Our Top Ten Things To See And Do In and Around Adelaide

Named after King William IV’s consort Queen Adelaide, this capital city of South Australia is also named the City of Churches. The city shows diversity at its best because it is home to immigrants who comprise a quarter of the city’s population. This diversity brings out the best of Adelaide, which is now known for its festivals, arts, and sports.

ADELAIDE BANK FESTIVAL OF ARTS
Held once every two years, this festival is host to numerous artists, both local and international. They spend 10 days performing and practicing their art all across Adelaide. Art forms include music, painting, theater, dance, and more.

ADELAIDE BOTANIC GARDEN
The Adelaide Botanic Garden is one of the oldest gardens of its kind in Australia. Here you can find native plants as well as more exotic species. You can take free guided walks across the garden. They start at 10.30 in the morning.

ADELAIDE CASINO
Gamblers will surely have the time of their lives at the Adelaide Casino. More than playing the tables, you can also enjoy the other forms of entertainment offered here. You can even dine inside the sandstone building built in 1929.

ADELAIDE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
Very near the heart of the city, you can visit one of the most loved places in Adelaide – the Zoological Gardens. Here you can see more than 1300 different animals, both native and exotic. You don't even have to exit the grounds to satisfy your hunger – the recent addition of The Lyrebird Family Restaurant takes care of this.

ART GALLERY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Art and history buffs should not even think about missing this place! Over a hundred years old, the Art Gallery of South Australia is home to perhaps the best art collection in all of Australia. Even the building itself is a work of art and full of history.

BELAIR NATIONAL PARK
Commune with nature without having to travel far from the city center. Located 13 km from the heart of the city, the landscape, flora, and fauna of the Belair National Park will be sure to amaze you.

HUMBUG SCRUB WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

We just can't get enough of Australia's natural beauty! This wildlife sanctuary is one of the oldest in the country. Set in the bush, you will certainly have an authentic outback experience as you feed the kangaroos and other animals that walk freely around the sanctuary.

MCLAREN VALE & FLEURIEU VISITOR CENTRE
This should be your first stop when visiting the McLaren Vale Wine Region. Here you can get all the information you need to enjoy some of the best wines in the country. Engage in tours, wine tasting, and other activities that this region has to offer.

POPEYE
Your kids will never forget a ride up the River Torrens on the Popeye – a medium sized barge meant for tourists. For a small fee, you can take the whole family for a 35-minute ride up and around the river.

WHALE WATCHING
The best time to go whale watching at the Victor Harbour is between June and October. You'd need to drive for about an hour from the city to enjoy this but it is well worth the drive.

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