This stylish and laid-back capital city is all about culture, gastronomic delights and exciting events. It has also got swimming beaches, fantastic shopping on Rundle Street and a buzzing music scene.
With an estimated population of 1.3 million, Adelaide is the home of most South Australians. People from other states flock here for its great festival calendar. The city attracts popular touring music festivals such as Laneway, Creamfields and Groovin’.
It’s also packed with award-winning restaurants and world-famous wineries just a short drive from the city centre.
So whether you’re a foodie, culture vulture, or shopaholic, Adelaide’s the city for you.
Attractions
The South Australian Museum at North Terrace is great for spending a full day, with various exhibitions on topics like South Australian biodiversity, Antarctic explorers and ancient Egypt.
Also at North Terrace is the Adelaide Botanic Garden, featuring the famous Wisteria Arbour and other blooming gardens.
In North Adelaide, the Adelaide Oval has been regarded as one of the world’s most photogenic cricket grounds. In summer, it hosts interstate and international cricket matches.
You can also get the freshest produce atthe Adelaide Central Market. Many love the eateries here which offer fruits, vegetables, cheeses and small goods from local producers.
Stay
Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre offers guests convenient access to Adelaide Oval and Adelaide Convention Centre.
And just opposite the convention centre, Mercure Grosvenor Hotel is housed in a historic building, with comfortable rooms and satellite TV.
For quick access to Rundle Mall, we recommend the award-winning Miller Apartments, with its fully self-contained accommodation and friendly staff.
For an out-of-city getaway, the Stamford Grand on Glenelg Beach comes with an outdoor swimming pool, gaming room, restaurant and fully-equipped fitness centre. Suites also include whirlpool baths and living areas.
Dine
Adelaide is brimming with fantastic food from all cultures. Zorba’s Taverna on West Lake is a fairly-new Greek restaurant, featuring a lakefront view and Mediterranean flavors with a contemporary twist.
Keen on trying Afghan cuisine? The delightful Kutchi Deli Parwana in the CBD will thrill your tastebuds with delicious meats, curries and their signature banjaan borani (eggplant).
For Asian food, Shobosho at Leigh Street is a well-reviewed “fire house” with robata grilled and spit roasted meats, noodles, yakitori and dumplings.
And for pan-African dishes, make a reservation for the popular Africola. Menu highlights are the charred peri-peri chicken, spiced lamb Merguez sausage and cauliflower steak.
