Fun Things to Do in Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide, located adjacent to the River Torrens is thededicated to the sea-faring history of the city &
jewel of South Australia. It is a green city, free ofcontains recreations of various vessels that would
traffic jams and ideal for walking. It is known for itshave visited the harbor over 150 years ago. The
many festivals, beachfront, food and wine, and culture.interesting part is that the museum database can trace
It also has an abundance of sports fields, golf courses,your family name through the catalogues of
cycling tracks, beautiful gardens, natural spacesimmigrants that landed there, and a dedicated display
bordering the sea and rivers.will let you experience the cramped conditions of an
If you are traveling to Adelaide, here are great thingsimmigrant ship for yourself.
to do:North Terrace Precinct: Experience the past. If you
Beaches: If you love to swim, fish, walk on the beachhead to Adelaide's North Terrace, you will find all the
and watch beautiful sunsets head to the beach.oldest and grandest buildings of the city. Gas lamps
Adelaide has a seemingly endless number of beachesdonated in the late-20th century to commemorate
from popular tourist beaches like Glenelg & HenleyAustralia's bicentenary light up this area. Some of the
Beach where you can chill out, dolphin watch, enjoy aold stone buildings that date back over a century and
bit of shopping, eat, fish and more. There are alsoa half are home to the city's most famous and
more secluded and out of the way beaches that havevenerable institutions like the State Museum, the
pristine reefs and beautiful views like Port Noarlunga,Botanic Gardens and the Government House.
Moana, Maslin, Port Willunga that are popular withMuseum of South Australia: The Museum of South
artists. The white sand beaches and the clear watersAustralia, situated on North Terrace Precinct is the
of Gulf St. Vincent will provide you with hours ofstate's premier collection of cultural and historical
entertainment.artifacts. The huge whale skeleton in the front window
Naracoorte Caves Conservation Park: Thesymbolizes as one of Adelaide's landmarks. It has
Naracoorte Caves are 26 caves in the subterraneaninteresting dinosaur displays, full-fossilized skeletons,
complex, five of which are daily open for tours. It is justEgyptology, natural history and military. Also, there is a
a short drive from Adelaide. These caves range fromfine showcase of the religion and lifestyle of Australia's
easy crawls to adventurous underground expeditionsindigenous people.
with one of the caves being Australia's largest colonyAdelaide Hills: Go for a walk or take a hike on the
of bent-winged bats, which breed there during thewonderful Adelaide Hills. These hills contain wineries,
summer months.wildlife sanctuaries, walking trails and quaint townships.
Port Adelaide: Port Adelaide is the historic entrance toNightlife: Adelaide has a buzzing nightlife. There are
the city, where ships from around the world wouldhundreds of pubs, clubs and bars spread across
dock, before disgorging their cargo and immigrants intoAdelaide, where you can relax with a drink at the end
Australia. The portside has been well restored and theof the day or bust a move. Many of these pubs, clubs
huge warehouses and ship fitters shops recreate theand bars are located on Rundle Street in the east and
air of a bustling Victorian age port.Hindley Street and Light Square in the west.
The Maritime Museum: The Maritime Museum is