a major wine-growing region. To have a delicious lunch combined with local wine stop at The Lane Vineyard or Bird in Hand.

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