Adelaide : Enjoy the Eclectic and Sparkling Charm of the City

The city of Adelaide is a charming gem in the island country of Australia. The city is filled with youthful energy and vibrant energy. The eclectic range of cafes, restaurants and wonderful events twinkles the night into a bright one. With so many things to explore and visit, it tickles your insipid bone and pushes it for a quick adrenaline rush. It opens you to some of the most gorgeous beaches where you can spend time basking under the sun feeling the grains of white washed sand. If you are in Adelaide, here are the top places you can visit:

1. Kangaroo Island

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The island is one of the quaint gems of Adelaide where you get the chance to visit many place in and around. There are day or 2-day tours organized for the Island by tour companies. There are many things to explore in the Island like Seal Bay, Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, and Clifford’s Honey Farm etc. It is a perfect place to pat some kangaroos and koalas. Seal Bay is a place that covers over 500 Sea Lions. Soak your wilderness in the scenic and virgin beauty of Flinders Chase National Park.

2. Flinders Chase National Park

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The national park is the ultimate place for adventure seekers and for ones who love wildlife. It is a protected area which is located in the South Australian side and is known for its iconic rugged and handsome terrains. It is one of the best places for wilderness sightseeing. It has a signature Admirals Arch that is naturally made and also houses the Remarkable rocks which are granite boulders. It gives you the view of dreamy unspoiled beaches and attracts tourists even with two lighthouses around. It is a perfect for adventure and wilderness seekers.

3. Barossa Valley

This place is a great one if you want to sample on some delicious Australian wine and cuisine. There are a full day tours that can be organized to Barossa valley from Adelaide for tasting wine and sampling on some mouthwatering food. The scenic drive through the countryside roads to Barossa valley is to leave you speechless and in awe of the natural bliss. It is home to one of the oldest wineries, Seppeltsfield Winery. For all the wine lovers, it is a perfect place to be which can be clubbed with Hahndorf, historic German settlement.

4. Adelaide Botanic Garden

The gorgeous and lush green botanical garden in Adelaide is spread across a sprawling area of 51-hectares with versatile plants, trees and flowers. It is located adjacent to the State Herbarium along with the botanical garden of Wittunga and Mt Lofty. It houses the absolutely gorgeous Victorian glasshouse and also has a National Rose Garden that was established in the year 1996. It also includes a bicentennial conservatory which was opened in 1989. It has historic buildings and museum within the premises which helps in better understanding about the garden.

5. South Australian Museum

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The South Australian Museum was established in the year 1856 which is dedicated as natural history museum. It is a must visit for cultural and historical buffs who get a deeper understanding of the natural and cultural heritage of a place. The museum currently has huge collection of artifacts from Australian Aboriginal and has many permanent galleries. It has different permanent galleries like fossil gallery, Australian Aboriginal cultures gallery, Megafauna gallery, opal fossils gallery, etc.

6. Belair National Park

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The Belair National Park is located around 13 kms from south of Adelaide city and it is spread across 835 hectares. It is a great place for recreation and is a perfect place for outdoor environment. There are a lot of place to visit inside the park which are Old Government House, Playford Lake along with an adventure ground. Inside the national park, there are many trails like Lorikeet loop walk, microcarpa walk, valley loop walk, a hike to a waterfall along with Yurrebilla Trail.

7. Waterfall Gully

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It is an awe inspiring jewel of nature in the eastern suburban of South Australia located in the foothills of Mount Lofty Ranges. The history of the place dates back to 19th century when it was explored by European settlers. It has a waterfall at the southern end of the place and is surrounded by many landmark places. It is currently a large part of the Cleland Conservation Park and water is used for irrigation and many agricultural interests.

8. Adelaide Park Lands

It is a large area which spans the riverbanks of the River Torrens located between Hackney and Thebarton. It is laid by Colonel William Light and is considered to be one of the places included in the Australian National Heritage List. It has millions of visitor everyday with number of activities and events. There are endless things to do and explore in the Adelaide Park Lands with gorgeous landscapes along with many adventurous activities and recreational places.

9. St. Peter’s Cathedral

The cathedral is designed and inspired in Gothic style and is an Anglican Cathedral. It is built across an area of around 1 acre at corner of Pennington terrace. It was constituted in the year 1847. The interior of the cathedral is 203 feet long and is known for its baroque interiors. It is a tall structure which rises 168 feet from the level of the ground. It has a decorative structure that was installed in the year 1904 known as Reredos. The gorgeous architecture is one of the must visit for sightseeing.

10. Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary

The dolphin sanctuary is a protected marine area open for visitor which is a dolphin conservation center. It is located on the east coast of Gulf Street Vincent that was established in the year of 2005. It was established with the intention to protect the dolphin population present in the Port Adelaide River Estuary and Barket Inlet along with protecting the natural habitat of the dolphins. It is open for tourist and is a great place to witness dolphins.

◎ Closing

Adelaide is a vibrant city in Southern Australia with number of beaches along with a lot of activities for adventurous soul. The eclectic spirit is youthful and opens you to many wilderness experiences. It is one of the best cities in Australia to sample amazing wine and enjoy the wildlife.

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