Adelaide
Nestled between the beautiful Adelaide Hills and the long white beaches of the Gulf of St Vincent, Adelaide is a top class city mixed with world famous wines, culinary genius, outstanding events, awe-inspiring scenery, amazing wildlife and a fascinating culture.
The well planned city centre is easy to navigate due to its grid design, which features wide boulevards surrounded by parklands. Called the ‘20 Minute City’ for a good reason, where else in the world can you arrive at the airport, take a 15 minute taxi ride to the wonderful city and be 20 minutes from beautiful beaches and stunning wineries?
Adelaide prides itself on a variety of outstanding fresh produce and innovative cuisine, boasting more restaurants per capita than any other Australian city. A temperate Mediterranean climate, a vibrant arts scene and exciting program of major events make Adelaide the ideal place for mixing business with pleasure. Excellent restaurants, great shopping, beautiful parks and gardens and clean sandy beaches have combined to make a lifestyle that is the envy of all who visit. There are more than 120 cultures represented in the Adelaide community, therefore the city enjoys a rich, diverse and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Sightseeing In and Around Adelaide.
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South Australia has something to offer for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you to Adelaide in 2010.
Glenelg
Glenelg is Adelaide's most popular beach destination. It's always buzzing with people enjoying the sand and sea, foreshore parks and summer entertainment. Stroll along the jetty, and browse through the hundreds of shops and dining at sidewalk cafes along Jetty Road.
Moseley Square, where Jetty Road meets the beach, is the terminus for the City-to-Bay Tram. Recently upgraded to new trams, the original trams operate during holidays and are synonymous with Glenelg, having operated for over 70 years and used and adored by residents, commuters, shoppers and visitors.
The Bay Discovery Centre at Glenelg Town Hall tracks the history of Holdfast Bay and its evolution into today's seaside lifestyle. Visit the Bay Discovery Centre, Holdfast Shores Marina and picnic at Kingston Park Coastal Reserve. Walk the Federation and Proclamation Trails.
Public Transport
Adelaide is an easy city to get around in. Public transport provides access for visitors to most major areas in both the city and the suburbs.
The famed Glenelg tramline was extended in 2007 and now runs between North Terrace in the city, all the way through to beachside Glenelg. If you'd like to travel from Glenelg to the city or vice versa, you'll need to purchase a ticket. You can find all route and timetable information at http://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/
South Australia
South Australia is made up of 12 wonderful regions all of which have something to offer any individual. Rolling vineyards, natural bushland, award winning wineries, beautiful scenery, tantalizing restaurants and all within close proximity of each other.
Here are just a few:
Barossa Valley
Widely known as one of Australia’s – and even one of the world’s – most important wine regions, the Barossa is also rich in heritage and local culture. While the Barossa boasts over 60 wineries, from household names to boutique wineries, the historic region offers many other attractions.
Fleurieu Peninsula
The Fleurieu Peninsula is home to some of the most prestigious winemaking areas in Australia, including the famous McLaren Vale. The history of winemaking in this region goes all the way back to 1842, and it consistently produces some of the best drops you’ll ever taste from more than 50 wineries. But there’s more to the Fleurieu than wine. In the area’s charming towns, there are countless art galleries to browse, great places to dine and country markets where you can buy some of the local produce to take home.
Limestone Coast
Southeast of Adelaide the Limestone Coast offers fabulous food and wine, white sandy beaches, quaint fishing ports and natural attractions like the world-heritage listed Naracoorte Caves and Mount Gambier Blue Lake. The Coonawarra wine region, well known for its rich terra rossa soil, has plenty of cellar doors and restaurants. While seaside towns like Robe and Kingston are the place for sun, surf and relaxation. Another attraction is the Coorong – a wetland of international importance home to more than 200 species of birdlife
Kangaroo Island
The third largest island off the Australian coastline, Kangaroo Island offers a relaxed lifestyle and endless opportunities for water based activities such as fishing, swimming, sailing, surfing, scuba diving and boating. Kangaroo Island has become well known as a place to see wildlife – penguins, sea lions, fur seals, koalas , goannas, wallabies and the Kangaroos that give the island its name. The spectacular coastline also offers magnificent views, historic lighthouses and remnants of over 50 shipwrecks.
