Adelaide Central Market

Known as the "pantry of the city" this market is admired worldwide for its unique charm and character. Offering a wonderful blend of cultures, an abundance of fresh delicious produce and a wide variety of gourmet foods, it is the oldest produce market in Australia. The market is a great place to pick up dinner if you are staying in an apartment, stock up supplies for the houseboat or to enjoy breakfast at one of the many stalls or adjacent market cafes. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.

Glenelg

Glenelg is a popular suburb by the sea, and is a short 20 minute drive from the city. You can also travel there by tram which departs from Victoria Square in the central city. At Glenelg you will find a good swimming beach and a main street (Jetty Road) filled with shops, cafes, restaurants and even a shark museum. There's plenty of accommodation to suit all budgets. Other interesting coastal suburbs include historic Port Adelaide, Semaphore and Henley Beach, with its seaside walkway and excellent cafes and restaurants in Henley Square. 

North Terrace

Is regarded as Adelaide's cultural boulevard and is home to many beautiful buildings including the State's Art Gallery, Museum, Library, National Wine Centre, Casino, Government House, Adelaide University and the Botanic Gardens.

The Art Gallery

Adelaide's reputation as a city of art and culture owes much to the Art Gallery of South Australia. Situated on North Terrace, it holds the nation's most representative collection of Australian colonial art, one of the finest collections of post 16th century British art outside Britain, many examples of distinguished European art dating from the 15th century and a comprehensive collection of Western Desert Aboriginal dot paintings.

The Museum

The South Australian Museum, also on North Terrace has six million items and five floors of natural and cultural history on display. The Museum's collections of fossils, animals and minerals have an emphasis on South Australian specimens, including a large collection of extinct and endangered fauna. There are also rare collections from the Pacific Islands and Ancient Egypt.

Adelaide Zoo

The zoo is located in shady parklands approximately 10 minutes walk from Adelaide's city centre is one of Australia's most historic and interesting zoos. It is a place to learn about the world's rare and endangered mammals, birds, reptiles and fish, and to take a closer look at some of Australia's own native animals.

Migration Museum

The South Australian Migration Museum is a social history museum of South Australian immigration and settlement. Located just off North Terrace, visitors journey through the Museum's interactive exhibitions and galleries to discover the rich multicultural diversity that have helped shape South Australia from 1836 to modern day.

Rundle Mall

Rundle Mall is Adelaide's main shopping precinct and is home to department stores, specialty shops and boutiques. There are many arcades extending off the Mall. See Adelaide Shopping and Shopping and Markets for further information.

North Adelaide

Five minutes drive north of the city centre is the historic suburb of North Adelaide, where Melbourne and O’Connell Streets are lined with restaurants, cafes, lively pubs and interesting shops. The stylish suburb is filled with beautifully kept heritage properties and many of them offer accommodation.