Adelaide

Adelaide offers a sophisticated taste of Australia in a compact city. Its lively cafe culture, cosmopolitan street art and innovative culinary scene bring a unique sense of style to this former British colony. Tourists can enjoy one of its many galleries or soak in its beautiful colonial architecture, which includes the imposing Parliament House.
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Top destinations in Adelaide

Mitcham
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Top attractions in Adelaide

Adelaide Botanic Garden
1. Adelaide Botanic Garden
4.7
(8822)
Botanical garden
Nature & Parks
Verdant, 125-acre garden with rare plants like the Wollemi pine, plus statuary, greenhouses & cafes.
Adelaide Central Market
2. Adelaide Central Market
4.6
(11959)
Market
Shopping
Opened in 1869, this gourmet haunt has 80+ vendors selling organic fruit, premium meats & more.
Adelaide Zoo
3. Adelaide Zoo
4.4
(8522)
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
Established zoo in a green oasis with thousands of animals, also offering interactive experiences.
Adelaide Oval
4. Adelaide Oval
4.6
(12148)
Stadium
Sights & Landmarks
Modernised 53,500-capacity sports & big-name gig venue, also hosting stadium tours & functions.
Rundle Mall
5. Rundle Mall
4.4
(29523)
Shopping mall
Sights & Landmarks
Expansive car-free mall, home to well-known stores & global brands, plus eateries & entertainment.
Art Gallery of South Australia
6. Art Gallery of South Australia
4.7
(3697)
Art gallery
Museums
19th-century gallery housing diverse collections with Australian art & important Indigenous works.

Other notable attractions

South Australian Museum
Natural history museum
Museums
The 5-floor building is devoted to natural history artifacts & an exploration of Aboriginal culture.
Adelaide
Transportation
Tramways
Adelaide is South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital. Its ring of parkland on the River Torrens is home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, displaying expansive collections including noted Indigenous art, and the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. The city's Adelaide Festival is an annual international arts gathering with spin-offs including fringe and film events.
Rundle Mall
Shopping mall
Sights & Landmarks
Expansive car-free mall, home to well-known stores & global brands, plus eateries & entertainment.
National Wine Centre of Australia
Sights & Landmarks
Event venue
Modern facility with interactive displays about winemaking, a tasting room & an event space.
Migration Museum
Local history museum
Museums
Social history museum displaying exhibits on South Australia's diverse cultures & communities.
SkyCity Adelaide
Casino
Fun & Games
Casino in an old rail station offering machines & table games as well as bars & contemporary dining.
State Library of South Australia
Library
Public library
Waterfall Gully
Nature & Parks
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Waterfall Gully is an eastern suburb of the South Australian capital city of Adelaide. It is located in the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges around 5 km east-south-east of the Adelaide city centre. Wikipedia.
Adelaide Arcade
Shopping mall
Shopping
Vibrant 1885 arcade home to unique specialty shops, eateries & a museum tracing the mall's history.
Botanic Park
Park
Nature & Parks
Tranquil green space with century-old fig trees, grassy picnic areas & various music & film events.

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Q&A about Adelaide

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People in America have been renting U-Hauls LOL is there an Australian equivalent?
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I'd go Flinders Ranges. The official SA Instagram has lots of ads on just now to get people over from NZ so that might also give you some other ideas?
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Weather in Adelaide

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Monthly temperature highs and lows in Adelaide
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