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(Adelaide, South Australia - SA, Australia AU)



Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is a vast and spreading city, although Adelaide manages to retain the charm and character of a large country town. Home to a friendly atmosphere, alfresco dining with stunning views of Adelaide, and a lively nightlife, Adelaide features dry, hot summers and very pleasant weather. Adelaide's free and easy lifestyle, relaxed atmosphere and friendly locals all make Adelaide an extremely popular destination in Australia.

Adelaide Travel Tips: Tourism and Adelaide Tourist Information - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
There is a large selection of tourism offices in the Adelaide area, providing detailed Adelaide tourist information, such as brochures, maps of Adelaide and other areas of South Australia, attractions information, guided tours, cruise and theatre booking, directions and general Adelaide tourism and tourist information.




Here are the main tourist information offices in the Adelaide area.

Adelaide Tourist Information: Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre - 41 Main Street, Hahndorf, South Australia (SA), 5245, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8388 1185
Located in the scenic Hahndorf area of the Adelaide Hills, the Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre is filled with information about the region's large concentration of vineyards, wineries and breweries. Also available is general Adelaide tourist information, including brochures, maps and details about the numerous national parks and nature trails in this area.
Adelaide tourist information open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00

Adelaide Tourist Information: City of Adelaide Customer Centre - 25 Pirie Street, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8203 7203
The City of Adelaide Customer Centre, in the city centre, supplies the latest festival and event details, including sporting events, theatre booking and local concerts.
Adelaide tourist information open: Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 17:30

Adelaide Tourist Information: McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Visitor Centre - Main Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia (SA), 5171, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8323 9944
The McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Visitor Centre is situated in Adelaide's famous wine-producing region of McLaren Vale. Featuring general Adelaide tourist brochures and leaflets, the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Visitor Centre specialises in detailed information about the numerous wineries and vineyards nearby, including wine tours and local wine festivals.
Adelaide tourist information open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00

Adelaide Tourist Information: Passenger Transport Information Centre - Currie Street, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8210 1000
The Passenger Transport Information Centre can be found in central Adelaide and is full of information about the public transport system in Adelaide. Information available includes buses routes, train times and tickets.
Adelaide tourist information open: Monday to Saturday - 08:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 10:30 to 17:30

Adelaide Tourist Information: South Australian Tourism and Travel Centre - 18 King William Street, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8463 4500
Located in the heart of Adelaide city centre, the South Australian Tourism and Travel Centre is a well-stocked tourist information centre. Full of useful brochures, leaflets, maps of Adelaide, travel timetables and information about guided tours, the friendly, multilingual staff at the South Australian Tourism and Travel Centre are always happy to help.
Adelaide tourist information open: Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 14:00

Adelaide Travel Tips: Adelaide Safety - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
When travelling around the city of Adelaide, as with any large city, is it a good idea to maintain an awareness of your surroundings and not look like a tourist in Adelaide. Although crime levels in Adelaide are not high, attempt to blend in and be particularly careful with hand baggage and money.

Adelaide Travel Tips: Places of Worship in Adelaide - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
South Australia's premier city of Adelaide is home to a number of different cultures and religious beliefs and many locals in Adelaide are at least nominally Christian in their belief, although this majority has reduced in recent years. Most protestant churches in Adelaide have merged to form the Uniting Church, and the Anglican Church of Australia remains a separate entity. Adelaide has two cathedrals, St. Peter's Cathedral which is an Anglican church and St. Xavier's Cathedral, a large Roman Catholic church.

Adelaide Travel Tips: Adelaide Pharmacies / Chemists - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
Most pharmacies and chemists in and around Adelaide city centre open between 08:00 to 20:00 or later. Pharmacies in Adelaide are run by qualified professionals who dispense prescribed medication, sell a selection of medicines and also offer basic medical advice. Visitors to Adelaide are allowed to bring three months' worth of prescription medication, although it is a good idea to also carry a doctor's certificate to avoid any possible problems at customs.

Adelaide Travel Tips: Language in Adelaide - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
English is the most commonly spoken language in Adelaide, South Australia and Australia as a whole, although many other nationalities and ethnic cultures are well represented in Adelaide. Although Australian 'Aussie' accents in Adelaide may be strong, with local dialects and phrases, they are usually easy to understand.

Adelaide Travel Tips: Visas in Adelaide - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
All visitors to Adelaide, South Australia and any other areas of Australia require a visa. Application forms are available from either Australian diplomatic missions overseas or travel agents, where you can either apply in person or by mail. Many travel agents and airlines now also grant on-the-spot Australian visas for up to three months, using the Electronic Travel Authority system (ETA).

New Zealand nationals are the only country not requiring these travel visas, although they receive a 'special category' visa upon arrival in Adelaide.

Adelaide Travel Tips: Working in Adelaide - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
There are a number of strict regulations allowing overseas visitors to work in the city of Adelaide, issued by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA). Visitors to Adelaide aged between 18 to 30 from the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Canada, South Korea, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan and Malta may be eligible for a Working Holiday Visa, lasting up to 12 months.

Adelaide Travel Tips: Tipping in Adelaide - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
Most services in Adelaide city do not generally expect to be tipped, although it is usual to tip many of Adelaide's porters, waiters and taxi drivers fairly small amounts. Restaurants in the Adelaide and South Australia area expect a tip of around 10%, to the nearest Australian dollar, for of prompt, courteous service and good food. Generally, no other public service workers around Adelaide expect tipping or gratuities of any kind.

Adelaide Travel Tips: Taxes and Refunds in Adelaide - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
Adelaide has a 10% goods and services tax (GST) which is applied to most items purchased in the city, although fresh food produce may be exempt. If you purchase goods in Adelaide that have a total value of more than AUD 300 from a single supplier, you can claim a full refund of the tax within 28 days. Cheque refunds are available at Adelaide Airport in special areas.

Adelaide Travel Tips: Smoking in Adelaide - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
Smoking in Adelaide is not permitted in public buildings, restaurants, outdoor areas, sporting arenas and also on Adelaide's public transport. When in Adelaide, it is a good idea not to smoke in enclosed spaces in Adelaide unless others around you are also smoking. Many locals in Adelaide and South Australia are strongly anti-smoking so it is worth asking first before actually lighting up.

 
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