A weekend in Adelaide: where locals send their visitors
The short answer
For a first weekend in Adelaide, start with the Adelaide Central Market and the city's laneways, spend an afternoon at Glenelg beach, and take a day trip to the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf or the Barossa Valley for food and wine. The Botanic Garden and the Riverbank precinct are easy walks from the city.
In the city
- Adelaide Central Market for breakfast and local produce
- The Botanic Garden and North Terrace's museums and gallery
- The Riverbank precinct and Adelaide Oval
- Laneway bars and restaurants on Peel Street and Leigh Street
By the sea
- Glenelg, an easy tram ride from the city
- Henley Beach for sunset and fish and chips
- Semaphore and Port Adelaide for a quieter day
Day trips
- The Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf
- The Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale wine regions
- Kangaroo Island, if you have more time
Questions
Where should I stay?
The city and North Adelaide are best for walking. Glenelg and Henley Beach suit a beach break.
Do I need a car?
Not in the city or Glenelg. A car makes day trips easier.