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Easy to explore vibrant Adelaide

ADELAIDE, South Australia's capital city, is renowned for its compact size and accessibility. Colonel William Light's vision in 1836 saw the city streets designed in a grid pattern surrounded by parklands.
This safe and clean city is only one square mile, yet boasts many distinctive attractions.
North Terrace is the main boulevard and home to the major hotels, the Adelaide Casino, the Railway Station, Old Parliament House, the Convention Center and Adelaide Festival Center.
A short stroll eastwards is the South Australian Museum, which contains the largest collection of Aboriginal artifacts in the world.
The eastern end is home to the Botanical Gardens and the National Wine Center. The Center offers wine tastings, classes, temporary exhibitions, and information on all wine regions in Australia.
The majority of Adelaide's shops are situated in Rundle Mall which is open to walking traffic only, and Rundle Street (known to locals as the 'East End'). Here you will find an array of boutiques, department stores, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants.
Beyond the shopping in the east end is the Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Institute with exhibits, activities and performance by Indigenous artists.
For food lovers, a visit to the Adelaide Central Market can not be missed! It is where you will find the freshest fruit and vegetables, the tastiest meats and most delicious nuts and candy. It is the perfect place to buy a picnic lunch to enjoy on the banks of the River Torrens or at the Botanic Gardens.
Adelaide has more restaurants per capita than any other city in Australia and a strong café culture.
Visit Melbourne Street in the leafy suburb of North Adelaide for breakfast or a relaxed brunch, Rundle Street for an alfresco lunch and Hutt Street for an elegant dinner. Also, Gouger Street (which is adjacent the Adelaide Central Market) is excellent for Asian cuisine.
Glenelg is Adelaide's most popular beach destination and easily accessible from the city. Moseley Square is the terminus for the City-to-Bay Tram, synonymous with Glenelg for 70 years and used and adored by residents, commuters, shoppers and visitors everyday.
The Adelaide Hills are a 20-minute drive from Adelaide's city center and contain a variety of walking trails, wineries, historic townships, wildlife sanctuaries, and inviting coffee shops and traditional pubs. Pass apple orchards, sheep grazing, locals playing Aussie rules football and more.
The highest peak, Mt Lofty Summit, rises 2385 feet, which provides a glorious view of the city and the ocean. Not to be missed is Cleland Wildlife Park, where you can see many native animals, in their natural habitat. You can even have your photo taken with one of the resident koalas!