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Adelaide is Australia's most diverse and free-spirited city. Known for its churches and festivals, this Southern Australian city has many activities ranging from the great outdoors, art-centric attractions and events, world-famous eateries and pubs, and historic villages. It is also known as the '20-minute' city, primarily because any significant location in Adelaide like the airport, the city centre, and the beaches, can all be reached within 20 minutes from one another!

Adelaide, having been established as a colony for free settlers, is the only capital city that free settlers have inhabited since its inception. This culture, in turn, is reflected in the excellent variety of their food and wine. The city is also known for housing the largest and oldest glasshouse in the entire Southern Hemisphere! The glass house, located in the Botanical Garden attracts a lot of tourists all year round.

What sets Adelaide apart from the other cities is that it is known as the Opal capital of Australia, hence making this beautiful gem a must-have souvenir when visiting. Get lost in time at the bustling markets, green parklands, libraries, and museums, which have a beautiful colonial touch. When in Glenelg, Adelaide's beach destination, swim with the dolphins, explore the picturesque villages in the Adelaide Hills, and end your day with the perfect glass of wine at the world-class wineries.

Must Know Before You Travel to Adelaide

1. The public transport system is highly accessible and useful in Adelaide. It is advisable to get a metro card/pass beforehand as it would make tickets cheaper and save time as well.

2. JetBus buses can be availed from the airport to the city centre for less than AUD 2.

3. Adelaide has many fake-cabs called gypsy cabs that aren't authorised cab services. Avoid those at all costs and go for only licensed cabs.

4. Drinking, eating and smoking in public buildings, stores and public transport is frowned upon.

5. Exchange money from your home country or in the city because the ATMs in the aiport would have run out due to the crowd.

Things To Do In Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market

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Art Gallery of South Australia

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1. Central Business District (CBD)

The Central Business District or Adelaide City Centre is quite accessible from most popular attractions and is recommended for first time visitors to the city. With lots of eateries and shopping options, it is the perfect place to plan your trip around in Adelaide.

2. Glenelg

It is the famous beachfront suburb of Adelaide, filled with shops, cafes and restaurants right next to the beach. A short ride away from the city centre, this is where most holiday goers would spend their time when in Adelaide.

3. North Adelaide

Home to the iconic Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide is home to many parks, public spaces and a bustling shopping street known as O’Connell Street. It offers a great nightlife experience through its many restaurants, cafes and pubs. The oldest pub in the city, Queen’s Head hotel, is located in this neighbourhood.

4. West Beach

Located close to the airport, West Beach offers many resorts and a quiet vibe for holiday-goers. There are golf courses, shopping centres and even the Mega Adventure Australia amusement park here. Surfers are particularly attracted to this neighbourhood as the shorelines have great waves most of the year.

Nightlife in Adelaide

There are many options for nightlife in Adelaide. You can choose to go to North Terrace, Ruddle Street, clubs in the city area, the suburbs for a more sphisticated nightlife. Some of the best bars/clubs that you can go to are - Distill Zcocktail Lounge, Zhivago, HQ Complex, Savvy Bar Lounge and Electric Circus.

Shopping in Adelaide

Rundle Mall is the shopping hub of the city with more than 700 retail stores, three major department stores and 15 arcades and centres. There are also outdoor cafes and bars.
King William Road for exclusive boutiques, crammed with imported and locally made clothes, jewellery and accessories. Enjoy the village ambience as you shop.
Norwood Parade is very cosmopolitan. The street has a buzzing cafe culture.
Magill Road is nearby here and is a treasure trove for great art and antique furniture. Burnside Village Shopping Centre has more than 100 stores, unique cafes and a mall filled with natural light.
Jetty Road, Glenelg, Harbour Town, and Westfield Shopping Mall are some other options for your shopping ventures!

Exchanging Money in Adelaide

Currency can be exchanged at both terminals of Adelaide Airport, at most banks in the city during normal banking hours, and at foreign currency exchanges in various parts of the city. ATMs are readily found outside most banks and at retail locations.

Adelaide Travel Tips

When it comes to tipping, as anywhere else in the world, tipping in Australia is entirely voluntary, and no one should feel obligated to tip.

History of Adelaide

Adelaide was originally inhabited by the Kaurna aboriginal peoples and later in 1836 in Glenglg, which is now a seaside suburb, the city of Adelaide was born with a priclamation under a gumtree. It was established as a colony of free-settlers. Fun fact- Because Adelaide was a planned capital for British province in Australia, there was a notion that there would be no crime and hence no prisons were built for several years.

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What are the places near Adelaide?

The top places near to Adelaide are Melbourne which is 653 km from Adelaide, Sydney which is located 1162 km from Adelaide, Great barrier reef which is located 2057 km from Adelaide, Gold coast which is located 1598 km from Adelaide, Perth which is located 2131 km from Adelaide

What are the things to do in Adelaide?

The top things to do in Adelaide are Cleland Wildlife Park, Kangaroo Island, Old Adelaide Gaol, Beaches of Adelaide, Wineries, Casino. You can see all the places to visit in Adelaide here

What are the top hotels in Adelaide?

There are 549 in Adelaide which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Adelaide are 8 Osborne, Suite 11 Victoria Square, Sherwoode, Adelaide's 6 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM, POOL HOUSE., Lakeside, 28 NILE. You can see all the hotels in Adelaide here

What is the local food in Adelaide?

Australia has a wide variety of food and drinks to offer. Much of its food habits have been adopted and adapted since the colonisation and later influences can be seen as a result of globalization which has made Australia the multi-cultural society that we know it to be today. Seafood is a huge part of their cuisine along with variety of recipes involving meat. However if you are in Adelaide, you must try some of these following iconic dishes - Fruchocs. These have been around since its creation in 1948 from a family company thats been around for 150 years. As the name implies, its fruit coated in delicious chocolate! You can find these in any departmental store in Adelaide. Next, you have to try the 'Kitchener Bun' which is a donut without the hole but split in two and filled with raspberry/strawberry jam and cream. you can find this beauty in the 24/7 bakery in North Adelaide. You must also try the 'pie floaters' in Adelaide. They are a huge street favourite. The last one is 'AB' which stands for 'abortion' but other variants are ¥After Birth, ¥Abomination, ¥Absolutely Beautiful or ¥Atomic Bomb. The Blue & White Caf_ and North Adelaide Burger Bar (also known as Red & White), both on OConnell St, claim to have invented the dish. It is chips topped with yiros meat with tomato, barbecue, and garlic sauce. A cult classic!
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What is the best time to visit Adelaide?

Average temperatures during this period is generally between 24C max _ 14C min. It is a lively time to visit because the weather is pleasantly warm. It is also the time when the Adelaide Fringe Festival takes place. September - October is another option, when it is Spring time in Adelaide. Try to avoid the time between June-August because it is terribly cold then.
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