Greater Adelaide

Adelaide is South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital. Its ring of parkland on the River Torrens is home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, displaying expansive collections including noted Indigenous art, and the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. The city's Adelaide Festival is an annual international arts gathering with spin-offs including fringe and film events.
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Top destinations in Greater Adelaide

Adelaide
1. Adelaide
Most popular based on reviews
Check out Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide Oval, and more
McLaren Vale
2. McLaren Vale
12% as popular as Adelaide
Visit Primo Estate, Fox Creek Wines, and more
Glenelg
3. Glenelg
6% as popular as Adelaide
Known for Glenelg Beach, Glenelg Pier, and more
Hahndorf
4. Hahndorf
5% as popular as Adelaide
Check out Heysen The Cedars, Hahndorf Hill Winery, and more
Charles Sturt
5. Charles Sturt
4% as popular as Adelaide
Visit River Torrens Linear Park Trail, Henley Beach, and more
Crafers
6. Crafers
4% as popular as Adelaide
Known for Cleland Wildlife Park, Measday's Lookout, and more
Port Adelaide
7. Port Adelaide
3% as popular as Adelaide
Check out South Australian Maritime Museum, South Australian Aviation Museum, and more
Woodside
8. Woodside
2% as popular as Adelaide
Visit Bird in Hand Winery, Artwine, and more
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Top attractions in Greater Adelaide

Stop 17 Moseley Square
1. Stop 17 Moseley Square
4.6
(32)
Tram stop
Transportation
Adelaide Botanic Garden
2. Adelaide Botanic Garden
4.7
(8766)
Botanical garden
Nature & Parks
Verdant, 125-acre garden with rare plants like the Wollemi pine, plus statuary, greenhouses & cafes.
Adelaide Central Market
3. Adelaide Central Market
4.6
(11897)
Market
Shopping
Opened in 1869, this gourmet haunt has 80+ vendors selling organic fruit, premium meats & more.
Adelaide Zoo
4. Adelaide Zoo
4.4
(8471)
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
Established zoo in a green oasis with thousands of animals, also offering interactive experiences.
Adelaide Oval
5. Adelaide Oval
4.6
(12026)
Stadium
Sights & Landmarks
Modernised 53,500-capacity sports & big-name gig venue, also hosting stadium tours & functions.
Rundle Mall
6. Rundle Mall
4.4
(29328)
Shopping mall
Sights & Landmarks
Expansive car-free mall, home to well-known stores & global brands, plus eateries & entertainment.

Other notable attractions

Art Gallery of South Australia
Art gallery
Museums
19th-century gallery housing diverse collections with Australian art & important Indigenous works.
South Australian Museum
Natural history museum
Museums
The 5-floor building is devoted to natural history artifacts & an exploration of Aboriginal culture.
Cleland Wildlife Park
Wildlife park
Nature & Parks
Zoo with natural-habitat enclosures, plus hands-on koala & reptile experiences & guided night walks.
Glenelg Pier Hotel
Hotel
Sights & Landmarks
Smart hotel complex offering casual and formal dining with beach views, plus a cocktail bar.
Beerenberg Farm
Farm shop
Sights & Landmarks
Family-run grocery shop selling homemade jams & chutneys, plus strawberry picking November to April.
Adelaide
Transportation
Tramways
Adelaide is South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital. Its ring of parkland on the River Torrens is home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, displaying expansive collections including noted Indigenous art, and the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. The city's Adelaide Festival is an annual international arts gathering with spin-offs including fringe and film events.
Rundle Mall
Shopping mall
Sights & Landmarks
Expansive car-free mall, home to well-known stores & global brands, plus eateries & entertainment.
The d'Arenberg Cube
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
Quirky 5-level structure shaped like a cube puzzle, with art exhibits & a wine tasting room.
National Wine Centre of Australia
Sights & Landmarks
Event venue
Modern facility with interactive displays about winemaking, a tasting room & an event space.
Glenelg
Outdoor Activities
Beaches
Bayside Glenelg draws families to its long, sandy beach and the Beachouse amusement centre, with waterslides, rides and arcade games. The Bay Discovery Centre in the 1870s Town Hall has local history exhibits including a vintage swimwear collection, and dolphin-spotting cruises cast off from nearby Holdfast Marina. Laid-back pubs, organic cafes, global eateries and indie boutiques give the area a trendy vibe.

Q&A about Greater Adelaide

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People in America have been renting U-Hauls LOL is there an Australian equivalent?
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Michale Dibbert
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I'd go Flinders Ranges. The official SA Instagram has lots of ads on just now to get people over from NZ so that might also give you some other ideas?
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Mark Mante
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