Adelaide

Transport

Getting around Adelaide is an easy affair as the city has a capable Metro network with bus, train and tram options available. A three-day unlimited-travel visitor pass for $26 can be your perfect companion during your stay. If you plan to stay longer, get a rechargeable multi-trip Metrocard with which you can swipe your way around the city.

Jump onto the Free City Loop buses that depart every 30 minutes, running clockwise and anti-clockwise around the CBD fringe. The bus services start by 6am and run till midnight. Trains depart from the Adelaide station on five suburban routes (Belair, Gawler, Grange, Noarlunga and Outer Harbour), with some services starting by 04:30am. Trams also run on many routes in the city (one every 10 minutes on weekdays and 15 minutes on weekends). 

Taxis are also available for hire on the street or you can call and book one. Some of them are wheelchair-friendly. Another novel way of exploring the city is on cycles! Adelaide has mostly flat terrain, so it’s less strenuous to cycle about and see places. You can hire cycles for a day or multi-days with your passport.  

Public Conveniences

Finding your way through Adelaide might seem like a daunting task for a newbie to the city, but there are many tools and services at your disposal to make sure you aren’t left high and dry. There are many digital tools available at your disposal like PDF maps and guides that you can download, so you can get to know the city better. 

The Adelaide Visitor Centre has many enthusiastic guides, who will point you in the right direction on what all to see based on your preferences. Adelaide Greeters are also available, who give guided and personalised tours in the city. There are also roaming City Guides who are super knowledgeable volunteers, and keen to answer questions about their beautiful city.  

Shopping and Business Hours

Adelaide has many shopping destinations, all offering a wide variety of wares and deals. There are the arcades, each offering a unique choice of goods. The markets are the place to head for everything handmade and pre-loved. 

Places of note are Rundle Mall, which is Adelaide’s premier shopping destination with over 700 outlets. Try to keep your cool and not go overboard in ecstasy as you step into the Arcades. There are over 20 arcades and the notable one is the Adelaide Arcade which is close to 130 years old.
 
Experience the local vibe of Adelaide at the markets, filled with happy locals and regular customers, music and great street food. The Adelaide Central Market has stocks of local produce, as well as cafes and stores selling specialty foods. Gilles Street Market is the street fashion centre, with stalls stocked with designer samples, to budding designers showcasing their talents. Market Shed on Holland is all about local organic food, a great place to do some light munching and shopping. 

Most of these places are open for business from 10 in the morning till about five to six in the evening.

Medical Services

Triple zero (000) is the number for emergency contact and to get an ambulance, which is the safest way to receive expert medical care. Depending on the temporary assessment by the paramedics, you can be transported to the right hospital and receive the care you need. 
For less severe situations, visit the Emergency Department of any hospital. There are quite a few prominent hospitals in the Adelaide Metropolitan area, open 24/7. 

• Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Lyell McEwin Hospital
• Flinders Medical Centre
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Modbury Hospital
• Noarlunga Hospital
• Women’s and Children’s Hospital 

Dining

With a warm pleasant climate throughout the year, Adelaide is the perfect city for alfresco dining and enjoying a nice cuppa out in the sunshine. Located near one of the world’s finest wine-making regions, the meals served here are generally gourmet affairs, with wines accompanying courses. There are lots of fresh local produce available, served up in different fashions, from food carts or boutique cafes, right on the city’s streets. Download the Adelaide Street Eats app for all the latest updates and details. 

Pub culture in Adelaide is also strong, sporting an unofficial title as the ‘city of pubs’. The title is done justice though, with more than 70 pubs in the city centre alone. Most of these pubs have historic significance as they are located in some of the oldest buildings in the city. 

Sample something of everything here at Adelaide! 

Accommodation

Find great places to stay during your time at Adelaide. You will be spoilt for choice with a variety of accommodation options, suiting many price ranges and styles. Choose from idyllic castles or manors or a cottage overlooking the valley. Plush hotel suites are also available right in the city centre. For the backpackers and student travellers, modest and clean accommodation options are plenty, ranging from bunk beds to shared rooms. 

Choose what suits your needs and budget, and have a great stay!