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Throw in the fact that the Adelaide Festival is the second-largest fringe festival in the world, and you soon realise you’re in a city that simply enjoys thinking a little differently to the rest of the country. With the Barossa Valley on its doorstep, Adelaide is the wine capital of Australia. Visit the National Wine Centre to find out why, then spend the rest of the time feeling completely blissed!

Adelaide’s Top 10

Adelaide History

• Ayres House - One of the city's most historic homes, home of Sir Henry Ayres.
• Light Square - A memorial to the man who designed the layout of Adelaide.
• Old Gaol - It is 170 years old, with regular weekend tours and even ghost walks.
• National Soldiers' War Memorial - A poignant tribute to the city's fallen heroes.
• Scots Church - Renowned for its beautiful stained-glass windows.

Adelaide Art & Culture

• Tandanya Complex - The centre for aboriginal art and culture with daily performances.
• Adelaide Festival Centre - A striking music, art and theatre centre.
• Art Gallery of Australia - The most impressive collection of 19th-century art.
• South Australia Museum - Features a boomerang said to be 10,000 years old.
• Bradman Collection - About 150 items of memorabilia from the legendary cricketer.

Adelaide Shopping

• Rundle Mall - More than 600 stores to choose from, and everything you need.
• Harbour Town - West of the city centre has a terrific array of shopping outlets.
• Parkside - Factory outlets and seconds’ warehouses and clearance stores.
• Adelaide Central Market - A year-round market community and a fun place to visit.
• City Cross Shopping Centre - A large centre with some trendy boutiques.

Gay & Lesbian Adelaide

• The Feast Festival - Every November, not just in Adelaide but throughout Australia.
• Rundle and Gouger Streets - Both are well known for their gay restaurants.
• Blaze - The gay and lesbian newspaper of South Australia.
• The Mars Bar - A very popular gay club with weekend drag shows.
• Edinburgh Castle Hotel – A relaxed feel, with Thursday's top DJ performance.

Adelaide Events

This Adelaide Fringe Festival runs from late February to March and includes dance, comedy, theatre and much more. Laugh, play and be generally very merry.

WOMAD stands for World of Music, Arts and Dance and attracts audiences and artists from all over the world every March.

Enormously popular among rev heads, the Clipsal 500 roars into town in mid-March. Street parties and huge concerts add to the thrill.

The Adelaide Cabaret Festival is the most comprehensive anywhere and takes place every June.

Taking place in September, the Royal Adelaide Show is where the country meets the city. Family fun ensues, with everything from rides to barn animals and wine tastings to fashion shows.

When To Go

The autumn months from March to May are a great time to visit – warm temperatures but no extreme heat.

December to February can get seriously hot. Although the summer average is a balmy 28ºC (82ºF), heat waves when the mercury climbs above 37.5ºC (100ºF) for days on end are not uncommon.

June, July and August are the wettest months, but since South Australia is the driest state in the country, that’s not saying much!

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Getting Around

Taking the tram is a great way to get around. It’s also free if you just use it in the heart of the city!

To explore all Adelaide’s nooks and crannies, take advantage of the city’s free bicycle hire.

Take a bus or train to explore further afield.

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