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Adelaide is the capital of the state of South Australia. It lies on the eastern shores of Gulf St Vincent in the central, southern part of the Australian continent. Adelaide is Australia's fifth largest city, with a population of over 1.4 million in the greater Adelaide area. More than three quarters of South Australians live in the Adelaide metropolitan area.

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  1. DoCity and North Adelaide

    Adelaide 500

    Superloop Adelaide 500

    During mid-March, the Adelaide 500 supercar racing event is very popular, sporting massive street parties, huge concert line-ups and many fanatic Adelaidians.

  2. DoCity and North Adelaide

    Adelaide Fringe Festival

    During late Feb-March, the Fringe Festival (second largest of its type in the world) and Festival of Arts bring the city alive with music, arts, dance and culture from all over the world. Both are large and very popular events visited by people from all over the world.

  3. DoCity and North Adelaide

    Adelaide Oval

    During the summer months get down to the Adelaide Oval for a cricket match. Australia plays host to a couple of touring nations each summer and they will play a few matches at this beautiful ground which is just minutes from the city centre. Tickets for internationals tend to be snapped up quickly, but domestic matches are frequent and equally exciting. During the winter months, it hosts matches of the AFL, the top level professional league in Australian rules football. Both Adelaide teams, the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power play their home games here. Tickets are reasonably priced, and getting tickets shouldn't be a problem - check out the AFL website for more details.

  4. DoPort Adelaide, Enfield, Prospect and Outer Harbor

    Coopers Brewery

    The only remaining large family-owned brewery in Australia, well known around the world for their bottle conditioned ales. Founded by Thomas Cooper in 1862, the Brewery is run by the family's fifth generation, Tim and Glenn Cooper. Take a tour, all proceeds from the tours go to charity.

  5. DoCity and North Adelaide

    Format Collective

    A two-storey performance space with a permanent zine store. Hosts small art shows, some of the more experimental gigs, discussion panels and performance art. Much of this is concentrated in the yearly Format Festival which is on at the same time as the Fringe Festival and is considered a more experimental alternative, although there are things on all year round. Known for its hipsters, Japanese beer, and nostalgic games of four-square.

  6. DoWest Adelaide

    Glenelg Beach

    The historic beachside suburb of Glenelg has a jetty, the Grand hotel and many restaurants and cafés. Very popular with young and old, lots of volleyball competitions.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. DoCity and North Adelaide

    The Adelaide Casino

    Adjoining the Festival and Convention centres. Adelaide Casino is South Australia's only licensed casino, and offers not just great gaming, but also three restaurants, and four bars, including the Oasis bar and Grandstand sports bar. Valet parking is also available.

  10. DoWest Adelaide

    The Beachouse

    A coastal theme/amusement park with several small attractions such as bumper cars, slides, a castle, a carousel, an 18-hole mini-golf course, a miniature train and many other small games.

  11. DoCity and North Adelaide

    WOMADelaide

    World of Music Arts and Dance

    A hugely popular music festival now held every year in March. People come here from all over Australia and overseas. It shows Adelaide at its very best.

  12. DoWest Adelaide

    West Beach

    Ideal for family walks and swimming. It is reasonably close to both Glenelg and Henley Beach. At Henley Beach there is Henley square which hosts some 15 restaurants - an excellent dining venue. All the beaches along Adelaide's coastline are excellent white sand beaches, some with public toilets and cold water showers. If you want to 'wet a line' there are jetties at (suburban beaches, from north to south) Grange, Semaphore, Henley Beach, Glenelg, Brighton and Port Noarlunga.

  13. DoCity and North Adelaide Not mapped

    Adelaide United

    "The Reds" play soccer in A-League, the top tier. Their home ground (capacity 16,500) is sponsored as Cooper's Stadium. In 2023 this staged matches in the Women's World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and NZ.

  14. DoSouth and East Not mapped

    Capri Theatre

    An art deco style heritage listed theatre run by volunteers. It has a diverse range of live events and movies.

  15. DoPort Adelaide, Enfield, Prospect and Outer Harbor Not mapped

    Port River Cruises

    Offers ferry cruises of the Adelaide dolphin sanctuary and the ships graveyard all just up river from the soon to be nuclear submarine base. Lots of interesting sights all along this section of water. Weekend cruises can book out so try and book early.

    $55

  16. DoSalisbury, Playford and Tea Tree Gully Not mapped

    Adelaide Motorsport Park