Adelaide, South Australia’s capital, houses nearly 70 percent of all inhabitants of the southern region. The city itself was thoroughly planned and might frighten you at first sight. Well, don’t let the first signs of its major industrial character put you off. You can easily avoid the industrial area nearby the railway area and explore the rest Australia’s fifth largest and extremely fascinating city.
The city centre, especially around East End and Central Market, is covered with shopping centres and restaurant and cafés. Finding a way to spend your day won’t be a problem, because Adelaide has plentiful options for travellers. Make sure that you leave some energy after visiting one of the many museums and seeing the famous statues and memorials. The sparkling nightlife, with an overload of bars, clubs and discos, most certainly deserves some of your attention.
Thirsting for something else? Explore the famous wine region in the city’s vicinity or go to Park Lands. The latter is an extended area surrounding Adelaide and consists of several parks and lakes where you can relax and enjoy a fabulous picnic (don’t forget to bring the Australian wine!) For those who did not explore the outdoors yet, the Adelaide Hill Wildlife Parks might be a nice introduction to Australia’s wildlife. Still don’t know what to do yet? Take the tram to Glenelg beach and think it over on the long sandy beach.
