A flight to Adelaide takes you to South Australia’s culture capital, named in 1836 after the wife of King William IV, and set between Mt Lofty Ranges and the Gulf of St Vincent. Explore times gone by at the South Australia Museum in Adelaide with its huge whale skeleton and excellent collection of Aboriginal artefacts. Immerse yourself in local culture at Adelaide’s Migration Museum and discover the personal stories of migrants who came to South Australia from all over the world. Relax and unwind on the banks of Adelaide’s River Torrens, which has been transformed into a recreational lake with a beautiful cycling and walking track. The many excellent beaches are a 25-minute drive west of Adelaide. Take the vintage tram from Victoria Square to popular tourist beach Glenelg. The people of Adelaide are proud of their locally grown wine and the vineyards of the Barossa and McClaren Vale Valleys are a must for wine buffs. For beginners, the city’s National Wine Centre will teach you all you need to know about Australian wines. If it’s Aussie grub you’re after sample a pie floater (meat pie floating in thick pea soup) or tasty kangaroo steak. |