Adelaide: a 20-minute city

There are plenty of attractions in Adelaide, both inside the city and in immediate surroundings. We are listing here only top 20-25 of them.

Adelaide Zoo. The Adelaide Zoo is just merely a 15-minute walk from the city center. It is a home to over 1,800 animals and over 300 species of exotic and indigenous mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited in over eight hectares of stunning botanical environments. Adelaide Central Market. The Adelaide Central Market was founded in 1869 and has been a vibrant food and culture center for over 150 years. Adelaide Botanic Garden. An urban oasis of beautifully landscaped parks, magnificent avenues and breathtaking architecture in the cosmopolitan heart of the city. Opened in 1857, thus garden covers 50 hectares and features some of Australia’s finest collections of plants.

Mount Lofty. The peak, which rises over 710 meters above sea level, provides a picturesque panoramic view over the city skyline of Adelaide, as far as Kangaroo Island and Yorke Peninsula on clear days. Offering biking and walking trails and a café. South Australian Museum. The museum houses the largest collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural material in the world, with more than 3,000 artifacts on display, as well as the culturally significant Yuendumu Doors. Adelaide Oval. Prominently located as the hub of the revitalized riverbank precinct of Adelaide CBD, the Oval is host to the highest level of cricket, soccer, concerts, functions and major events.

Art Gallery of South Australia. This Art Gallery holds one of Australia’s largest art museum collections, with about 47,000 art works from Australia, Europe, North America, and Asia. It was founded in 1881. National Wine Centre. The Center offers a range of hospitality programs to inform local and international tourists about the wine industry in Australia. It includes guided tours, an immersive learning space known as the Wine Exploration Journey, and Australia’s largest wine degustation experience at the Wined Bar hub. Cleland Conservation Park. Beautiful park with scenic views. Offering hiking and walking trails and a unique experience to hold a koala.

Morialta Conservation Park. Preserved nature area with several waterfalls, gorges and woodland, offering hiking trails. Popular also with rock climbers. Mount Lofty Botanic Garden. The 97-hectare Adelaide Hills Garden is famous for its widespread gullies, offering surprises every season. Overlooking the picturesque Piccadilly Valley, cool-climate plant displays are flourishing on Mount Lofty’s eastern slopes. Victoria Square. Also known as Tarntanyangga or Tarndanyangga, this large, central public square features park, fountain and walking areas.