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Classic: A visit to the Barossa Valley, an hour north of Adelaide and famous for wines including shiraz and cabernet sauvignon, pairs well with a city stay. Operators such as Elegant Resorts, Inspiring Travel and Intrepid Travel all offer Barossa Valley visits.
PORT ADELAIDE
WHY GO? These days the cobbled lanes and 19th-century warehouses of characterful Port Adelaide (pictured above) are packed with pubs, street art and cultural attractions – but back in the 1830s, this area was nicknamed Port Misery by early European settlers who arrived at the swampy landing spot. Come here to discover the city’s maritime history and how it has changed.
Detour: En route to wildlife- rich Kangaroo Island, explore the Fleurieu Peninsula with commissionable Off Piste 4WD Tours to spot koalas in the wild, as well as enjoying a picnic made with local produce. Prices from £219.
offpistetours.com.au
WHAT TO DO Hear the stories of Adelaide’s early settlers on a two-and-a-half hour walking tour with agent-friendly Flamboyance Tours (about £43), then head to the South Australian Maritime Museum to learn more about the journeys people took to reach Australia. Also visit historic Port Adelaide Lighthouse, the oldest clipper ship in the world at Port Adelaide Docks, and the National Railway Museum, a must-see as Port Adelaide was home to Australia’s first steam-powered railway.
NORWOOD WHY GO?
Bougie Norwood (pictured below) is an affluent neighbourhood in the city’s relaxed eastern suburbs, just half an hour’s stroll from the CBD. Its mix of leafy residential streets shows off the
city’s historic architecture – think intricate cast-iron lacework on balconies and verandas – but Norwood is also a
charming hub for independent businesses, thriving bars and restaurants.
WHAT TO DO
It’s all about eating, drinking and shopping in boutiques and bookstores on the Parade, as well as mooching around laid-back
record stores and antique shops on Magill Road. Follow the Eastside Wine & Ale Trail for a boozy tour of 13 micro-breweries, gin distilleries and cellar doors serving wine from the surrounding region’s vineyards.
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New product: Open-range Monarto Safari Park is home to lions, cheetahs, rhinos and giraffes. The 78-room Monarto Safari Resort, sold through Journey Beyond, opened in May and has two swimming pools and a spa.
monartosafariresort.com
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The Adelaide Fringe festival is the world’s second-largest Fringe (after Edinburgh) and takes place from mid-February to
mid-March. There are plenty of free events alongside ticketed shows.
adelaidefringe.com.au
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PICTURES: South Australian Tourism Commission/Ian Routledge; Henschke and Co/Dragan Radacaj; Shutterstock/Majonit, KJam
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