Walk back into the past along Adelaide's North Terrace where great colonial buildings hold the city's cultural foundations. Adelaide is a captivating blend of Mediterranean and Australian lifestyles with abundant shopping, restaurants and culture.

The Adelaide Hills along the eastern border are also known as the Mount Lofty Ranges. Just a 20 minute drive east of Adelaide city, the Mt Lofty and Light's Vision Lookouts offer great views. The hills and Fleurieu Peninsula are the great garden and orchard areas of South Australia. The southern coastline bustles and the bays of Gulf St Vincent are safe for swimming. Much of the charm of the hills and coastal regions comes from its preserved heritage.

One of the most visited towns in the hills, historic Hahndorf, retains the atmosphere of its German settlers. The Hahndorf Academy is a museum, art gallery and heritage centre.

The Barossa is located just an hour north-east of Adelaide. Its strong wine heritage, Germanic culture and natural beauty provide a unique and hospitable location. Wine has long dominated life in the Barossa Valley, and there are many open vineyards and wineries. Take a scenic drive through the valley's historic towns and villages, tasting their cheeses and wines.

Fact Summary

Located on the Gulf of St. Vincent in the Australian State of South Australia.

Adelaide Airport Transfers: To city centre by Airport bus $3.50, or taxi $18.

Mediterranean Climate with warm to hot, dry summers and cool to mild winters. Average temperature in summer is 28 deg CC; in winter 15 deg CC.

Adelaide has a population of 1,023,600

The phone code for metropolitan Adelaide is (08). From outside Australia dial 61 8 followed by the local number.

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