• Visit the Central Market – Adelaide’s pantry of the city is a riot of colour, tastes and aromas. Walking tours are a great way to meet the stall holders and sample the many delicious treats on offer.  Open Tues, Thurs, Fri and Saturdays
• Take an interactive tour of the National Wine Centre - a great way to increase your tasting knowledge if you plan to spend some time in South Australia’s famous wine regions!
• Stroll along the cultural boulevard of North Terrace – spend a whole day visiting the Art Gallery, Museums, State Library, and the Donald Bradman Collection - all located in some of Australia’s most beautifully preserved colonial buildings.
• Rundle Mall – Adelaide’s shopping hub where you will find the department stores of David Jones and Myer alongside other well known chain stores, cafes and boutiques. Or for factory outlets visit the new Harbortown complex at West Beach or Glen Osmond Rd in Eastwood.
• Wander Adelaide’s many Eat Streets - with their wonderful mix of alfresco cafes, Asian, seafood, Italian and modern Australian cuisine there’s something to suit every taste bud!
• Take a tour of the famous Haighs Chocolates Visitor Centre or just call into one of their city stores and indulge in these melt in the mouth morsels
• Visit the Jam Factory for a unique selection of Australian contemporary arts and crafts, including spectacular glassware, ceramics, wood, metal and jewellery.
• Catch the tram and enjoy the sun, sand and shopping at Glenelg
• Take an evening gondola ride along the River Torrens
• Stop at the Pie Cart for a local Adelaide delicacy. The pie floater, a meat pie in thick green pea soup topped with tomato sauce and eaten with a spoon will soon make you feel like you’re one of the locals.

Beyond the City

• Wine regions – over 50% of Australia’s wine comes from South Australia, so you are never far from a cellar door! The Barossa, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills are all within a 90 minute drive of Adelaide city. Each region has its own charm and personality but all offer a chance to sample wine from some of the world’s most famous wineries and to delight in the rich regional food culture that is an integral part of a visit to these regions.
• Murray River – more and more visitors are enjoying time on the River when holidaying in SA. Get a new perspective on life as you glide past steep ochre cliffs, red gums filled with bird-life, citrus orchards and vineyards. Reminisce of days gone by on board a cruising paddle steamer or gather a group of friends together and hire a self-drive houseboat for a few days of fun, relaxation and a little adventure.
• With its stunning beaches, national parks and abundant wildlife, Kangaroo Island is a place of outstanding beauty. Regarded as the place to see wildlife in its natural habitat you can get up close to a mass of fairy penguins, sea lions lolling on the beach or Koalas perched sleepily in the trees. A growing number of cottage industries including a eucalyptus distillery, sheep’s milk dairy, honey and crayfish farms add to the list of things to do. Kangaroo Island is definitely worth adding to your itinerary – either as a day trip from Adelaide or more preferably as a stopover for a couple of nights.
• The Outback with its tree-lined gorges, rugged mountains, rolling plains and rich colours offer four wheel driving, bushwalking, camping and a touch of adventure to your holiday. The Flinders Ranges is just 4.5 hours drive from Adelaide and with the incredible central amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound it’s definitely worth the drive.

Further into the outback is Coober Pedy – this underground city is regarded as the opal capital of the world. With its local personalities and moon-like landscape you will certainly find this a unique and memorable addition to your holiday.

Overnight and extended tours are also available to the Flinders Ranges and Outback region from Adelaide.

Need More Information?

The South Australian Tourism Commission have a big range of excellent brochures and maps that you can access on their website .They're ready for you to download. To view all the available brochures >>> www.southaustralia.com/Brochures.aspx
You can also request that brochures be sent to you. Click here to send an email to the South Australian Travel Centre. Include the name of the brochure you’re interested in reading.

Touring Ideas

Adelaide is perfectly located within easy reach of the States main attractions. If you would rather someone else do the driving there are a number of day and overnight tours you can take from the city. However, if you prefer to travel at your own pace, pick up a rental car and explore at your leisure. Some of the areas and experiences within easy reach of the city include….

• The Adelaide Hills. This picturesque area is just 20 minutes drive from the city and is fast becoming known for its premium cool climate wines and tantalising range of fresh produce. Charming villages are scattered through out the Hills with Hahndorf probably the most well known. This picturesque 1840’s German pioneer village with original stone and timber buildings is the place to look for an unusual curio to take home or taste traditional German foods. The Hills are also home to a wide range of conservation and recreation parks. Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary offers a unique opportunity to observe rare nocturnal animals while Cleland Wildlife Park offers visitors the chance to cuddle a koala.
• Wine Tasting. Visiting at least one wine region is almost compulsory when you visit South Australia. Although the Barossa is the most famous, the McLaren Vale and Clare Valley offer up some equally superb wine tasting treats. Day and overnight tours to the wine regions depart from Adelaide daily. You can travel as part of a larger group by coach or on a personalised tour in minivans or luxury limousines and for the more energetic you can even ride a bicycle!
• Fleurieu Peninsula and the Coorong. Just a 45 minute drive south of Adelaide is McLaren Vale. With its truly Mediterranean climate, almond and olive groves exist beside rows of grape vines and citrus orchards.  Tour this scrumptious region by following the Cheese & Wine Trail from Blessed Cheese. Along the western coast beautiful beaches are sandwiched between rugged cliffs, while on the southern coast you will find the popular seaside town of Victor Harbor.  A short drive from here is the historic river port of Goolwa – which is the base for many cruises in to the Cooroong National Park.  This 130 km tapestry of lagoons, wetlands and sand dunes ends at the mouth of the Murray River. Day tours of the Fleurieu Peninsula are available from Adelaide.

South Australia – Some Vital Statistics

Population: 1.5 million
Climate: Temperate/Mediterranean - hot dry summers from Dec to Mar (20 – 35°C). Short, mild winters Jun to Aug (10 – 15° C)
South Australia is the driest State in Australia with an average rainfall of 585mm (23 inches).
The timing of the WSGC is perfect - spring and autumn are beautiful but even over the winter months it is generally fairly dry with cool crisp days and clear blue skies.

Must See and Do's in Adelaide

• Visit the Central Market in Adelaide
• Dine seaside and watch the sun go down at Adelaide’s Henley Beach
• Sample some of the worlds most famous wines in at least one South Australian wine region
• Take a scenic flight over Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges
• Hire a houseboat on the Murray River for a minimum of 4 nights!

Useful Tourism Internet Sites

www.southaustralia.com
www.adelaidecitycouncil.com
www.adelaidegreeters.asn.au
www.barossa-region.org
www.visitadelaidehills.com.au
www.clarevalley.com.au
www.murraylands.info
www.riverlands.info
www.adelaide.southaustralia.com
www.flindersoutback.com
www.tourkangarooisland.com.au
www.thelimestonecoast.com
www.yorkepeninsula.com.au
www.fleurieupeninsula.com.au