ADELAIDE
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ADELAIDE
Henley Beach
Torrens Island
ADELAIDE
Adelaide Gaol Adelaide Oval
Parliament House 2 4 Victoria Square Central Market
River Torrens
Botanic Gardens Art Gallery 3 of South Australia
Rundle Mall 1
Bursting with culture , flavours , events and entertainment
Small in size but big in personality , pretty Adelaide sits snugly between some of Australia ’ s most beautiful beaches , top wine regions and memorable nature experiences . The city itself is packed with delights , from a lively laneway scene offering some of Australia ’ s best restaurants to waterfront suburbs and gorgeous heritage buildings .
If it ’ s culture and heritage you crave , look no further than the handsome North Terrace . Here , magnificent mansions and grand buildings house an array of museums and galleries , including the Art Gallery of South Australia , the State Library of South Australia and the South Australian Museum . Here also you ’ ll find Parliament House while close by is the sprawling Adelaide Botanic Gardens , with its magnificently restored Art Deco Palm House , and the formidable Adelaide Gaol , which dates back to 1841 . Let ’ s not forget the Adelaide Oval , hailed as the sporting Mecca of South Australia with events year round , plus adventure seekers with a head for heights can embark on a roof climb of this iconic arena .
With 29 parks and 6 city squares , green space are also abound in Adelaide . The Adelaide Park Lands are the city ’ s backyard and hiring a bike is a great way to explore them . Should you crave the beach life , jump on a tram for a short ride to the family-friendly seaside town of Glenelg .
For retail therapy , hotfoot it to the Rundle Mall where a wide spread of department stores and quirky boutiques await you . For high end labels try Burnside Village , or fabulous Central Market , the largest undercover market in the southern hemisphere , always buzzing with life and colour .
Adelaide ’ s city streets are literally teeming with amazing eateries dishing up unique , mouthwatering flavours . So , whether you opt for fine dining , sharing small plates and interesting wine at a small bar , grazing on international fare or exploring the vibrant food truck scene , you may need to loosen your belt buckle ! When it ’ s time to quench your thirst you ’ ll find pubs , swanky rooftop bars , live music venues and clubs ; in fact everything from warm and cosy to chic and sophisticated .
Getting there : Adelaide is about 21 hours from the UK ( including a stopover ).
Best time to go : Adelaide has mild winters and a warm , dry summer with low humidity . June and July tend to be the wettest months , although rainfall is fairly low .
Glenelg Beach
1 Adabaco Boutique
2 Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre , an IHG Hotel & Chancellor on Currie
3 Crowne Plaza Adelaide , an IHG Hotel & Majestic Roof Garden Hotel
4 Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury
UNMISSABLE ADELAIDE EXPERIENCES Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
ADELAIDE CBD CULTURAL WALKING TOUR from £ 32
On this hour long tour explore the heart of Adelaide through a First Nations perspective , walking and learning about the wonderful and tragic colonial history . Stops may include the River Torrens , Elder Park and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial .
ROOF CLIMB ADELAIDE OVAL from £ 60
Be led along the impressive curved roofline of Adelaide Oval ’ s Western Stand before navigating your way across a narrow bridge to the southern Riverbank Stand for panoramic views of the city and beyond . Climbs are available by day , night or twilight . Price shown is a day walk .
DOLPHIN CRUISE & DOLPHIN SWIM from £ 78
This morning cruise from Glenelg is aboard Temptation , a 58ft catamaran . Sometimes it ’ s a matter of minutes before you see the first dolphins of the day , as they seemingly come out of nowhere to play and frolic around the ship ’ s hulls . For those that choose to , there is the option to don a wetsuit , snorkel and mask , then hop into the water for an amazing swim .
MURRAY RIVER HIGHLIGHTS from £ 99 ( includes lunch ) This full day tour includes travel by coach as well as a two hour lunch cruise along the Murray River , taking in views of the stunning orange cliffs , weeping willows and wildlife There is time to explore the riverbank and take in more vistas before a scenic drive through the picturesque Adelaide Hills and a visit to both Melba ’ s Chocolate Factory and Woodside Cheese Wrights .
UNCORK THE BAROSSA VALLEY from £ 182 ( includes lunch & wine tasting ) A wonderful day lies ahead as you discover boutique wineries that are big on character . Wine guides will create an engaging wine experience for you as you visit both big name and small family-owned wineries .
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KANGAROO ISLAND EXPERIENCE from £ 194 ( includes lunch ) Transfer by coach to Cape Jervis taking in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula before a ferry crossing to Kangaroo Island . Here , your coach tour includes Seal Bay Conservation Park and Flinders Chase National Park . See also the incredible Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch .
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