5 EXPERIENCES YOU CANNOT MISS...
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Adelaide's Beaches...
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Adelaide Zoo...
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Adelaide Wine Regions...
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Harndorf and the Adelaide Hills...
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Central Market...
Your vacation wouldn't be complete without a day of lounging in the sun
on Adelaide's white sand shores. We recommend Glenelg Beach and
Henley Beach. Glenelg Beach is accessible by the tram and is a more
commercialized beach, with shopping and restaurants on Jetty Road.
Henley Beach is perfect for early morning strolls or a free bike ride along
the Torrens River all the way to the beach on a sealed bike track.
In addition to being the only zoo in Australia with two playful pandas,
you can see more than 250 species of exotic and native creatures at this
family-friendly destination. From natives like the koala, wombat, bilby,
kangaroo and emu, to lions, alligators, and even a Chilean flamingo! There
are also some exciting and interactive behind the scenes experiences,
including being a keeper for a day, or even hand feeding a Giant Panda!
Take a tour of the famed Barossa Valley and try a tasting of the region's
awarding-winning Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties. Experience
the equally rich local food culture at Barossa Farmer's Market or Barossa
Valley Cheese Company. Clare Valley and McClaren Vale are two other
popular wine regions to explore, and alternatively, the National Wine
Centre in the city is convenient if you're not up for a day trip.
Harndorf is a historic town in the Adelaide Hills, a touristy German kind
of town full of quirks, in a good way! Have a warm meal at one of the
town's many pubs. Try the kranski or other small goods. Check out the
local farms like Beerenberg Strawberry Farm. If you're visiting between
mid-October and April, take the family out for an afternoon of strawberry
picking and enjoy your juicy spoils under the warm Australian sun!
Immerse yourself in the local culture of Adelaide by heading over to
Central Market. With more than 80 different vendors and traders, there's
lots of local delicacies to try and buy. During different months, the market
celebrates a different staple, like citrus in July, seafood in September, and
coffee in October. And the surrounding Gouger St and Chinatown offers
a wide selection of delicious restaurants for any dining occasion!