South Australia's capital, Adelaide is situated between the sea and the Adelaide Hills. It's here you'll find that good food and wine are pretty high on the agenda with more restaurants per capita than any other Australian City. The mild Mediterranean climate also means it's the driest city in the driest state, in the driest continent! Unreal!!
Adelaide is also the home of cricketing great… Sir Don Bradman! When you're in town, depending on the season, get to a local sporting match and mix it up with the locals. Whether it's Cricket, Aussie Rules or Tennis, you'll soon discover South Australian's are sport crazy! Note to self…Beer of choice in SA is Coopers or West End Draft! They drink it by the bucket load!
To the east, the Adelaide Hills offer great views, walking trails, arts and crafts, and some 20 fantastic boutique wineries to quench your thirst. Or if it's just a happy snap you're after to send home to the folks, head to the Mt Lofty Lookout for a sensational view of Adelaide city, not to mention a spectacular view at Sunset over the sea.
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Adelaide Central YHA
Adelaide Central YHA
Located in the heart of the city, Adelaide Central YHA is a comfortable, clean and friendly place to stay. Fully air conditioned, modern facilities and quality accommodation offering 24 hour reception, large self catering kitchen, free videos, free tea and coffee, fast internet and an on site travel office.
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Adelaide Travellers Inn
Adelaide Travellers Inn
The Adelaide Travellers Inn Backpackers Hostel is located on picturesque Hutt Street near the city centre of Adelaide, South Australia. Hutt Street is a beautiful tree lined street has everything you need, cafe's, pubs, post office, take away foods, supermarket, banks ect, and a free bus right out the front to take you into and around the city. Offering clean rooms and great location, this is a place where you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and a “no worries” stay!
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Annie's Place
Annie's Place
Annie's Place - Adelaide’s funkiest hostel, Rooms have televisions, air conditioning, heating and most have ensuite some even a bath!. Doubles/twins are luxurious with linen and towels. Reception open 7am until 9pm, in-house travel agency boasting some of the best travel deals in town. Free breakfast every morning in the beautiful rustic kitchen.
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Backpack Oz
Backpack Oz
Enjoy Happy Hour at the Backpack Oz bar, catch some sun on the rooftop deck or chat to fellow travellers in the beer garden ... there is plenty of choice at this top rated hostel. Backpack Oz is a traditional youth hostel, while The Guest House offers mainly double/twin rooms with TV and basin - perfect for people travelling in 2's!
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Blue Galah
Blue Galah
Blue Galah Backpackers Hostel – a family owned and operated hostel is located in the heart of Adelaide - only seconds away from restaurants, cafes, clubs, pubs and 24hr convenience store. Enjoy a South Australian beer from the bar and relax on Adelaide’s biggest balcony while enjoying Adelaide’s great sights.
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Glenelg Beach Hostel
Glenelg Beach Hostel
Glenelg Beach Hostel - Adelaide's only beachside backpackers Hostel & Bar. Comfortable & spacious, a great place to meet people with a relaxed atmosphere, & welcoming vibe. Tram to city 25mins, bus from airport 20mins, drops outside front door. Located next to shops, restaurants, 24hr supermarkets, great late night beach spots including clubs and bars.
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Hostel 109
Hostel 109
Hostel 109 is a small, quiet, clean and friendly place to stay, situated in the city centre. Hosts, Malcolm and Debra specialise in outback travel and escorted ‘Adelaide Hills’ hikes. A fully equipped kitchen, fabulous showers, air conditioning/heating and free internet (four computers) amongst other facilities, makes this the ideal place to kickback and relax.
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My Place Adelaide Backpackers
My Place Adelaide Backpackers
My Place Backpackers is a small and cosy hostel, a home away from home. Stay with us and experience all Adelaide has to offer! We are located near the Central market, best pubs and restaurants and shopping areas. There is a free daily breakfast, comfy beds and a great balcony to laze on. Use our sauna or watch one of our 150 dvd movies! Join us for volleyball/soccer on the beach, pizza/movie nights and free city tour. Hope to seeing you soon!
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Adelaide Central YHA
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YHA Travel Adelaide
YHA Travel Adelaide
YHA Travel Adelaide - your one stop shop to all things South Australian. Whether it be Kangaroo Island, Flinders Ranges or Barossa Valley, YHA Travel has the largest range of tours, transport and accommodation to make your South Australian experience a perfect one. Contact us now to organise your personal adventure.
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hostel TXT
hostel TXT
hostelTXT allows you to search for and book most Australian hostels using 2 simple TXT messages at your normal TXT rates. Hostels bid for your business so you always get the best last minute deals around. hostelTXT is easy, cheap and will save you money.
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Peterpans Adventure Travel
Peterpans Adventure Travel
Peterpans Adventure Travel specialises in servicing the backpacker, student & youth travel market. 14 Shops Australia wide means Peterpans is WITH YOU all the way around OZ. Peterpans shops are friendly, funky & fun - with great music, DVD movies, couches to relax on & free internet for Peterpans customers.
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YHA Travel Adelaide
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Adelaide Warbirds
Adelaide Warbirds
Adelaide Warbirds conducts adventure flights in ex-military aircraft from Parafield Airport in Adelaide. Experience high speed and high – G aerobatics or if you’d prefer something a little more sedate….see the sights as you roar over Adelaide city and then up the beach at low level. Adelaide Warbirds can customise flights and cater for tour groups. All flights include entry to the Classic Jets Fighter Museum at Parafield Airport.
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Blue Water Sea Kayaking
Blue Water Sea Kayaking
Blue Water Sea Kayaking has selected the most spectacular locations close to Adelaide to offer you fun, safe and adventurous escapes into sensational natural environments. A range of eco-adventures have been designed to be inclusive for all ages and levels of fitness with good general health and a sense of adventure. Enjoy a sea kayaking adventures and have a personal encounter with dolphins and search for ship wrecks in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary just 15 minutes from the Adelaide CBD! Explore mysterious sea caves and be greeted by friendly sea lions near Rapid Bay Sea Caves or experience the wilderness of the Coorong National Park.
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Earl of Aberdeen Hotel
Earl of Aberdeen Hotel
Adelaide's original Alehouse and still the best… offering 18 beers on tap and special guest brews plus a large range of quality imported beers.
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Edinburgh Hotel and Cellars
Edinburgh Hotel and Cellars
Many people know about the Edinburgh Hotel becasue of it's famous lawned beer garden... these days it is also renowned for it's consistenly great food. The Ed is one of the few hotels left that caters for all crowds of varying ages with varying backgrounds. It has several bars, alfresco eating areas, a great restaurant, function rooms for weddings, parties and corporate gatherings.Built in 1869 in the middle of Mitcham Village, 10 minutes from the city and at the base of the Adelaide Hills, this heritage hotel is one of Adelaide's special spots.
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Enjoy Adelaide
Enjoy Adelaide
Enjoy Adelaide's half & full day minibus tours show you Adelaide's best attractions at top value prices. See the city, Mount Lofty, Hahndorf, the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Victor Harbor, Goolwa & the Murray River with our friendly, experienced drivers.
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Haighs Chocolate Factory
Haighs Chocolate Factory
Haigh’s Chocolates Visitors Centre - Conveniently located just five minutes drive from Adelaide’s city centre, this world class facility combines excellent viewing and tour facilities with a spacious retail area. On our free viewing tour you will learn how our chocolate is made from raw cocoa beans, watch truffles being hand-dipped and then have a taste of our delicious award winning chocolate. (Bookings are essential).
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Hip Guide to SA
Hip Guide to SA
If you’re a traveller in pursuit of edgy arts fests, fabulous food, a laid-back vibe, or just fun and sun, Adelaide is your destination. And with this little book in your pocket, you’ll have all the knowledge of a local to guide you through from breakfast to last drinks and beyond.
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PJ O'Briens
PJ O'Briens
There's something for everyone at Irish Pub in Adelaide, with comedy, karaoke, live bands, great food and the best Guinness in town. Located in the heart of the Old East End Market Precinct just a stones throw away from Rundle Street come and discover the 'craic' that everyone talks about and visit a truly authentic Irish Pub.
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Prime Mini Tours
Prime Mini Tours
Prime Mini Tours offers great value tours to areas such as the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Hahndorf & Victor Harbor. Our visitors come from all over the world, all age groups wanting to experience South Australia's best wines and attractions. Join our small personal tours with one of Adelaide's leading day tour operators.
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Temptation Sailing
Temptation Sailing
Temptation Sailing’s dolphin swim/watch cruise has a 100% success rate of seeing dolphins and its swims are guaranteed. Whether you choose to swim or watch you will come away with a unique and unforgettable close up encounter with wild dolphins. Temptation operates from Glenelg, only 15 minutes from Adelaide CBD.
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YHA Travel Adelaide
YHA Travel Adelaide
YHA Travel Adelaide - your one stop shop to all things South Australian. Whether it be Kangaroo Island, Flinders Ranges or Barossa Valley, YHA Travel has the largest range of tours, transport and accommodation to make your South Australian experience a perfect one. Contact us now to organise your personal adventure.
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Adelaide Warbirds
