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1. Glenelg Beach


The coastal town of Glenelg is a local favorite, ideal for swimming, dining and entertainment. When Europeans first settled in South Australia in 1836, they chose the sandy white shores of Holdfast Bay to build their homes. Almost 180 years later, the town they formed, Glenelg, remains one of the most popular coastal regions in the state.
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Adelaide showing a city and a garden as well as a large group of people

2. Adelaide Oval

Come to the Adelaide Oval to watch sporting legends clash on the hallowed turf during a footy or cricket match. Boo or roar with the excited fans during a home game, or just sit back and enjoy the spectacle.
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Adelaide Oval featuring modern architecture

3. Adelaide Zoo

Adelaide is home to Australia’s only not-for-profit zoo, a leader in modern zoological techniques. The Adelaide Zoo features some 300 species, with a total of 1,800 animals inhabiting over 20 acres (eight hectares).
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Adelaide Zoo which includes land animals and zoo animals

4. Rundle Mall

When a 1800 feet (550-meter) stretch of one of Adelaide’s main streets was closed off to cars in 1976, it created more than just a premier shopping precinct. It fused a century of history with contemporary cosmopolitan entertainment, making Rundle Mall the heart of the city.
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Adelaide Central Business District

5. University of Adelaide

Explore the University of Adelaide and its main campus, which contains many of Adelaide’s most beloved historic buildings. Stretching from North Terrace up to the River Torrens, the spacious university grounds are an interesting place to visit for historical landmarks and the buzz of the institution’s research and learning.
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University of Adelaide showing a church or cathedral, a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

6. Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach is a large, sandy beach with pretty deep water, making it great for ocean swimming and other summer activities. While usually quieter than Glenelg Beach to the north, there is always something to see and do around Brighton Beach’s old jetty. So, grab your togs and check it out.
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Brighton Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach

7. Adelaide Botanic Gardens

The sprawling Adelaide Botanic Garden flanks the north-east edge of the city. This extensive green space is made up of 120 acres (48.5 hectares) of landscaped parklands, glass houses and scientific research facilities. Founded in 1857, as envisioned by Adelaide’s original planner, Colonel William Light, the garden has a rich history of providing conservation, education and fascination.
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Adelaide Botanic Gardens featuring forests

What to do in Garden Island

Popular places to visit

Adelaide showing a city and a garden as well as a large group of people

Glenelg Beach

4.5/5(40 reviews)

This historic settlement is a thriving cultural destination, right on the beach.

Glenelg Beach
A panoramic view of the Adelaide skyline from the River Torrens.

Adelaide Convention Centre

4/5(6 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Adelaide Convention Centre during your trip to Adelaide. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this walkable area.

Adelaide Convention Centre
Adelaide Oval featuring modern architecture

Adelaide Oval

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Tour the stadium, witness an AFL showdown, see a game of rugby or cricket, browse the Bradman Collection, dine in style or rock out at a concert.

Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Casino showing heritage architecture

Adelaide Casino

3/5(5 reviews)

Why not try your luck with a visit to Adelaide Casino during your travels in Adelaide? Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.

Adelaide Casino
Adelaide Zoo featuring zoo animals and cuddly or friendly animals

Adelaide Zoo

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Wander through the same rain forests as Sumatran tigers and watch giant pandas play at this award-winning zoo.

Adelaide Zoo
Rundle Mall which includes night scenes and a city

Rundle Mall

4/5(44 reviews)

World-class shopping at over 700 stores, farm animals and even a few ghosts make this much more than a typical shopping mall.

Rundle Mall
Adelaide Entertainment Centre, South Australia. Where concerts and events are held

Adelaide Entertainment Centre

4/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at Adelaide Entertainment Centre during your trip to Adelaide. Discover the lively festivals and casinos in this walkable area.

Adelaide Entertainment Centre
University of Adelaide showing a church or cathedral, a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

University of Adelaide

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Wander the halls, gardens and boulevards of one of Australia’s oldest universities and find plenty of fascinating stories on your educational visit.

University of Adelaide
Brighton Beach featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a beach

Brighton Beach

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Check out one of South Australia’s best urban beaches with crazy surf sessions and quirky art. Follow it up with a movie or sunset drinks at the “Espy”.

Brighton Beach
Adelaide Central Business District

Adelaide

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