Introduction to Adelaide
Regarded as one of the Australia’s
most beautiful cities, Adelaide is in the southern part of Australia – and is, indeed, the
capital of South Australia. It is a scenic city by all accounts: one where you can almost
simultaneously enjoy the attractions associated with the coastline, those associated
with the plains and those associated with the mountains. That is because Adelaide
is located in a plain, next to a rather extensive beach line, and encompassed by
mountains. It is also one of the world’s most consciously designed cities,
surrounded by breathtaking parkland, and with remarkable boulevards that are interspersed
with huge, well-kept public squares.
Getting around Adelaide
There are many ways of getting
around Adelaide, meaning that you have a chance to choose the one that is most
convenient to you. Firstly, there is the option of
using the buses: this being a city with a well organized bus transport system. The buses run on
schedule, and they are more comfortable than what you’d get in most other cities of
Adelaide’s size. Secondly, there is the option of
using trams. The tram system is quite extensive, though you will notice that, at the moment,
the tram loop doesn’t get to the Adelaide Central Business District (CBD) and the
city’s airports, though there are plans to extend it there. Still, it can be a nice way to get
around the parts of the Adelaide Metropolis that are
connected to it.
Thirdly, there is the option of using
trains: especially if you are looking to go to the further flung parts of the
metropolis. The good thing about Adelaide’s trains is that theyare mostly on time.
Fourthly, there is the option of
using a taxi. Now Adelaide’s taxis can be quite costly, but the convenience they give is
unparalleled, especially for those who wish to travel in their own private space.
Fifthly, there is the option of
hiring a car, and driving yourself around. There are many car hire companies in operation in
Adelaide, and if you are visiting the city for an extended period of time, and you
want to be driving yourself around, you can make use of the car hire services they offer.
Things to see and do in Adelaide
There is so much to see and do in
Adelaide that you’ll probably end up being spoilt for choice. If you are a person who loves beach
recreational activities, you will be glad to learn that Adelaide is a coastal city, with
extensive, scenic beaches. There, you can take part in water sports, swimming, beach-side
walks, or just lie about and while away your time. If you are a person who loves
wildlife, you can make a visit to the Adelaide zoo. The zoo is coincidentally, located in the
Adelaide parkland, which is a tourist attraction in its own right. This is the place to see all
those exotic Australian animals you have always heard of: including the Karta, the Funi
and the Wang Wang. If you are a history lover, or if
you are just a visual person who loves to see interesting things, you will find Adelaide’s
museums attractive. These include the South Australian Museum, the South Australian
Maritime Museum and the Australian Museum of Childhood. Others include the
National Museum Port of Adelaide, the Anne and Gordon Samstag Museum of Art and RM
Williams Outback Heritage Museum. If you love shopping, you can make a
visit to the Rundle Mall or go for Boutique shopping at the Norwood Parade or
yet still go for outlet shopping at the Harbor Town, to name but a few of Adelaide’s
shopping haunts. While in Adelaide, you may also want
to go for a refreshing walk in the city’s Botanic Park, Himeji Garden or the Waterfall
Gully.
Adelaide also has a vibrant
nightlife, with lots of interesting pubs and nightclubs.
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