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Adelaide is a friendly, cosmopolitan city surrounded by cool, green parks. To the east of the city are the undulating Adelaide hills while to the west Adelaide's 30 kilometre long sandy coastline provides facilities for all types of water sports and relaxation. This information site provides you with details about some of the most popular attractions in and around Adelaide. For further information, contact SA Visitor and Travel Centre.
Adelaide Festival Centre
King William Street , Adelaide, Tel. 8216 8600
The Festival Centre is the home of the biennial Adelaide Festival and the venue for large scale musical and dramatic productions.
Art Gallery of South Australia
North Terrace, Adelaide, Tel. 8207 7000
The Art Gallery, next to the Museum, houses a fine collection of Australian and international art. The Art Gallery opens daily from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
The South Australian Museum
North Terrace, Adelaide, Tel. 8207 7500
The Museum has five floors of displays of natural and cultural history and is recognised internationally for its Australian Aboriginal collection. Souvenirs may be purchased from the gift shop. Entry is free.
State Library of South Australia
Corner of Kintore Avenue and North Terrace, Adelaide, Tel. 8207 7250
This is South Australia's largest public library. The collection
includes airmail editions of overseas newspapers. CD ROMs and computers
are also available.
Adelaide Botanic Gardens
North Terrace, Adelaide, Tel. 8222 9311
The Botanic Gardens are elegant public gardens featuring rare plants,
fountains, lakes and a historic palm house.
Adelaide Himeji Garden
Corner of South Terrace and Glen Osmond Road. Tel. 8203 7203
This traditional Japanese garden in a serene setting complete with
temple gate, lantern, bridge and lake. It is open daily from 8.00 am
until 1 hour before sunset.
Guided tours available between 12.00 noon and 2.00pm on weekdays
Bicentennial Conservatory
Plane Tree Drive , Adelaide, Tel. 8222 9311
This spectacular glasshouse is adjacent to the Botanic Gardens and contains tropical plants and a tropical rainforest. It is open daily from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
City Parklands
North, South, East and West Terraces, Adelaide
Adelaide is known as 'the city in a park' because it is bordered by public parklands to the north, south, east and west of the central business district. These are suitable for picnics and family activities.
Elder Park
King William Street , around the corner from North Terrace, Tel. 8203
7203
The Torrens Lake and River Torrens allows paddleboat hire and is the base for the Popeye launch cruises along the river to the Adelaide Zoo.
River Torrens Linear Park
East Terrace, off Rundle and Grenfell Streets
This is extensive parkland which follows the course of the River Torrens from the foothills to the sea for approximately 30 kilometres. It is suitable for cyclists, walkers and joggers.
Rymill Park
South Terrace, Adelaide, between Sir Lewis Cohen Avenue and Peacock Road
Rymill Park is a large park with barbecue and picnic areas, a lake, kiosk and rose garden.
Veale Gardens
Veale Gardens is part of the southern parklands and features flowerbeds, rose gardens, winding streams and fountains.
Adelaide Zoo
Frome Road , Adelaide, Tel. 8267 3255
This zoo is home to a wide variety of animals and reptiles from Australia and all parts of the world. The zoo is a few minutes walk from the city centre and opens daily from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm.
Carrick Hill
46 Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield, Tel. 8379 3886
Eleven kilometres from the city centre, and set in 39 hectares of
English style gardens, Carrick Hill is a mansion containing many art
treasures. It is open Wednesday to Sunday, plus public holidays, from
10.00 am until 4.30 pm.
Glenelg
Visit the Glenelg Information Centre. Open daily. Tel. 8294 5833
Glenelg is one of Adelaide’s most popular beaches. You can get there by car or bus, but many people enjoy travelling by tram from the city. Glenelg
is a popular beach for strolling, swimming, sunbathing and watching the
sunset. Families come here for the amusement arcade and water slide in
the Beach House. Glenelg is also a popular shopping district with shops open on Sundays.
Port Adelaide
Visit the
Port
Adelaide Visitor Information Centre 66 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide, Tel.
1800 629 888
The port is about twenty minutes from the city by car, bus or train. Visit the Maritime Museum, join the Port Adelaide River cruise to view the Port River dolphins and shop at the Sunday Markets.
Cleland Wildlife Park
Belair, off the South Eastern Freeway, Tel. 8339 2444
This is a scenic park with a collection of Australian native birds and animals. Koalas can be viewed at close quarters and you may even get to hold one! 19 kms from the city. Opens daily from 9.30 am until
5.00 pm.
Hahndorf
Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre, Tel. 8388 1185
This quaint little township, twenty minutes from the city by car or bus, was built by early German settlers. The streets are lined with art and craft shops, souvenir stalls, street markets and restaurants featuring German and other styles of cooking.
Mount Lofty Summit
Mt Lofty Summit Visitor Information Centre, Tel. 8370 1054
Magnificent views of Adelaide city can be enjoyed from this summit of the Adelaide Hills. Summit Information Centre is open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm
Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary
Stock Road, Mylor, Tel. 8370 9197
Warrawong Sanctuary is a botanical and zoological collection of Australian native plants and animals. The Sanctuary is open daily. It is very popular for night walks when nocturnal animals can be viewed. Book for guided walks.
Barossa Valley
There are more than fifty wineries in the Barossa Valley, a
region well suited to growing grapes. This is a wine buff's heaven, with
plenty of accommodation and other attractions, one hour’s drive north of
Adelaide.
Flinders Rangers
For those who want outdoor adventure with the added bonus of spectacular scenery, visit the Flinders Ranges and explore Wilpena
Pound.
Kangaroo Island
Famous for its wildlife, unspoilt scenery and natural
landmarks, the fascinating coastlines of Flinders Chase National Park,
Seal Bay and Admirals Arch are spectacular landmarks. You can reach the
island by air or ferry.
Victor Harbor
A popular resort town of beautiful beaches and parks. Whale watching is an added attraction during winter months. A one-hour drive through the McLaren Vale region south to the Fleurieu Peninsula. Victor Harbor Visitor Information Centre. Tel. 8551
0777.
There are many excellent restaurants and cafes in Adelaide, serving virtually every type of world cuisine. The following are popular dining precincts:
Gouger Street
Melbourne Street
Rundle Street East
O’Connell Street
Central Market Food Court
Hutt Street
Cinemas
Megaplex cinemas – Adelaide, Marion, Arndale, Norwood and Tea Tree Plaza.
Cinemas offer the latest releases in local and international films. Most cinemas are now in multi-cinema complexes in the city and suburbs.
Pubs and Clubs
Hindley Street
King William Street
Pirie Street
There are many pubs and clubs in and around Adelaide. Pubs serve beer from all countries of the world and Australian wines at comparatively low prices. Often there is entertainment in the pubs and clubs, and meals can also be obtained.
Sky City Adelaide
Central Railway Station, North Terrace, Adelaide.
Sky City offers a casino with gaming tables and slot machines, two restaurants and three bars, with live bands at weekends. Patrons must be neatly dressed.
Theatre
Adelaide Festival Centre, King William Road, Tel 8216 8600
Her Majesty's Theatre,
Grote Street, Tel. 8216 8774
Stage shows and concerts can be found nightly at several venues in the city. Details are published in the ‘Advertiser' and 'Adelaide Review '
Adelaide has many boutiques, departmental stores, convenience stores and specialty stores in both city and suburbs. Shopping hours are generally: Mon - Sat. (9.00 - 6.00 pm) Sun (11am to 5 pm) Late night shopping: City - Friday evenings until 9.00pm Late night shopping: Suburbs - Thursday evenings until 9.00pm.
Major suburban shopping centres include:
Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide, Tel. 8344 4411
This is one of Australia's largest indoor, heated swimming complexes with a gymnasium and BBQ facilities in the grounds.
The Ice Arena, Mt. Thebarton
23 East Terrace, Thebarton, Tel. 8352 7977
Ice-skating, snow skiing and tobogganing on large indoor ski slope. Equipment hire available. Open daily.
Kart-Mania
1 Pt, Wakefield Rd, Gepps Cross, Tel. 8262 8548
Safe and fully supervised go-kart racing on indoor tracks.
Walking Trails
Tel. 8212 6299
The Heysen Trail
is over 1000 kilometres long. However, it can be easily broken down into shorter walks. The trail winds through the Adelaide Hills and has very scenic and picturesque views. Maps and guides are available from the
Friends of the Heysen Trail.
Cycling
Memorial Drive Tennis Club, War Memorial Drive, Adelaide
Adelaide has designated bike paths and offers a variety of interesting treks for cycling. The temperate weather conditions of Spring and Autumn make cycling an enjoyable activity
Tennis
Tennis courts are available for hire in and around the city and suburbs. Many suburbs hold divisional competitions.
Clubs and Societies
Contact
Unilife on your campus.
There are many sporting and recreational clubs available on your campus.
