Are you thinking of taking a holiday of late and confused about where to go? Well, why don’t you consider looking into a short and sweet Adelaide holiday trip? This city of diverse landscapes is actually the capital of South Australia. Arts and rich culture; fascinating food and festivals; great shopping and sports experience – the amalgamation of all these form Adelaide, the Australian city where something or the other is always going on. No matter if you want to party or just relax on your next holiday, Adelaide offers it all. The vibrant inner-city districts and spacious boulevards, the lush gardens and sophisticated architectures, Adelaide is the most perfect venue for all kinds of summer holiday activities.
Climate
The city is very close to the sea shore. The climate of Adelaide is Mediterranean. It has notably hot, dry summers with cool and mild winters. The average temperature in winter is around 15C and the average summer temperature is 29C. A trip to Adelaide in Australian summer may turn out to be an experience of your lifetime.
Accommodation
Adelaide is a popular tourist destination in Australia and you have plenty of accommodation options to choose from. Finding a place to stay in Adelaide is a breeze. If you haven’t booked a hotel in advance, just roam around the city and pick the best accommodation facility that suits both your need and budget. Hostels are plentiful, so are the apartments, motels, hotels and several bed and breakfasts.
Places to Go
An organized tour of Adelaide is a great way to explore the city. Generally, these popular tours include an Adelaide guided city tour, a river cruise and a visit to Kangaroo Island or the local wildlife parks. If you want to immerse yourself in the culture of Adelaide’s North Terrace take a trip to the museums and city cafes. Shopping at Rundle Mall or a visit to the famed Adelaide Central Market, sipping award-winning wines at the National Wine Centre may be an equally wonderful idea.
Kangaroo Island: This is Australia’s third largest island and home to colonies of fairy penguins, sea lions, pelicans, marine life and, of course, kangaroos. The place provides so much to do and discover that you should stay here for at least two days.
Hahndorf: Hahndorf is the most popular tourist destination in the Adelaide Hills region. It is Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement. The place makes a perfect base to explore the other delights of the Adelaide Hills like the Mt Lofty area, Norton Summit, the Torrens Valley and Onkaparinga Valley.
Flinders Ranges: The Flinders Ranges is one of the few elevated landmasses in South Australia and the gateway to the State’s outback. The place offers rugged yet spectacular scenic beauty best enjoyed at daybreak or sunset when the colors come alive.
A summer holiday trip to Adelaide will remain incomplete if you fail to experience the magnificent Adelaide Festival of the Arts. It’s one of the premier cultural events in Australia as well as in the world with its epicenter at the Universal Playground venue. This bi-annual event amalgamates more than one and a half thousand artists in all categories, from Australia and many other countries around the world.