Adelaide, Australia: activities to a week! Explore city tours and enjoy Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia: activities to a week! Adelaide is a “the opal mining capital of the world” vibrant city. Explore city tours and enjoy Adelaide.
Located on the south coast, Adelaide is the 5th most populous city in Australia with around 1.5 million inhabitants.
Capital of the state of South Australia, the city is vibrant and has a rich culture and attractions. In 2017, South Australia was named the fifth friendliest region in the world by the Lonely Planet travel guide. This Australian state was the only “convict-free” colony, being established as a population settlement of voluntary immigration.
Adelaide quickly became known as the “City of Churches”, as it has a large number of churches built in the city.
Adelaide is also known as “the opal mining capital of the world”.
South Australia was named the fifth friendliest region in the world in 2017 by the Lonely Planet travel guide .
Climate
Adelaide has mild winters and a hot, dry summer. It has an average maximum temperature of 29 ° C in summer and 15 – 16 ° C in winter.
Summer (December to February)
During the summer, average temperatures range from 16.7 to 28.6 ° C and the rain is sparse. Occasionally, temperatures can rise to 40 ° C. Adelaide enjoys the lowest humidity of any Australian city.
Autumn (March to May)
In autumn, the climate is pleasant, with average temperatures between 12.7 – 22.7 ° C and very little rain. The city and countryside take on a red, orange and gold hue.
Winter (June to August)
In winter, average temperatures drop to between 8 – 16 ° C, and frosts are common around Adelaide Hills. June is the rainiest month, however Adelaide is the driest of all Australian capitals.
Spring (September – November)
Spring sees the climate warm up with average temperatures between 11.8 – 22 ° C. Precipitation is low, but the nights can be quite fast, temperatures drop rapidly. ( source )
Nearby places to visit in and around Adelaide:
- Adelaide Hills: 20 minutes
- Barossa Valley: 1 hour
- Clare Valley: 1 hour and 50 minutes
- Eyre Peninsula: 7 and a half hours
- Fleurie Peninsula: 40/50 minutes
- Kangoroo Island: 30 minutes by plane or 45 minutes by ferry (leaving Cape Jervis on the Fleurie Peninsula)
- McLaren Vale: 40 minutes
- Yorke Peninsula: 1 and a half hours
Check out all maps and brochures on the official South Australia website .
And after a brief explanation about the city and its state, let’s go on our 2 and a half day tour. Check out the tips for places to visit in one of the cities we love to visit in Australia.
# 1 day: Arrival, City Center, Central Market and Chinatown
The first day began with our arrival on a flight that left Sydney at 3 pm and landed in the state capital of South Australia at approximately 5 pm. We took our rental car and left for the city center hotel. It took us about 15 minutes to park the hotel. We left the car, chained in and set off to get to know the city.
As we had chosen a very central hotel (North Terrace), we left on foot and all the points we covered were at most 15/20 walk. Our first day route was:
– We left the North Terrace , where the university is located and also the main museums in the city, and went to the Rundle Mall;
– We went to Rundle Mall , an open-air mall with over a thousand stores, and passed it through the Haigh’s chocolate shop and factory , one of the most famous in the country;
– We follow King William Street , one of the city’s arteries, observing the architecture of Adelaide to Victoria Square.
– We passed Victoria Square , a square considered the heart of Adelaide. In this place is the Cathedral of San Francisco Xavier .
– We ended the day on Gouger Street , which is one of Adelaide’s gastronomic hubs, especially among restaurants with an assumed Asian influence. There we find Adelaide’s ChinaTown and also the city’s central market, the Central Market .
After touring these main points in the center, we return to our hotel and close the day with dinner at one of the local pubs.
Review de hotel: Ibis Styles Adelaide Grosvenor
Simple hotel with compact structure, but with a great location. Parking is not free and they charge $ 20 a night. The room is small and relatively comfortable.
We paid $ 139 (Australian dollars) for an apartment with a double bed and bathroom for two nights.
# 2 day: Yorke Peninsula and Glenelg Sunset
As good explorers and eager to see everything in a single weekend, we set out on our second day to visit one of the many peninsulas that the Adelaide region has. We had read great reviews and comments from the Eyre Peninsula, but as it is a 6 hour drive from the city of Adelaide, we opted for a closer one, the Yorke Peninsula .
Leaving the capital of South Australia to the extreme tip of this peninsula the estimated time is 3 ½ hours. But as we wanted to know the coast and not go straight to the end of this peninsula, we ended up taking longer than this time.
We left Adelaide around 10:30 am and after almost 2 hours of driving on the roads we arrived at the entrance to the peninsula. Throughout the day we covered important points on the map and some extras we found along the way. Our route was as follows:
During our route on the Yorke Peninsula we travel through the following points and cities:
- Port Clinton
- Prince
- Ardrossan
- Port Vincent
- Stansbury
- Edithburgh (place where we have lunch)
- Sturt Bay
- Foul Bay
- Pink Lakes
- Marion Bay
- Innes National Park
And we return on the Yorke Spencer Highway, cutting through the interior of the Peninsula. On the way we did the whole trip along the coast.
And as good adventurers, we were still not satisfied, we wanted more. After returning to the city of Adelaide, we continue to watch the sunset on the pier of the most famous beach in this city, Glenelg Beach . After walking and enjoying the end of the day with a beautiful sky, we proceed to Jetty Road, one of the stages of the gastronomic scene in the region, with a tempting variety of restaurants. It was there that we ended our intense day and enjoying a great dinner.
Some famous beaches in Adelaide for the visitor to enjoy:
- Glenelg Beach: main and best known, this beach is full of entertainment and restaurants)
- Brighton Beach: if the visitor is looking for something calmer)
- Henley Beach: recently renovated, has a wide range of shops, cafes and bars)
- Grange Beach: has the village feel
- Semaphore Beach: a safe and warmer beach has a fair with attractions
# 3 day: Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf
The last day in Adelaide we dedicated to the sin of gluttony and went to visit the region of Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf – a typical German neighborhood.
We left the hotel in Adelaide at around 10 am and headed to the Barossa Valley , an hour or so away by car. We followed the road and soon we were already enjoying the most beautiful views of this region.
We traveled some dirt roads around the vineyards and soon we were already accessing Seppeltsfield Road , a street lined with palm trees that has ten kilometers and 15 wineries open to the public. Our first stop was at the winery that gives the road its name, Seppeltsfield Winery .
After getting to know the exquisite winery, we leave for the next attraction: the Saltram Wine Estate . There we find a simpler cellar door, but as beautiful as the first winery. In this place we stayed a little longer because we had a coffee with a piece of cake.
After a few minutes, we are now on our way to another place of interest: Barossa Sculpture Park . This place is worth less for the stone sculptures and more for the view from the top of one of the hills to the vineyards below.
Satisfied with the view, we continued our route and drove towards the last winery of the day, and also one of the oldest: Jacob’s Creek . This is one of the largest wineries in the region, with cost-effective bottles. There you can also have picnics and bike rides through the vineyards. The place is really beautiful!
As we didn’t have much time, we visited only 3 wineries and listed these the most important in the region. We looked for opinions on some interesting places and these were chosen for the time we had. If you have more days, visit more points of interest, the region is very beautiful and we believe you have many other equally interesting places to see.
After visiting the Barossa Valley, we continue towards Adelaide Hills and the Hahndorf neighborhood . Our last stop this weekend and chosen place to have lunch.
It took us approximately 1 hour between Barossa and the German quarter – Hahndorf. We stopped our car in an adjacent street and went through the center (Main Street), to feel the local climate. After being satisfied with the walk, we went to a German restaurant and enjoyed a beautiful beer of the same origin and a typical dish.
After this visit, our intense route of 2 and a half days in Adelaide and the region was finished. We continue on our way to the airport and return to Sydney.
What to do in Adelaide Hills according to the official local guide:
- See koalas
- Take tours to harvest fruits
- Mount Lofty Summit, Crafers
- Amy Gillett Bikeway
- See the autumn leaves
- The Cedars, Hahndorf
- Hahndorf – Main Street
- Wine and Vineyard Festival
- National Motor Museum, Birdwood
- Village of Stirling
Other interesting places to visit
As we only have one weekend, we were unable to visit all the attractions that the city and surroundings have to offer, but below we indicate some points that seem interesting and can complement the itinerary:
- Port Adelaide
- Limestone Coast
- McLaren Vale
- Eyre peninsula
- Kangaroo Island
Links Importantes
Lugares para visitar na Yorke Península
Lugares para visitar na Eyre Península
Site Oficial da Região de Adelaide Hills
Passeio de balão em Barossa Valley
Site Oficial da Cidade de Adelaide
Transporte Público em Adelaide
Site Oficial do Estado de South Australia
Site Oficial do Adelaide Central Market
Site Oficial da Fábrica de Chocolates Haigh’s
Shark Cage – Calypso Star Charters
Swim with Sea lions – Calypso Star Charters
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