Adelaide

Situated alongside the River Torrens between the Adelaide Hills and St Vincent Gulf in Adelaide City Map, Adelaide is the thriving capital of South Australia. Established in 1836, it is now the fifth largest city in the country. Adelaide Weather encourages locals and visitors to enjoy a relaxed and indulgent lifestyle, offering a vast array of Accommodation Adelaide, city pubs, cafes, restaurants, fresh food and wine. Known as the wine and festival capital of Australia, this South Australia's capital is recognized for beautiful parklands, gardens, historical buildings, and open streets. Adelaide is also known for its great wines from the Barossa valley. It is a gentler city compared to the fast lifestyles of Sydney and Melbourne and an excellent city for those who prefer to get away from the hustle and bustle of large cities.

Adelaide is particularly known for the host of festivals it organizes every year. With incredible local and international creativity, Adelaide prides itself on hosting some of the largest arts festivals worldwide. So, if you are a festival enthusiast you should not miss the three-week Adelaide Festival of the Arts, held in late February or early March on even-numbered years. There is also a film festival that supports local film makers by screening contemporary films and holding events. However, the Festival of Ideas has discussion panels and invites speakers to give talks on a different theme at each festival and has attracted many eminent figures such as Germaine Greer. During the events and festivals, the city witnesses hoards of visitors coming to the city from all walks of life from different regions.

There is a cluster of green parks next to the city, which bring a sense of peace and space to the region. Travelers can see emus, koala bears and kangaroos at the Cleland Conservation Park situated in the Adelaide Hills. The park also works to help endangered animals such as rare species of curlew, wallaby and bettongs. Belair National Park is the other protected area which is also located in the hills of Adelaide. This is a treasured place for the residents of the city and for tourists. There are several trails for horseback riding, hiking and biking and hence making it a popular tourist destination of Australia.