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Magnificent private mansions and grand public buildings command an important place amid the modern high-rises. Museums, galleries, gardens, and gourmet restaurants are some of the city's finest treasures, and lovers of the arts can indulge in opera, symphony, and a flourishing live music scene.

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Elegant and refined, Adelaide sits between the rugged south coast of Australia and the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges. European immigrants founded this tidy capital of South Australia, and its layout was carefully crafted around the River Torrens, imparting a welcome sense of order balanced by a laid-back vibe. Mining and agriculture brought riches to the city, and today, …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE English CURRENCY Australian Dollar BEST TIME TO VISIT October to April NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Adelaide Railway Station NEAREST AIRPORT Adelaide Airport (ADL) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 000 INTERNET ACCESS No-one goes to internet cafes any more, do they? They’re very hard to find in Adelaide these days. At a pinch, try the free terminals at the State Library of South …

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Getting Around

Public transport Accurate transit directions can be obtained through Google Maps. To navigate around, just enter your “to” address and “from” address (or use current location) on your device (including iPhone, Android), then select the public transport icon. Metropolitan train, tram and bus services are contracted out by the State Government under the unified brand name Adelaide Metro and use …

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History & Culture

Indigenous Australians inhabited the area now known as South Australia between 20,000 and 30,000 years ago. Evidence through rock art and settlement tools has been found in the areas of the Nullarbor Plain and Kangaroo Island. European settlers didn’t begin to immigrate into the state of South Australia for about four decades after Australia was first colonized. Sightings of the …

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Top Attractions

North Terrace A handsome tree-lined boulevard graced by historic and cultural treasures, North Terrace is a great place to kick off a city tour. Parliament House, at the intersection of King William Street and North Terrace, is perhaps the most imposing building in Adelaide with its monumental colonnade. Just down the street, cheek by cheek, the State Library of South …

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