A day out in Adelaide

Top things to do in Adelaide

• Adelaide Oval RoofClimb

  A$130 · Adelaide Oval · about 120 min

  Climb over the stadium roof for city views.

• Port Adelaide maritime museum and heritage

  A$15 · Port Adelaide · about 120 min

  Ships, lighthouse and street art in the old port.

• South Australian Museum

  Free · North Terrace · about 90 min

  Aboriginal cultures gallery, whales and Antarctic exploration.

• Adelaide Zoo

  A$45 · Botanic Park · about 150 min

  Compact city zoo by the river.

• Cleland Wildlife Park

  A$35 · Mount Lofty · about 120 min

  Hand-feed kangaroos and meet koalas.

• Tram to Glenelg beach and jetty

  A$5 · Glenelg · about 120 min

  Ride the heritage-route tram to the beach.

• Mount Lofty Summit

  Free · Mount Lofty · about 60 min

  Views across the city to the gulf.

• Popeye boat on the River Torrens

  A$15 · North Terrace · about 45 min

  Short river cruise from Elder Park.

• Mortlock Wing, State Library

  Free · North Terrace · about 40 min

  A Victorian reading room in galleries of wood and wrought iron.

• West Terrace Cemetery walk

  Free · West Terrace · about 60 min

  Self-guided heritage trail through the city's oldest cemetery.

Coming up in Adelaide

• Australia v England ODI at Adelaide Oval (Sun 15 November): Day-night one-day international.
• Second Test: Australia v New Zealand (Thu 17 December, Fri 18 December, Sat 19 December): Test cricket at Adelaide Oval.
• Big Bash at Adelaide Oval (Wed 23 December, Thu 31 December, Wed 6 January): Adelaide Strikers at home, including New Year's Eve.
• Australia v New Zealand women's ODI (Fri 5 March, Sun 7 March): Day-night games at Karen Rolton Oval in the city's parklands.

From published fixtures. Check times and tickets with the organiser.

Free things to do in Adelaide

• Adelaide Central Market (Central Market): One of the biggest undercover fresh markets in the southern hemisphere.
• Art Gallery of South Australia (North Terrace): A major collection of Australian art, free.
• South Australian Museum (North Terrace): Aboriginal cultures gallery, whales and Antarctic exploration.
• Adelaide Botanic Garden (Botanic Park): Glasshouses, a giant waterlily and the National Wine Centre next door.
• Haigh's chocolate factory tour (CBD): Free tour of Australia's oldest family chocolate maker. Book ahead.
• Mount Lofty Summit (Mount Lofty): Views across the city to the gulf.
• Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty hike (Mount Lofty): A steep, popular climb from the waterfall.
• Beach day at Glenelg: umbrella, book and towel (Glenelg): Bring an umbrella, a book and a towel; the tram runs straight there.

Where to eat

• Lunch at the Central Market (Central Market, around A$20): Market stalls and Chinatown next door.
• Dinner on Gouger Street (Central Market, around A$45): Adelaide's restaurant row, strong on Asian food.
• Dinner on Rundle Street (Rundle Street, around A$50): Al fresco dining in the East End.
• Lunch on Jetty Road, Glenelg (Glenelg, around A$28): Cafés between the tram and the beach.
• Lucia's Pizza & Spaghetti Bar (Central Market, around A$20): Family-run espresso and pasta bar at the market since 1957.
• Hey Jupiter (Rundle Street, around A$30): Parisian-style bistro on Ebenezer Place.
• Bar 9 (Parkside, around A$18): Specialty coffee and brunch on Glen Osmond Road.
• Peel St (CBD, around A$60): Share plates in a CBD laneway.
• Golden Boy (North Terrace, around A$50): Lively Thai on North Terrace.
• Shobosho (CBD, around A$80): Japanese charcoal grill on Leigh Street.
• Africola (Rundle Street, around A$75): Loud, colourful pan-African cooking on East Terrace.
• Pie floater at Bakery on O'Connell (North Adelaide, around A$10): Adelaide's odd classic: a meat pie floating in pea soup.
• Exchange Specialty Coffee (Rundle Street, around A$18): Specialty coffee and a cult sandwich off Vardon Avenue in the East End.
• Peter Rabbit Café (CBD, around A$25): Garden café on Hindley Street with all-day brunch and spritzes.
• Café Troppo (CBD, around A$22): Leafy café on Whitmore Square; try the kangaroo pastrami bagel.
• Penny University (CBD, around A$12): Tiny café for breakfast rolls and toasties to take away.
• My Kingdom for a Horse (Central Market, around A$22): On-site roastery and a big retro dining room near the Central Market.
• Idle Hands (CBD, around A$12): Bakery café for cardamom buns and custard tarts.
• Jewels of Thought (CBD, around A$15): Café, record shop and wine bar in one.
• Sodewa Saké Bar (CBD, around A$40): Sake bar with daily specials.
• UR Caffe (North Adelaide, around A$20): Corn fritters and classic brunch on Melbourne Street.
• The Flying Fig (North Adelaide, around A$22): New York-style Jewish deli: challah French toast and Reubens.
• Falcone (North Adelaide, around A$30): Woodfired pizzeria.
• Mercato (North Adelaide, around A$18): Italian deli with paninis, pizza by the slice and cannoli.
• Pickle in the Middle (Unley, around A$22): Vegetarian café on Unley Road known for its house pickles.
• Whistle & Flute (Unley, around A$25): Café and bar with a lush courtyard.
• Bloom (Thebarton, around A$30): Woodfired kitchen in an old tram barn by the river.
• 30 Acres (Norwood, around A$25): Farm-to-table café and bakery in the old Norwood squash courts.
• Joe's Kiosk (Henley Beach, around A$18): Seaside acai bowls and sangas with ocean views.
• Seafaring Fools (Glenelg, around A$20): Nautical-themed community café known for its Reuben.
• The Banksia Tree Cafe (Port Adelaide, around A$20): Sustainability-focused brunch in a historic Port building.

Step-free and pram-friendly ideas

• Adelaide Central Market · step-free · pram-friendly
• Art Gallery of South Australia · step-free · pram-friendly
• South Australian Museum · step-free · pram-friendly
• Adelaide Botanic Garden · step-free · pram-friendly
• Tram to Glenelg beach and jetty · step-free · pram-friendly
• Haigh's chocolate factory tour · step-free

Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.

Day trips from Adelaide

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