Destination Adelaide

Adelaide is often referred to as the “City of Churches” due to the large amount of churches in the CBD precinct. Adelaide is the 5th most populous city in Australia and the Capital of the state of South Australia. It is the past and present home of many of Australia's largest corporations including Rubert Murdoch's News Corporation. Today it is a popular tourist destination as the gateway to the Barossa Valley as well as Uluru and the Alice [Alice Springs]. Adelaide itself is a vibrant city with plenty to offer vistors whether it be taking a tram ride to the beach at Glenelg, shopping in one of the southern hemispheres largest shopping malls, taking in a game of cricket at the Adelaide Oval, watching the Australian rules or taking a trip out to the fine vineyards in the Adelaide Hills.

Population: 1.1 Million

Airport: Adelaide International Airport [ADL]

Attractions: Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, Glenelg, Port Noarlunga, Rundle Mall, Penfolds Winery.

Events: Womadelaide, Royal Adelaide Show, Adelaide Festival of Arts, Adelaide Film Festival

Transport around City: Trams, Buses, Taxis, Rental Cars

Recommended Dining: Glenelg, Henley Square, Rundle Street, Melbourne Street.

Recommended Hotels: Hilton Adelaide, Hyatt Regency Adelaide, Stamford Plaza Adelaide, Stamford Grand Adelaide.

Climate: Adelaide is a Mediterranean climate, which experiences wet winters, and hot dry summers.

Culture: Adelaide is often considered the “City of Churches” and retains a strong English cultural and architectual semblance. However, the city has strong German, Greek and Italian cultural influence which can be seen in the cafe, restaurants and vineyards in the region.

Best time of year to travel: February through April