Free things to do in Adelaide

10 places in Adelaide with free entry or no charge, based on guide listings and map data.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

SeeCity and North Adelaide
Art Gallery of South Australia
Great place to see art of all genres. Free cloakroom/baggage store.
Daily 10AM-5PM, except 25 DecFree
SeeCity and North Adelaide
Bicentennial Conservatory
This is a worthwhile place to visit, it simulates a tropical rainforest micro-eco system, complete with mist falling from the roof. The space accommodates a number of full size rainforest trees and lowland rainforest plants from northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the nearby Pacific Islands, many of which are at risk or endangered in their natural habitats. Be warned, it is warm and humid inside. All walkways have full wheelchair access.
Daily from 10AM to one hour before the Botanic Garden closesFree entry
DoCity and North Adelaide
Haigh's Chocolate Factory
Haigh's was established in 1915 and is one of the best chocolate makers in Australia, with its quality being on par with some of the best Belgian and Swiss chocolates. 5 minutes from the CBD, the tour will give you a glimpse on how this fine chocolate is made and they give free samples. The tour is free but must be reserved in advance.
Mon-Sat 11AM, 1PM and 2PMFree but bookings essential
DoSouth and East
Haigh's Chocolate Factory
A factory tour. Haigh's was established in 1915 and is one of the best chocolate makers in Australia, and can hold its own against some of the premium Belgian and Swiss chocolatiers. 5 minutes from the CBD, the tour will give you a glimpse on how this fine chocolate is made and they give free samples.
Mon-Sat 11AM, 1PM and 2PMFree but bookings essential
SeeSouth and East
Morialta Conservation Park
Famous for its ridges with waterfalls that are particularly impressive during the winter and spring when the water flows at its strongest. However, the waterfalls usually dry up during the summer.
Vehicle entrance open daily from 6:30AM to 7PM (or 9PM during daylight savings time), closed on Christmas DayFree
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North Terrace
Driving east from West Terrace will take you past the new Royal Adelaide Hospital, the University of South Australia's City West campus, the new University of Adelaide's medical school, the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), the Adelaide Convention Centre, the Casino (Railway Station below), Parliament House, Government House, the State Library of South Australia, Migration Museum (free entry), Art Gallery of South Australia (free entry), the University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia's City East campus, the site of the old Royal Adelaide Hospital, and the Botanic Gardens. It is an attractive, tree-lined boulevard in a South Australian colonial tradition.
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South Australian Museum
Best Australian Aboriginal collection in the world and the largely Victorian Pacific cultures gallery is neat too.
Daily 10AM-5PM, except Good Fri and 25 DecFree
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The Adelaide Botanic Garden
The gardens are quiet and relaxing even though they're in the heart of the city. They contain many large grassed areas ideal for relaxing, and just outside the gardens are the city parklands where ball games and picnics can be held. There is a cafe in the gardens and a conservatory.
Open every day including public holidaysFree
SeeCity and North Adelaide Not mapped
St Francis Xavier's Cathedral
Adelaide's Roman Catholic cathedral, located in the heart of the City, right next to Victoria Square and within walking distance of Central Market. Much smaller than its Anglican counterpart, but nevertheless still rather impressive to look at, particularly on the inside.
7AM-7PM dailyFree
SeeCity and North Adelaide Not mapped
St Peter's Cathedral
Adelaide's Anglican Cathedral and one of the most iconic churches in Australia. Features on many postcards of Adelaide, and a popular stop on most city tours.
Mon 10:30AM - 1PM, Tue-Fri 10:30AM-3:30PMFree

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Adelaide (CC BY-SA 4.0).