Tourist and Travel information for Adelaide, South Australia

The capital of South Australia has so much to offer all tourists that come here, whether you are after some relaxation and rejuvenation, family fun or to enjoy the city nightlife, you will find plenty to fill up your days with. Whatever your budget, whatever your taste is, no matter what you are looking to see or do, you will find a host of attractions and activities within the city of Adelaide.

There are plenty of Adelaide accommodation that you can call home, from comfortable dorm rooms, self-contained apartments, penthouses, townhouses, holiday homes, caravan parks, bed and breakfasts, resorts and hotels all available to book into. From city locations to places by the sea, there are a number of ideal spots where you can stay that will place you close to where all of the main action and excitement of Adelaide can be easily enjoyed. Take a short walk, if you are staying in the city, to Rundle Street where there is shopping, restaurants, markets, bars, pubs and clubs or check into a seaside apartment where the southern ocean can be right on your doorstep.

From the rolling Adelaide Hills, the neighboring town of Hahndorf right down to Victor Harbour, you can visit some wonderful places that are all closely located near Adelaide that all hold their own attractions and activities. You can spend a day at the beach, go surfing with the kids, take a cruise or fishing charter or wander along the boardwalk down by the marina precinct in Glenelg. Visit the Adelaide Zoo, walk through the beautiful botanical gardens, and join a food and wine tour or sign up for a culinary cooking class where you will be cooking up a feast fit for a king. From wildlife sanctuaries, National Parks, forests, and the open countryside that surrounds Adelaide, nature lovers will find an array of attractions to enjoy. Take a dolphin-spotting cruise in the morning and wrap up the day with a trip out to Granite Island Nature Reserve which lies just off Victor Harbour, where you can watch the daily procession of the penguin march as they make their way up the beach. You can go hot air ballooning over the Adelaide Hills, take a sunset cruise, watch the annual event of the V8 Supercars` or take a scenic drive to the nearby wineries.

Adelaide is a thriving city with much to see and do, from sky diving, diving with sharks, great nightlife and entertainment and a wonderful place from which you can base yourself out of to explore the surrounding attractions. The Barossa Valley, Clare Valley and other famous destination are all within easy reach of Adelaide for you to take in while you are here! With a city like Adelaide, you can have a touch of class and sophistication mixed with heritage and history. Visit monumental buildings that all have a story to tell, browse through museums that tell the fascinating stories of the past or take a walk through the city where there are designer stores, galleries, markets, casino, ample dining options and so much more. You will certainly need more than just a couple of days to really experience Adelaide. From the Torrens River where you can take a cruise through the parklands to the old tram that you can ride right through to Glenelg or even one of the many tours, sightseeing adventures or countless activities that you can do, Adelaide has it all. Whether you wish to see the sights by car, bus, tram or bicycle, you will have every chance to do so when you are in Adelaide. The city of churches is a beautiful city, bounding in history, entertainment all year round, famous attractions, pristine beaches, water sports and tours. So come and discover what Adelaide means to you!