The Ultimate Guide to Adelaide Australia

Adelaide Australia has experiences waiting for everybody starting from serene beaches, excellent cuisine, fabulous wineries and wine tours to exotic wildlife, and a plethora of museums to explore. The Adelaide airport is precisely 20 minutes away from the city center, and you can board a JetBus for less than $2!

1.Adelaide Zoo has really exciting events going on at the Adelaide Zoo. You can be a part of the wildlife photography workshop on your visit here or can simply go on group tours. You will come across Asian birds, the giant panda, sea lions, hippo, penguins, pelicans, and orangutans! Most of the animals can be fed here. You will find signs explaining how and stores that sell the food there as well. Passes are available for families, singles or depending on the time you want to spend at the zoo. These range from over $20 to $37 per head. You can also take family passes for discounted rates. If you’re interested in the Monarto Safari Park, then you can take a two-day pass where you’ll be allowed to visit the Adelaide Zoo on one day and the Monarto Safari park on another day.

2.Cleland Wildlife Park is one place you shouldn’t miss if you’re in Adelaide. This place is 20 minutes away from the city center which means you can include this in your itinerary even if you have less than half a day to spare! What makes Cleland Wildlife Park special is the inhabitants of this park which represent Adelaide Australia or should we say South Australia. If you love exploring, then the sight of wallabies, koalas, kangaroos, wombats, potoroos are going to warm your heart. You can hug a koala, feed the kangaroos and do so much more here! Most people love this place because its not just a petting zoo but you can see the animals up close and touch them. Since they’re in their natural habitat and remain undisturbed with your presence, it makes the experience so much better. You can just take a long walk and witness some of the cutest native animals.

3.Kangaroo Island is one of the most beautiful places you can visit if you love animals. The idea of this island was to reserve these animals the right to their habitat, undisturbed. Contrary to the name, this island has koalas, sea lions and many other species of birds that are being conserved apart from just Kangaroos. The island also has other attractions such as the Flinders Chase National Park, Seal Bay Conservational Park, Remarkable Rocks, the Admirals Arch and Little Sahara. This is the third-largest island in Southern Australia and a must-visit location irrespective of the fact that you love animals or you simply like life by the shore. There are plenty of resorts and cliff hotels here with beautiful packages for stay and tours that you can explore if you’re visiting Adelaide Australia. You will be stunned to find some of the finest pubs, wines, and food back in Kangaroo Island because its name just doesn’t justify all the shades of life to it.

There are plenty of museums to visit in Adelaide if you’re somebody who takes a lot of interest in arts, theatre or music. There are many museums which focus on visual art and diligently uphold the vibe in the city. Mostly entry is free for these museums but ensures that you check the dates for any events or exhibitions occurring at the museum, which makes entry chargeable. Most of the museums in the city are closer to the center and you can use the train stations or drive around by yourself. If you’re interested in hiring bikes, that’s also a great option to explore the city.

1.The Art Gallery of South Australia is in Adelaide Australia and is known for its amazing line up of screenings and shows. The museum is usually open from 10 am-5 pm and is an insightful place to visit for inspiration or out of sheer inquisitiveness. The collection here boasts of over 45,000 pieces of art. You can view their amazing pieces of art, donate towards the acquisition of a new piece and even shop from their gallery store, which consists of books, home décor, and other such gifts that might appeal to your artistic side. The Art Gallery is known for encouraging new artists and upholding the arts scene in South Australia through events, competitions, awareness campaigns, and shows worldwide. You will find that this place holds Australia’s finest and has activities for almost all ages. It holds an important place in the visual arts scene in Adelaide Australia.

2.Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural institute is home to an immersive experience into the aboriginal culture and history. The indigenous Australians are known as the aboriginals and have been a part of Australia for the last 50,000 years. There are many pieces of art displayed here, and the institute also organizes many shows, dances, and performances to keep the culture in the public eye. You can also visit the gift shop for some specially designed and crafter souvenirs that represent the aboriginal culture. The British colonization of Australia led to a lot of destruction to the original people who inhabited Australia, and slowly their culture had faded until many years later that Australians gave their forefathers and ancestors the rightful place in Australia’s history. The Kaurna people are remembered via their traditions, art forms, dances, and culture to this day through NPOs such as these all over Australia.

3.The South Australian Aviation Museum is one of its kind and is situated in Port Adelaide Australia. It hosts a lot of information and relics from the aviation history of Australia. You can explore how the aerospace industry in Australia began and read about the history till date including seeing some of those engines, rockets, and aircraft. If you’re an aerospace enthusiast, this magnificent museum will be a place you will love. You will have guided tours taking you down the lane of history relating to both military and civil aviation.

What’s the first thing on my mind if I’m planning for a vacation in Australia! BEACH! COAST! Yes, that’s exactly what we’re thinking about with Adelaide as well. Port Adelaide is known for being the reason why Australia and thus Adelaide were found in the first place and hold a great place in the history of the continent. That said, the beaches to choose from in Adelaide are hard contenders, with all of them offering beautiful white sands, blue-green waters, and stunning sunsets. You can choose which one suits you best depending on whether you’re going alone or with a partner or kids. Some of the best beaches when you’re in Adelaide Australia are listed out for you here!

1.Semaphore Beach is always bustling with people and activity most times of the year. While the summer months are absolutely crowded, you will find people swim here almost all seasons of the year. Since it is only 20 minutes away from Central Adelaide, this is easily accessible and thus quite crowded. You can go surfing, swimming, fly kites, take long walks on this beach, get your own stuff and use the free BBQ or just sit down and watch the beautiful sunset here. Maybe you get lucky if you walk to the end of the jetty and find seals or dolphins lurking in the water too! If you’re visiting in the holiday months, then you might also try the steam train that runs through this beach, which is open for everybody! Not just kids.

2.West Beach, what is better than driving along the beach?! Adelaide Australia’s best drive down the beach has to be the West Beach. You can find some really good restaurants around to grab a bite around West Beach. It’s a white sandy beach with great views of the ocean and has an amazing golf club you can visit. Getting parking here isn’t much of a hassle like other beaches and most people recommend walking from the carpark.

3.Henley Beach is the most famous beach in Adelaide Australia. There are a lot of tours from the city that let you rent a bike and ride from the city to Henley beach. This is supposed to be a great experience. When at Henley Beach, you’ll be witness to the neatest beach with white sands clear skies and nice shallow waters. The jetty here is beautiful, and you can take a long walk by this jetty or simply watch the sunset from a spot. It is never too crowded here because the beach hasn’t been greatly commercialized so you will not find too many vendors or restaurants here. It is a simple and quiet beach to enjoy. If you’re traveling with kids and don’t want them lost in the crowd with no space around, then this is the beach for you. Waters are mostly shallow here so you can let your kids play without worrying about safety.

Wine is plenty in Australia and the varieties to try are beyond your imagination. Wine tasting tours can be a great way to rewind, breath some fresh air and let wine intoxicate you a little bit. Australians are very passionate about their wines and thus the number of award-winning wines that come from the continent.

1.Adelaide has the biggest Wine tasting rooms in all of Australia, and it is located at the National Wine Centre of Australia. Yes! That’s a thing. National Centre. The unique part of this place is that they have over 120 wines available for tasting and it is run by the University of Adelaide Australia. Very few know that wine is researched, and the University of Adelaide Australia has created this as a platform for wine education so that they can bring to your tables some of the finest wines and combinations with your food! What a heavenly idea, right? National Wine Centre of Australia lets you try all their wines so you can finally pick a bottle that suits your tastes and your budget! If you want to go for a special wine tasting session in a group, you can arrange for this as well. The best part of this is that its not just the iconic Australian brands you find here, you can explore a lot of boutique wine labels as well. The entrance of this beautiful place goes by the Botanical gardens, which add to the experience.

2.Patritti Winery, in the suburbs of Adelaide Australia, is owned by the famous award-winning label named Patritti Wines. The place is named after the founder, Giovani Patritti, who accidentally ended up at the Port of Adelaide while intending to go to America. Patritti wines are known for their brilliant reds and Shiraz and of course, sparkling wines. While there is a cellar door experience here, expect to have a simple bar set up instead of an elaborate seating or a wine tasting room. What still makes the visit worth it here and is still pretty much thronged by locals is because their wine is known to be the best in all of Australia. If you’re in Adelaide, this laid-back store and a wine tasting session to pick up some bottles will be an experience you will regret missing.

3.Landhaus Wines is another brilliant Adelaide Australia label with wine tasting sessions that are simple euphoric. Their passion for creating the best wines make the experience just as tough for you because you will be unable to choose from all those wines that taste amazing. They have an exclusive Adelaide Hills collection, Magnums, Rare series, and a classic collection that you can choose from. Wine tasting sessions here are priced at $5 per person, and it is deductible from anything you buy! What a fantastic offer for such brilliant wines! It will surely not disappoint you.

Food in Adelaide

If you’re one of those people, who love to visit the local markets when in another country just to see what exotic fruits or packaged foods you get to try, then you will enjoy going through Adelaide’s markets. You must try their Beerenberg Jams that are freshly made from Australian farms. Another loved Adelaide favorite is these chocolates called FruChocs. The Kitchener Bun, Floater Pie, and AB are some of their famous must-try dishes. You can choose a good range of seafood here because irrespective of where you eat, they cook seafood the best! Now we’ve listed down what each type of traveler must not miss in Adelaide- maybe you’re an animal love, or a beach Buff or an artsy lad or like the finer relaxed vacations or are a mix of all! Choose what suits you best and add into your itinerary what you love the most.

Adelaide airport is precisely 20 minutes away from the city center, and you can board a JetBus for less than $2! Adelaide has the city metro as well as buses available for you to travel around. You can also choose from tram, train, bicycle and car hire options. While the tram doesn’t connect everywhere in Adelaide and is best used around the city center but there are always taxis to cover the rest. Adelaide isn’t that big on renting cars as they love their bicycles and public transport much better. You can give that a shot too if you’re traveling on a budget. You can get a Metro card or a visitor pass, which gives you discounted prices on a pass for unlimited travel instead of buying one ticket every time you use the metro. There are plenty of backpacking hostels along the beaches as well as resorts and luxury hotels in Adelaide that fit every person with any budget. Expect food and accommodation to cost you anywhere from $70-$100 per day in Adelaide as a bare minimum.