Adelaide
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A city of natural beauty and simple elegance, Adelaide appeals to many with its relaxed cosmopolitan lifestyle, high tech venues, easy transport and rich cultural and culinary offerings. South Australia is renowned for its wow factor – an abundance of Wildlife, Outback and Wine – including Kangaroo Island, the stunning Flinders Ranges and Outback, and the Barossa Valley. For all information about Adelaide and South Australia please visit the official South Australia Tourism website: www.southaustralia.com |
Places to visit in Adelaide during APCAB 2012:
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Adelaide Zoological Gardens Adelaide Zoo is home to over 1,800 animals and almost 300 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited in 8 hectares of magnificent botanic surroundings. The zoos focus is in on endangered and rare animals from continents which made up the super continent Gondwana - South America, India, Africa and Australia (also South East Asia). The Zoology and Botany of these continents show interesting similarities and are the regions represented in the Zoo’s major exhibits. http://www.zoossa.com.au/adelaide-zoo |
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Adelaide Central Markets The Adelaide Central Market is a community of people: traders, artisans and shoppers, who share a passion for food. It buzzes with life and colour all year round. |
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Glenelg Beach Located only 10km from the heart of Adelaide City, Glenelg is a charming seaside resort set on the long sandy white shores of Holdfast Bay. Glenelg is the site of South Australia's original mainland settlement in 1836. In Glenelg there is so much to offer and there is plenty to keep the whole family amused such as; fishing charters, sailing, beach volleyball, walking trails, bike hire, reserves, play grounds, BBQ areas, lots of history and an amusement centre. http://glenelgsa.com.au/ |
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Art Gallery of South Australia Founded in 1881, the Art Gallery of South Australia is home to one of Australia's great art collections, housed in one of Adelaide's most beautiful buildings. Located at the heart of Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North Terrace, between the South Australian Museum and University of Adelaide, the Gallery welcomes more than half a million visitors each year. |
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South Australian Museum The South Australian Museum offers visitors five floors of exhibits that reveal many fascinating stories. Exhibitions and displays reflect the museum’s extensive collections, including the Australian Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures collections. The Ancient Egyptian Room has been a favourite destination for generations of museum visitors, and the Giant Squid is always a winner with children and adults alike. |
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Shopping down Rundle Mall Rundle Mall is Adelaide’s premier retail destination and meeting place. Rundle Mall offers the largest selection of shopping facilities in Adelaide, including the three largest department stores, 15 arcades and centres, 700 retailers and more than 300 non-retail services and offices. |
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Adelaide Botanical Gardens The Adelaide Botanic Garden on North Terrace is the largest and best known of Adelaide's three gardens. Established in 1855, the garden has developed with the city, providing a rich array of leisure, tourism, cultural, educational and scientific opportunities for visitors. |
Tours
For delegates planning to holiday in Adelaide and South Australia, Adelaide Sightseeing offers a range tours that are designed so you can experience the must see and do SA & Adelaide attractions.
From the unique charm of the city parklands, rugged outback of the Flinders Ranges, majestic coastline and wildlife of Kangaroo Island to the premium Barossa Valley wineries; Adelaide Sightseeing can take you there. For further information, please visit: www.adelaidesightseeing.com.au/
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Adelaide Sightseeing also offeres tours to Lakre Eyre. The Lake Eyre basin is roughly the size of Holland and has only filled to capacity 3 times in the last 150 years. The best way to see the flood waters flowing into Lake Eyre, the shimmering colours of this inland sea and the birdlife breeding there is to go on a Lake Eyre flight. Lake Eyre is 15m below sea level and is the terminal point for one of the world's largest internally draining systems.
