The capital of South Australia, Adelaide, was named after Queen Adelaide, the consort of King William IV. Founded on December 28, 1836, on the shores of St. Vincent Gulf at the mouth of the Torrens River, the city became the capital of Australia's only free British settlement. Early Adelaide was a bastion of religious freedom, progressive politics, and civil rights, fostering unique social reforms. Today, this elegant city is known for its colonial-style stone buildings, extensive parks that cover a good half of its territory, as well as lively festivals, wine, art, and sporting events.
Adelaide awaits you with: the world's largest collection of Aboriginal artifacts housed in the South Australian Museum, the National Aboriginal Cultures Institute, the museums and libraries of North Terrace, historic port buildings, bakeries and artisan workshops of Hahndorf - Australia's oldest authentic German village. Gourmands cannot miss the Adelaide Central Market, where you can buy excellent products from producers across the state. For those who prefer something a bit more exciting, we recommend visiting the National Wine Centre, and then exploring Adelaide's rich wine bars and luxurious restaurants. Be prepared: the sunny Barossa Valley vineyards are located nearby.
Thrill-seekers come to Adelaide to embark from here to Port Lincoln, where you can swim with great white sharks. Divers, of course, are protected by a cage.
Also, from Adelaide, you can reach such iconic Australian landmarks as the pink lakes of Bumbunga, Macdonnell, and Eyre.
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