Tourism > Australia > South Australia > Adelaide

Adelaide Tourism

About the Adelaide Region

Adelaide is the capital, and most populous city, of the State of South Australia, and the fifth-largest city in Australia. It is a coastal city situated on eastern side of Gulf St Vincent on the Adelaide Plains, north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, and west of the Mount Lofty Ranges, which rise to around 700 m. The city was founded in 1836 as the planned capital for the only freely-settled British province in Australia.

Colonel William Light, one of Adelaide's founding fathers, is said to have designed the city and to have chosen its location close to the River Torrens. Light's design set out Adelaide in a grid layout, interspaced by wide boulevards and large public squares, and entirely surrounded by parkland. This planning has made the city one of the country’s most easily navigable.

As South Australia's seat of government and commercial centre, Adelaide is the site of many governmental and financial institutions. Most of these are concentrated in the city centre along the cultural boulevard of North Terrace, King William St and in various districts of the metropolitan area.

Some 70.3% of the population of South Australia are residents of the Adelaide metropolitan area, making South Australia one of the most centralised States. Often referred to as ''The City of Churches'', Adelaide is also considered one of the nation’s premier cultural centres. It is known for its many festivals, such as the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival, and WOMADelaide, Australia's premier world music event.

The city is also well-known for its dining establishments. The Central Market area of the city has a very multicultural range of cafes and restaurants, while in North Adelaide, O’Connell and Melbourne Streets are the main cafe precincts.

Attractions in the city include the popular Rundle St Mall shopping area, Adelaide Zoo, which houses more than 3,400 animals, the museums of Port Adelaide, and tram trips to the seaside suburb of Glenelg.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

List of Towns in the Adelaide Region

Click on any town name in the following list to display historical, geographical and tourism related information for the town selected.

ADELAIDE | BRIGHTON | COROMANDEL VALLEY | FORESTVILLE | GLENELG | GLENELG EAST | GLENUNGA | HYDE PARK | MAGILL | NORTH ADELAIDE | PENNINGTON | PORT NOARLUNGA | WEST LAKES

Last Minute Accommodation in the Adelaide Region

Search for last minute accommodation in Adelaide.

** We offer accommodation globally. Be sure to enter the Country and the City of your choice before you begin your search.

Available Accommodation in the Adelaide Region

If you're looking for a great deal over the course of the next year in the Adelaide region then click here to book a bargain up to 365 days from now. Any bookings are confirmed via email immediately.

Tours in the Adelaide Region

An extensive range of tours and travel packages for Adelaide can be searched, booked and confirmed immediately online by clicking here.

Car Hire in the Adelaide Region

If you're looking to hire a car, sports car, luxury car, motorhome, campervan, motorbike or truck in the Adelaide then click here for fantastic bargains.

Cancellations.com.au

Bookmark Cancellations.com.au for all your Australian and international travel needs:

	Last minute accommodation at bargain prices (up to 70% off retail prices).
	Discounted accommodation bookable up to a year in advance (up to 60% off retail prices).
	Boutique accommodation.
	Last minute room cancellations ... re-listed and priced to sell.
	Cheap flights from Qantas, Virgin Blue, Jetstar and others.
	Discounted car rentals, luxury cars, sports cars, wedding cars, limosines, motorhomes, campervans, motorcycles, motorbikes, 4WDs, commercial trucks and more from the leading car hire companies Avis, Budget, Eurocar and others.
	Travel packages, travel specials and tours.
	Travel insurance (for peace of mind).

Add this page to your favourite bookmark website: