Must See, Must Do

The generosity of Adelaide’s friendly locals is most evident when the city turns out to welcome visiting event participants.

Each year the elite of the sporting world are made to feel right at home in Adelaide, where people go out of their way to make sure visitors are looked after. International racing drivers, cyclists, tennis players, golfers and soccer players are all warmly welcomed by South Australians. Adelaide certainly knows how to embrace sport and sporting competitors, turning a race or event into a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone involved. Adelaide’s friendliness finds expression in other ways too. It is inherent in the city’s safety, cleanliness, convenience and comfort. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly parks, safe swimming beaches and a relaxed way of living made possible by a mild Mediterranean climate.

Top 10 things to do in and around Adelaide

  1. Take a tour to the Adelaide Hills and cuddle a koala at Cleland Wildlife Park
  2. Cruise Adelaide’s calm waters aboard a 55 foot catamaran to swim with wild dolphins
  3. Take a day tour to the nearby wine region such as the Barossa, McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills and sample the local drop
  4. With over 700 restaurants to choose from, enjoy a meal at a vibrant city cafe, or indulge in a gourmet feast at a world-class restaurant
  5. Shop till you drop in the trendy fashion shops and boutiques of the city centre
  6. Take a walk along North Terrace, Adelaide’s cultural boulevard, which is home to many fine heritage buildings – many of which house key Adelaide attractions
  7. Catch the historic tram to Glenelg, one of Adelaide’s most popular beachside suburbs, enjoy the restaurants and the shopping in this relaxed atmosphere
  8. Visit the National Wine Centre of Australia, an exciting, interactive and educational wine experience right in the city
  9. Walking amid a wild sea lion colony on Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island
  10. Experience Australia’s biggest collection of Aboriginal artefacts at the South Australian Museum and a visit to Tandanya, National Aboriginal Cultural Institute is a must.