The South Australian capital is well renowned for its lively cultural attractions and events, world class food and wine scene, stunning flora and fauna and much more. Read on below or alternatively, find travel inspiration by reading our top five recommendations of things to see and do whilst visiting Adelaide.
Adelaide and its surrounds provide one of Australia’s most picturesque settings. Hills rise to the city’s east, bursting with vineyards and wineries, while the waters of Gulf St Vincent flank the west, offering some of the country’s most respected surfing waves. Known as the city of churches, Adelaide's streetscape is alive with history and heritage and a lively bar and entertainment scene.
Adelaide and its surrounds provide the perfect playground in which to indulge in cultural and social events and activities. More than 200 cellar doors dot nearby hill districts, hosting some of the county’s most renowned vineyards and wineries. Unique ecosystems, such as Kangaroo Island, the Murray River and Yorke Peninsula, all sit close by, showcasing extraordinary flora and fauna and adventures. The city’s food scene swells with markets, eateries, wine bars and cheeseries. Motorsports takes centre stage at the famous Mallala Race Circuit. While AFL teams, Port Adelaide and the Adelaide Crows, battle it out at against the country’s best at AAMI Stadium.
Adelaide’s premier shopping hub, Rundle Mall has more than 600 retail stores, three major department stores and 15 arcades. Rundle Street’s historic nineteenth century buildings house trendy boutiques and bookshops. King William Road and Unley Road are must-visits for exclusive boutiques, stocked with imported and locally made clothes, jewellery and accessories. For everything under one roof, it’s hard to go past iconic Australian retail giant, Westfield, with three suburban shopping centres, located at Marion, Tea Tree Plaza and West Lakes.
South Australia’s world famous wineries have seen Adelaide grow a vibrant and celebrated dining culture. A number of al fresco dining eateries can be found in the city centre and inner city suburbs, and are the perfect setting from which to take in Adelaide’s vibrant streetscape. The state’s strong Italian influence can be tasted at a number of inner-city restaurants, which tend to complement traditional techniques with contemporary twists. Surrounded by some of Australia’s most fruitful fishing waters, Adelaide also proves to a great place to tuck in to fresh seafood – North Adelaide is favourite local haunt for the freshest in seafood.
A trip to Adelaide is not complete without sampling some of the region’s finest drops. Enjoy a glass at one of the city’s many wine bars and lounges or make a day of it with a trip to a cellar door, winery or vineyard in surrounding regions like the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, or from McLaren Vale or Coonawarra.