Adelaide – South Australia
Fast facts
Total Area (in South Australia): 403,000 sqm²
Total Population (in South Australia): 1.5 million
Telephone Area Code: 08
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General Information
- Adelaide has a lively café scene where you can fully enjoy yourself with the friendly environment and atmosphere
- Rundle Street is filled with cafés, restaurants and Rundle Mall has many shops for the shopping enthusiasts
- Along North Terrace, there are many cultural events to choose from ranging from the South Australian Museum, National Wine Centre to the Botanical Gardens
- The River Torrens separates the city centre from North Adelaide, and a green belt of parkland surrounds both areas
- Adelaide is also famous for its beaches such as Glenelg which is located west from the City. You can find many cafés and shops along the beach front
Weather
It experiences warm summers and cool winter. The average temperature in Adelaide are:
- Summer (Nov – Mar): 15°C - 25°C
- Autumn (Apr – Jun): 10°C - 18°C
- Winter (Jun – Aug): 6°C - 14°C
- Spring (Sep – Nov): 10°C - 20°C
Wineries
South Australia has been famous for its wine since 1841. It is well known around the world for the high quality of wine it produces. There are 9 wine regions that are only 90 minutes drive from Adelaide. The Barossa and Clare Valley are two famous vineyards that makes and sells its wine overseas!
Barossa Valley
Barossa Valley is famous for making high quality wines, its food, historic buildings and friendly people. Special events and festivals are held regularly held in this wine region. You can even do some shopping, play golf or go bush walking in the pretty hillside!
Clare Valley
It is a charming countryside that has a wine museum and beautiful grounds to have picnics and go hiking. It is known for producing both white and red wines and also exports them overseas as well!
Adelaide Hills
This is 20 minute drive from the heart of Adelaide. It is very beautiful place where you can go to the local markets to buy fresh food, visit one of the many local shops for its arts and crafts or just relax and enjoy the scenery.
Glenelg Beach
Glenelg Beach is only 20 minutes drive from Adelaide and is famous for its beaches and relaxed lifestyle. There are many restaurants, hotels and cafes around Glenelg that people regularly go to.
You can water ski, wind surf or kayak at the beach! You can even try fishing as well if you are very keen!!