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Discover the Delights Of Adelaide, Australia – A Perfect Travel Destination

About Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide, Australia is a vibrant city known for its stunning beaches, world-class wine regions, and rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore historic sites like the Adelaide Oval and the Art Gallery of South Australia, or take a stroll along the River Torrens. With an array of top-rated restaurants and exciting nightlife, Adelaide is a must-visit destination for any traveler.

Adelaide, Australia is a hidden gem that often gets overlooked by travelers. This coastal city is the capital of South Australia and boasts a rich cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and a vibrant food and wine scene.

One of the top things to do in Adelaide is explore the city's cultural attractions. The Art Gallery of South Australia houses an impressive collection of Australian and international art, while the South Australian Museum offers fascinating exhibits on the region's natural history. The city is also home to a thriving theater and music scene, with events and performances taking place throughout the year.

Adelaide is surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes, including the Adelaide Hills and the Fleurieu Peninsula. Visitors can hike through scenic trails, explore local wineries, and take in the stunning views from Mount Lofty. For those who prefer the beach, the city's pristine coastline stretches for miles and includes popular spots like Glenelg and Henley Beach.

No visit to Adelaide is complete without trying the local cuisine. The city is known for its fresh seafood, juicy steaks, and world-class wines. Visitors can sample local specialties at the Central Market, a bustling indoor market that has been a fixture of the city since 1869. For a more upscale dining experience, head to one of Adelaide's many fine-dining restaurants, serving up creative dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.

Adelaide is also a great base for exploring the surrounding regions. The nearby Barossa Valley is one of Australia's top wine regions, while Kangaroo Island offers a unique wildlife experience. With its combination of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and delicious food and wine, Adelaide is a must-visit destination for any traveler to Australia.

If you're planning a trip to Australia, be sure to include Adelaide on your itinerary. Whether you're interested in history, culture, nature, or food and wine, this city has something for everyone.

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Popular Stays in Adelaide, Australia

Explore some of the most affordable vacation packages and accommodation stays in Adelaide, Australia

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Peppers Waymouth Adelaide

When you visit Peppers Waymouth Hotel you will have a true Peppers experience, in a central CBD location. Positioned in the heart of Adelaide, you could not wish for more centrally placed accommodation. Just down the road you will find the thriving and stylish dining precinct, a true foodie destination, with rapidly evolving international cuisines. Explore the Adelaide Zoo, sample local delights at the Adelaide Central Markets, or watch a game at Adelaide Oval. After a busy day, Peppers Waymouth Hotel is the perfect place to come back to and relax. You will be treated to premium CBD accommodation designed with strong European influences. Each room exudes city sophistication and you will have the choice of a Guest or Deluxe Room, Deluxe Suite or Penthouse Suite. Overlooking the captivating lights of Adelaide city, you will be able to enjoy the stunning view through your floor to ceiling windows, or if staying in a Deluxe Room, with a drink before dinner on your private balcony. Experience all of the special touches Peppers is renowned for, in a diverse metropolitan location. From 24 hour reception through to room service and valet parking. Keep in shape at the fully equipped gym, swim a few laps at the indoor pool, and then relax and unwind in the sauna. This is your haven within the city. Located at the gateway to the produce rich Barossa Valley, a certain standard has come to be expected when dining in Adelaide. Combining local South Australian produce and exceptional wines in both restaurant venues, Peppers Waymouth Hotel has all your culinary choices covered. Essay Kitchen will take you on a food journey while Barketta offers an expansive menu best shared.
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Miller Apartments

Miller Apartments Adelaide are located in the heart of Adelaide and are within walking distance of Adelaide's main attractions. Restaurants can be found on Rundle Street, 1 km from the hotel, whilst Adelaide's renowned Rundle Mall is just 50 metres away. Glenelg Beach and Adelaide International Airport are both 12 km from the hotel. It offers 61 stylishly appointed 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. All apartments are contemporarily finished with fully equipped kitchens, modern amenities and comfortable furnishings. The hotel offers guests a fully equipped fitness room for use during their stay. It has chargeback facilities with many local restaurants, cafes and bistros. Guests can dine out and charge their bill back to their hotel room account. The Miller Apartments Adelaide are perfect for a convenient and comfortable visit to Adelaide.
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Stamford Grand Adelaide

Stamford Grand Adelaide is a 20-minute drive from Adelaide's central business district, and is located right on the beach at the popular seaside suburb of Glenelg. The hotel is accessed via Jetty Road's vibrant 7-day retail trading strip. The hotel's location creates the perfect environment for business or leisurely days of indulgence. Adelaide Airport is a 10 minute drive away. The hotel rooms are contemporary in design and many have the extra touch of a panoramic ocean view. The hotel presents Promenade Restaurant, Horizons Cocktail Lounge, and Grand Bar offering international cuisine and various drinks in a relaxed atmosphere Stamford Grand Adelaide combines the perfect blend of comfort and hospitality for both business and leisure travellers alike.
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Stamford Plaza Adelaide

Located in Adelaide's central business district. The hotel features 335 luxury guest rooms, including 21 suites. In addition, the hotel offers the following services and facilities: a reception lobby, a hotel safe, a bar, a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and self car parking (additional cost, subject to availability). It is only 10 minutes from the Adelaide Airport and 20 minutes from Adelaide's premier beachside suburb, Glenelg. The hotel offers guests use of an outdoor heated pool and gym. TG's Restaurant is located on the ground floor. The full hot buffet breakfast is always a favourite. The hotel is conveniently located opposite the Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Casino and Parliament House, and within walking distance to Adelaide Oval, the Festival Centre, River Torrens, Adelaide's historic parklands, cinemas and boutique shopping.
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The Chancellor On Currie

The Chancellor on Currie offers boutique style accommodation, with its magnificently restored Neo-Georgian property located within the heart of Adelaide. The Chancellor on Currie is reminiscent of the Grand Mansions of yesteryear. The accommodation offered includes deluxe rooms and suites which are furnished in a grandeur décor with all the latest facilities to give it a comfortable, stylish and pleasurable stay for guests. The well appointed 64 room hotel, offers an indoor heated swimming pool, spa and fully equipped fitness room. Other facilities include a 24 hour reception with room service, secretarial services with multi-lingual friendly staff. High speed internet is available in all rooms (charges apply). The Cafe De Mare provides the perfect environment to sit-back, relax and enjoy either a quick coffee or a sumptuous meal from the lunch or dinner menus. The Chancellor on Currie has one meeting room which is suitable for meetings, presentations, conferences or private dinners. A mixture of traditional charm with a contemporary style, the services and facilities provided at a reasonable price is delivered with welcoming and helpful staff. This 4 star accommodation is centrally located in the heart of Adelaide City, near Rundle Mall and North Terrace including the Adelaide Casino, Exhibition & Convention Centre, South Australian Wine Centre and the Festival Theatre.
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The Playford Adelaide Mgallery

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and bike parking. Grab a bite to eat at Luma Restaurant and Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 182 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Premium TV channels and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
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Hilton Adelaide

Centrally located overlooking Victoria Square, Hilton Adelaide is the perfect hotel for business or leisure. The Adelaide Central Market, Her Majesty’s Theatre and Gouger Street dining precincts are next door and at the hotel’s doorstep is the city to seaside tram. An easy stroll from the hotel is Adelaide Oval, River Torrens, Adelaide Casino and Rundle Mall. SLEEP: Designed with the discerning traveller in mind, Hilton Adelaide's choice of 377 rooms, ranging from stylish Deluxe rooms to the exclusive luxury of the Executive Floor and suites, sets the standard for guest rooms in South Australia. As a standard, each guest room offers individually controlled air conditioning, Chromecast and WiFi. Other amenities include hairdryer, safe and tea and coffee-making facilities. Smoking and accessible rooms are also available. RELAX: The Executive Lounge boasts views over this beautiful city and towards the coast and offers a dedicated reception area for personalised check-in and check-out. Continental Breakfast, afternoon refreshments, evening drinks and canapés are served exclusively to Executive Floor guests along with complimentary WiFi. ENJOY: Hilton Adelaide boasts extensive leisure facilities including a state-of-the-art gym, outdoor swimming pool and tennis court - exclusively available to all hotel guests. WINE, DINE & HAVE FUN: Hilton Adelaide’s food and beverage offering is Coal Cellar + Grill. True to its name, the menu highlights the best of South Australia’s produce using a variety of cooking methods including a charcoal grill and rotisserie. The wine choice is abundant with over 500 labels listed, the majority from South Australia, and all on display in the Cellar. The restaurant and lounge complements the popular cocktail destination – The Collins Bar, so guests visiting, meeting or sleeping at Hilton Adelaide will not need to leave to have a fun night out! Coal Cellar + Grill is Seriously South Australian®.
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Hotel Alba Adelaide

At Hotel Alba Adelaide, we make urban feel like a holiday. This is resort-like lifestyle right in the heart of South Terrace. Less than 10km away from the airport and situated parkside, you're in for a lively scene with a touch of serene. Gardens and greenery your immediate surrounds, you're never far from the main events and cultural marvels, such as the Adelaide Showgrounds, Adelaide Oval, and the CBD. Or if you'd like to taste a little adventure, venture further afield to greater Adelaide's famous wine regions from Barossa to McLaren Vale. Hotel Alba Adelaide offers guest a wide variety of accommodation with either City or Park views, air conditioning, cable TV, pay per view movies, mini bar and free wifi. Other premium hotel facilities offered are paid parking, 24 hour reception desk, laundry facilities and an outdoor pool. Four function rooms with fully equipped audio visual services can cater for weddings, conferences or events. Hotel Alba Adelaide is a fully non-smoking hotel.

Things to do in Adelaide, Australia

Choose from a range of unique experiences and fun activities in Adelaide, Australia

Mount Lofty Descent Bike Tour from Adelaide
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Mount Lofty Descent Bike Tour from Adelaide

See the stunning beauty of Adelaide’s native bushland on a small group bicycle tour down from the summit of Mount Lofty. On this relaxing, all-downhill ride, travel from the highest point in the mountain range for an unparalleled look at the hills and plains below. Fuel up for the ride with morning tea, catch a glimpse of koalas and kangaroos with a stop at Cleland Wildlife Park. Outfitted with a high-quality mountain bike and experienced guide, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Adelaide from a distinctly different vantage point.
McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour
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McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour

Wine Diva Tours is a multi-award winning tour company with over twelve years experience. We operate luxury Mercedes Benz vehicles. We are locally connected and fully accredited McLaren Vale owners. We are the only wine tour that is based in McLaren Vale and our tour guides are all locals. The tour is personalised to suit your tastes and as such the wineries we visit are not decided until we meet our guests. We visit iconic and boutique family owned cellar doors, wineries, microbreweries and gin distilleries all within the McLaren Vale Wine Region. If you wish to visit a specific place you just need to ask and we will try!!!! We can cater for all dietary requirements Our tour agenda is not set and we are flexible to include beer, Willunga Farmers Markets, chocolate, cheese, gin and olives into the offering. You just need to ask. There are no time limits at wineries - it’s all about you! Usually around five cellar doors/wineries are visited in a day.
Wine Tours Adelaide
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Wine Tours Adelaide

With over 200 cellar doors at our doorstep we will make a tour that you will love Simply tell us your favourite wines and we can make a tour that is tailored to your tastes No matter your plans, our friendly team can help you with the choices that you make You won’t find our tours for better prices anywhere
Chapel Hill Winery
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McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon)

Visit the renowned McLaren Vale wine region for wine tastings and more during a half-day small group tour from Adelaide, with a stop in pretty Glenelg on the way back. Travel with an experienced guide through the stunning Onkaparinga Hills where you may spot Kangaroo, Koala, or Emu. Once in the beautiful McLaren Vale region we'll visit the Chapel Hill Winery and Haselgrove Wines for two fabulous wine tasting experiences, with the option to enjoy a cheese platter with your tasting at Haselgrove Wines (at own cost and subject to availability) As we head back to Adelaide we'll take you along the coastline where you can check out the beautiful views before we make our final stop in Glenelg to take a short beachside stroll along Gulf St Vincent before heading back to Adelaide. This small-group tour, limited to 20 people, ensures a more personalized experience.
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Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise

Murray River now open for bookings from March 2023. Recovery from the Murray Floods Event 2022 - 2023. Come and see the recovery of this once in a life time event. Take on the Majestic Murray River as you cruise on Captain Proud side paddle wheeler for a 2 course lunch and 3 hour cruise. Sit back and relax with purchases made from our licensed bar or up to observation area looking into wetlands taking in the views of the Mighty Murray.
Udder Delights Cheese - Hahndorf SA
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Small Group Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Hideaway Tour from Adelaide

Experience the stunning Adelaide Hills on this day trip from Adelaide. Taste some of Adelaide Hills incredible wines and explore the Australia’s oldest German Town, Hahndorf. Visit Beerenberg Strawberry Farm, Melba’s Chocolate Factory as well as Woodside Cheese for delicious cow & goat cheese tastings.
Hahndorf food and wine E-Bike Tour
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Hahndorf food and wine E-Bike Tour

Experience the best of the Adelaide Hills, on an experience across wineries, Beerenberg Strawberry Farm and Udder Delights Cheese cellar on an eBike. This experience does not require a high-level of fitness as it is classified, easy. Enjoy the day with your guide seeing a number of sights and icons of the region: The experience includes: Electric-Bikes & Guide Pannier bags to carry your produce & Wine Wine flight at Shaw and Smith Wine tasting at The Lane Vineyard Strawberry picking (seasonal) Udder delights Cheese Board
Mount Lofty Summit
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Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Half-Day Tour from Adelaide

Discover the Adelaide Hills, only a short drive from the Adelaide central business district, but a long way from the hustle and bustle of the city streets. Home to the Mount Lofty Ranges, dotted with unique and historic villages, cellar doors and spectacular landscapes, this tour will give you a taste of the region.

Why People Love Adelaide, Australia

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Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit
Feeding the kangaroos. They are so gentle One of the best wildlife facilities I have ever visited.. The animals could interact with humans but also had areas free from humans
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Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit
My favorite experience in Australia so far. What a treat to be able to pet and feed the animals. Loved every moment of the day. Beautiful views from Mount Lofty!
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Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit
My first ever visit to Australia was south australia. I couldn’t be happier with my trip. From beaches to wildlife park , everything was so amazing. People were nice and weather was EXCELLENT

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Frequently Asked Questions about Adelaide

What are the best things to do in Adelaide?

Adelaide is a beautiful city with plenty of things to see and do. Some of the best attractions include exploring the Adelaide Botanic Garden, visiting the Art Gallery of South Australia, and taking a stroll down Rundle Mall. You can also take a trip to the Adelaide Zoo or visit the South Australian Museum. Additionally, the city is surrounded by beautiful parks and beaches which offer great outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and surfing.

What is the best time of year to visit Adelaide?

Adelaide has a Mediterranean climate, which means summers are hot and dry while winters are mild and wet. The best time to visit Adelaide is during the autumn months (March to May) or the spring months (September to November) when the weather is mild and the crowds are smaller than during the peak summer season.

What are the best accommodations in Adelaide?

Adelaide has a wide range of accommodations to suit all budgets and preferences. Some of the best hotels in the city include the Mayfair Hotel, the InterContinental Adelaide, and the Stamford Plaza. For those on a budget, there are plenty of hostels and budget hotels available such as the Adelaide Central YHA and the Adelaide Paringa.

What are the best restaurants in Adelaide?

Adelaide is a food lover's paradise with plenty of great restaurants to choose from. Some of the best include Africola, Orana, and Press Food & Wine. For seafood lovers, the Star of Greece in Port Willunga is a must-visit. Additionally, the city has a thriving food truck scene with plenty of options for street food.

What are the best wineries to visit in Adelaide?

Adelaide is surrounded by some of Australia's best wine regions, including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Adelaide Hills. Some of the best wineries to visit in the Barossa Valley include Seppeltsfield, Penfolds, and Henschke. In McLaren Vale, don't miss d'Arenberg, Wirra Wirra, and Coriole. In Adelaide Hills, visit Shaw + Smith, Hahndorf Hill, and The Lane Vineyard.

What are the best day trips from Adelaide?

Adelaide is surrounded by some amazing destinations that make for great day trips. The Barossa Valley wine region is just an hour's drive away, while the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale wine regions are also within easy reach. Other great day trip destinations include the historic town of Hahndorf, the Murray River, and Kangaroo Island.

What are the best beaches near Adelaide?

Adelaide has some beautiful beaches within easy reach of the city. Some of the best include Glenelg Beach, Semaphore Beach, and Henley Beach. If you're willing to venture a little further out of the city, head to the stunning beaches of the Fleurieu Peninsula such as Port Willunga and Maslin Beach.

What are the best parks to visit in Adelaide?

Adelaide is known as the 'city of parks' thanks to the many green spaces throughout the city. Some of the best parks to visit include the Adelaide Botanic Garden, Victoria Square, and the Adelaide Park Lands. Additionally, the city is home to the Cleland Conservation Park and the Belair National Park which offer great hiking trails and outdoor activities.

What is the best way to get around Adelaide?

Adelaide has a good public transportation system consisting of buses, trains, and trams. The city is also very bike-friendly with plenty of bike paths and rental options available. Additionally, many of the city's attractions are within walking distance of each other, particularly in the central business district.

What are the must-see attractions in Adelaide?

Adelaide has plenty of must-see attractions for visitors. Some of the top sights include the Adelaide Oval, the Adelaide Central Market, and the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Additionally, don't miss the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum, and the Adelaide Zoo.