Overview

Get ready for a dream vacation in the "Land Down Under." Australia offers a wealth of vacation destinations perfect for any itinerary. One of the most unique destinations in Australia is Adelaide. With its variety and easy accessibility, Adelaide can turn out to be the perfect choice for your next vacation.

Nestled on the southern coast of Australia, Adelaide is the state capital of South Australia. It is the fifth largest city in the nation and hosts a myriad of vacation activities suitable for any traveler. Adelaide's temperate climate makes it a great place to spend time outdoors soaking up the Australian culture. The next time you dream of a vacation in the world's most beautiful island, remember Adelaide. This spectacular city on Australia's southern coast will act as the perfect host for your next dream excursion.

Activities & Attractions

Travelers may head down to the North Terrace, a popular cultural center in the city. The cultural centre oozes with the art galleries, museums, and a state library. Vacationers will love the pristine beauty at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Historical and cultural fans will enjoy a tour of the Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute. In short, visitors will be amazed at the venues available in this part of the city.

Another great feature of an Adelaide vacation is its proximity to some amazing rural attractions. Wine connoisseurs will love a trip out of the city into the Barossa Valley Wineries. Henley Beach is a famous beach near the city. If you are a fan of cricket, then you can surely check out the Oval Cricket Stadium at Adelaide.

You can set out on a fun filled day trip to the city which includes a jaunt through the Southern Vales Wine Region. Visitors can even take a boat trip culminating at the fabled Kangaroo Island. Enjoy the beautiful weather with plenty of walking and fishing opportunities on Kangaroo Island. This is Australia's 3^rd largest island. Towering cliffs and beautiful beaches adorn the island, which is predominately the territory of the national park.

Other interesting activities that you can pursue in Adelaide are abseiling, rock climbing, Camel riding, Sea Kayaking, shark diving expeditions, and swimming with the dolphins.

Lodging

There is no shortage of places to stay in Adelaide and its surrounding areas. You can choose from swank hotels of the city to the quaint bed and breakfast accommodations of the countryside. Oaks Horizons, The Sebel Playford, Stamford Plaza, Glenelg Beach are some of the popular hotels in Adelaide.

Transportation

You can travel around the city in buses and trams. More than 200 natural gas busses operate within the city. If you travel in the Adelaide metro travel with a pair of Multitrip tickets, an Interpeak Multitrip ticket and a Peak Multitrip ticket you can save over 20% of your travel expenses. You can hire taxis to drive around the city. Explore the city in your own pace by renting a car.