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Top things to do in Adelaide, Australia
"Rundle Mall is the home of Adelaide’s defacto mascot of the Mall’s Balls art installation. Everyone from Adelaide knows the spot in Rundle Mall as an easy point of reference within the city. As a wedding photo location, it’s better suited at night, as there will not be as many random people in your photos, and it allows for the pretty lights that line the area to be used in your photos."
"This top-notch pedestrian street mall was first opened back in September 1976. Here, you will find your favourite global and local brands in their stores. As a matter of fact, the shopping centre has about a thousand shops."
"What better way to spend a day if it is raining outside or a school day – visit the Adelaide Arcade!. This shop has a great collection of games – this is a not miss!. The store selection you can see the change throughout the decades and how arcades really have changed over the last 50-60 years."
"When thinking of wedding photo locations in Adelaide, the oldest shopping precinct in the city fits the bill nicely, with centry old architecture, and the ability to explore above the main shops a bit, it makes for a nicely unique spot to have your photos done. Wedding by Svenstudios"
"Located near Adelaide’s airport, this is outlet shopping at its finest with a large range of stores covering everything from children’s clothing to designer menswear to women’s fashion, alongside shoes, stationery, luggage, general retail and more – most of which are being sold at a discount and there are always some great bargains to be found for savvy shoppers."
"Challenge your ability to stand upright at the Harbour Town Ice Skating Rink. Open 7 days a week this ice rink caters for all ages with skating aids available. Little kids can have double bladed skates that strap over normal shoes, making it even easier and more comfortable."
"Adelaide’s O-bahn busway terminates at this Westfield mall with more than 250 stores covering everything from fashion to homewares to gifts, curios and groceries. Adding to the appeal, many stores are open until 9pm on weeknights as well."
"First opening in 1985, for the past 35 years Gaucho’s Argentinian Restaurant has since been a popular destination for some of the best steak in Adelaide. The warm, relaxed feel of the restaurant extends to the food, of which the main focus is the charcoal grilled meat fired up in the open kitchen. With an extensive wine list, visitors are guaranteed a pairing like no other – especially with the unique and charismatic South American-inspired sides."
"With a history stretching back to 1985, Gaucho’s claims to be the oldest Argentinian restaurant in the country, blazing a trail for the long list of South American steakhouses that have popped up all over the place in the new millennium. The pioneering eatery chargrills prime cuts of beef that are butchered and aged on site, and the wide range of locally-sourced seafood will have you salivating, too."
"Make like an Argentine cowboy and swagger into Gaucho’s, arguably the best spot in town for a carnivorous iron infusion. Grain-fed, 28-day-aged steaks are the name of the game, perhaps with an SA oyster or 12 as..."
"Take a step through Love, Stephy's front door and enter a dessert wonderland that will have you feeling as though you are inside a ball of fairy floss. This fairytale dessert bar is fitted out head-to-toe with pink everything, from paper roses swarming the roof, to pink wallpaper and pink marble flooring fitting with the theme. Their extensive macaron flavours will have you intrigued and their petit gateaux do surely hit the spot too."
"Love, Stephy is an exquisite location for enchanting treats of the highest quality and style. A place to meet, enjoy decadent treats made with the finest ingredients, and embrace a warm, barista-made coffee - everything is offered at this one destination. The macaroons are a must try"
"These bite sized, crispy, fluffy, sweet honey balls are the sensational Greek treat you didn't know you needed in your life and thankfully for Loukoumades 2 locations around Adelaide, that's made all the easier. Choose the original loukoumades that come drizzled in honey and cinnamon, or treat yourself to kinder surprise or Oreo crumble topped loukomades for the real sugar addict. 2, 173 King William Road, Hyde Park"