ADELAIDE Visitor Guide

SOUTH
AUSTRALIA

Adelaide
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Well-planned, diverse,
arty, scenic and delicious,
Adelaide has it all. Isn’t it
time you joined the party?
Is it the Mediterranean weather, the
exciting sporting and arts festivals,
funky small bars, laid-back atmosphere,
beautiful parks that surround the city
centre or the easy access to glorious
beaches that stretch for kilometres that
makes Adelaide so special?
Like an indulgent chocolate box, Adelaide
is full of unexpected delights – such as
kayaking with dolphins on Port River, lying
under the stars listening to music, tasting
boutique wines or enjoying a relaxed,
sunny lunch.
Those who have already attended one
of the major sporting events or arts
festivals, such as Clipsal 500, Tour Down
Under, Adelaide Fringe or WOMADelaide,
will need little convincing to revisit
the city. But newcomers are likely to
be overwhelmed by the city’s youthful
energy, the dynamic food scene and sheer
physical beauty.
Welcome to
Adelaide
As the capital of Australia’s most
productive wine state, access to some of
Australia’s premier wine regions such as
the Barossa, Adelaide Hills and McLaren
Vale is a breeze. Adelaide has long been
known for its hospitality, but the city’s
profile has received a boost with the arrival
of Jamie's Italian from British celebrity chef
Jamie Oliver, alongside Sean Connolly’s
new restaurant at the Adelaide Casino,
Sean’s Kitchen.
Change is in the air and the evidence
is tangible. Whether strolling through
the city’s refurbished cultural precinct,
shopping in the newer, sleeker Rundle
Mall, discovering the latest laneway bar or
catching a game at the glittering new-look
Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide also celebrates its Aboriginal
heritage. Visitors can enjoy several
Indigenous experiences, including
the Warriparinga Wetlands, Tjilbruke
Dreaming Track and Living Kaurna
Cultural Centre. And thanks to the work of
the city's first surveyor-general, Colonel
William Light in 1836, you can still get
almost anywhere in Adelaide within
20 minutes. In this city, good food, family
and generosity still matter and the rush
hour is happening somewhere else.
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Contents
4 Getting around
7 South Australian Road Trips
8 Touring
11 Attractions
18 Arts, culture and history
20 Festivals and events
24 Live music and entertainment
26 Small bars and laneways
27 Restaurants
33 Sports and recreation
34 National parks
36 Parks and gardens
37 Markets
38 Adelaide’s beaches
39 Port Adelaide
40 Adelaide CBD map
42 Semaphore
44 Accommodation
49 Shopping
67 Getting here
68 Useful information
74 Adelaide and surrounds maps
78 Advertiser directory
80 Our neighbours

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Getting
AROUND
From the airport
Adelaide Airport is eight kilometres from
the city centre and driving time is around
15 minutes. The modern terminal handles
regional, domestic and international flights.
For more information consult the airport
website at www.adelaideairport.com.au
Taxis
There are plenty of taxis available from Adelaide
Airport and the taxi rank is only a short walk
from the arrivals hall. The average taxi fare
to the city is around AUD $20, plus an
AUD $2 airport levy.
Hire Cars
Car rental desks are located on the ground
floor of the terminal near the baggage claim
area. Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and
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Moseley Square, Glenelg
Redspot Sixt all operate from the airport,
with other offices in the city.
Shuttle Bus
The Northern Flyer/City Shuttle provides an
efficient service to both the CBD and the
city’s northern suburbs. Pick up and drop
off is available at the major hotels and the
service operates seven days. Visit the visitor
information booth in the T1 terminal for
more information.
Public Transport
Adelaide Metro’s JetBus links the airport
with the city, Glenelg and some north-eastern
suburbs. J1 and J2 buses arrive at the left-hand
side of the plaza as you leave the airport
terminal. Tickets can be purchased on board.
For a timetable visit www.adelaidemetro.com.au
In November 2014, Adelaide Metro
commenced a six month trial for JetExpress,
a double decker bus with a dedicated express
route between the airport and city centre.
Getting Around Adelaide
Coach Travel
Adelaide Central Bus Station is located at
85 Franklin Street, Adelaide. Several private
coach companies operate from here, offering
both interstate and intrastate connections.
For further information, contact the Passenger
Transport InfoLine on 1800 182 160 or visit
www.bussa.com.au for timetable information.
Hire cars
Hire cars are available at the airport and city
locations. Car rental is an affordable option, but
hirers must be able to produce a valid driver’s
licence. International visitors are reminded that
they must drive on the left-hand side of the road
and speed limits are strictly enforced.
Public transport
Adelaide Metro includes trains, buses and a
single tram which runs between Glenelg and
the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Commuters
can ride for free between the South Terrace
tram stop in the CBD to the Entertainment
Centre and also between the Brighton Road
tram stop and Moseley Square in Glenelg.
Visitors can also take advantage of the free
City Connector Bus Service which links key
city attractions. For maps and timetables visit
the InfoCentre on the corner of King William
and Currie streets. The centre also sells day,
weekly and monthly passes, with senior and
concession cards available.
Disabled access
Great effort has been made to make Adelaide’s
public transport system accessible to people
with disabilities. The free City Loop bus service
is wheelchair accessible, while all metro trains
are equipped with access ramps. Adelaide’s
trams have low floors and are wheelchair
accessible. There are several wheelchair
accessible buses in the Adelaide fleet. Call
the InfoLine on 1800 182 160 for route and
timetable information. The city also has a
fleet of Access Taxis which can be booked in
advance by calling 1300 360 940.
Rail
A number of interstate trains, including
The Ghan and the Indian Pacific, arrive and

Drive on left in Australia

Take care when driving on Australian roads.
Be sure to drive on the left-hand side of two-way
roads. Obey the road signs and remember that speed
limits are strictly enforced in Australia. You must not
drive if your blood alcohol level is 0.05 per cent or
higher, nor are you permitted to use a hand-held mobile
phone when driving. When travelling long distances
plan your journey to include several rest breaks and
ensure you have enough fuel for your journey.
For your safety and enjoyment slow down, relax and
enjoy the pace of Adelaide.

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depart from Keswick Rail Terminal, three ADELAIDE VISITOR
kilometres from the CBD. For information and INFORMATION CENTRE
bookings, contact Great Southern Rail on
13 21 47 or visit www.greatsouthernrail.com.au

Taxis
Adelaide has a plentiful supply of taxis. Pick up
a cab at a taxi stand or book by phone or online.
Cash and credit cards are both accepted. There
are a number of taxi ranks available in the city
including on North Terrace, near the Adelaide
Located in James Place, just off Rundle Mall (James Place
Casino, Pulteney Street, at the end of Rundle Mall
is the bustling little laneway opposite the Myer Centre).
and outside the Hilton Hotel on Victoria Square.
Come talk to our knowledgeable volunteers who can assist
Adelaide Independent Taxis you with brochures, maps, event guides and journey planning
that will help you make the most of your time in Adelaide
Phone: 13 22 11
and South Australia.
Suburban Taxis Open Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm.
Phone: 13 10 08 Saturday and Sunday: 10am–4pm.
Public holidays: 11am–3pm.
Yellow Cabs Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Phone: 13 22 27 Ph: 1300 588 140
Email: visitor@adelaidecitycouncil.com
www.cityofadelaide.com.au/visit

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 South Australian
ROAD TRIPS

You’ve heard it’s not the destination but the journey that counts,
so make the most of a great South Australian road trip.
There are five self-drive touring routes that cover
all regions of South Australia.

Explore more on the Epicurean Way, Explorer’s Way, Mighty Murray Way,
Seafood Frontier and Southern Ocean Drive touring routes.

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TOURING
Walking is one of the great pleasures of visiting
Adelaide. The city’s great landmarks, including
the River Torrens, North Terrace, Victoria
Square, Park Lands, Adelaide Oval, Light’s
Vision and the Botanic Gardens are all easily
accessible by foot.
Self-guided tours are available for those
who want to explore the main city precinct
by themselves. Printed guides are available
from the Visitor Information Centre in
James Place or downloadable from
www.adelaidecitycouncil.com (under the
Explore tab). A number of attractions, such
as the Art Gallery of South Australia and
Parliament House, offer free tours.
Alternatively, visitors can join a walking tour
led by a professional guide. A number of
heritage walks and ghost tours are available.
A foodie tour of the Central Market is a
must-do experience, while Adelaide Greeters
is a free guiding service provided by volunteers
that can be booked through the Adelaide
City Council.
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Art Gallery of
South Australia
The Majestic Minima Hotel has introduced
En Route, an interactive tour equipping you with
an mp3 player to sync with your smart phone
before taking you on a journey across Adelaide.
Those venturing further afield will find a wide
range of experiences, including tours of the
West Terrace Cemetery, walking tours of
Port Adelaide, dolphin watching cruises off
Glenelg and Indigenous tours and wetland walks
operated by the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre.
Unlock the mysteries of Largs, Port Adelaide
and Semaphore with Secret Tours. These
tours include a visit to the Adelaide Dolphin
Sanctuary, ships graveyards as well as
conservation and heritage walks.
Adelaide is also a great base to start
exploring South Australia’s diverse regions
including the Barossa, Fleurieu Peninsula and
the Adelaide Hills. A variety of tour companies
operate half day and full day tours for both
small and large groups. Search for tours
on www.southaustralia.com for a list of
those available.
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At the home of Jacob’s Creek in the Barossa Valley you can sample wines at our cellar door,
enjoy a glass overlooking the Barossa ranges, or take the bike and walking trails to learn
more about our story.
When you have worked up an appetite, experience our wines matched
to regional produce in our restaurant, or for a more casual option,
try our new outdoor dining area.

Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre

Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat
Ph: (08) 8521 3000 Email: visitorcentre@jacobscreek.com.au
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ATTRACTIONS Adelaide Zoo

Adelaide Botanic Garden* Adelaide Zoo*

North Terrace, Adelaide Frome Road, Adelaide
Opening hours vary throughout the year See Australia’s only Giant pandas, Wang Wang
Phone: (08) 8222 9311 and Funi (except during their sleep time between
2:30–3:45pm). Open daily 9:30am–5pm
Adelaide Central Market* Phone: (08) 8267 3255
21–59 Grote Street, Adelaide
Open Tuesday 7am–5:30pm; Wednesday and Art Gallery of South Australia*
Thursday 9am–5:30pm; Friday 7am–9pm and North Terrace, Adelaide
Saturday 7am–3pm Open daily 10am–5pm
Phone: (08) 8203 7494 Phone: (08) 8207 7000

Adelaide Festival Centre Tours* Ayers House Museum

King William Road, Adelaide 288 North Terrace, Adelaide
Phone: (08) 8216 8600 Open Tuesday–Friday 10am–4pm;
Saturday and Sunday 1–4pm
Adelaide Gaol Historic Site Phone: (08) 8223 1234
and Museum*
Gaol Road, Thebarton Bay Discovery Centre*
Open Sunday–Friday 10am–5:30pm Glenelg Town Hall, Moseley Square, Glenelg
(last entry 3:30pm) Open daily 10am–5pm
Phone: (08) 8231 4062 Phone: (08) 8179 9508

Adelaide Oval* Bradman Collection

(South Australia’s new-look multi-sport complex) (personal memorabilia from the world’s
War Memorial Drive, Adelaide greatest batsman)
Guided tours available Monday–Friday, Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive, Adelaide
11am and 2pm (bookings essential) Open Monday–Friday 10am–4pm;
Phone: (08) 8211 1100 closed public holidays
Phone: (08) 8211 1100

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Carrick Hill
46 Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield
Open Wednesday–Sunday and public holidays
10am–4:30pm. Guided tours at 11:30am
and 2:30pm
Phone: (08) 8433 1700
Haigh’s Chocolates Visitor Centre
154 Greenhill Road, Parkside
Open Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm;
Saturdays 9am– 5pm. Tours available
(bookings required)
Phone: (08) 8372 7077
JamFactory Contemporary
Craft and Design*
Lion Arts Centre, Morphett Street, Adelaide
Open Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday
and public holidays 1–5pm. Tours available
by appointment
Phone: (08) 8410 0727
National Railway Museum*
Lipson Street, Port Adelaide
Open daily 10am–5pm
Phone: (08) 8341 1690
National Wine Centre of Australia*
Corner Botanic and Hackney roads, Adelaide
Open daily 8:30am–5pm
Phone: (08) 8313 3355
Penfolds Magill Estate*
78 Penfold Road, Magill
Open daily 10am–5pm
Phone: (08) 8301 5569
R.M. Williams Outback
Heritage Museum*
5 Percy Street, Prospect
Open Monday–Friday 9am–5:30pm;
Saturday 9am–4pm and Sunday 11am–3pm
Phone: (08) 8344 8191
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South Australian Maritime Museum*
126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide
Open daily 10am–5pm
Phone: (08) 8207 6255
South Australian Migration Museum*
82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide
Open Monday–Friday 10am–5pm;
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 1–5pm
Phone: (08) 8207 7580
South Australian Museum*
(including Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery)
North Terrace, Adelaide
Open daily 10am–5pm
Phone: (08) 8207 7500
State Library of South Australia*
North Terrace, Adelaide
Open Monday–Wednesday 10am–8pm;
Thursday–Friday 10am–6pm; Saturday,
Sunday and most public holidays 10am–5pm.
Free public tours weekdays 11am and 2pm
(excludes public holidays)
Phone: (08) 8207 7250
Tandanya National Aboriginal
Cultural Institute*
253 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Open Monday–Saturday 9am–4pm;
closed Sundays and public holidays
Phone: (08) 8224 3200
The Beachouse
(family entertainment centre)
Colley Terrace, Glenelg
Opening hours vary throughout the year
Phone: (08) 8295 1511
*Disabled facilities
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landing in Elder Park, journey up to the Torrens Weir before turning around and
Ph: (08) 8223 5863 travelling to the Adelaide Zoo then back to Elder Park. Departing hourly at 10am,
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 Beehive Corner • Adelaide Arcade • Central Market Arcade
Visitor Centre, Parkside where you can join us for a free guided viewing tour*

Online at haighschocolates.com

* Bookings are essential. Visit haighschocolates.com for further information.

 North Terrace, Adelaide
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Journey through West Terrace Cemetery

on this guided sound and light experience.
Visit www.aca.sa.gov.au or
call 8139 7400 to book.

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 Get
Closer!
20 minutes from Adelaide
• See free roaming native animals
• Hold a koala
• Hand feed kangaroos and emus
• Enjoy a night walk tour

Open 9.30am – 5pm daily

No entry after 4.30pm
365 Mount Lofty Summit Road
Crafers SA 5152
P (+61 8) 8339 2444
FIS93090

www.cleland.sa.gov.au
Government
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Lofty views
Enjoy panoramic views just 20 mins from the city.
Visit our Gift Shop and accredited Visitor Information Centre.
Phone (08) 8370 1054 | Café (08) 8339 2600

www.parks.sa.gov.au

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ADELAIDE ZOO HAHNDORF FARM BARN

Bring your whole tribe for a family
day of fun at Adelaide Zoo
Visit Wang Wang and Funi – the only Giant pandas in the
Southern Hemisphere.
Explore the Envirodome where conservation comes alive!
Lounge around with the Ring-tailed lemurs, or book a
behind-the-scenes animal encounter.
Open every day of the year, 9:30am–5pm.
Frome Road, Adelaide
Ph: (08) 8267 3255
www.zoossa.com.au
‘Tourist Attractions’ winner at the 2014, 2013 and 2012
SA Tourism Awards, the Hahndorf Farm Barn is a children’s
farmyard and wildlife park where everyone gets to enjoy
hands-on interaction with our friendly animals.
• Milk Daisy the cow and bottle feed baby lambs and goats!
• Handfeed kangaroos, camels, emus, deer, donkeys and
ponies • Cuddle the cutest baby rabbits, guinea pigs and
chicks • Attend farm and reptile shows • Take a pony ride!
Open seven days from 10am–4pm.
2282 Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf
Ph: (08) 8388 7289
Email: visit@farmbarn.com.au
www.farmbarn.com.au

TEMPTATION – DOLPHIN SWIM THE BEERENBERG FAMILY FARM

• Swim or watch Nestled in the Adelaide Hills in the historic town of Hahndorf,
• 100% success you’ll find the Beerenberg Family Farm, run by the sixth
• Money back guarantee on direct bookings generation of the Paech family. Visit our Farm Shop and enjoy
• 3.5 hour cruise free tastings of our premium home-style jams, condiments,
• Average swim time over 46 minutes sauces and dressings. All made on our farm. Pick your own
Watch: $68.00 – U/15 $58 strawberries in season (late October–May). $4 entry to
Swim: $98.00 – 8–15yrs $88 patch (13 years and under free) and a great per kilo rate for
• 15 minutes from Adelaide CBD strawberries you pick. Open seven days, (except Christmas
• A must do in Australia
Day) 9am–5pm (last entry to strawberry patch at 4:15pm).
• For further details and dolphin
reports visit our website Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf
Ph: (08) 8388 7272
Mob: 0412 811 838 Email: admin@beerenberg.com.au EAT

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