Discover Adelaide 2026

One of Australia's most renowned wine regions lies barely an hour's drive from Adelaide and is famous for bold Shiraz wines, historic wineries and excellent restaurants amid gentle hills.

Adelaide is regarded as Australia's festival capital, home to major events such as the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the world's second-largest Fringe festival, plus numerous music and arts events throughout the year.

One of the largest undercover markets in the southern hemisphere offers fresh local produce, multicultural street food stalls and a lively taste of South Australia's culinary diversity.

A ferry ride takes visitors to this wildlife-rich island with koalas, sea lion colonies and dramatic rock formations such as the Remarkable Rocks — a popular day trip or short getaway from Adelaide.

Direct flights connect Sydney and Melbourne with Adelaide in around two hours. Adelaide also has its own international airport with some connections to Asia.

The official language is English.

March to May and September to November are best for pleasant temperatures during wine tours and city sightseeing.

The nearby Barossa Valley is one of Australia's most renowned wine regions, best known for bold Shiraz wines, and is less than an hour from Adelaide.