Adelaide City of Churches
Adelaide is like a charismatic gentleman – charming, modern and is the best city if you desire the high-grade wine and sensational food. South Australia’s capital is sure to sweep you off your feet with its magnificent blend of breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife and world-class cuisine. With your own Adelaide rental car, you can leave all your worries behind as this amorous city wins your heart.
Known as the City of Churches, Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and the spiritual home of Australia’s wine industry.
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Many travellers reach Adelaide after flying in from other States, while some drive – either from the east via Mildura or Mt Gambier, or from the north via Port Augusta.
Adelaide and South Australia generally experience a lower level of population growth than other Australian capitals but retains a reputation as the festival city well recognized for its food, wine and special events.
Hiring a car is recommended to make the most of the many regional attractions available inside a short drive of Adelaide city centre. Driving times from central Adelaide to key destinations are:
* Adelaide Hills – 20 minutes
* McLaren Vale (Fleurieu Peninsula) – 40 minutes
* The Barossa – 60 minutes
* Victor Harbour (Fleurieu Peninsula) – 60 minutes
* Murray Bridge (River Murray) – 70 minutes
* Clare Valley – 90+minutes
* Flinders Ranges (Wilpena Pound) – 5 hours
* Port Lincoln – 8 hours.
There are several Adelaide car hire places wherever you can pick up a cheap vehicle to take in these sights.
Adelaide has numerous events. The more popular are:
* Tour Down Under, 700km international cycle road race, January
* Adelaide Fringe Festival (second largest in the world after Edinborough, March
* Womadelaide outdoor world music, arts and dance, March
* Clipsal 500 Adelaide motor race, March
* Adelaide Cup Horse racing carnival March
* Goolwa Wooden Boat Festival, Murray River
* Adelaide Festival of Arts, biennial event even years
* Oakbank Horse racing carnival, Adelaide Hills, April
* Sea and Vines Festival, McLaren Vale, July
* Royal Adelaide Show, September
* Bay to Birdwood run of vintage cars (largest in the southern hemisphere), October
* Classic Adelaide Road Rally car event, October.