THE REAL ADELAIDE...
Come find out why Adelaide is called the heart of South Australia! The capital city of
the state of South Australia, Adelaide was named for Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen,
queen consort to King William IV. In a range of 20 miles from shoreline to inland
hills, the city holds everything you'd ever hope to experience in the area, including
wineries, miles of lush nature trails, a buzzing city center with high-end dining and
shopping, and, of course, welcoming white sand beaches.
A short stroll from our vacation rental places you at the Central Market and
Chinatown, where you can pick up fresh produce and local goods, or try a high-end
restaurant on Hutt Street, which is just behind the house! A 5 minute walk will have
you at Rundle Street and Rundle Mall for all your fashion needs. There you can also
visit trendy bars and restaurants, enjoying a night out on the town.
Away from the city the great Australian landscape beckons! If the ocean appeals,
then spend an afternoon lounging on Henley Beach, dip your toes in the Gulf St.
Vincent, or try your hand at surfing. Adelaide is also home to the Mawson trail,
the longest bike trail in the southern hemisphere, which runs from the coast of
“Close to the beach, wineries and
walking distance to the trendy surrounding
neighbourhoods, the cultural hub of Adelaide
is at your doorstep”
Adelaide to the rocky hills of Blinman. It takes a couple of weeks to ride the entire
trail, but you can sample parts of it whilst you're here! The nearby vineyards make
for spectacular half-day or full-day trips into the lush, rolling hills. Just north of
Adelaide is Barossa Valley, one of Australia's oldest areas for fine wine, recognized
for producing Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and more.
For family-friendly fun, hit up the Adelaide Zoo. It's the only zoo in the southern
hemisphere with pandas, named Wang Wang and Fu Ni. And that's in addition to
more than 2,500 animals!
Adelaide is also well-known for its festivals. So much so that, in 2015, it became a
member of the International Festivals City Network, alongside places like Barcelona,
Edinburgh, and Montreal. Everything from music, to film, to food and wine. For a list
of what's on head over to Festivals Adelaide.
There are also sporting events galore with The Tour Down Under, Clipsal 500, Aussie
rules Football, and cricket.
The best part of all? Easy accessibility. Not only is Adelaide a walkable city, but you
can also pick up free rental bikes all across the area or hop on one of the city's many
free buses. A stop for both is just a short walk from the property. Have fun!