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Also known as Australia’s City of Churches, Adelaide is one of the nation’s oldest capital cities, but you’d be forgiven for thinking that this bustling cultural hub along the River Torrens is one of Australia’s most modern! It’s relaxed vibe and abundance of cool restaurants and cafes, mixed with extensive colonial heritage and culture, make Adelaide a popular choice for travellers. Catch some waves at the popular Glenelg beach, some sport at the famous Adelaide Oval, and some shopping at Rundle Mall!

If arts and culture are more your thing, Adelaide is also home to the renowned Adelaide Gaol, the Art Gallery of South Australia and the South Australian Museum. With easy access to the Adelaide hills and the Barossa Valley beyond, you will surely never run out of things to do and places to explore in Adelaide!

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Things To Do

First opened in 1869, and now bustling with over 80 food stalls, grabbing a bite to eat at the Adelaide Central Market should feature on your Adelaide to-do list! With seasonal fruit and vegetables, along with gourmet meats and seafood, visiting the Market is an easy way to experience all the wonderful tastes of South Australia.

Fancy a spot of shopping? Adelaide’s iconic Rundle Mall is an open-air shopping experience with something for even the most discerning of shoppers. Be sure to admire the amazing architecture and the many sculptures scattered throughout the mall!

Located in the heart of the city, the Adelaide Oval is a truly iconic venue. While the Adelaide Oval predominantly hosts sporting events, you can also catch live performances from some of your favourite musicians!

Cute animals are aplenty at the Adelaide Zoo! As Australia’s second oldest zoo, there are plenty of well-established exhibits, including the Panda Exhibit, Australian Bush Aviary and Tamarin House.

Take a well-earned break from study and go for a walk around the Adelaide Botanic Garden Free admission, along with free audio tours and free guided walks, make this an excellent and inexpensive way to spend a day enjoying the beautiful gardens of Adelaide!

Things To Know

Adelaide is Australia’s only capital city that was not settled by convicts, instead it was completely inhabited by free settlers.

You can reach all of Adelaide’s key attractions – from the beaches, city centre and even the airport – within 20 minutes, giving it the nickname the ’20 minute city’.

The Adelaide Botanic Garden is home to the largest and oldest glasshouse in the Southern hemisphere.

Over 75% of the entire South Australian population lives within the city of Adelaide.

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