Destination Guide to Adelaide, Australia

Many tourists tend to overlook Adelaide as tourist destination when they visit Australia’s east coastal area. Most of them in fact choose to stay in big cities because many perceive Adelaide as a boring place. Any Adelaide guide would tell you that those are unjustified rumors!

Adelaide is a great getaway where you will discover many superb tourist attractions such as Adelaide’s world class vineyards.  In fact, those who choose to ignore this capital of South Australia will miss out on lavish hotels, memorable experiences and fun attractions.

Victoria Square is the best place to start your Adelaide tour from. It is a famous meeting point where you will find many well-preserved buildings that dates back to the 19th century. From this location, you are only a short walk way from Adelaide hotels, the city center or just a tram journey away from a beach town called “Ghenelg.” This town has a beautiful beach and crystal clear water. You will also find a number of Adelaide’s hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants here.

The Central Market and China town are only a five minute walk from Victoria Square. If you want to have a complete shopping experience where you can enjoy good food then you should head towards Central Market. This market was found in the 1870. Now it has grown into a huge market where you will find great bargain prices and top-quality local produce. You will also find a great range of food stalls where you can rest and enjoy food after a great shopping spree.

Great number of galleries and museums are located along the North Terrace near the best hotels. Some famous galleries and museums are Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum and the old Parliament House Museum. Be sure to drop by the Adelaide Festival Centre also found in the North Terrace. This centre hosts many musical events, dramas, and comedy acts.

Plus, there are many fun places to be discovered in this city. Be sure to ask your Adelaide travel guide to take you to the places listed above.

Adelaide is the fifth largest city in Australia but it is arguably the number one when it comes to hosting festivals and events. In fact, Adelaide is the capital of the South state which is known as “The Festival State”.  In your Adelaide travel, you will see the biggest events of South Australia taking place in this capital.

So what are some of the events in Adelaide? First of all, Adelaide has the biggest celebration for New Year. Then in every January, Schutzenfest – a German festival is held. This event attracts tourists from all over the world in the Bonython Park where the event is held. Next we have the Tour Down Under. This is a major cycling event that attracts tourists from around the world. Then there is the Adelaide Fringe Festival in February. This is a month long festival followed by the Adelaide Cup Meeting in March. In fact, there is an event or festival every month in this city. Ask you Adelaide traveler’s guide to fill you on the events and festivals that will take place when you are in town.

Any Adelaide travel guide would rave about the food found in the city and they have the right to because it has the best restaurants and cafes. You will not only find the best Australian cuisine there but also other popular cuisines. The food is served with delicious locals wines that are brought from famous wineries like Barossa Valley, Clare Valley and the Mclaren Vale. Be sure to check out the true Adelaide food!