Adelaide Travel Guide
Travel guide to Adelaide, Australia with comprehensive information about events, shopping, and major Adelaide sporting events to help you enjoy your visit more.
Adelaide Overview
Adelaide is the capital of South Australia, and with its location and scenery, is one of the most pleasant and attractive cities in the whole country. It may not have the international glamour of nearby Melbourne, or the reputation that Sydney boasts for being a party town, but it is still a city that is well worth visiting as part of a holiday in Australia, and offers a vast amount for travellers who want to find out more about the country.
Adelaide is perhaps the best laid out city in the world, with a straightforward street plan, and a central area surrounded by lush parkland, open spaces, and leisure facilities Adelaide offers many tourist attractions including an good nightlife, fantastic shopping, and of course, a number of good quality art galleries and museums.
Adelaide is located on the Gulf of Saint Vincent on Australia's south coast, and within a short drive or bus ride of the city centre, there are a number of good sandy beaches to sunbathe on during the summer. North of the city, you can soon find yourself in the Mount Lofty Mountain Range where there are plenty of hiking opportunities and the chance to camp out in the bush if you fancy roughing it for a few days.
Top Adelaide Attractions
Around the city centre of Adelaide, you can find many diversions to occupy your time. Check out the botanical gardens and Adelaide Zoo for a taste of nature. The South Australia Gallery boasts one of the largest collections of Rodin sculptures in the world, and the Museum of South Australia is also a great place to lose yourself for a few hours in order to learn about the country and its history.
For a longer excursion, take a trip out to the famous Barossa Valley. Here you will find the most impressive of the Adelaide wine making centres, and taste the local produce as you enjoy the lovely landscapes and countryside.
Shopping in Adelaide
With its well-planned and modern city centre, shopping in Adelaide is a real pleasure. You can find shops selling pretty much everything you need to enjoy your holiday at lower prices than you would pay in the UK.
Outside the city itself, there are dozens of wineries and vineyards where you can sample a few bottles of the high quality local wines - as well as picking up a few bargains too.
Adelaide Sporting Events
In common with the rest of Australia, sport and outdoor pursuits are popular in Adelaide. You can surf or swim at many beaches, or head inland and go horse riding through the stunning wine lands nearby.
If you are keen to go further off the beaten track, there are plenty of opportunities to go bush walking in Adelaide's outback areas.
