Botanic Gardens , Adelaide
Torrens Island
Bursting with culture , flavours , events and entertainment
Once known as the City of Churches , today Adelaide is a heavenly place of great eateries , galleries , gardens and festivals with churches now outnumbered by pubs and hip bars .
The city ’ s rich heritage is proudly displayed along the handsome North Terrace , Adelaide ’ s cultural boulevard . The magnificent mansions and grand buildings house galleries and museums , including the Art Gallery of South Australia , the State Library of South Australia and the South Australian Museum . See also the notable Parliament House or the formidable Adelaide Gaol , which dates back to 1841 .
Spend time at the sprawling Botanic Garden with its magnificently restored art-deco Palm House or , reach new heights on a roof climb of the Adelaide Oval , one of Australia ’ s premier sporting venues . Hire a bike and pedal alongside the River Torrens in Elder Park or jump on a tram for a short ride to the family-friendly seaside town of Glenelg .
If you love to shop , it ’ s hard to beat the Rundle Mall with its wide spread of department stores and quirky boutiques . For high end labels try Burnside Village , and don ’ t miss fabulous Central Market , the largest undercover market in the southern hemisphere .
After dark , Adelaide comes alive with a terrific choice of places to eat , whether its fine dining , sharing small plates and interesting wine at a small bar , grazing on international fare or exploring the vibrant food truck scene . Check out also the city ’ s pubs , swanky rooftop bars , live music venues and clubs ; there ’ s everything from warm and cosy to chic and sophisticated .
ADELAIDE
River Torrens
1 The Terrace 2 Adabco Boutique 3 Majestic Roof Garden 4 Mayfair
Adelaide Oval Henley Beach
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Adelaide Airport
Morialta Adelaide Zoo Conservation Park
3 Botanic Gardens Rundle Mall
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1 Cleland Conservation Park
Glenelg Beach
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Getting there : Adelaide is approximately 21 hours from the UK ( including a stopover ).
Best time to go : Adelaide experiences mild winters and a warm , dry summer with low humidity . June and July tend to be the wettest months , although rainfall is relatively low .
UNMISSABLE ADELAIDE EXPERIENCES
Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
ADELAIDE CENTRAL MARKET DISCOVERY from £ 55
Browse Adelaide Central Market , a haven of premium food and wine products , and second home to local chefs and food lovers . During the guided tour , you ’ ll visit stallholders , taste delicious samples and experience the exciting buzz of the market .
ROOF CLIMB ADELAIDE OVAL from £ 68
This daytime RoofClimb adventure provides the opportunity to travel along the impressive roofline to an open viewing deck for panoramic city views stretching to the Adelaide Hills and the coast .
TASTE THE BAROSSA PREMIUM DAY TOUR from £ 99 ( includes lunch ) This full day tour brilliantly showcases the Barossa Valley . Begin at Chateau Yaldara , home to some of the region ’ s finest Shirazes and period architecture . Cross the iconic Jacobs Creek with time to explore Tanunda and then visit the renowned Peter Lehmann winery for a private tasting and lunch . Continue to Langmeil and Lindsay Wines before taking a trip through the beautiful Seppeltsfield region .
GUIDED HERITAGE WALK from £ 107
This two hour tour takes in Adelaide ’ s North Terrace , regarded as its Cultural Boulevard . An expert guide leads you through this splendid thoroughfare lined with the seats of government and museums , as well as courtyards and public statues .
KANGAROO ISLAND EXPERIENCE from £ 199 ( 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 Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch before calling into Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park .
FORK & GRAPE SAFARI from £ 202 ( includes lunch ) Depart Adelaide for a full day of food , wine and 4x4 adventure as you venture through a range of superb off-road tracks getting right off the beaten track . Drop into a local McLaren Vale winery for a tasting amongst the vineyards ( subject to weather ). Lunch is at an eclectic yet very exclusive surprise location and will feature the best locally sourced produce . Continue up the Willunga Hills before an exhilarating drive along the pristine Silversands Beach .
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