Top places to visit in Adelaide

• Mount Lofty Summit

  lookout · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The highest point of the Adelaide Hills with a sweeping lookout over the city and gulf, plus bushwalking trails.

• St Peter's Cathedral

  cathedral · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Adelaide's soaring Gothic-revival Anglican cathedral with twin spires, overlooking the parklands in North Adelaide.

• Art Gallery of South Australia

  art-gallery · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A distinguished gallery on North Terrace with Australian, Aboriginal, European and Asian art — free entry.

• Adelaide Botanic Garden

  garden · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Elegant 19th-century gardens with the Palm House, Bicentennial Conservatory and Museum of Economic Botany — free entry.

• Adelaide Oval

  stadium · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · entry $26 (≈ ₹1,730)

  A picturesque heritage stadium beside the Torrens — cricket and AFL, with rooftop RoofClimb tours and a sports museum.

• Adelaide Central Market

  market · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the world's great produce markets — 70+ stalls of fresh food, cheese, bakeries and multicultural eateries since 1869.

• Adelaide Zoo

  zoo · 4.4 rating · about 2.5 h · entry $42 (≈ ₹2,790)

  Australia's second-oldest zoo, home to the country's only giant pandas, plus native wildlife in the parklands.

• Glenelg Beach

  beach · 4.7 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A wide sandy beach at the end of the historic tram line — the jetty, Moseley Square, cafes and gulf sunsets.

• South Australian Museum

  natural-history · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A natural-history and cultural museum on North Terrace with the world's largest Australian Aboriginal cultures gallery — free.

• Cleland Wildlife Park

  wildlife-park · 4.7 rating · about 2.5 h · entry $32 (≈ ₹2,130)

  A hillside park where you can walk among kangaroos, hold a koala and see dingoes and wombats close to the city.

• Hahndorf

  historic-town · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Australia's oldest surviving German settlement in the Adelaide Hills — half-timbered buildings, bakeries and beer halls.

• Barossa Valley

  wine-region · about 5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Australia's most celebrated wine region, an hour from Adelaide — Shiraz cellar doors, gourmet food and rolling vineyards.

Things to do

• Barossa Valley Wine Tour Tour · 9 h · from AUD 165 per person
• Kangaroo Island One-Day Tour Tour · 13 h · from AUD 275 per person
• Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Tour Tour · 6 h · from AUD 99 per person
• Adelaide Central Market Food Tour Food · 2 h · from AUD 79 per person
• Adelaide Oval RoofClimb Adventure · 2 h · from AUD 109 per person
• Glenelg Dolphin Sanctuary Cruise Cruise · 1.5 h · from AUD 45 per person

Day trips and tours

• Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Discovery 6 h · from AUD 99

Where to stay in Adelaide

• City Center about AUD 2,500 per night

  South Australia capital with accommodation

• Glenelg about AUD 210 per night

  Beachside suburb reached by tram, with the jetty, cafes and sunsets over the gulf.

Hotels

• Eos by SkyCity 5-star · AUD 350 to AUD 750 per night
• The Playford Adelaide, MGallery 5-star · AUD 190 to AUD 380 per night
• Adelaide Central YHA 3-star · AUD 38 to AUD 140 per night
• Adabco Boutique Hotel 3-star · AUD 130 to AUD 240 per night

Where to eat

• Africola African · about AUD 85 per person
• Press Food & Wine Modern Australian · about AUD 75 per person
• Peel St Modern Australian · about AUD 70 per person
• Ying Chow Chinese · about AUD 30 per person
• 2KW Bar & Restaurant Mediterranean, Modern Australian · about AUD 75 per person
• Jasmin Indian Restaurant Indian · about AUD 40 per person

Getting to Adelaide

Airport: Adelaide (ADL)

How visitors arrive in Adelaide

• Flights to Adelaide Airport By air · common

  One terminal handles international and domestic flights from other capitals and a few Asian cities. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Interstate train to Parklands Terminal By train from Melbourne / Sydney / Perth · common

  The Overland, Indian Pacific and Ghan use Adelaide as a hub. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Interstate coach or drive By road from Melbourne / Sydney · common

  Coaches serve Melbourne and Sydney from Central Bus Station; Melbourne is about 736 km by road. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Cruise ship By ferry · possible

  Cruise ships call at Port Adelaide in the cruise season. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• JetBus airport buses to the city

  Adelaide Metro JetBus routes (J1 goes to the city) leave from one stop outside the main terminal; check the destination before boarding. Tap on with a bank card or compatible device. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Taxi rank outside the terminal

  Taxis wait downstairs in front of the terminal and must use the meter. If paying by card, tell the driver before the trip because card machines can be unreliable. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Bus main way to get around

  Buses are the core of Adelaide's public transport system and include the O-Bahn guided busway, run by operators contracted to Adelaide Metro.

• Train

  Adelaide Metro runs suburban trains on several lines serving the metropolitan area.

• Tram

  A tram runs from the city centre through to the beachside suburb of Glenelg.

• Walking

Paying

• Tap on to JetBus with a bank card or compatible device; no paper ticket is needed. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Safety and scams to avoid

• Backpacker job-deposit

  Major tourist zones

  Online "casual work" offer demands $50–200 deposit for "uniform/training"; job doesn't exist.

  How to avoid it: Never pay deposit for a job before starting. Use official jobactive portal.

Best time to visit Adelaide

• Jan 29°C
• Feb 28°C
• Mar 26°C
• Apr 23°C
• May 19°C
• Jun 16°C
• Jul 15°C
• Aug 16°C
• Sep 19°C
• Oct 22°C
• Nov 25°C
• Dec 26°C

More in Australia

• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Brisbane
• Perth
• Gold Coast
• Cairns

Frequently asked questions about Adelaide

What are the top-rated places to visit in Adelaide?

The highest-rated places in our Adelaide guide are St Peter's Cathedral, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Glenelg Beach, Cleland Wildlife Park.

Where should I stay in Adelaide?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Adelaide: City Center, Glenelg.

How do I get around Adelaide?

Ways to get around Adelaide covered in our guide: City bus, Train, Tram, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Adelaide?

Scams reported to us for Adelaide include Backpacker job-deposit. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Adelaide?

Average daytime highs in Adelaide run from 15°C in Jul to 29°C in Jan.

Which airport is nearest to Adelaide?

The nearest airport to Adelaide has the code ADL.