DISCOVER ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Adelaide offers all of the benefits of a large international metropolis without the problems of a huge city. Add its Mediterranean climate, ease of access, affordability, quality accommodation, excellent shopping options, and it’s easy to see why conference delegates refer to Adelaide as “the perfect conference city”.
Adelaide is the perfect opportunity to relax and play. Discover the local gourmet food and famed regional wines. Enjoy fun social events and adventurous outings. The unique wildlife parks, clean beautiful beaches, vibrant cafés, great dining, riverboats and dolphin cruises make Adelaide a great family holiday destination.
We look forward to welcoming you to Adelaide, South Australia in 2026!
BAROSSA VALLEY
Taking a winery tour of the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills or McLaren Vale regions; all which are within an hour’s drive of the city-centre and produce some of the world’s best wines. For more information, the visit Barossa Australia website.
SA MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
Admire the nation’s most comprehensive displays of Indigenous culture at the SA Museum and see the nation’s finest collection of early European settlement art at the Art Gallery of SA, both conveniently located on North Terrace in the city. For more information, visit the Art Gallery of SA website or SA Museum website.
ADELAIDE CENTRAL MARKETS
Visit the world famous Adelaide Central Markets, a foodie delight which is home to hundreds of stalls selling everything from fresh produce to cheese to chocolate and more! For more information, visit the Adelaide Central Market website.
BIKE RIDING
Hire a free bike to ride around the city. There are cycle lanes that allow safe and quick travel for cyclists. Some of these lanes are painted green and have a dedicated “bike box”. Bike boxes ensure cyclists are easily seen at intersections, by allowing them to wait safely in front of traffic. For more information, visit the City of Adelaide website.
ADELAIDE ZOO
Visit the Adelaide Zoo and its famous pandas in the city centre, or Monarto Open-Plain Zoo, which is known as Australia’s “Little Africa”. For more information, visit the Adelaide Zoo website.
TRAMS
Adelaide Metro offers free public transport options in the city and North Adelaide. The free City Connector bus links you to popular city attractions, shopping, dining, education and other services. You can also take a tram out to historic sea-side Glenelg. For more information, visit the City of Adelaide website.
GETTING AROUND ADELAIDE
AIRPORT TRANSPORT
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
To use public transport including buses, trains, and trams in Adelaide, it’s recommended that you purchase a metroCARD for use on the Adelaide Metro network. You can purchase a regular metroCARD , or a metroCARD Visitor Pass, which gives you 3 days of unlimited travel for one fixed fee. These cards can be collected from the ground floor arrivals area at Adelaide Airport, or from Adelaide Railway Station or the Adelaide Metro InfoCentre in the City.
TRAINS
Adelaide’s rail network is a great way to visit attractions outside of the city. From Adelaide Railway Station, you can catch the Outer Harbor line train to reach destinations such as historic Port Adelaide and the beachside suburb of Semaphore. Trains depart every 20-30 minutes throughout the day.
TRAMS
Adelaide has a useful tram service that operates through the city centre and inner suburbs. It’s most convenient for travel within the city and reaching the popular coastal suburb of Glenelg. The service runs every 10-15 minutes from around 7:00AM to midnight. The tram is free to use in Adelaide city centre between Entertainment Centre Station and South Terrace Station. It links with popular bus routes, and passes major attractions such as Rundle Mall, Adelaide Central Market and West End.
BUSES
Adelaide has a free City Connector bus service in the city centre. There are multiple bus loops including the 98A/98C loop and the 99A/99C loop which operate in both clockwise and anticlockwise directions and depart every 15-30 minutes, seven days a week. These buses are particularly useful for travel between Adelaide’s hotels and attractions such as the South Australian Museum, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide Oval, and North Adelaide.
