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Adelaide Attractions

Your guide to the best places to visit in Adelaide, Australia, from parks to ovals.

Things to do in Adelaide – top Adelaide must-see attractions

Adelaide is a city where colonial history, green spaces, and cultural institutions shape the everyday experience for visitors. From ornate 19th-century galleries and grand public libraries to open parklands and wildlife-filled reserves, the range of things to see in Adelaide, Australia is genuinely broad. You can wander through rare plant collections at the Botanic Garden, catch a game at the iconic Adelaide Oval, or browse local produce at the Adelaide Central Market. Start here to figure out exactly where to go and what to do.

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Historic Site
Historic Site
Architectural Buildings
Architectural Buildings
Nature reserves
Nature reserves
Parks
Parks
Mall
Squares
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Nature Lovers
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Why visit?
  • Heritage rose collection
  • Restored Victorian glasshouse
  • Guided garden walks
Art Gallery of South Australia
Art & Culture Lovers
Art Gallery of South Australia
Why visit?
  • Australian Indigenous art
  • 19th-century facade
  • Free permanent collection
Adelaide Oval
Sports Enthusiasts
Adelaide Oval
Why visit?
  • Oval rooftop stadium tour
  • River Torrens waterfront
  • Multi-sport heritage
Waterfall Gully
Nature Lovers
Waterfall Gully
Why visit?
  • Waterfall trail access
  • Native bush surroundings
  • Birdlife along creek path
The Beachouse
Families
The Beachouse
Why visit?
  • Water slides and pools
  • Beachfront location
  • Rides for all ages
Shoppers
Rundle Mall
Why visit?
  • Pedestrian shopping strip
  • Local and chain retailers
  • Street performers
Families
Adelaide Central Market
Why visit?
  • Fresh local produce stalls
  • Heritage market building
  • 80+ specialty vendors
Mount Lofty Summit
Nature Lovers
Mount Lofty Summit
Why visit?
  • 360-degree city panorama
  • Adelaide Hills hiking trails
  • Sunset viewing point
State Library of South Australia
History Geeks
State Library of South Australia
Why visit?
  • Rare historical manuscripts
  • 1884 Mortlock Wing interior
  • Free public access
Families
Cleland Wildlife Park
Why visit?
  • Koala and wombat encounters
  • Native species habitats
  • Cleland Hills bushland setting
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