Heading into Adelaide’s CBD?
Adelaide’s CBD is home to some of our favourite venues in South Australia.
You could be just minutes away from your next activity, plan ahead and make a day of it!
Make It a Day Trip!
TreeClimb - Adelaide, SA
Why do 1 activity when you could do 2 or more?
TreeClimb Adelaide is just minutes away from venues, restaurants, playgrounds, stadiums and so much more.
Our Courses have strict start and finish times which makes us the perfect activity to plan an eventful day around.
Whether you’re on foot, driving or catching public transport there is a whole day filled with food and fun waiting for you.
Haigh’s Visitor Centre
Haigh’s Visitor Centre - Adelaide, SA
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At 150 square metres this must surely be Australia’s largest chocolate shop! The Visitor Centre is located on the edge of Adelaide’s famous parklands, just a few minutes drive from the city centre. As well as our standard product lines, we also offer factory seconds and discontinued lines plus additional souvenirs and gourmet foods.
Please note: There are specific hours of operation for parking on Greenhill Road. Parking is not permitted from 7am-10am and 3pm-7pm Monday to Friday. Trading hours are subject to change.
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DRIVE | 2 minutes
WALK | 5 minutes
Haigh's free guided tours operate during store trading hours, Monday to Saturday, except for public holidays.
For groups of 6 or more, you will need to select the Group Guided Factory Tour option on the online booking form.
Self-guided viewing tours are also available between 12noon and 2pm. This option is best suited for those needing flexible tour times, and for those bringing children under the age of 5.
Book here: www.haighschocolates.com.au/tours
Adelaide Showground
Adelaide Showground - Adelaide, SA
The Adelaide Show is home to some of Adelaide’s largest and most sought after events!
From the Royal Adelaide Show to Festivals and expo’s, there is always something on.
Check out what they’ve got lined up here:
www.adelaideshowground.com.au/whats-on
And don’t forget the Royal Adelaide Show
September 2nd - 10th 2023
www.theshow.com.au/
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The Adelaide Showground is a leading events and meetings business that provides world-class service at a world-class venue.
The Adelaide Showground is located on the south-west corner of the heritage-listed Adelaide Park lands – a five-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD.
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DRIVE | 6 minutes
WALK | 35 - 40 minutes
TRAM | Adelaide Show Grounds is closest to the Goodwood Station tram stop.
Rundle Mall
Rundle Mall - Adelaide, SA
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Rain, hail or shine, Rundle Mall is open 7 days a week, nearly every day of the year.
There's more to do in Rundle Mall than just shopping and eating! Have you taken a selfie with the Mall's Balls, Rundle Mall pigs or the iconic fountain yet? -
DRIVE | 10 minutes
WALK | 35 - 40 minutes
TRAM | All tram services stop right outside Rundle Mall's western entrance on King William Street.
With global brands and local favourites, Rundle Mall is the heart of shopping, dining and entertainment in Adelaide.
There is plenty to see, eat, buy and do in Rundle Mall, find out more here: www.rundlemall.com/about
Adelaide Festival Centre
Adelaide Festival Centre - Adelaide, SA
Cabaret, Comedy, Dance, Exhibitions, Music, Theatre, Opera, Talks and Special Events!
There is quite literally, something for everyone.
Check out what’s on here:
www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on
Don’t forget the famous Lucky Dumpling Market this October. 19 October - 5 November 2023.
www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
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Established in 1973, Adelaide Festival Centre is the heart of the arts in South Australia.
Adelaide Festival Centre, on King William Road, Adelaide, includes Festival Theatre, the adjoining Banquet Room, and The Star: Kitchen and Bar, Dunstan Playhouse, Children’s Artspace and Space Theatre.
Her Majesty's Theatre is located on Grote Street, Adelaide. -
DRIVE | 10 minutes
WALK | 40 - 50 minutes
TRAM | Closest stops are at Festival Plaza or Train Station/North Terrace.
Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Oval - Adelaide, SA
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Explore the wide range of experiences on offer at Adelaide Oval. Go behind the scenes on a Stadium Tour, embark on a thrilling RoofClimb adventure or book into Oval Hotel, Australia's first stadium hotel.
Check out Koffee Ink CaféServing up breakfast, lunch, coffee and everything in between, Koffee Ink Café is the perfect spot for delicious meal or a relaxing drink.
Koffee Ink Café is located on Telstra Plaza at Adelaide Oval – make sure you visit next time you’re in the area!
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DRIVE | 10 minutes
WALK | 40 - 50 minutes
TRAM | The closest stop to Adelaide Oval is the Festival Plaza Tram Stop, located on King William Road and 500m to the stadium. Other routes will stop at the Adelaide Railway Station Tram Stop, which patrons can walk through the Railway Station and cross to the Riverbank Bridge to reach the stadium.
There is plenty to do at Adelaide Oval, from stadium tours to Football games or Concerts.
Check out what’s on: www.adelaideoval.com.au/whats-on/
Don’t forget RoofClimb Adelaide Oval
An unforgettable experience awaits with this exhilarating adventure across Adelaide Oval’s iconic roofline.
Enjoy picturesque views of the city and beyond before testing your nerve if you choose, with a lean out point 50 metres above the ground.
Adelaide Zoo
Adelaide Zoo - Adelaide, SA
Adelaide Zoo is open from 9:30am – 5pm every day of the year, including Christmas and all public holidays.
Have you heard about Relaxed sessions?
Adelaide Zoo has introduced Relaxed Zoo Hours every Monday and Wednesday from 3-4.30pm, and Saturday morning Relaxed Morning Zoo sessions run every 3 months.
Relaxed sessions have reduced human noises to allow visitors who may benefit from a more sensory friendly environment to explore the zoo at their own pace.
Check out more: www.adelaidezoo.com.au/visitor-information
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Adelaide Zoo, one of Adelaide’s most iconic attractions, is home to more than 2,500 animals and 250 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited over eight hectares of magnificent botanic surroundings. It is the second oldest zoo in the nation and represents a significant part of South Australia’s heritage and social history. Since Adelaide Zoo first opened to the public in 1883, generations of South Australians have shared in the wonder of a visit to the zoo.
It’s a relaxing green city oasis and vibrant sanctuary that gives you the feeling of stepping into another world. It’s full of diversity, colour and unique things to see and do. It offers an intimate zoo experience speckled with elements of curiosity, fantasy, fun and surprise.
Adelaide Zoo is the only major metropolitan zoo in Australia to be owned and operated by a conservation charity, Zoos SA.
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DRIVE | 15 minutes
WALK | 50 minutes
TRAM | Closest stops are at Festival Plaza or Train Station/North Terrace. The Adelaide Zoo is roughly a 15 minute walk from The Festival Plaza.
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Adelaide Botanic Garden - Adelaide, SA
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In the heart of the city but another world away … Take time out to explore the beauty and diversity of plants from across Australia and around the world. Spend an hour or spend the day among the 50 hectares of magnificently maintained gardens and stunning architecture. Relax in the shade or enjoy a coffee among some of Australia’s finest plant collections.
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DRIVE | 10 minutes
WALK | 40 minutes
TRAM | Adelaide Botanic Garden has a tram stop outside its Main Gate on North Terrace, called Botanic Gardens. The tram stop is approximately 100 metres from the entrance.
For opening hours, map and location, parking, accessibility, regulations and more!
Head to: www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au
