Adelaide is one of the best planned cities in the world. Adelaide is a thriving city with plenty of attractions, Adelaide restaurants, entertainment and a good base for exploring the surrounding areas. Close to Adelaide are the Adelaide Hills with national parks and reserves. To the west is Adelaide 's coastline with beaches and seaside suburbs. About one hour from Adelaide is the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale wine regions.
There are many great places to stay in Adelaide and things to do right in the heart of the city. Award winning hotels line the city streets from where you can walk to the Casino housed in the restored old Adelaide Railway Station, and the magnificent Parliament House in North Terrace. Do feel safe using our booking system, it works really well and has the best Adelaide accommodation rates.
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The mountains along the inner boundary and the sea along the outer boundary define Adelaide. The beautiful Torrens River runs through the parklands in the city centre.
Adelaide known as the city of churches and none more magnificent than St Peter's Cathedral. Standing atop Montefiore Hill is Colonel William Light, watches over the city he helped found.
Adelaide 's city centre is a contrast of beautiful old buildings and modern super sleek new structures with the river a wonderful escape from the city's bustle. Adelaide city centre measures just one square mile. Wherever you are, it is within the heart of Adelaide.
As you go further east along North Terrace, you enter an old world of architectural design. An incredibly stately sight with the South Australian Museum, State Library, Art Gallery and Ayers House – all in a line, one after another. Ayers house is the mansion built by state premier Sir Henry Ayers. It was Sir Henry Ayers the famous ‘Ayers' Rock is named after. Further, down North Terrace stop at the Royal Botanical Gardens, set in 16 ha, for a break. Take a look at the exotic plants grown in a 19th Century glasshouse.
Adelaide is a city of contradictions with the old buildings nestled among the new steel structures. Take an Adelaide shopping adventure in Australia 's first traffic-free mall in Rundle Street. This area is alive with street entertainers, and the variety and colour of all the big retailers and street cafés.
Adelaide 's population is around 1.1 million people but it is a city that is easy to get around. Take a ferry on the Torrens River to the zoo or a tram to Glenelg's famous beach.
Adelaide is so close to the beach with a choice of Glenelg, Semaphore and Henley beaches only a few minutes from the heart of the city. The beach atmosphere is relaxed with wide beaches and white sands. And the little cafés along the beaches makes it a relaxing way to spend a Sunday – take the dog for a walk along the beach, stop for breakfast and watch the waves break onshore.
There is so much to do for the traveler in Adelaide no matter the budget you can afford. And if you happen to be in town for the annual Fringe Festival, you are in for a really good time.
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