Guidebook for visitors
Local Shopping
Shops in the local area
5 minutes walk from home is Centro shopping centre with Coles supermarket, Kmart, small take aways (Wok in a box, Nandos, Sushi), cafes (Cibos, Michels), chemist, ATMs, newsagent, bakery, barber shop, Flight Centre, Liquorland etc.
10 locals recommend
Kurralta Central
153 Anzac Hwy5 minutes walk from home is Centro shopping centre with Coles supermarket, Kmart, small take aways (Wok in a box, Nandos, Sushi), cafes (Cibos, Michels), chemist, ATMs, newsagent, bakery, barber shop, Flight Centre, Liquorland etc.
Recommendations
Things to do and see in Adelaide
Haigh's are a South Australian owned family business - they make wonderful chocolate. The factory is a 10 minute walk from the Greenhill Road tram stop and bookings can be made for the factory visit.
63 locals recommend
Haigh's Chocolates Visitor Centre
154 B26Haigh's are a South Australian owned family business - they make wonderful chocolate. The factory is a 10 minute walk from the Greenhill Road tram stop and bookings can be made for the factory visit.
Haigh's Chocolate stores also on corner of Rundle Mall and also in the Central Market.
63 locals recommend
Haigh's Chocolates Visitor Centre
154 B26Haigh's Chocolate stores also on corner of Rundle Mall and also in the Central Market.
We often encourage visitors to go to the Migration Museum. Free entry. Fantastic exhibit about migration to South Australia - a thriving and diverse, multi-cultural state.
25 locals recommend
Migration Museum
82 Kintore AveWe often encourage visitors to go to the Migration Museum. Free entry. Fantastic exhibit about migration to South Australia - a thriving and diverse, multi-cultural state.
If you have an hour or two to stroll around the gardens, you'll be able to enjoy the sanctuary of these gardens in the city centre.
232 locals recommend
Palm House - Adelaide Botanic Garden
North TerraceIf you have an hour or two to stroll around the gardens, you'll be able to enjoy the sanctuary of these gardens in the city centre.
Easy to get to - the tram stops right at the foreshore. The sands stretch into the distance, inviting a walk. Jetty Road has lots of diverse shops. The sun sets over the water - a beautiful photo op!
138 locals recommend
Glenalg Beach
S EsplanadeEasy to get to - the tram stops right at the foreshore. The sands stretch into the distance, inviting a walk. Jetty Road has lots of diverse shops. The sun sets over the water - a beautiful photo op!
Free entry, and most interesting. Includes good exhibit on Aboriginal culture and history.
246 locals recommend
South Australian Museum
North TerraceFree entry, and most interesting. Includes good exhibit on Aboriginal culture and history.
It's a lovely stroll along North Terrace boulevard (corner North Terrace and King William St) from Government House to Botanic Gardens.
14 locals recommend
North Terrace
North TerraceIt's a lovely stroll along North Terrace boulevard (corner North Terrace and King William St) from Government House to Botanic Gardens.
A good place to explore if you're interested in finding out more about Aboriginal history and culture.
37 locals recommend
Tandanya, National Aboriginal Cultural Institute Inc.
253 Grenfell StA good place to explore if you're interested in finding out more about Aboriginal history and culture.
if you're into sport, you might want to check out a match (cricket, AFL football etc) in the new stadium at Adelaide Oval. World class facilities now, in what was a sleepy olde world oval.
262 locals recommend
Adelaide Oval
War Memorial Driveif you're into sport, you might want to check out a match (cricket, AFL football etc) in the new stadium at Adelaide Oval. World class facilities now, in what was a sleepy olde world oval.
You'll need to be good at public transport to make the connections, or hire a car - but it's definitely worth checking out. Fabulous way to meet Australian animals and birds in enclosures you walk in.
137 locals recommend
Cleland Wildlife Park
365 Mount Lofty Summit RdYou'll need to be good at public transport to make the connections, or hire a car - but it's definitely worth checking out. Fabulous way to meet Australian animals and birds in enclosures you walk in.
Art Gallery of South Australia
North TerraceFree entry - will be of interest to art lovers.
worth a stroll through Adelaide Arcade and Regent Arcade - olde world charm.
7 locals recommend
Adelaide Arcade
worth a stroll through Adelaide Arcade and Regent Arcade - olde world charm.
Catch a train or bus to Port Adelaide and check out where the boats came ashore with the first settlers. Maritime Museum is of interest. Semaphore Beach not far away.
49 locals recommend
Port Adelaide
Catch a train or bus to Port Adelaide and check out where the boats came ashore with the first settlers. Maritime Museum is of interest. Semaphore Beach not far away.
The central square is Victoria Square (Aboriginal name is Tardanyangga). Recently redesigned to be able to host major events and concerts. Worth a stroll around (designed by friends of ours!)
12 locals recommend
Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga
Grote StreetThe central square is Victoria Square (Aboriginal name is Tardanyangga). Recently redesigned to be able to host major events and concerts. Worth a stroll around (designed by friends of ours!)
A popular walking trail from Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty (and visa versa) with a cafe at each end, a well made path and regular seating.
If you enjoy a good walk/hike, there are plenty of trails in Adelaide - whether easy, short, long, or difficult, there are plenty to choose from. Many can be accessed via public transport. And keep the camera handy!
There's a great website listing walking trails that may be of interest.
https://www.alltrails.com/australia/south-australia/walking
Mount Lofty Walking Trail
Mount Lofty Walking TrailA popular walking trail from Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty (and visa versa) with a cafe at each end, a well made path and regular seating.
If you enjoy a good walk/hike, there are plenty of trails in Adelaide - whether easy, short, long, or difficult, there are plenty to choose from. Many can be accessed via public transport. And keep the camera handy!
There's a great website listing walking trails that may be of interest.
https://www.alltrails.com/australia/south-australia/walking
Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the Botanic Gardens and refreshments or something more substantial at the restaurant.
26 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens Restaurant
Plane Tree DriveEnjoy a leisurely stroll around the Botanic Gardens and refreshments or something more substantial at the restaurant.
Food Scene
This is a gorgeous little eatery/cafe a few minutes walk away, open 7 days a week. Fresh food, friendly owners. Highly recommended. (I've done a write up on Trip Advisor).
13 locals recommend
Froth and Fodder
41 Mortimer StThis is a gorgeous little eatery/cafe a few minutes walk away, open 7 days a week. Fresh food, friendly owners. Highly recommended. (I've done a write up on Trip Advisor).
Rymill Park hosts many festivals, and is a lovely area to stroll around - right on the edge of the CBD itself. The area by the lake is a very lovely spot to relax.
Arnies At Rymill Park
Bartels RoadRymill Park hosts many festivals, and is a lovely area to stroll around - right on the edge of the CBD itself. The area by the lake is a very lovely spot to relax.
A nice eatery 5 minutes walk from our home. It's a family business, super friendly and cosy.
8 locals recommend
The Empty Bottle
37C Beckman StA nice eatery 5 minutes walk from our home. It's a family business, super friendly and cosy.
A wonderful undercover fresh food market - fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, cafes. Adjacent to Chinatown. Easy access - a couple of minutes walk from Victoria Square tram stop.
350 locals recommend
Adelaide Central Market
60 Gouger StA wonderful undercover fresh food market - fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, cafes. Adjacent to Chinatown. Easy access - a couple of minutes walk from Victoria Square tram stop.
The extension of Rundle Mall (shopping precinct) is Rundle St, with lovely al fresco dining and food outlets and restaurants. It's also the way to reach Rymill Park where the Fringe (Feb/March each year) is held ('Garden of Unearthly Delights' and 'Gluttony' venues). Many other events held in Rymill Park during the year.
33 locals recommend
Rundle Street
Rundle StreetThe extension of Rundle Mall (shopping precinct) is Rundle St, with lovely al fresco dining and food outlets and restaurants. It's also the way to reach Rymill Park where the Fringe (Feb/March each year) is held ('Garden of Unearthly Delights' and 'Gluttony' venues). Many other events held in Rymill Park during the year.
Arts & Culture
If you're into entertainment, drama & music, you might want to check out what's on at the Adelaide Festival Centre during your stay. Easy to access by tram - get off at Railway Station and walk through to Festival Centre. Adjacent to River Torrens and Elder Park - nice for a stroll.
90 locals recommend
Adelaide Festival Centre
King William RoadIf you're into entertainment, drama & music, you might want to check out what's on at the Adelaide Festival Centre during your stay. Easy to access by tram - get off at Railway Station and walk through to Festival Centre. Adjacent to River Torrens and Elder Park - nice for a stroll.
If you're into entertainment, drama & music, you might want to check out what's on at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre during your stay. The closest tram stop to us (#7Glandore) goes all the way round to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre through the city, so super easy to access.
76 locals recommend
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
98 Port RdIf you're into entertainment, drama & music, you might want to check out what's on at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre during your stay. The closest tram stop to us (#7Glandore) goes all the way round to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre through the city, so super easy to access.
Places to enjoy nature
A lovely haven in the city. Easy to reach by walking - enter Botanic Gardens on the NE corner of the city 'square' and walk through to Botanic Park, or via Frome Road entrance near zoo.
46 locals recommend
Botanic Park
Plane Tree DriveA lovely haven in the city. Easy to reach by walking - enter Botanic Gardens on the NE corner of the city 'square' and walk through to Botanic Park, or via Frome Road entrance near zoo.
Traveler advice
Getting around
We recommend the tram.
Tram is 5 mins walk away on Glengyle Ave. Trams come every 15 mins. Regular and reliable. New trams make them very comfortable. We keep Metrocards in the guest folder at home that can be topped up on the tram. Or single tickets can be purchased at the machine on the tram (payment by cash, credit card). Only one tram line - to Glenelg (beach) and to city and onward to Entertainment Centre, so can't get lost!!
Bus is also easy to access with the bus stop next to the Centro (Kmart) shops on Anzac Highway.
Getting around
3 day visitor transport card
The metroCARD Visitor Pass costs $25, and is available at the airport on arrival on the ground floor arrivals (at the bottom of the escalator) and also WH Smith. It is pre-loaded and ready for immediate use (including on the J1 bus into the city from the airport). The Visitor Pass is valid for 3 consecutive days, starting from the first day of validation. At the end of the 3 day period the metroCARD Visitor Pass can be recharged with regular metroCARD fare credit. The Adelaide Metro Visitor Pass will get you where you want to go using Adelaide Metro buses, trains and trams.
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