Reasons to travel to Adelaide

[21510702]

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?

 

[RooFlyer]

Its a very pleasant urban environment. Lots of green space to walk around in, colonial buildings to admire, a decent museum etc. Adelaide Oval tour well worth doing. A drive up to Mt Lofty is worth doing too and beyond that but not too far away is Handorf.

You can also admire their multi-billion dollar new hospital and so when you get back home, be relieved that your health system isn't so bad after all

 

[21510702]

Is there a way to get up to Mt Lofty without driving?

 

[21510702]

Hospital admiring is definitely not on my checklist

 

[I love to travel]

You can get to Stirling via bus which is around Mt Lofty. Glenelg beach is nice via tram

 

[Forg]

I reckon ... hire a convertible Mustang from Hertz, and tour the nearby wine-regions with the overnight-stay being at a place that has a good restaurant which uses local produce.

 

[21510702]

It sounds like a 24 hours stopover is sufficient?

 

[21510702]

I want to get to Eyre Penninsula as well but it seems like it is too far away.

 

[I love to travel]

Yes Eyre peninsular is too far away.

I would allow 2 days Adelaide is beautiful

I want to get to Eyre Penninsula as well but it seems like it is too far away.

 

[ric_melb]

I have just returned from 4 days in Adelaide and the Barossa. I certainly recommend a 48 hour stopover. 24 hours is not enough and wont give you the feel of the city. I totally concur with Rooflyer's comments.
Adelaide is a great city for food and wine, so check out some restaurants. The main city block is great for walking, plus has a useful tram. Tram is also good to go to the beach at Glenelg. Adelaide is great for seafood and oysters, try Cardone's in Glenelg. Adelaide Market is also well worth a visit.

If you wish to go outside Adelaide, Mt Lofty, Hahndorf, McLaren Vale, and Barossa are all within 90 minutes drive.

 

[Denali]

Haigh chocolate and Handorf (go first thing in the morning to beat the crowds so you can enjoy the food/sweets)

 

[GoldCanyon340]

The best pizzas and wood oven cooking in Adelaide is of course is at my house

But failing that there is any number of wonderful places to visit for food and wine in the CBD and North Adelaide. Adelaide has changed so much in the last five or so years since forward thinking people were elected to the City Council, so many more small eateries that it's difficult to keep up with them all.

 

[Pushka]

It sounds like a 24 hours stopover is sufficient?

In terms of whether 24 or 48 hours it might be. But if you really want to explore the best areas it won’t be.

 

[Julesmac]

The Clare Valley is stunning (but I'm not sure how reachable it is) . We loved McLaren Vale, you could just about grab a handful of grapes out of the window the vines are so close. It's a beautiful, walkable city and environs. Houses in that Mt Gambier stone are gorgeous.

 

[VPS]

Is there a way to get up to Mt Lofty without driving?

Yes there is a public bus up there

You can also get a public bus to Hahndorf.

I know I'm being slightly pedantic but there are a number of spelling errors in previous posts eg Hahndorf Peninsula

If you are into Art Galleries I think ours is pretty good.

The Mortlock Library is rated one of the top in the world for being pretty



Tell us a little more about what interests you and I can make some more suggestions.

 

[21510702]

Thanks everyone. A lot more information than I expected. I am more into the nature type of things rather than winery.

 

[21510702]

The library looks spectular and will definitely check that out

 

[Pushka]

Thanks everyone. A lot more information than I expected. I am more into the nature type of things rather than winery.

Then off to Cleland and stop at Mt Lofty for the view over Adelaide. It’s also on the way to Hahndorf.

 

[GoldCanyon340]

I am more into the nature type of things rather than winery.

There are many walking trails a short distance from the city. Also take a look at Belair National Park.

 

[VPS]

The Botanic Gardens are a nice spot to walk around and you can also get a public bus to the Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens.

Happy to help with any more info you need