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Adelaide Sightseeing
Adelaide Sightseeing
There is no shortage of things to see and do on a sightseeing trip in Adelaide. From spectacular views and natural settings to historical districts and special events, there is always something new to discover!
One of the best ways to get to know a city is to see it from up high, and Adelaide boasts numerous lookouts over different parts of the city. Along Belair Road there is the Windy Point lookout, at the end of Kinsington Road there is the Skye lookout, and Montefiore Hill in North Adelaide offers spectacular night views of the city, just to name a few.
Mt. Lofty in the Adelaide Hills provides expansive views of the Adelaide plains, Adelaide metropolitan area, Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, and surrounding areas. Make it a day trip with a visit to the souvenir shop (which offers tourist information) and moderately-priced restaurant on the summit.
During the day the summit can be reached by foot or by vehicle, but between late evening and early morning it is only accessible by foot. So lace up those hiking shoes for a sunrise or sunset view from lovely Mt. Lofty!
Back on level ground there are plenty of things to see in and around the
city. Take a walk along the North Terrace to see the Casino (with a railway station below), Parliament House, Government House, the State Library, Migration Museum (with free entry), Art Gallery (also with free entry), Adelaide University, University of South Australia, Royal Adelaide Hospital, and the Botanic Gardens.
It's a long trek, but definitely worth the walk!
For a shorter getaway visit the Whispering wall at the Barossa Reservoir or
the Rundle Lantern light display: from sundown to midnight every night 750
light panels make a fantastic display on the corner of Rundle and Pultney
Streets.
If you want to get out of downtown Adelaide you can catch an O-Bahn bus out
to the North East suburban shopping centre of Tea Tree Plaza.
The O-Bahn is a 12Km-long bus route with special buses running on guided tracks. With speeds up to 100Kmh and as a part of the unified metroticket system, this is a fast and efficient way to travel. For a taste of Adelaide's past, catch a historic tram from the CBD or the 'light rail' to the historic beachside suburb of Glenelg.
There you can ride a jetty, visit the 'Grand' quality hotel, and grab a bite to eat at your choice of many restaurants and cafes.
For a day of fun and food, take a short drive up the freeway to the Hahndorf
German settlement to see the chocolate factory, pick your own berries and
the Beerenberg Strawberry Farm or shop at the numerous small stores selling
a variety of sundries. With purchases in hand, head off to a nearby park
for a lunchtime barbeque while the kids play in the playgrounds.
Every spring Adelaide is proud to hold four major spectator events: the Clipsal 500, the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the Festival of Arts, and WOMAD. The Clipsal 500, a supercar racing event, is a hot spot every mid-March with massive street parties, huge concert line-ups, and many fanatic Adelaidians!
The Adelaide Fringe Festival is the second largest of its kind in the world, and it pairs with the Festival of Arts every late-February through March to bring the city to life with music, arts, dance, and culture from around the world.
Both are large and extremely popular events that draw visitors from across the globe. Every March people from all over Australia flock to see the hugely popular WOMAD (World of Music, Arts, and Dance) music festival. These events all show Adelaide and its people at their very best!
Adelaide Nature
For an escape from the crowds be sure to take a lazy walk along the sandy
white beaches or visit nearby conservation parks, such as Cleland and
Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary. With its gas barbeque facilities and
proximity to the Adelaide Hills, Cleland is a good place to stop and picnic
on the way to or from the lookout at Mt. Lofty.
If you don't mind a little bit of driving for your scenery, picturesque Victor Harbor is just an hour drive south and the stunning Flinders Ranges begin just an hour and a half to the north. Granite Island is about an hour south of Adelaide and is one of the few places in the world where you can see the Fairy Penguins in their natural habitat.