Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Adelaide

"The fathers of city planning in Adelaide is a beautiful green luscious city design. There are 19 parks that occupy over 45 percent of the city flooring. The crowning jewel of these gardens is the Adelaide Botanic Gardens."

"Located in the city center close to the zoo, the Adelaide Oval is a stadium established in 1871 and renovated in 2014, which hosts cricket, Australian soccer, rugby matches as well as concerts. If you have time during your stay, run to a game to support one of the Adelaide teams. It’s the best way to meet the locals and soak up the local culture."

"Adelaide Oval, During the summer months get down to the Adelaide Oval for a cricket match. Australia plays host to a couple of touring nations each summer and ..."

"With over 800 shops for you to explore, it’s fair to say that Rundle Mall caters to your every want and need, with cafes, restaurants, and snack stands all on offer. Lying right in the center of the city, the pedestrianized shopping strip is the main place to head to if you want to buy anything. Independent boutiques and stylish arcades lie side-by-side with chain stores and Australian brands."

"It’s only 20 minutes drive from the centre of Adelaide and a perfect way to see much of Australia’s native wildlife. Set in acres of land, this park provides an immersive nature experience, with a limited number of enclosures. The best bit is you can roam amongst kangaroos and wallabies, wombats and see a koala up close."

"The Cleland wildlife park is an amazing area when you can feed kangaroos!. There are over 130 species of Australian wildlife that you can walk around and many of them you can feed or visit. This is one of the absolute must-see, award-winning wildlife parks in South Australia."

"If you'd prefer to spend a day solely among Australia's endemic animals – kangaroos, koalas, emus, etc – then don't miss this beloved wildlife park in the Adelaide Hills!"

"Built in 1888, the Central Islamic Mosque is the oldest mosque in Adelaide. It has four minarets from 1903, which have been rebuilt since then. Part of Australian heritage, this building is protected by the government."

"Take a little imagination and travel to the land of fairies!. The Bridgewater Fairy Garden is a great place to take your toddlers or kids under the age of 12. Travel in the morning when the magical mystic mist of the morning gives a certain ambiance to the fairyland."

"Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary is another Adelaide institution and it is one of the zoos and wildlife parks in and near Adelaide that is definitely worth considering. Dr John Wamsley started Warrawong in 1969, constructing fences to protect the native animals from feral cats and foxes and create a sanctuary for them. The Sanctuary was closed for a number of years (there were problems getting insurance for the site), before being purchased recently by a couple who are trying to restore it to its former glory."

"The St. Kilda adventure playground has a reputation as ‘must-visitʼ and rightly so. It is SO MUCH FUN – oh, and the kids love it too Itʼs just a short drive away from the Adelaide CBD and can be filed under: full day out of fun. The revamped playground includes slides, a pirate ship, castle and flying fox as well as plenty of room to run around and a great BBQ area too – we werenʼt kidding when we said you can make a day out of it."

"Not centrally located to Adelaide, this outdoor adventure land is worth the 45-minute drive it takes to arrive from downtown Adelaide. This playground isn’t just for the kids – castles, slides, pirate ships and even flying foxes!. This playground isn’t all located in one spot, it is spread out over a large area – send the family out for a good run from one structure to another."

"This epic playground is one to take the kids to when you need to tire them out. With a castle built into a hill (complete with a drawbridge), slides, flying fox and plenty of open space to run around in it is easy to spend a bit of time here. Read up on the playground here."

"Craving Japanese food but want to keep it cheap and super casual?. Genki Roll in the food court below David Jones has REALLY good takeaway sushi. You also have to try the green tea soft serve ice cream!"

"In beach-side Glenelg, the food here is always fresh, delicious, and the owner is really friendly. Because it’s a sushi train, you always end up eating way too much, but you always leave satisfied!. They also do takeaway to curb that craving."

"Golding Wines and head chef, De Buys Nortier, have gifted Adelaide with a new dining experience at Ginkgo Restaurant. The seasonal menu features beautifully crafted dishes that will take your senses on a journey through the very best of South Australian produce. The restaurant offers a three or four-course set menu available in two sittings Friday to Sunday and public holidays."

"This sushi train restaurant has heaps of options, fresh ingredients, and best of all – every seat has a personal iPad which you use to order, which makes it really fun!"

"The Museum of Classical Archaeology has more than 1700 items on display, making it the largest collection of artefacts from ancient Greece and Rome in South Australia. CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Opening Times: The Museum is open to the general public on the first Tuesday of every month (excluding December and January), between 11.00am – 3.00pm.Ticket Prices: FREE entryAddress: University of Adelaide, Mitchell Building, North Terrace, Adelaide SAWebsite: arts.adelaide.edu.au/humanities/the-museum-of-classical-archaeology"

"Around the corner from the South Australian Museum is the Migration Museum. Australia is such a young country and we have been very much moulded by immigration, often in waves from various cultures. This museum takes a look at everything from the First Fleet to immigrants of today."

"To soak up a new adventure and the mind is constantly developing every single day. Use this to learn about a historical secret society in Australia, The Secret Order of Quill and Compass. This society has been around for hundreds of years and has members who were known for being intellectual rebels and free thinkers throughout Australian history."

"brings together a huge collection of aboriginal artifacts, Melanesian exhibits, and natural history items. The museum has attained International recognition for its ethographic collections."

"Breakfast, lunch, and raw dessert can all be found at Raw&More. The stuffed capsicum is a must-try, and the cakes and coffee are divine. A bunch of vegan groceries are also for sale, including cheese, chocolate … and more cheese."

"Shirley Elshahawi greets us with a cheerful grin and the sort of genuine “How are you” that would make anyone feel at home. As seems to be the standard, we spy Café 105’s breakfast for $9.90 with sausages, eggs, grilled tomato and toast and order up. Café 105’s prices were kept low by nearby office workers who “were pretty stingy,” Shirley says."

"If you are lucky enough to have A Mother’s Milk as your local you are in for a treat. The experienced baristas know how to make a good coffee here. The café has a rustic industrial feel with its exposed brick walls, graffiti and warehouse style crates which double as seats outside."