Introduction
Adelaide the capital of South Australia, is situated on the eastern shores of Gulf St Vincent. With fine food and great wine, the city can be considered as the food capital of Australia. Though modernity is visible in every corner, Adelaide has lovingly preserved its gracious Victorian or Edwardian structures.

What to do
A city of more than a million people, the city provides the guests ample opportunities to engage themselves in their hour of leisure. Being a mix of the old and new it showcases some of the best example of age-old architectural marvels and modern structures. A whole day trip of the city, visiting its various enchanting sites can be a great experience. For those who feed themselves with excitement and adventure, a visit to Glenelg can be the perfect thing to do. For others, a stroll down many of Adelaides walking trails can serve the purpose. Besides, one can also venture out in the markets of Adelaide which can be a good place to interact with local people and savour the wonderful delicacies that the city has in store. The nights can be spent in any of the nightclubs or watching some good performances at Festival Centre.

City at a Glance

Latitude 34° 56' S Longitude 138° 35' E Area 63 km (South To North) Population 1,088,400 Language English, Religion Christianity Telephone Code 08

History
The city of Adelaide was designed and established by Surveyor General Colonel William Light in the year 1836. Not much is known about this region before the European settlement except the it was inhabited by a lesser known Kaurna tribe. Sources claim that the members of this tribe were skilled skin and fibre workers who suffered several epidemics even before the arrival of white settlers. Adelaide is the only city in Australia that was not settled by convicts nor do it had any relations with them. Rapid expansion took place in the next century with the coming of new settlers from Europe, though the fortune of Adelaide saw many ups and downs due to external economic and political factors. Today, Adelaide is one of the most liberal cities in Australia’s with many firsts on social and political front.

Weather and Best Season to Visit
The climate of Adelaide is Mediterranean with hot and dry summers and cool to mild winters. December to February can be very unpleasant here due to high temperatures while winter from June to August can have very cold nights. The best seasons to visit Adelaide are spring and autumn, which bring new colour and spirit in this part of the world.

HIGHLIGHTS
Art Gallery of South Australia
The gallery is centrally located between South Australia Museum and University of Adelaide. It is one of the better-known landmarks in the city and was established 45 years after the construction of the city. The gallery has collection display space, temporary underground exhibition galleries, a bookshop, café, and lecture halls.

South Australian Museum
The museum is a famous landmark in the city of Adelaide and situated on the north terrace. It contains collections of Aboriginal artefacts and stuffed creatures.

Glenelg
Glenelg is the most popular beach in Adelaide and the best place for swimming. Besides, it houses an amusement park, magic mountain with its water rides, mini golf, and games arcade, for the ones who want to have some fun. The site also houses some important relics from the previous days of the city.

Other Museums
Adelaide is also famous for its museums, most famous being the Port Dock Station Railway Museum, which has a collection of steam engines, diesel locomotives, some very interesting rolling stocks, special display of railway signals and safe working, and a huge model layout -- “The Long Journey”, depicting the social history of South Australian Railway. For those interested, the park authorities organises diesel and steam engine rides daily. Migration Museum is housed in the destitute asylum of Adelaide and unfolds the story of immigrants who came to live in this city from 1836.

PLACES NEARBY
Victor Harbour
Located at a distance of around 84 km south of Adelaide, here you can sight some whales which come near the shore between the months of June and October.

McLaren Vane
Situated at a distance of around 30 km off Adelaide, it is the best-known winery destination of Australia. There are more than 70 wineries in and around McLaren Vane with the first one established as early as 1838.

Important Festivals and Exhibitions
Adelaide Festival of Arts is celebrated every two years in the months of February/March. The festival is a great mix of art, music, opera, dance, theatre, exhibitions, forums, open–air events, and vibrant fringes. Womadelaide again is a biennial festival for women which sees with many exciting programmes that are held at the Botany Park. The participants in this festival come from almost every corner of the world making this an ideal time to be in Adelaide.

SHOPPING
Adelaide's Rundle Mall and Central Market are some of the most famous shopping areas in the world. Rundle Mall, with over 793 retail outlets and 171,000 square metres of retail floor is the shopping heart of Adelaide. Besides, it houses departmental stores, fashion boutiques, music stores, food halls, among others and it also serves as a venue for many exciting events. Central Market is another important shopping area in the city with vibrant sounds, colours, and wondrous smells it is a favourite amongst tourists.

WHERE TO STAY
The city offers a wide range of accommodation options. This means that one has the liberty to choose from five–star deluxe hotels, heritage bed and breakfast, backpacker hostels, self-contained apartments, general hotels, motels and caravan parks.

WHERE TO EAT

Adelaide has the highest concentration of eating-places in entire Australia and that makes the city a great place for the food lovers. Central Market and the areas around it provide inexpensive though good and tasty food. Most of the restaurants in the city have licenses to serve wine.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
Air Travel Resources
Adelaide Domestic and International Airports are situated at a distance of around 5 km west of the city centre. There are a good number of domestic and international flights out of Adelaide. Both the airports are connected to the city by city bus service and taxis.

Land
Adelaide is connected with regional cities and interstate destinations by daily coach services. The bus station is located at Franklin Street near General Post Office. Interstate Rail Passenger Service is also available and the rail terminal is located at Keswick, 2 km west of the city centre.

Local Transport
The public transport systems of the city include a network of metropolitan buses, trains, O-Bahn busway, and a tramline to Glenelg. For the convenience of travellers, the city has a single ticketing system known as Metroticket.