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Travel Guide Adelaide

Adelaide

Adelaide is the capital of the state of South Australia. Located on the coast, Adelaide is known for its old colonial stone architecture and its many parks, which makes Adelaide a good place for walk around and sight-seeing.

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Things to see

Besides the many old colonial buildings of course you can also visit the aptly named Kangaroo Island, where many of this magnificent creatures live. At the Seal Bay Conservation Park you can marvel at another magnificient animal, the walrus. Adelaide is equipped with three lighthouses, they are Cape Willoughby, Cape Borda Lighthouse and Murray Lagoon, each is worth a visit.

Best place for shopping is the Rundle Mall, 500 metres south of Victoria Square. And also if you want to catch some sun, there are some fine beaching close by: Aldinga Beach or Henley Beach are popular destinations for sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling.

Things to eat

What you should try while you are in Adelaide is Vegemite with its unique taste of beansprout poured with salty ketchup, does not sound that tasty, but wait till you tried. Also, as everywhere in Australia you can still your hunger with the popular meat pies.

Getting to Adelaide

Flying to Adelaide: Adelaide is served by Adelaide Airport. Adelaide Airport is located about 7 km west from Adelaide. A taxi into the city from Adelaide Airport would cost AUD 20.00. Read more about Adelaide Airport or look for flights to Adelaide

Things to do close by Adelaide

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