The capital of South Australia (SA), Adelaide is a modern, vibrant city with a rich cultural history and a wide range of historical sites and fun things to do.
South Australia was the only colony free of convictions because it was established as a free and voluntary settlement.
Significantly, the law establishing South Australia as a colony in 1834 also included a guarantee that the state’s aboriginal people and their descendants would maintain the land they have ‘now occupied or enjoyed.’
Adelaide quickly became known as the City of Churches for the various churches built in the area; many still remain and are still used, and their beautiful architecture gives a fascinating look into the history of the region.
The city today has tasty, ethnic restaurants, a thriving café, a neighbourhood of bars, and excellent shopping.
Adelaide is an outstanding destination for beautiful scenery; with a lot of natural beauty readily accessible in the city itself and an abundance of rural beauty just a stone’s throw away from the capital.
Lonely Planet’s South Australia ranked 5th in 2017, for good reason. This is a society with so much to offer and Adelaide is a beautiful gem in itself.
There’s plenty to do in Adelaide, both within the city and in the surrounding boroughs and suburbs. From climbing the treetops to tourist attractions and discovering the adrenaline-fueled obstacle course, there’s a lot to be done on school holidays for the majestic punters.
So, banish the fearful ‘I ‘m bored’ and use your favourite things to do as a starting point to discover your personal must-see attractions in Adelaide. You can plan out you’re itinerary including places to stay and eat with sites such as Red Balloon.
Fun Things to Do in Adelaide in South Australia
Adelaide Zoo
If you’re looking for fun things to do in Adelaide, the Adelaide Zoo is a great choice. You’ll find over 3,000 animals of over 300 species in the zoo, not to mention both native and exotic species.
Take in the daily animal shows to learn more about the animals and wander through the zoo for a day of fun!
Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Over 50 hectares of land make up the impressive Adelaide Botanic Garden. And as you walk into all that greenery, you’ll feel like you’re walking into another world.
Native and exotic species are to be found in the gardens and a range of biomes take you from the romance of the rose garden to the eco-sustainability of the wetlands garden.
The gardens are one of the best places to visit in Adelaide for nature-lovers.
Rundle Mall