Known as the City of Churches, Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and the spiritual home of Australia’s wine industry.
Many travellers arrive here after flying in from other States, though many drive – either from the east via Mildura or Mt Gambier, or from the north via Port Augusta.
Adelaide and South Australia generally experiences a lower level of growth than other Australian capitals but retains a reputation as the festival city well recognised for its food, wine and special events.
Around Adelaide
Hiring a car is recommended to take full advantage of the many regional attractions available within a short drive of Adelaide city centre. Travel times from city centre to key destinations are:
Adelaide Hills – 20 minutes
McLaren Vale (Fleurieu Peninsula) – 40 minutes
The Barossa – 60 minutes
Victor Harbour (Fleurieu Peninsula) – 60 minutes
Murray Bridge (River Murray) – 70 minutes
Clare Valley – 90+minutes
Flinders Ranges (Wilpeona Pound) – 5 hours.
There are several Adelaide car rental places where you can pick up a cheap vehicle to take in these sights.
Adelaide Events
Adelaide has numerous events. The more popular are:
January – Tour Down Under – 700km international cycle road race
March – Adelaide Fringe festival (second largest in the world after Edinbrough
March – Womadelaide – outdoor world music, arts and dance
March – Clipsal 500 Adelaide motor race
March – Adelaide Cup – Horse racing carnival
March – Goolwa Wooden Boat Festival (Murray River)
April – Adelaide Festival of Arts (biennial event even years)
April –Oakbank Horse racing carnival (Adelaide Hills)
June – Sea and Vines Festival of food and wine in McLaren Vale
Sept – Royal Adelaide Show
Sept – Bay to Birdwood run of vintage cars (largest in the southern hemisphere)
November – Classic Adelaide Road Rally car event.