Adelaide Information
Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and the fifth largest city in Australia with a population of about 1.4 million people. The city is named after Queen Adelaide and was first established on the 28th December 1836.
The city of Adelaide is recognised for its culture, wine, food and the many festivals held throughout the year. Adelaide also features some excellent shopping with Rundle Mall being the heart of Adelaide. The mall is well known for street performances, events, fashion and buskers that provide ambience to your shopping pleasure.
At night Adelaide comes alive with plenty of nightlife to discover. To see live music the best places to visit include the Governor Hindmarsh, Grace Emily hotel and the Crown and Sceptre. If you are seeking to dance the night away then the best places are the Cargo Club, Kings Head, Vodka Bar and The Garage.
Art and heritage is rife in abundance in Adelaide. The South Australian Museum is home to the largest collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural artworks with over 3,000 objects on display. The Art Gallery of South Australia is another great attraction. Located in one of Adelaide’s most historic buildings, the art gallery features some of Australia’s best colonial artworks.
Adelaide also features plenty of parks for the wildlife lover or picnicking enthusiast. The Adelaide Botanic Garden features interpretive trails and is the most popular. Elders Park however is a great one to see as you can hire paddleboats and bicycles to make the day more enjoyable.
Another great place to visit in Adelaide is the National Wine Centre of Australia. The centre showcases the winemaking industry, comes complete with wine tasting and is located on Hackney road near the city Botanic Park.
When visiting Adelaide, don’t forget to visit the Adelaide Zoo to see the Giant Pandas Wang-Wang and Funi.
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