Adelaide and its surrounds provide one of Australia’s most picturesque settings. Hills rise to the city’s east, bursting with vineyards and wineries, while the waters of Gulf St Vincent flank the west, offering some of the country’s most respected surfing waves.

Known as the city of churches, Adelaide's streetscape is alive with history and heritage – a welcome contrast to the lively bar and entertainment scene that the city has become famous for over the last few decades.

Adelaide Information

Population: Approx 1.2 million
Area: 870 km²
Time Zone: GMT +9.5
Languages: English (official)
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD) – order your travellers cheques and foreign cash through our partner AMEX
Electricity: 220–240v 50Hz

Adelaide Climate

Adelaide's weather is moderate – often referred to as Mediterranean. As the capital city of the driest state, in the world’s driest continent, blue skies are frequent and rainfall is low. Temperatures average around 16°C in winter and 28°C in summer. Hot days can easily reach 40°C.

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Adelaide Airport

Name: Adelaide International Airport
Website: www.adelaideairport.com.au
Address: 1 James Schofield Drive, Adelaide, SA, 5000
Distance to city: Approx. 6km
Parking: Check out the Adelaide airport parking rates

Transport

Taxi: Journey time approx. 15 minutes
Train: No available train service to the airport
Car hire: Great choice of hire cars at mates rates from our car suppliers

Don't forget your travel insurance.

The Sebel Playford Adelaide

5 Star Property

Boutique is beautiful and you will appreciate the personal touches that set The Sebel Playford apart from ordinary hotels, starting with the warm welcome when you walk through the door. Every aspect of the hotel exudes style, from the unique architectural design to the artistic objects d'art mixed harmoniously with modern facilities and state-of-the-art technology.

Oaks Plaza Pier Glenelg

4 Star Property

The Oaks Plaza Pier offers entire apartments for the price paid for hotel rooms elsewhere! Oaks Plaza Pier enjoys an absolute beachfront location at Adelaide's premier seaside suburb - Glenelg - you will find it the ideal choice for your business or leisure accommodation.

Oaks Precinct

4 Star Property

Oaks Precinct is an urban style apartment complex in Adelaide CBD, a perfect location! You can stroll to the endless entertainment venues, cocktail bars or enjoy many a fine meal in Adelaide’s famous Gouger Street after your night at the theatre perhaps? Designer boutiques are so close that your need for retail therapy is easily pampered to!

Grand Chancellor Currie

4 Star Property

Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide is a true boutique hotel reminiscent of the Grand Mansions of yesteryear. This uniquely restored Neo-Georgian property mixes traditional charm with contemporary elegance.

Dining

South Australia’s world famous wineries have seen Adelaide grow a vibrant and celebrated dining culture – with a strong focus on al fresco dining.

Taste the southern states’ strong Italian influence at long acclaimed Italian restaurants, enoteca and Auge Ristorante. Favourites among locals and visitors alike, both restaurants complement traditional techniques with contemporary twists, making their menus both honest and creative.

Surrounded by some of Australia’s most fruitful fishing waters, Adelaide proves to a great place to tuck in to fresh seafood. Head to Line Bait Fishcafe in North Adelaide for the best fish and chips in town; or savour the freshest in local oysters, whiting, snapper, barramundi, lobster, squid and prawns at Blanc Bistro and Grill – voted South Australia’s best seafood restaurant, five years running.

Catering for all occasions, and most palates, restaurants like Cos and Hotel Richmond serve up an impressive array of modern Australian dishes. Sample multiculturalism at its best with dishes from around the world made from the finest in local and seasonal produce.

A trip to Adelaide is not complete without sampling some of the region’s finest drops. Swing by Apothecary 1878 – voted to have South Australia's Wine List of the Year in 2011 – Wine Lounge Bistro or Universal Wine Bar and enjoy a glass from the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, or from McLaren Vale or Coonawarra.

Shopping

Adelaide’s premier shopping hub, Rundle Mall has more than 600 retail stores, three major department stores and 15 arcades. Paved and pedestrian-friendly, the mall often hosts performances and events – everything from fashion parades to buskers – amid a vibrant café and dining culture.

East of Rundle Mall is Rundle Street; the perfect setting for the shopping connoisseur. Historic nineteenth century buildings house trendy boutiques, bookshops, cafés, restaurants and pubs, over two blocks of retail indulgence.

For the finer things in life, King William Road and Unley Road are must visits. Exclusive boutiques stocked with imported and locally made clothes, jewellery and accessories, sit side-by-side with premium coffee shops and gourmet restaurants.

For everything under one roof it’s hard to go past retail giant, Westfield. Iconically Australian, Westfield is a titan in the retail industry and has a big presence in Adelaide, with three suburban shopping centres, located at Marion, Tea Tree Plaza and West Lakes.