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Adelaide Australia

Most people come to Adelaide Australia to explore the 3 great wine regions and Kangaroo Island (a personal favourite of mine)

The city is fairly flat and so is a great place to explore on foot or even a bike. Whilst the centre has some nice sights and views, I would base myself 20 mins by metro on the seaside town of Glenelg.

Here there is the beach and a marina teaming with bars, cafes and restaurants and the city is within easy access on the metro or a pleasant bike ride.

How long

You can see the city in a day or two. I'd recommend adding on a trip to Kangaroo Island (3 days) and spending a day or 2 exploring the wine regions. A total of 7 days.

When to go

You can visit all year as their winters tend to be less cold than Sydney or Melbourne.

It's still best in the summer months and at its best in October, November and March when its a bit quieter.

Getting Here

Getting here is easy as you can fly from most Australian cities. Click here for more information on flight times

You can also get here by the famous Ghan train which runs through the Australian outback from Darwin via Alice Springs. For more information click here and find Train travel

Many choose to visit Melbourne and the Great Ocean Drive and then carry onto Adelaide Australia. This makes for a great Road Trip especially if you add on Kanagaroo Island

Getting Around

You don't need a car to get around. It's much more fun on a bike given it's relatively flat.

There is also a great metro service that makes getting around straight forward.

What to do and see

Hire bikes from Glenelg Cycles ($20 for one day $50 for two days; 754 Anzac Highway)

Soak up the atmosphere or lounge on the beach in Glenelg

Glenelg also plays host to some resident dolphins. Trips leave at 8am most days to view and swim with them.

In the city itself, take a stroll through the Botanical Gardens.

If you fancy a museum the Migration Museum at 82 Kintore Avenue is worth a look (10-5pm weekdays and 1-5pm weekends)

If Crickets your thing then take a tour around the Oval 10am on weekdays

Outside the city

One of the great things about Adelaide Australia is its proximity to 3 great wine regions.

If you are into your wine or have the time to explore, then visiting all three is recommended. They are all within a 2 hour drive of Adelaide Australia so you would need at least 3 days (better 5 days to explore them all)

If you more of a red wine fan, head to the Barossa. If you are more of a white wine fan, head to the Clare Valley to sample some fantastic Riesling. Or if you would like a mixture of wine, then head to McClaren Vale.

Where to stay

You should be able to book 3-4 weeks out and get a last minute bargain for hotels in the city as there are plenty about. I wouldn't take this strategy during peak summer season though.

Here are my recommendations:-

Majestic Minima Hotel Adelaide Australia $99 self check in

Sebel Playford Hotel $250

Medina Grand Treasury Hotel –$250

Hilton Hotel good for Gouger Street $200

Rendezvous Allegra Hotel $180

SStamford Grand Glenelg $220

Glenelg Beach Resort 107 Mosley Street

Budget

Glenelg Beach Hostel

Adelaide Shores Caravan Resort $115- 150 bungalows ( 5 mins from the airport)

Adelaide Beachfront Tourist Cabins

Adelaide YHA 135 Waymouth Street

Where to eat

There are plenty of great restaurants on the Marina in Glenelg - a great place for a leisurely lunch or evening meal

Head down Gouger Street ( a famous eating street of Adelaide Australia.) You can window shop until you find something that you fancy as there is lots of choice here

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