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With its magnificent parks and gardens, historic buildings, galleries, museums,
festivals and restaurants, Adelaide offers plenty to see and do. Following are
some of the many attractions to see including both Adelaide and Mount Lofty
Botanic Gardens, South
Australian Art Gallery, markets and shops, and much more. You can also make Adelaide your base to
visit the surrounding region. |
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Adelaide Attractions
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 Adelaide Botanic Gardens
• South Australia’s most
visited attraction, the Adelaide Botanic Garden is home to the
internationally acclaimed Bicentennial Conservatory. The largest
single span conservatory in the southern hemisphere and one of
the largest in the world, it features plants from the tropical
rainforests of northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
and the nearby Pacific
Islands.
Many of these plants are at risk in their natural habitats.
Built to celebrate Australia’s Bicentenary in 1988, the
Conservatory enables visitors to experience a unique and
visually stunning rainforest environment right here in the heart
of Adelaide.
The gardens on North Terrace were founded in 1855 and opened in
1857. It features a glorious Victorian gardenesque landscape,
including avenues of mature trees particularly Araucaria and
figs and important garden buildings, i.e. Museum of Economic
Botany, Palm House and Victoria House, and statuary.
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Festival Centre
• When the Adelaide Festival Centre was
first established its primary objective was to encourage and
facilitate artistic, cultural and performing arts activities
throughout the State. Almost thirty years later, the Adelaide
Festival Centre has become one of Australia’s most active
theatrical producers and entrepreneurs, presenting a wide range
of productions and events in Adelaide and across the nation.
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 Adelaide Zoo
• Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000 • Ph: 08 8267 3255 • Fax: 08 8239 0637
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 Central
Markets
• Gouger St, Adelaide
• This market is admired
worldwide for its unique character that is a blend of 48
cultures, fresh, delicious produce and gourmet foods. It seems
that everyone in Adelaide shops here and enjoys its cafes and
noodle bars. Gouger Street, which borders the southern
perimeter, is a dining precinct that offers cuisines ranging
from Argentinean and Malaysian to Vietnamese and Thai.
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Haigh’s Chocolates • Visitors Centre
• 154 Greenhill Rd,
PARKSIDE SA 5000
• Ph: 08 8372 7070 • Ph: 08 8372 7077
(Tour Bookings)
• The name Haigh’s has been synonymous with chocolate for over
88 years and is now stronger than ever. Our premium chocolates
have been winning awards since they were first introduced, with
the most exciting win to date being the Championship at the 2003
Sydney Royal Easter Show.
We’re very proud to be the oldest family owned chocolate
manufacturer in Australia. Today, the company is run by fourth
generation Haighs, Alister and Simon, with their father, John
now chairman of the board. We have over 100 employees, who are
all (as you can imagine) extremely passionate about chocolate.
The Visitor Centre is about 5 minutes drive from Adelaide city centre. There is
a production viewing area. You can also view some heritage display, souvenirs,
tasting and factory fresh purchases, as well as coffee and tea. Visit our site to
see locations of our other stores.
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Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens
• In Piccadilly feature
displays of cool temperate plants from both hemispheres brought
together in a dramatic landscape setting on the eastern face of
Mount Lofty. Spring and autumn are both colourful seasons,
however Fern Gully, Woodland Gardens, Bog Gardens and the
tranquil lake system make any time of year worth a visit.
Several walking trails take visitors through the seven valleys
each dedicated to a particular plant group including stunning
displays of magnolias, rhododendrons, camellias, roses and
peonies.
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National Motor Museum
• For the last 33 years over three
million people have enjoyed discovering their motoring heritage
at the National Motor Museum, Birdwood, South Australia. As an
international centre for the collection, research, preservation,
education and display of Australian road transport history, the
National Motor Museum is much more than a collection of
vehicles. It is a social history of the way we were, the way we
are now and the way of the future.
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National Wine Centre of Australia
• Situated at the end
of Adelaide’s North Terrace ‘cultural boulevard’, the National
Wine Centre of Australia is an exciting new showcase for the
Australian Wine Industry. Home to the nation’s peak wine
industry organisations, the National Wine Centre of Australia is
also a must-see attraction for any visitor to Adelaide.
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Rundle Mall
• If shopping is your favourite pastime,
you’ll enjoy Adelaide’s main shopping precinct which is well
served with department stores, specialty shops and boutiques in
the many arcades extending off the Mall.
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Australian Art Gallery
• North Terrace, Adelaide
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Gallery’s permanent display of Australian art is of outstanding
quality and the largest anywhere, enabling the visitor to track
the development of Australian art from the beginning of the
colonial period through Federation to the present day. Its
collection of nineteenth century colonial art is without rival,
and contains fine examples of early oil painting, watercolours,
sculpture, silver and furniture. The Australian twentieth
century collection is large and comprehensive.
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South Australian
Museum
• North Terrace, Adelaide • Ph: 08 8207 7500 •
• The South Australian Museum is one
of Australia’s most popular tourist attractions. It has the
highest visitation of any of the cultural institutions in the
City of Adelaide. The Museum is situated on the leafy boulevard
of North Terrace and is surrounded by gardens, lawns, historic
buildings, the Art Gallery and State Library. Across the road is
the city’s main commercial shopping area.
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City Casino Adelaide
• North Terrace, Adelaide • Ph: 08
8218 4150
• Enter the Casino via the magnificent grandeur of the
great hall, with its marble floor and giant Corinthian columns,
to discover a whole world of entertainment. You’ll find around 70
game tables with all popular games on offer, including
Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Baccarat, Caribbean Stud Poker, and
Two Up. Soak up the atmosphere feel the adrenaline rush and
enjoy your favourite game, with table limits to cater for all
levels of play.
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State
Library of South Australia
• North Terrace, Adelaide
• The State Library has been transformed after a two year building
redevelopment, featuring a new glass entry foyer, major
artworks, and a technology upgrade. We look forward to welcoming
many visitors, and trust that in-person and virtual visitors
will understand that our building, services and website are
still works-in-progress.
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Tandanya
• Tandanya is a unique place to explore and
experience contemporary and traditional Aboriginal cultural
expression, through the performing and visual arts. Tandanya
exhibits the work of emerging and established Indigenous
artists. Tandanya is the Kaurna Aboriginal name for the Adelaide
city area and was for many, many thousands of years, a place for
special ceremonies connected with Red Kangaroo Dreaming.
Adelaide is built on Kaurna (pronounced Garn-na) land. Our
curator searches for the best quality exhibitions from all over
Australia and for works that best reflect the diversity of
culture and art within Indigenous communities.
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 The
Ghan
• The extension of The Ghan to Darwin further enhances what is
already considered one of the world’s great train journeys. The 47 hour, 2,979 km
transcontinental journey will feature off train touring options at Alice Springs
and Katherine Gorge at modest extra cost. Experience the tropical splendour of
the Top End aboard The Legendary Ghan.
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The
Jam Factory
• The Jam Factory Contemporary Craft and
Design is Australia’s leading centre for the design, production,
exhibition and sale of work by both established and emerging
Australian craft designers. The centre offers a unique
experience as visitors watch artists in action, building
furniture, glass blowing or turning ceramics. The best in
Australian designed and hand made ceramics, glass, metal,
leather, wood, textiles, furniture and jewellery. Some of the
work is made in one of four on-site studios specialising in hot
glass, ceramics, furniture and metal design.
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Warrawong
Earth Sanctuary
• Stock Rd, Mylor via Stirling, SA, 5153
• Ph: 08 8370 9197 •
• Warrawong Earth Sanctuary in
the Adelaide Hills offers a unique experience. On our Guided
Walks you can see endangered animals in their natural habitat as
it was 200 years ago.
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