Adelaide Travel Guide
South Australia, Australia
Adelaide is the capital of South Australia, with a population of 1,366,783. It is the state’s main urban centre and sits in the southern part of the country.
Most air travellers arrive at Adelaide Airport, the city’s listed airport. Nearby coastal spots include Snowden Beach, 14.9 kilometres away on the Port Adelaide River, St Kilda Beach at 21.6 kilometres, and Southport Beach at 28.3 kilometres.
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Pays in AUD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 000
Dial code +61
Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, and service staff are generally paid a fair wage. However, tipping is appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Adelaide
Jan
28°5Feb
28°2Mar
27°4Apr
21°7May
18°7Jun
15°15Jul
14°12Aug
16°13Sep
18°11Oct
21°9Nov
22°10Dec
25°5Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Adelaide
Glenalg Beach
9.9 km away
Semaphore Beach
14.9 km away
Snowden Beach
14.9 km away
St Kilda Beach
21.6 km away
Christies Beach
25.7 km away
Southport Beach
28.3 km away
Trigg's Beach
33.4 km away
Port Gawler Beach
35.7 km away
Things to do in Adelaide
Art Gallery of South Australia
art gallery
0.9 km
South Australian Museum
museum
0.9 km
Migration Museum
history museum
1 km
Unley Oval
park
2.6 km
Rundle Park
park
1.4 km
Museum of Economic Botany
history museum
1.6 km
National War Memorial
monument
0.9 km
Brougham Place Uniting Church
christian place of worship
2.1 km
Getting there
Adelaide Airport · 5.8 km
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