5 Places to Visit in South Australia & Top Tourist Places
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A beach located just 90 kms from Adelaide, South Australia, second valley is sheltered in a valley amidst the farming lands. There is no specific season that one needs to find for going to this beach, the tourists can take pleasure of this beautiful beach during any time of the year. Named after a coastal town on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia, second valley has been rated amongst the top ten beaches of this country. It is perfect blend of spectacular scenic view as well as a beautiful beach to bask on. The Jetty Store offers delicious take away meals to tingle your taste buds and if you are a fishing fan, it provides you all kind of equipment required for fishing. In fact, second valley is a beach that offers something for everyone.

Highlights: Be it bush walking, fishing or swimming, no one would return without enjoying.
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Based at a distance from the city center, Christies Beach is another beautiful location to visit in Adelaide. With crystal clear water and towering cliffs the place is well beautified to enjoy fascinating scenic view that mesmerizes every mind.

The beach is long and spacious that makes room for all and never feels too much crowded. Covered with small eateries run by locales this is an excellent sun soaking beach where one can spend some good time in the serene ambience, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Beach sports like volleyball is common here.



For all the coffee lovers, Viscous coffee at Christies beach s quite famous and a must stop. Coupled with great local snacks this is indeed a must have.
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St Peter’s Cathedral is a major landmark of Adelaide. Located at the edge of Pennington Terrace and King William Road, this Cathedral has beautiful architecture and a mix of modern and traditional stain glass windows. Inside the building, you can feel the holiness of worship, choirs, incense, and candles and it is one of the amazing places to visit in Adelaide

Highlights: There are experienced tour guides to help you understand the history and importance of the cathedral. They will also explain the religious significance of different artworks inside the cathedral. Next to the main entrance of the cathedral, you can find a small gift shop from where you can purchase the souvenir of your visit.

Location: The St Peter’s Cathedral is just 5 minutes drive away from Rundle Mall.
Timing: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM from Monday to Saturday and 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday.

Price: The price per head for the commercial tours is $5.00. 
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Himeji Garden provides you a safe haven away from the busy city life. It is one of the most peaceful places in Adelaide. It is a great place to enjoy some quiet moments with your loved ones. You can enjoy a picnic or explore the mesmerizing garden and it is one of the best places to visit in Adelaide.

It was gifted to Adelaide by the sister city Himeji. There are two traditional areas - The sensui area has mountains and lakes while the kare sensui area has rock garden.

Highlights: You can take a walk under the canopy of trees to reach the old fashioned teahouse. You can also visit the traditional Japanese Zen Garden. The Adelaide central market is just a few minutes ride away.

Timing: 8 AM to 5:30 PM from Sunday to Saturday. It closes at 4:30 PM on weekends and public holidays from April to September.
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For all the lovers of art, The Art Gallery of South Australia is an ideal location to visit. Housing some of the best art collections of the country in one of the most elite buildings, the art gallery is located in North Terrace of Adelaide. Being a landmark of the city and based close to the University of Adelaide, and Australian Museum this place is visited by more than 7,00,000 visitors almost every year and it is one of the amazing tourist places in Adelaide.

The collection of the gallery includes about 38,000 artworks from various places including Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia. The gallery showcases art works of different genres inclusing painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, metalworks, jewelry and many others. From Renaissance till the modern-day the art gallery is complete storage of multiple creative works. The entry is free for all and it is open on all days from 10am to 5pm.

Location: North Terrace, Adelaide 
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If you want to experience the natural and cultural beauty of Adelaide, a visit to Cleland Conservation Park is a must. The area includes the renowned Cleland Wildlife Park, the Mount Lofty Peak and the famous Waterfall Gully. There are walking as well as cycling trails that let you enjoy the varied wildlife and picturesque view of Adelaide hills and it is one of the best tourist places in adelaide.

Highlights: Cleland Wildlife Park is the habitat of a hundred and thirty native Australian species. These include the kangaroos and koalas. Stop by the Cleland Cafe for a refreshing meal and coffee. The cafe uses fresh and seasonal produces for its cuisines.

Location: The protected area is located twenty-two kilometers from Adelaide.

Timing: The Cleland Conservation Park is opened 24/7. The Cleland Wildlife Park is open from 9:30 AM to 5 PM.

Price: The entry fee to Cleland Wildlife Park is $22 for adults. The fee for children is $11. 
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Situated in the City of Holdfast Bay, Seacliff Beach is a suburb of Adelaide City and this suburb is adjacent to Brighton, Kingston Park, and Seacliff Park, Mario. Being South Australia’s most popular stretch of beach, Seacliff allows the tourists to experience the most amazing beach holiday ever and it is one of the best places to visit in Adelaide.

It is backed by a park in the south direction, two club houses, and a caravan park, accompanied by a boat ramp and a car parking area. It comprises of fronting rock flats as well as a high tide sand section, with a shallow sand bar taking the rocks to the north.

Offering good and easy access and a wide range of facilities and utilities, it provides a safe swimming experience with very gentle surf. The visitors will not be able to resist such an enjoyable place where there are water sports as well.

 Highlights: swimming, surfing, fishing, sailing club, life-saving club.
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To understand the diverse culture of Adelaide, a visit to the Migration Museum is a must. Here you can discover the varied traditions and distinctiveness of the people living in South Australia. The museum has six permanent galleries showcasing the history of the museum itself, the impact of migration from the aborigines’ viewpoint, the establishment of colony, and the recent changes and development.

Highlights: To get the most of your visit to the Migration Museum, take a free guided tour the museum and learn about the fascinating history and attraction of South Australia.

Location: The Migration Museum is located in the North Terrace close to South Australian Museum and Art Gallery of South Australia. You can reach the museum by taking a short walk from Adelaide City Centre.

Timing: 10 AM to 5 PM from Monday to Friday. 1PM to 5 PM on weekends and public holidays.

Price: Free Admission. 
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Spread over almost 835 acres, this is South Australia’s first national park that was established in 1891 and is one of the top Adelaide places to see. The place goes much beyond a park and stands as one of the most prominent cultural and historical landmarks. It’s great outdoors, comprising lakes and vast thickets, lies within the ranges of Mount Lofty and remains an undisturbed area for the native flora and fauna to thrive. There are adventure playgrounds, tennis courts, and huge ovals here for you to try your hands on sports. See the thousands of wildflowers and wildlife like the Shy Southern Bandicoot, kangaroos, emus, etc. 

Location: 101, Upper Sturt Road, Belair, South Australia.

Highlights: South Australia’s oldest plant nursery, bush walk trails like Wood Duck Walk around Playford Lake, Waterfall hikes, Adventure Loop Trail 

Timing: Summers: 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Winters: 8:00 am-7:00 pm
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Though it’s located in the centre of the bustling city, the Adelaide Botanical Garden will whisk you into the solitude that only nature can provide. Spread over almost 50 hectares, this garden has been enthralling people since 1857 with its stunning gardens and magnificent architecture along with native wildlife roaming freely here, making it one of the most scenic places to visit in Adelaide.

houses 8 gardens like the Garden of Health (tranquil environs showcasing healing plants), SA Water Mediterranean Garden (stunning displays of Mediterranean plants), First Creek Wetland (beautiful intermingle of plants and wetlands), etc.

Location: North Terrace, Adelaide.

Highlights: 1989 Bicentennial Conservatory, the largest single-span glasshouse in the Southern Hemisphere, turtles, Grey-headed flying foxes, 

Timing: 7:15 am to 9:00 pm
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Other Attractions

Australia, the queen of all islands is particularly marked for its beautiful and lavish islands surrounding the continent. Kangaroo Island is the third largest island of Australia, surrounded by water and located in the farthest southern state. Australian aboriginals were first to start a civilization on Kangaroo island, but with the tremendous rise of water level, the place, today, is more a tourist spot than a habitat area.

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Situated on the southerly corner of Australia, Kangaroo Island serves as an authentic tourist spot for travelers. With an exclusive range of lobster and seafood, Kangaroo Island has gone forth as one of the most populated tourist destinations in Australia. This destination is not just renowned for its tourist attraction, but is likewise known as the wine lover's vacation spot. Kangaroo Island has got as many as 30 wineries across its 150km long area, offering tourists an authentic range of sweet wine.

Location:  Kangaroo Island is located at the southwest of Adelaide, in the southernmost part of the continent.

Price: Entry to the Kangaroo Island is free of monetary value.


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