Reasons to travel to Adelaide

[Steady]

Thanks everyone. I am more into the nature type of things

Don’t bother with Adelaide then, come to Tassie and see some spectacular nature and scenery

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[VPS]

Don’t bother with ALD then, come to Tassie and see some spectacular nature and scenery

I wouldn't bother with ALD either but ADL is nice

 

[jase05]

Waterfall Gully and Morialta Falls walking trails are easily reached by PT

 

[DC3]

I'm keeping out of this one.

 

[Cessna 180]

Why would one visit Adelaide/SA?? Because it is the best city and state in this fair country.

It has everything one could possibly want or need, plus amazing heritage buildings.

I don't quite understand why so many people seem to think Melbourne and Sydney is where the world starts and ends.... but I digress..

 

[opusman]

Go to the zoo and see the pandas!

 

[Blinky]

I’ve visited Adelaide many times, but not for several years. I’m there now. My wife and I visited just to go to a restaurant, and what a restaurant! Orana.

Yes, expensive and you have to book in advance, but it’s as good a reason as any to come here. Only 10 tables, but I heard people say they came from Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. And we from Melbourne. We have been ticking off Australia’s greatest restaurants in recent years, and in a tough call Orana is number one. A review I posted on another site:


Orana exceeded my very high expectations. 13 courses, all delicious and inventive, none over-adventurous. Matched wines were extraordinary. I always get matched wines with degustation menus, firstly because they are expertly matched with the food and secondly because I get to taste wine I would never think of buying. Last night included Krug, sake and unfortified sherry (had no idea there was such a thing).

Staff were as expected, professional, knowledgeable, obliging and friendly.

A very memorable day and night in Adelaide.

 

[Warks]

Walking up Mt Lofty is a nice physical challenge. Good paths but quite steep. Super fit people run up it but it's hard old walk. We parked at the top and walked down to the waterfall then had the walk back up. Would recommend.

No one has mentioned the markets? Best hot dogs!

 

[Saltywings]

For me, many reasons (the Barossa, McLaren Vale & work being some of them), but mainly Restaurant Orana. One of my favourites in Australia and that's coming from Sydney, so we're not exactly lacking.

Orana's one of maybe only three restaurants I can think of that can really define what [Modern] 'Australian' cuisine is. I make a visit every time I'm back in Adelaide. Book well in advance.

 

[jase05]

For me, many reasons (the Barossa, McLaren Vale & work being some of them), but mainly Restaurant Orana. One of my favourites in Australia and that's coming from Sydney, so we're not exactly lacking.

Orana's one of maybe only three restaurants I can think of that can really define what [Modern] 'Australian' cuisine is. I make a visit every time I'm back in Adelaide. Book well in advance.

Orana’s is amazing. Have only been twice despite living in Adelaide and it was both for special occasions. Amazing what they can do with the mainly locally sourced products.

 

[Saltywings]

Whenever I come down for work (which means I don't have time to venture outside Adelaide), Orana's what I look forward to the most

 

[Happy Dude]

Go there to play golf at Royal Adelaide. The 3rd is one of the best holes in Australia. The food and wine in the clubhouse is fantastic.

 

[SRS65]

Barossa Valley is a must do when in SA and it's only an hour from the CBD.
Hahndorf is also worth visiting - again only 3/4 hour from CBD and accessible by PT - being Aust. oldest German Settlement. (Beerenberg Jam is in Hahndorf)
Lots of great restaurants in the CBD and a tram ride to Glenelg is also an option.
Very good museum, library and art gallery all on the 1 street - North Terrace.

 

[CaptJCool]

Wine, beaches and the outback plus the grand Harry Potteresque library !

To get closer to the Eyre peninsula could fly to port Lincoln or Whyalla and drive from there.

The parklands are a stellar location. Only ringed city like it in the world and now coupled with an obahn tunnel another unique world thing. The trip is 15 minutes to the TTP destination. Brilliantly efficient !

 

[Daver6]

Forget the Barossa. Go to the Clare Valley instead. Much more picturesque. Cycle the Riesling trail.

Adelaide is great. Plenty of fantastic dining options. Plenty of history...just a walk along North Terrace is interesting. 48 hours isn't nearly enough time to see Adelaide but still a good starting point.

 

[Peter Hobbs]

I have never been to Adelaide and would like to justify heading there as a 48 hours stop-over before handing home to Sydney.
Other than the wine/work, why would you want to go to Adelaide?

Very popular on Tripadvisor is a visit to the city markets which are better (in my opinion) than Melbourne and so much better than Paddys or Flemington in Sydney. Some great eateries and coffee places inside and China town is next door so combine with a YumCha lunch.A great few hours

 

[cowtown]

Don’t bother with Adelaide then, come to Tassie and see some spectacular nature and scenery

i'm from adelaide ... i just got back from first time to tassie (hobart-derby), it felt kinda like adelaide hills a lot and for some reason i thought of NZ (even tho i've never been to NZ).

other things in adelaide: henley beach/semaphore if you want beaches... easy 2 days of pretty good stuff here.

 

[Steady]

i'm from adelaide ... i just got back from first time to tassie (hobart-derby), it felt kinda like adelaide hills a lot and for some reason i thought of NZ (even tho i've never been to NZ).

other things in adelaide: henley beach/semaphore if you want beaches... easy 2 days of pretty good stuff here.

A city is a city, I was thinking more of our world heritage wilderness.

(I like visiting Adelaide and the surrounds- my post was tongue in cheek )

 

[anabolism]

I love staying in Adelaide for two or three days. I usually stay at the Hilton, which is right at a streetcar stop, so very convenient for getting around. Take the streetcar (or tram if you prefer) to the end at Glenelg, nice beach there. It's fun to walk around the beach area as well.

The old Queensland parliament is nice to visit.

We enjoy eating at A Hereford Beefstouw steakhouse.

 

[Forg]

The old Queensland parliament is nice to visit.

*insert 80's sitcom double-take here*