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Named after
King William IVs queen, Adelaide, the capital of South
Australia, is a very elegant and beautiful city. It is home to
more than one million people. There are more restaurant places
per head here than anywhere else in Australia.
It is a gracious, well-planned city of gardens, historic,
restored colonial pubs, churches and modern buildings. The city
center has a superb setting surrounded by open parkland
separating the business heart from the suburbs, and the entire
city is sheltered on a narrow coastal plain between the
protective ring of the Adelaide Hills and Gulf St Vincent, 10
kilometers to the west.
It's gracious Victorian or Edwardian buildings and homes of the
colonial era are lovingly preserved. The vineyards that surround
the city produce some of Australias finest wines.
Attractions
Adelaide Casino
The Adelaide Casino is in the former central rail station. It is
Australia's most stylish gambling house and attracts millions
each year. There are several gaming rooms, a keno room, many
fine restaurants and bars. There is also a Bureau de Change for
international travelers, although identification will be
required. The casino is open from 10am. to 4am. daily and from
10am to 6am on friday and Saturday. Games include Roulette,
Baccarat, Two-Up, Craps and Black-jack.
 Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Features the oldest glasshouse in an Australian botanic garden
and the Bicentennial Conservatory contains a complete tropical
rainforest. It is open from 9am to sunset.
Adelaide Hills
No visit to Adelaide is complete without a trip to the Adelaide
Hills. Tumbling green countryside, great forests and reservoirs,
orchards and market gardens, walking and riding trails and
historic townships are the main attractions. Festival, country
shows and special events add color and atmosphere to this
stunning and hospitable region.
 Hindley Street
Hindley Street is one of Adelaide's main nightspots where the
club and pub scene is strong. The club collection includes the
Super Mild Lounge Bar, Cargo Club and Grace Emily Hotel,
offering a groovy and alternative scene; the Edinburgh Castle
Hotel for the gay and lesbian gatherings.
The Night Train Horror Theatre, Crazy Horse and Madame Josephine
adult review bar provide traditional nightclub capers.
Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural
Institute
One of the best - from the world's oldest surviving culture - is
found here. Fine contemporary and traditional paintings from all
over Australia plus a superb shop, selling crafts, books and
gifts.
Port Adelaide
Just 20 minutes from the city, this historic zone preserves the
past, so that you can walk through areas still alive with the
atmosphere of the early settlers and the ghosts of sailors. The
Sunday markets right by the lighthouse are very popular with
those hunting antiques and books and next to Torrens Island,
local fishermen and market gardeners selling their fresh produce
every Sunday.
Adelaide Festival Center
The center is home to the State Theatre Company and utilizes
several theatres to hold plays, entertainment, opera and other
artistic performances. Set on 1.2 hectares in Elder Park between
North Terrace and the Torrens River it was built between 1970
and 1977. Markets are held in the plaza on Sundays.
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