The capital of South Australia, Adelaide’s unique character blends history, culture, a great gourmet scene and plenty of style.
With its wide avenues, large squares and colonial architecture, Adelaide is certainly one of Australia’s prettiest cities. The coastal city offers a laid-back pace and plenty of sunshine, along with a superb festival scene.
There’s a cosmopolitan, almost Mediterranean atmosphere to Adelaide; during the warmest months you’ll likely find yourself in open-air eateries and street-side cafés that feel distinctly European. These are well worth a visit, since Adelaide is well-known for gourmet food and fine wine. Wander the city’s beautiful streets and discover myriad quirky cafés, international eateries and stylish bars.
If you’re visiting in February or March, don’t miss the chance to attend one of the grand festivals Adelaide has become known for; celebrations of food, art, literature, music and theatre draw visitors from around the world.
Just a short journey by tram away from the city, pretty Glenelg offers visitors a perfect beach and lively atmosphere. Here you can swim with dolphins or enjoy excellent snorkelling. Alternatively, spend a relaxed afternoon wandering Jetty Road’s shops and boutiques.
Adelaide is a great base from which to explore many of South Australia’s other attractions – including Kangaroo Island and the Barossa Valley. The Ghan train journey begins or ends here, and connects Adelaide with Darwin (via Alice Springs). The Indian Pacific train also connects Adelaide to Sydney and Perth. Another scenic option for exploring this part of Australia is a self-drive journey to the Red Centre, stopping in Flinders Ranges and Coober Pedy (an underground outback town famous for mining opals) en route.
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A superb location means you’ll be within walking distance of key attractions such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, the National Wine Centre and Adelaide’s Botanical Gardens. You’ll also find several bars, restaurants and a range of eclectic shops just a few moments away in Rundle Street and Rundle Mall. The hotel offers 120 rooms including their Classic Rooms, rooms with balconies and Majes...
Housed in a 1930s heritage listed building, Mayfair Hotel preserves one of Adelaide’s most iconic buildings by ensuring many of its historic aspects have been retained during the multi-million-dollar transformation to become one of the city’s finest hotels. City attractions such as Adelaide Botanic Garden, Art Gallery of South Australia and Migration Museum are within walking distance from Mayfair...
- Stay at some of Australia’s finest hotels, including eight Luxury Lodges of Australia in incredible settings
- Enjoy unique wildlife encounters with whale sharks, humpback whales, kangaroos, wombats, koalas, emus, and crocodiles
- Witness diverse landscapes, from outback wilderness and red deserts to coral reefs, wetlands, and tropical rainforests
- Experience many cultural and gourmet focused tours throughout with knowledgeable guides
- Spend three nights aboard the iconic Indian Pacific train travelling across contrasting landscapes from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific
- Enjoy views of Sydney's spectacular harbour from your Full Harbour View Room at Four Seasons Sydney Hotel
- Travel through Australia's Red Centre from Adelaide to Darwin on your two-night Ghan railway adventure
Discover South Australia's Wine, Wildlife & Outback
- Discover the unique landscapes of Kangaroo Island and Flinders Ranges
- Sample some of Australia's premier wines in the McClaren Vale, Barossa and Clare Valley wine regions
- Look out for wildlife endemic to Australia such as kangaroos. koalas and emus
- Take in the dramatic landscapes of rolling hills and rugged coastline on one of Australia's most scenic drives
- Discover this magical island with its unique scenery and abundance of wildlife including seals, kangaroos, koalas and echidnas
South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland Highlights
- Discover the island's wildlife - sea lions, kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and if you are lucky even echidnas and goannas
- Cruise around Sydney's spectacular harbour on a 52-foot motor yacht and explore the beautiful Blue Mountains on a small group tour
- Take a cruise around the Whitsundays, relax on the soft white sands of Whitehaven Beach
- Snorkel over the mesmerising Great Barrier Reef and explore the ancient rainforests of Daintree National park and Cape Tribulation
- Travel to all eight states and territories of Australia on this Grand Tour
- Includes 14 excursions and experiences
- Visit iconic sights such as The Great Barrier, Sydney Opera House & Kangaroo Island
- Watch the sunrise and sunset at Uluru
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