Adelaide’s warm Mediterranean-like weather makes it the perfect city for getting out and exploring.
With so much to see and do in Adelaide, we have put together a few of our favourite attractions to help you enjoy a glorious day in Adelaide:
Just 20 minutes from the city, jump on the tram and head to Glenelg for the best beach day in Adelaide. You can have a meal at the trendy upmarket marina, take a stroll along the jetty, dip your toes in the gentle Gulf waters or check out the shops, bars and cafes along Jetty Road.
Located 12 km west of Adelaide, Henley Beach is a beautiful and safe swimming beach surrounded by funky dining and bars and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. If you stay into the evening, you can experience a spectacular Adelaide sunset and check out the live entertainment.
Just a 10-minute drive from Glenelg you will find Brighton Beach. Brighton is similar to Glenelg and is surrounded by cool bars and eateries. You will find great food and great views ocean views.
Only 20 minutes from Adelaide's CBD is Semaphore Beach. At Semaphore not only can you enjoy the white sandy beach but you can also play a round of mini golf, take a ride on the ferris wheel or ride down the water slide.
Take a drive an hour or so south of Adelaide to check out the pristine snorkeling reef at Port Noarlunga or explore the Fleurieu Peninsula beaches including the sheltered waters of Horseshoe Bay and the gnarly breaks at Middleton Beach.
The lookout at Windy Point provides unparalleled views across Adelaide and out across the gulf waters. Find it at Belair Road, Belair.
Follow the pointing finger of the statue of Colonel William Light to view the magnificent city he designed. Find it at the corner of Montefiore Road and Pennington Terrace, North Adelaide.
Mount Lofty Summit: Whether you bus, drive or hike to the summit, make sure you make it to the highest point in Adelaide to take in the spectacular views of the entire city. Find it at Mount Lofty Summit Road, Crafers.
Adelaide Park Lands
One of the joys you’ll experience living in Adelaide is strolling, riding, and playing in over 900 hectares of park land surrounding the city. Highlights include:
Adelaide Botanic Garden
When you walk through the gates of the Adelaide Botanic Garden, you’ll be able to leave the stress of study behind. Explore this inner-city oasis featuring an indoor rainforest, an exquisite waterlily pavilion and more.
Adelaide’s warm Mediterranean-like weather makes it the perfect city for getting out and exploring.
With so much to see and do in Adelaide, we have put together a few of our favourite attractions to help you enjoy a glorious day in Adelaide:
Just 20 minutes from the city, jump on the tram and head to Glenelg for the best beach day in Adelaide. You can have a meal at the trendy upmarket marina, take a stroll along the jetty, dip your toes in the gentle Gulf waters or check out the shops, bars and cafes along Jetty Road.
Located 12 km west of Adelaide, Henley Beach is a beautiful and safe swimming beach surrounded by funky dining and bars and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. If you stay into the evening, you can experience a spectacular Adelaide sunset and check out the live entertainment.
Just a 10-minute drive from Glenelg you will find Brighton Beach. Brighton is similar to Glenelg and is surrounded by cool bars and eateries. You will find great food and great views ocean views.
Only 20 minutes from Adelaide's CBD is Semaphore Beach. At Semaphore not only can you enjoy the white sandy beach but you can also play a round of mini golf, take a ride on the ferris wheel or ride down the water slide.
Take a drive an hour or so south of Adelaide to check out the pristine snorkeling reef at Port Noarlunga or explore the Fleurieu Peninsula beaches including the sheltered waters of Horseshoe Bay and the gnarly breaks at Middleton Beach.
The lookout at Windy Point provides unparalleled views across Adelaide and out across the gulf waters. Find it at Belair Road, Belair.
Follow the pointing finger of the statue of Colonel William Light to view the magnificent city he designed. Find it at the corner of Montefiore Road and Pennington Terrace, North Adelaide.
Mount Lofty Summit: Whether you bus, drive or hike to the summit, make sure you make it to the highest point in Adelaide to take in the spectacular views of the entire city. Find it at Mount Lofty Summit Road, Crafers.
Adelaide Park Lands
One of the joys you’ll experience living in Adelaide is strolling, riding, and playing in over 900 hectares of park land surrounding the city. Highlights include:
Adelaide Botanic Garden
When you walk through the gates of the Adelaide Botanic Garden, you’ll be able to leave the stress of study behind. Explore this inner-city oasis featuring an indoor rainforest, an exquisite waterlily pavilion and more.
Get an authentic Australian experience by exploring during your time in Adelaide and South Australia.
If fishing is your thing, you can’t beat the Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas for feasting on oysters, catching whiting and wandering along pristine sandy beaches.
For an adrenaline-pumping experience, you can even dive with the sharks in Port Lincoln.
Closer to Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula a quick weekend getaway will give you time to explore the coastal towns of Victor Harbor, Port Elliot and Goolwa.
In the gorgeous Adelaide Hills, you can get up close with Australian wildlife, take in the breathtaking views at the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens and visit Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest German settlement where you can pick strawberries and dine on bratwurst, beer and pretzels.
With the world-renowned Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale within an hour’s drive from Adelaide, and the rolling countryside of the Clare Valley only a little further, you’ve got some of the world’s finest wine regions right at your doorstep.
If there’s one place you must visit while you’re in South Australia, it’s Kangaroo Island.
It’s only minutes from the mainland, but it feels a million miles away. Kangaroo Island is a sanctuary for wildlife and features rugged landscapes and pristine beaches.
For an authentic outback experience, you can hike in Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges or take a scenic flight for a bird’s-eye view of the 540-million-year-old landscape.
After a big rainfall in the north, you might be lucky enough to see the iconic Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre fill with water.
Explore Adelaide’s Murray River by houseboat for a tranquil getaway, in easy reach of the centre of Adelaide.
If boating’s not your thing, you can camp on the banks of the mighty Murray or book a cabin at a riverside caravan park.
Adelaide’s central location makes it easy to city-hop as you explore Down Under. With short, direct and easy to access flights to Brisbane, Sydney, and even Uluru, you’ll be able to see more of Australia from Adelaide.
For more information on South Australian getaways, visit the official South Australian Tourism Commission website.
Get an authentic Australian experience by exploring during your time in Adelaide and South Australia.
If fishing is your thing, you can’t beat the Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas for feasting on oysters, catching whiting and wandering along pristine sandy beaches.
For an adrenaline-pumping experience, you can even dive with the sharks in Port Lincoln.
Closer to Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula a quick weekend getaway will give you time to explore the coastal towns of Victor Harbor, Port Elliot and Goolwa.
In the gorgeous Adelaide Hills, you can get up close with Australian wildlife, take in the breathtaking views at the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens and visit Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest German settlement where you can pick strawberries and dine on bratwurst, beer and pretzels.
With the world-renowned Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale within an hour’s drive from Adelaide, and the rolling countryside of the Clare Valley only a little further, you’ve got some of the world’s finest wine regions right at your doorstep.
If there’s one place you must visit while you’re in South Australia, it’s Kangaroo Island.
It’s only minutes from the mainland, but it feels a million miles away. Kangaroo Island is a sanctuary for wildlife and features rugged landscapes and pristine beaches.
For an authentic outback experience, you can hike in Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges or take a scenic flight for a bird’s-eye view of the 540-million-year-old landscape.
After a big rainfall in the north, you might be lucky enough to see the iconic Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre fill with water.
Explore Adelaide’s Murray River by houseboat for a tranquil getaway, in easy reach of the centre of Adelaide.
If boating’s not your thing, you can camp on the banks of the mighty Murray or book a cabin at a riverside caravan park.
Adelaide’s central location makes it easy to city-hop as you explore Down Under. With short, direct and easy to access flights to Brisbane, Sydney, and even Uluru, you’ll be able to see more of Australia from Adelaide.
For more information on South Australian getaways, visit the official South Australian Tourism Commission website.
With a range of programs, facilities and sporting teams for you to enjoy, it’s easy to keep fit and active in Adelaide.
Check out the City Health and Wellbeing for ideas, recreational programs and sporting facilities in Adelaide.
If a beach lifestyle is what you’re looking for, you can get involved with Surf Life Saving SA. There are several ways you can participate by following the pathways to becoming a lifeguard, rescue operator, first aid officer and more.
If you’re heading to the beach, make sure you check these safety tips.
Love cycling? Adelaide is a bicycle-lovers paradise. Chech these trails around the city:
And if you’re getting out of town for a weekend, there are plenty of regional bike trails.
To find out more about cycling in Adelaide, check out the Bike SA website.
Playing sport is a great way to keep fit and make new friends. It doesn’t matter if you’ve played before, or if you’re a complete newbie.
And if you don’t feel like playing, many sporting clubs need volunteer coaches and officials to help out the team.
With over 700 hiking and walking trails in Adelaide you and your friends will never run out of new places to explore.
To find out more about the hiking and walking trails in Adelaide, check out the WalkingSA website.
With a range of programs, facilities and sporting teams for you to enjoy, it’s easy to keep fit and active in Adelaide.
Check out the City Health and Wellbeing for ideas, recreational programs and sporting facilities in Adelaide.
If a beach lifestyle is what you’re looking for, you can get involved with Surf Life Saving SA. There are several ways you can participate by following the pathways to becoming a lifeguard, rescue operator, first aid officer and more.
If you’re heading to the beach, make sure you check these safety tips.
Love cycling? Adelaide is a bicycle-lovers paradise. Chech these trails around the city:
And if you’re getting out of town for a weekend, there are plenty of regional bike trails.
To find out more about cycling in Adelaide, check out the Bike SA website.
Playing sport is a great way to keep fit and make new friends. It doesn’t matter if you’ve played before, or if you’re a complete newbie.
And if you don’t feel like playing, many sporting clubs need volunteer coaches and officials to help out the team.
With over 700 hiking and walking trails in Adelaide you and your friends will never run out of new places to explore.
To find out more about the hiking and walking trails in Adelaide, check out the WalkingSA website.
