Local Attractions
In addition to the Credit Union Christmas Pageant, these are the 10 Adelaide experiences you cant afford to miss.
North Terrace
Discover leafy North Terrace. The State Library, Museum, Art Gallery and Migration Museum, Parliament House, the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Garden and the National Wine Centre of Australia. Whether you want to experience some local history & famous artworks or stroll through the gardens, North Terrace is for you.
Rundle Mall
Rundle Mall is the shopping heart of Adelaide, with more than 600 retail stores and 13 elegant arcades open every day of the week. This dedicated retail precinct is closed to traffic, and filled with colourful flower stalls, fruit carts and buskers to entertain you as you amble between shops.
Port Adelaide
Experience South Australia's maritime history at Port Adelaide, just 20 minutes from the CBD. Walking tours are run through the old docks, cruise boats ply the Port River, attracting the local dolphins. If thats not enough, theres also the South Australian Maritime Museum, the National Railway Museum and lighthouse to explore.
Adelaide Central Market
Join thousands of people buying and tasting the best of South Australia at the Adelaide Central Market, established in 1869 and now the largest undercover market in the southern hemisphere. Nearby China Town is great for local produce and authentic Chinese food. Take Market days tour on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Adelaide Zoo
Home to Wang Wang and Funi, the only Giant Pandas in the Southern Hemisphere, Adelaide Zoo houses over 1800 animals, including 300 exotic mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates and fish. Please note, you must book a time slot to be admitted to the Giant Panda exhibit.
Fine (affordable) dining
Indulge at one of the many restaurant strips dotted throughout the city; each a mix of cafes, pubs and restaurants, but with distinct personalities. Rundle Street East offers alfresco dining; Gouger Street hosts great seafood and Asian restaurants and at O'Connell and Melbourne Streets in North Adelaide it's fine dining and cafe society.
Haighs Chocolates
Visit the Haigh's Chocolates Visitor Centre, home of Australia's oldest surviving chocolate-making company and one of only a handful world-wide still making chocolate directly from cocoa beans. Take a free, 20-minute factory tour and check out the heritage displays before getting down to business in the tasting room.
Ultimate cricket experience
Experience a world-class exhibition dedicated to an Adelaide legend and international cricketing hero, Sir Donald Bradman at the State Library on North Terrace. Couple this with a tour of Adelaide Oval, widely regarded as the most picturesque cricket ground in the world.
The home of Grange
Taste Grange at Penfolds Magill Estate winery after taking a guided tour of the cellars in which it's been stored since Max Schubert started the legend in the 1950s. The 50-minute tour is followed by a tutored wine tasting of Penfolds' premium wines.
Take the tram to the beach
Ride Adelaides historic tram from the city to Glenelg. Discover South Australia's settlement history at the Bay Discovery Centre. You'll also find a great beach and jetty, and the lively shops and cafes of Jetty Road.
Temptation Sailing
Take a dip with dolphins just 20 minutes from the city centre on a Temptation Sailing cruise. The 17-metre catamaran, based at Holdfast Shores Marina in Glenelg, is perfect for cruising beside Adelaide's endless sandy shoreline, whether you choose to swim or just sit back and watch the dolphins play.
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