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Tours and what to do in Adelaide

Adelaide has a great range of tours available thanks to all the natural attractions that surrounded it.
Kangaroo Island is not far away and a great overnight destination, the Barossa Valley and the McLaren Valley make a great winetasting daytrip, and historic Hahndorf and the Murray River are not far either.

Click here to browse a selection of recommended Adelaide tours that you can book on-line.

City tour

A very comfortable and easy way to see all the best the city has to offer is to book on a tour, in 2.5 hours you can see;
Victoria Square - heart of the city
Gouger Street - restaurants and cafes
The grand boulevard of King William Street
The Terraces - north, south, east and west that separate the city from the greenbelts
Parks, gardens and greenbelts
River Torrens with its delightful garden banks
Parliament House
The Casino
State Library with the Bradman collection
Trinity Church - Adelaide's oldest church
Trendy Hutt Street
Visit Haigh's Chocolates - Australia's oldest chocolate manufacturer (*)
Enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee accompanied by fine Haigh's chocolates (*)
Beehive C at Rundle Mall
Festival Theatre and Adelaide Convention Centre
Adelaide Oval - one of Australia's most notable cricket grounds
Quaint suburbs of North Adelaide
O'Connell Street - restaurants and trendy shops
St. Peters Cathedral
Colonel Light's lookout on Montefoire Hill affording spectacular views over Adelaide
* On Sunday's Haigh's will not be available
More info on this tour...

Cleland Wildlife Park

Australian Kangaroos
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Spend an afternoon at Cleland Wildlife Park ! Set in the natural bushland of the Mt Lofty Ranges, Cleland Wildlife Park offers the opportunity to walk freely amongst wildlife coming face to face with some of Australia's unique birds, animals and reptiles. Feed kangaroos and emus, have your own photo taken with a cuddly Koala, walk through aviaries and see colourful native birds -parrots, cockatoos and galahs, wombats and dingoes. Picturesque wetlands and pelicans, rock wallabies, bandicoots and tasmanian devils, snakes, goannas and lizards. More info....

Festivals

Adelaide is known as the festival city, and if you are there at the right time you might catch some good ones, for more info visit;

Adelaidefestival.com.au

Fleurieu peninsula

The Fleurieu peninsula is not far from Adelaide and a daytour can show you the diversity of this playground of wineries, the holiday seaside resort of Victor Harbour and where Australia's greatest river system meets the lakes and sea at the old paddlesteamer port of Goolwa. More info...

Hahndorf

Adelaide
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Tour the highlights of Adelaide, then travel through the Adelaide Hills dotted with unique and historic villages. Visit Hahndorf, Australia's oldest German settlement, rich in German heritage and a delight to walk and browse along the main street. Tour highlights include:
Chinatown
Central Market
Victoria Square - heart of the city
St Francis Xavier Cathedral
North and East Terraces
Trendy Hutt Street
Leafy Eastern suburbs and a visit to Australia's oldest German settlement - Hahndorf. More info....

Kangaroo Island

Australian Fur Seals
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You can reach Kangaroo island by sea or air, this unspoiled wilderness is home to wallabies, goannas, echidnas, koalas, kangaroos, seals and is a haven for many other marine wildlife and seabird species. There is a great day tour that will show you all the highlights of this amazing island. More info....

Meditiation

Had enough of the hustle and bustle of the city? The Lifeflow Meditation Centre has been providing high quality meditation teaching in Adelaide for over 25 years. It is one of Australia's most experienced meditation centres. With a studio in the city and a retreat centre in the Adelaide Hills they offer a large range of courses and retreats to suit both beginners and advanced meditators. Visit their website for more info

Murray River

'Proud Mary' on The Murray
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The Murray River system is Australia's largest and in recent times the government has started some big conservation projects to save this river that was severely damaged by major irrigation works upstream. On classic old paddle steamers you can experience this river and the green vineyards, golden citrus orchards and prosperous rural communities. More info....

Outback

The Flinders Ranges
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Adelaide is surrounded by the outback, after you travel through the green hills and wine regions that surround Adelaide you get to experience the remoteness of outback Australia…
Visit the world famous South Australian wineries, taste the delightful wines of the Clare Valley Region. Discover the grand splendor of the Flinders Ranges and its magnificent landscapes. Go on an off-road 4WD trek to the awe-inspiring Wilpena Pound and for a different perspective, experience the thrill of a lifetime as you take an exhilarating scenic flight. Take a glimpse into the rich heritage of the 'Silver City', Broken Hill. Travel through the outback and take the opportunity to appreciate the ancient Aboriginal rock art, stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. Your adventure concludes with a flight from Broken Hill to Adelaide as you glide over this vast unique landscape, the charm and experiences of your Australian Outback Adventure will be unforgettable!
See big red kangaroos, emus, eagles, and a wide range of bird life. The variety of wildlife will vary depending on the time of the year and the areas you visit, however there is ample opportunity for photography of Australia's outback wildlife and landscapes. More info....

Wine tasting

A visit to Adelaide without a visit to at least one wine growing region would be like going to north Queensland without seeing the Great Barrier Reef. The city is surrounded by wine growing country where you can spend some very enjoyable days discovering the many top quality wines, and what better way to do it than to book on a tour where the busdriver will get you safely home again after a hard day's sampling. There's a variety of tours to choose from;

Adelaide Hills Private Wine Tour

Barossa Valley Private Wine Tour

Barossa Valley small group touring

Barossa Valley Wineries

Barossa Valley Wineries and Hahndorf

Clare Valley Private Wine Tour

McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu peninsula

McLaren Vale Private Wine Tour

Another way to avoid drink driving is to stay in the Barossa Valley!