What can be done in Adelaide and around
Adelaide combines exceptional food and wine, art, shopping, a bustling bar scene and world-class events. We’ve also been named a Great Wine Capital of the World. Adelaide is a gateway to some of Australia’s best wine country and home to a bustling bar scene. We've got world-class events, historic buildings, lush parklands and some of the country’s best beaches. No matter what season you visit, Adelaide and its regions allow you to sample the best of Australia.
Things to do in Adelaide:
A Boutique Capital
Wondering what to do in Adelaide? The city is bursting with culture, flavours, events and entertainment. Soak-up the sun at one of many picture-perfect metropolitan beaches, visit chic inner-city boutiques, dine at world-famous restaurants, sip your way through a thriving small bar scene or taste your way through some of Australia’s best wine regions.
From relaxing sea-side at one Adelaide's many beach bars, to exploring our coastal road trips and all the festivals in between, check out our travel blog for some inspiration on what to do and see in South Australia. For the latest information on travelling to South Australia in consideration of COVID-19 view our Coronavirus travel guide.
Glenelg Beach is Adelaide's most popular city beach, a short 8km Tram ride from Adelaide city offering a buzzing vibe and great atmosphere for all to enjoy. Renowned for its wide beach, stunning sunsets, rich heritage and bustling shops, sidewalk cafés and loads of entertainment.
Glenelg Beach
Henley Beach
Henley Beach is a cosmopolitan paradise just 15 minutes from the city and is one of the best spots to soak up the sun and watch it go down. Surrounded by a range of restaurants and centring around the bustling grassed Henley Square, Henley Beach is a must-visit destination whether you’re after dinner with a view, a swim, or a glass of wine by the beach. The shoreline stretches as far as the eye can see, with plenty of space for laying out your towel or taking a dip and the sunsets around here are a sight to behold. It’s the perfect place to take a balmy evening stroll before settling in at one of the many bustling restaurants and bars over-looking the ocean; check out Seasalt Society, Mia Margarita and Melt Henley to start.
Hahndorf is a small town in South Australia located just half an hour from Adelaide, Hahndorf is a contemporary village proud of its German heritage. Stroll the tree-lined main street and discover butcher, baker and candlestick makers, shops, galleries and studios, a cheese maker, leathersmith, jeweller, a craft brewery, winery cellar doors, gin distillery, chocolatier, traditional sweet shops, German-style pubs, multicultural restaurants and cafés.
Hahndorf German Town
McLaren Vale Wine Tasting
A wine lover and foodie’s paradise, just a 45-minute drive south of Adelaide in the heart of one of Australia’s oldest and most acclaimed wine regions, Mclaren Vale is a wine lover and foodie’s paradise. Boasting more than 80 vineyards and with incredible culinary offerings around every corner, eat and drink your way through iconic wineries and cellar doors and best restaurants. McLaren Vale and its surrounding vineyards are on the doorstep of the Fleurieu Peninsula’s stunning coastline and sandy beaches. Cycle along the 9km Shiraz Trail and soak in the stunning views of wineries, farms, gumtrees and ocean views.
One of the world’s best wine regions just a 50 minute drive north east of Adelaide, the Barossa is an internationally-acclaimed wine region encompassing the towns of Tanunda, Angaston and Nuriootpa. From tasting the official best wine in the world, to sipping a local drop that's as old as you or soaring over some of the oldest vines in the world, discover it all in the Barossa. Wander into over 80 cellar doors, tasting some of the most awarded wines in the world and digging into sumptuous local produce. For the ultimate foodie's adventure, take the Epicurean Way road trip through the best of the Barossa, and beyond.
Barossa Valley Wine Region
Get the best selection of deals for Barossa Valley Tours here! The premier location for some of the best in Australian food and wine, the Barossa Valley’s beautiful country landscapes set the scene for experiencing the exceptional culinary delights found here in abundance.
Choose between a variety of amazing tour options including wine tasting and lunch, and exclusive wine cellar experiences with famous Australian lables such as Penfolds, Jacobs Creek, Seppeltsfield and St Hugo and more. Having trouble choosing just one winery, then choose them all instead. Leave the car at home and jump aboard the Hop on Hop Off tour or cruise the countryside on a Trike visiting a top selection of wineries on the Barossa Trike and Wine Tour. Scenic, romantic and relaxing - book your tour and take that perfect getaway!
Winery Tours
