The capital city of South Australia is Adelaide. A beautiful, cosmopolitan hub for people and the centre of the State's economic, cultural, political and social life.

Adelaide is commonly referred to as Australia's Festival capital as thousands of art lovers from across the globe meet in this city for the biennial Adelaide Festival and Festival Fringe. Surrounded by parklands, the city has more restaurants per head than any other in Australia.

The National Wine Centre is located in the heart of Adelaide and upto 70 per cent of the nation's wine exports, are carried on from South Australia.

Adelaide enjoys a Mediterranean climate with a 15 degrees average daily temperature in winter and 29 degrees average during summer. Miles and miles of pristine beaches are to be seen in Adelaide.

Adelaide is home to Australia's Aboriginal heritage and contemporary culture. largest collection of Aboriginal artifacts and archival material in the world. A visit to the South Australian Museum's Aboriginal Cultures Gallery on North Terrace is a must as it has the largest collection of Aboriginal artifacts and archival material in the world, with 3000 items and interactive multi-media displays.

Attractions of Adelaide

Adelaide Hills

Adelaide Hills are part of the Mt Lofty Ranges and only a short drive from the centre of Adelaide which makes the region a popular day trip destination. There are 625 miles of walking trails, wildlife sanctuaries and 15 wineries in the region. The region is known for its wineries.
At Hahndorf one can see the Australia's oldest German settlement, and pay a visit to the home of painter Sir Hans Heysen.

Fleurieu Peninsula

Fleurieu Peninsula lies South of Adelaide, it is a small piece of land that is sticking out towards Kangaroo Island, and a number of protected beaches on the north coast with Gulf St Vincent and a rugged southern coastline with the Southern Ocean. Inland from the coast the peninsula has some of Australia's finest vineyards. The southern coast of the peninsula has a history of whaling.

Facts and Figures

Population : Over one million

State : South Australia

Language : English is the official language, however, several Asian and European languages are also spoken here

Country : Australia