Located in South Australia and enjoying the distinction of being its capital, the city of Adelaide is the fifth largest city in the country. While Adelaide is not as well visited as Sydney, this commercial centre is peppered with a number of attractions and is laid out in an organised grid like structure. The brain child of one of Adelaide’s founding fathers, Colonel William Light, in fact designed the layout leading to Adelaide being characterised by large public squares surrounded by lush greenery and parks. Therefore, when staying in Adelaide hotels CBD, a pleasant walk around the city is a wonderful way to explore and take in the sights of Adelaide. Tourists need only to select accommodation thoughtfully such as Oaks Embassy and ensure that they are located close to the train station. Those residing at this hotel will find the Adelaide Festival Centre, Rundle Mall and the Botanic Gardens located fairly close by.
One thing that tourists will find out fairly quickly is that the city is filled to the brim with a variety of attractions. Priding themselves on the quality of their wine, the National Wine Centre of Australia is located within the city of Adelaide and is a wonderful place to begin exploring the depths and flavours of one of the most beloved beverages in the world.
For those who seek some peace and quiet, a stroll around Adelaide is incomplete without a visit to the Botanic Garden. This garden, along with the Wittunga and the Mt Lofty Gardens, make up the three Botanic Gardens of Adelaide. When visiting the Botanic Gardens, however, a stroll around the area is incomplete without a visit to the neighbouring Adelaide Zoo, one of Australia’s oldest zoos. It houses around three hundred species across twenty acres of land and is home to two giant pandas since 2009.
A walk through the city should also include a stroll along the North Terrace, a viewing of Adelaide Oval and perhaps even the Adelaide Central Market for a well round tour of the city.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
