Top 5 Things to do in Adelaide

The coastal capital of South Australia is bursting with things to do. From swimming with dolphins to picnicking on fresh produce and shopping up a storm – here are our top five picks for Adelaide.

Swim with dolphins at Glenelg

Swim with Dolphin cruises depart Glenelg’s Marina Pier at 7.40am daily. Jump on board and start the day swimming with pods of bottlenose and common dolphins.

Shop Rundall Mall

Adelaide’s pedestrian only Rundall Mall is packed with boutiques, department stores and buskers. Check Adelaide Arcade for eclectic finds and Rundle Street and Ebenezer Place for an array of Adelaide’s artisans.

Eat at Adelaide Central Market

Grab a bite to eat at Adelaide Central Market – the heart of Adelaide’s foodie culture. Choose from a range of cafés or pick up some produce for a picnic at its many fromageries, patisseries, fruit and vegetable stalls and artisan producers.

Discover South Australian art

Discover the work of local artists at the University of South Australia’s Samstag Museum of Art – renowned for its impressive collection of Aboriginal bark paintings. For more art, head to the Art Gallery of South Australia

Adelaide Oval RoofClimb

Enjoy elevated views of the city and Adelaide Hills with Adelaide Oval’s RoofClimb, taking you 50 metres above the ground. Inch along the roofline of the Western Stand and cross a narrow bridge to the southern Riverbank Stand for a new perspective of the iconic oval and Adelaide city itself.

Image Credits: SATC, Mayfair Hotel, Copyright SATC, Andrew Bartlett & Joshua Primiero