Things To Know Before You Travel To Adelaide

Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia, as well as the fifth most famous in Australia. Known as the “City of Churches” Adelaide has long enjoyed a reputation for multiculturalism and progressiveness, and for embracing civil liberties. The city also prides itself as it was the only colony established in Australia and was built by free settlers rather than convicts. Today, Adelaide is recognisable for its elegant buildings, grand parkways, and its laid back atmosphere. It was also declared as one of the most livable cities in the world. If you are going to travel to Adelaide soon, here are some things to know before you go!

Adelaide Is Famous For Food

Bordered by the sea and surrounded by twelve wine-producing regions, not to mention numerous farmlands, Adelaide enjoys a teeming supply of fresh food. Adelaidian chefs make clever use of the ingredients available to craft mouth-watering fare. Therefore, it’s possible to eat your way around the world in Adelaide without leaving the city. Besides, we’ve also listed top 5 best restaurants that you should try during your trip here!

• “Mad March.” March is the busiest month in Adelaide’s social calendar. In late February and all through March, Adelaide becomes host to numerous festivals and events, particularly the Adelaide Festival, the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Clipsal 500, and WOMADelaide.
• The Rundle Mall statues. The Malls Balls and the brass pigs are cherished city treasures.
• Café culture. Adelaidians are serious about coffee and they know their coffee quite well. Aside from having the best artisanal coffee in Australia, Adelaide has numerous cafes where people hang out and do their thing.
• The Showdown. Adelaide has two Australian Football League teams: Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Powers. The rivalry is intense, the fan frenzy is insane, and the action comes to head during The Showdown face-offs.

Weather and Currency

Adelaide weather: Another thing to know before you travel to Adelaide is the weather. Adelaide’s climate is classified as the Mediterranean, with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The city has four seasons – spring is from September to November, summer from December to February, autumn from March to May, and winter from June to August. Temperatures average at 29C in summer and 16C in winter.

Adelaide time zone: Adelaide falls under the Australian Central Standard Time zone, which is in UTC/GMT+9:30

Currency: Adelaide uses the Australian dollar for currency. Moreover, coin denominations are available at 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2. Meanwhile, banknotes are at $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 denominations.

Transportation in Adelaide

Adelaide has an easy, pedestrian-friendly layout, so you can walk around the city centre with very little difficulty. It is also one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world, and you can rent a bike or bring your own bike and cycle your way through the city. In addition, you can take the City Connector Loop-Bus or ride the tram, taxis are everywhere. Besides, there are plenty of options for your trip to Adelaide.

Adelaide Airport: Adelaide is primarily served by the Adelaide Airport (ADL). ADL is the fifth busiest airport in Australia and regularly sees traffic averaging 7M a year. It’s the hub for Qantas, Alliance Airlines, Cobham, Sharp Airlines, and Regional Express Airlines.

Emergency Contacts in Adelaide:

Adelaide Emergency Contacts: If you need emergency assistance, you only need to dial 000. The responding operator will ask you whether you need police, fire, or ambulance assistance. After that, you’ll be connected to the service you need.

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