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Top 10 things to do in Adelaide

Australia's food and wine capital is steadily becoming one of the country's most exciting places to live, thanks to the recent emergence of its nightlife scene and festivals, all topped-off by a gorgeous landscape! Here's what to do on your trip to Adelaide.

  • Victoria Square

    1. Victoria Square

    Adelaide's central square is home to many of the city's most famous landmarks, including the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Torrens Building, and Supreme Court of South Australia.

  • Adelaide Hills

    2. Adelaide Hills

    The hills are world-renowned for the quality of the region's wines, but book a day trip as much for the spectacular landscape and historic towns as the tasty local tipple!

  • Adelaide Zoo

    3. Adelaide Zoo

    The city's beautiful zoo on the River Torrens is home to around 1800 native and exotic creatures, including Australia's only giant pandas, Wang Wang and Funi!

  • Cleland Wildlife Park

    4. Cleland Wildlife Park

    If you'd prefer to spend a day solely among Australia's endemic animals – kangaroos, koalas, emus, etc – then don't miss this beloved wildlife park in the Adelaide Hills!

  • Haigh's Chocolate Factory

    5. Haigh's Chocolate Factory

    Don't expect snozzberries and Oompa Loompas, but Haigh's HQ offers chocoholics an insight into the creation of Australia's most luxurious confectionary. The best part? It's free!

  • Barossa Valley

    6. Barossa Valley

    Adelaide has no shortage of scenic vineyards to tour, but visiting wine buffs shouldn't miss the biannual Barossa Vintage Festival – Australia's longest-running wine festival!

  • River Torrens

    7. River Torrens

    Boat tours of Adelaide's river provide effortless sightseeing trips through the city. Impress the locals by calling it "Karra wirra-parri," its native Kaurna name!

  • Hahndorf

    8. Hahndorf

    Take the South Eastern Freeway to South Australia's oldest surviving German settlement. Its Lutheran churches and lush surrounding scenery make for a quaint and peaceful day-trip!

  • Adelaide Oval

    9. Adelaide Oval

    Considered the world's prettiest cricket ground, there are few better places for the intrepid sports fan to enjoy a taste of Australia's favorite past-time!

  • Art Gallery of South Australia

    10. Art Gallery of South Australia

    Beloved for its collections of Australian and Aboriginal art, this museum is one of Adelaide's leading cultural attractions. Guided tours are free between 11:00AM and 2:00PM!

Planning Your Visit

  • How many days?

    Four or five days should be enough to see the sights while still allowing for a day-trip or two.

  • How to get around?

    If you're planning on covering a lot of ground, then it might be wise to rent a car. However, if you have no desire to stray far from the city center, you can ride for free on the Free City tram and City-Loop bus (99C), which cover most of the inner-city attractions. Adelaide also boasts the bright green Tindo – the world's first solar-powered bus!

Good to know

  • Language
    English
  • Currency
    AUD ($)
  • Time Zone
    UTC (+09:30)
  • Country Code
    61
  • Best time to visit
    The temperatures in Adelaide are pleasant throughout the year, but can get warm from November through March. June is the wettest month, but March is considered to have the best festivals!

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What a treat this tour was! Our tour guide was Ashley and his passion and knowledge of the wineries, their heritage and the history behind south Australia made the trip extra special! We absolutely loved this tour and every stop on it and can’t wait to come back and explore some more.

Taste the Barossa: Small Group Premium Wine Tour with Lunch Reviewed by Cassidylee, 5/2/2021

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Phil, the others on the tour, the places we visited, the wine and the food were fantastic. We had a fun day and would highly recommend this tour. Phil was prepared to take us to nearby towns that were not necessarily on the tour as we were making good time while on the tour.

Food & Wine of the Barossa Tour from Adelaide Reviewed by Anonymous, 4/29/2021

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Highly recommend this day trip. Bob was a great tour guide and couldn’t do enough to ensure everybody felt comfortable and enjoyed the day. Good value for money ! Do it , you won’t be disappointed especially if you have limited time and want to fit lots of things into a day

From Adelaide: Hahndorf and Barossa Valley with Winery Lunch Reviewed by Lou, 5/2/2021

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Highly recommended didn’t have to worry about driving,the choice on vineyards where excellent and lunch delicious, Phill our driver filled us in with a lot of information and was so friendly, Thanks to Phill and the company,

Food & Wine of the Barossa Tour from Adelaide Reviewed by Anonymous, 4/26/2021

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Sport definitely but also lots of other tidbits from the architecture through to royal visits and other ‘behind the scenes’...definitely something for everyone in the family.

Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour Reviewed by Anonymous, 4/27/2021

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