EXPLORE adelaide AND SURROUNDS
Active Explorers
Just a short ferry ride away from Adelaide is the glorious Kangaroo Island. As a 'Zoo without Fences', there are an abundance of wildlife encounters to experience if you take an expert tour, including Kangaroos, Sea lions, Koalas, Echidnas, Wallabies, Goannas, and marine mammals. The natural landscapes will allow you to reconnect with yourself and nature, taking a minute to breathe in the beautiful views on the island's expansive walks and hikes.
Why not try your hand at a new sport and take a Stand Up Paddle Boarding lesson? Test a board, get your stroke examined by an expert standup paddler or simply give stand up paddling a go and find out why so many people are drawn to this sport. This sport opens up so many new adventures for you to go on and explore the natural wonders of the Adelaide region.
Adelaide is home to unrivaled National Parks - why not take a day trip for an invigorating hike, bike ride, paddle or swim. Choose your own adventure and explore a park to suit your relaxation vibe.
live in the moment
For our big thrill seekers, why not try your hand at beginner rock climbing and abseiling with an expert in the beautiful Adelaide National Parks. Take in the one-of-a-kind sights whilst getting your heart pumping for a truly unforgettable and invigorating experience.
If you're a fan of heights and sights, then try strapping yourself in for the Adelaide Oval Roof Climb. Cater the experience to your agenda and preferences by choosing either a sunny daytime climb, a gorgeous twilight climb experiencing the Adelaide sunset, or a thrilling night climb taking in the twinkling lights of the city.
For an incredible and unforgettable experience, take the Wild Dolphin Day Tour run by Temptation Sailing. The team of marine biologists provide swimmers with an interaction with a dolphin underwater in the open ocean. If this hasn't sold you, the 58-foot catamaran features a 360-degree front viewing deck to help you relax whilst sipping seaside and taking in some memories to last a lifetime.
AVID SHOPPERS
If you're a fashion lover, head over and visit the most iconic shopping centre in Adelaide, Rundle Mall. With global brands and local favourites, Rundle Mall is the heart of shopping, dining and entertainment in Adelaide. Rundle Mall is also the longest and one of the busiest malls in Australia, so definitely a must experience to get your step count up for the day.
For something a little more unique and delicious, a trip to Adelaide Central Market will be sure to delight with wonderful finds! Adelaide Central Market offers a huge range of fresh food including fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, seafood, cheeses, bakery, smallgoods and health foods, along with some of Adelaide’s most popular cafes and eateries. The Adelaide Central Market remains Adelaide’s premier food destination for multicultural cuisine and fresh produce.
If you want a shop-till-you-drop kind of experience, Harbour Town is where you want to be. The clearance stores in Australia's largest outdoor outlet shopping destination offer up to 70 percent discounts on the outlet stock, giving you a chance to buy high-end fashion brands at discount prices.
fOOD lOVERS
Just an hour outside of Adelaide is the beautiful and world-renowned Barossa Valley. Explore the delicious wines on offer throughout the expansive winery region, which come alongside incredible restaurants, casual eateries, farmer's markets, and everything in between. Treat yourself to a Barossa Valley tour and see the most of the food scene.
Nestled 20 minutes from the Adelaide CBD is Hahndorf, Australia's oldest surviving German settlement. Stroll the tree-lined main street and discover butcher, baker and candlestick makers, shops, galleries and studios, a cheese maker, leathersmith, jeweller, a craft brewery, winery cellar doors, gin distillery, chocolatier, traditional sweet shops, German-style pubs, multicultural restaurants and cafés. Tantalize your taste buds whilst embracing the history and culture of this quant town.
Keen to stay in the Adelaide CBD? Well, there are plenty of glorious restaurants with glowing reviews to choose from. Award-winning restaurant, 2KW Bar & Restaurant, boasts postcard-worthy views of the CBD and beyond, so pull up a seat on the balcony and let the food do the talking. If you really want to treat yourself, make a booking at Australia's restaurant of the year for 2023, Restaurant Botanic. Providing world-class dining combined with the gorgeous botanic gardens as a backdrop, a reservation at Restaurant Botanic would be an unforgettable addition to the itinerary.
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