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Adelaide Neighbourhoods, Locations and Adelaide Districts
(Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU)



Adelaide is divided up into many separate neighbourhoods, locations, districts and areas of particular interest, full of many world-class tourist attractions, impressive landmarks, historical Adelaide buildings, highly regarded restaurants and stunning viewpoints.

The main districts and neighbourhoods in the city of Adelaide are often divided by the Torrens River, which runs through the heart of Adelaide.

Here are the main districts and locations in Adelaide.




Adelaide Locations and Districts: Adelaide City Centre - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
Adelaide's city centre district includes the compact Central Business District (CBD) and is an organised gridwork of roads, dominated by a number of imposing buildings. Central Adelaide is an interesting mixture of historic Victorian buildings and contemporary architecture. Some of the main attractions in Adelaide's city centre district include North Terrace, which is home to a number of luxury hotels, the Adelaide SkyCity Casino complex, Adelaide's grand Parliament House and the magnificent Adelaide Botanic Garden.

Nearby Rundle Mall features some of Adelaide's best shopping, with some outstanding shopping centres and large department stores. Victoria Square lies in the heart of Adelaide city centre, close to the Central Bus Station.

Other important areas in Adelaide City Centre include the small Chinatown district between Grote Street and Gouger Street, Hindley Street, where you will finds some of the most lively nightlife in Adelaide, and King William Street, home of the grand Adelaide Town Hall.

Adelaide Locations and Districts: North Adelaide - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
The North Adelaide district of Adelaide contains many of the city's best restaurants, wine bars and public houses, which are particularly concentrated around O'Connell Street. North Adelaide also has a thriving street café culture, with numerous 'alfresco' dining areas and some interesting speciality shops.

Adelaide Locations and Districts: Glenelg - Jetty Road, Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5045, Australia AU
Glenelg is Adelaide's main coastal district and is full of shops, restaurants and exceptional beaches. With vast sandy beaches, seaside promenades, calm seas suitable for swimming, a large 'alfresco' café strip, shops and restaurants, Glenelg is one of Adelaide's most popular locations.

Glenelg is within easy reach of Adelaide city centre and there are regular daily trams that provide inexpensive travel to and from Glenelg. Other attractions in Adelaide's Glenelg district include a visitors' centre, the Rodney Fox Shark Experience, and the Old Gum Tree on MacFarlane Street, where the proclamation of South Australia was read in 1836.

Adelaide Locations and Districts: Norwood - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
Adelaide's Norwood district is situated on the eastern side of Adelaide and is a popular location in Adelaide, with some outstanding restaurants, cafés and excellent shops along The Parade, which is one of Norwood's main attractions. Every March Norwood hosts a major wine and food day, which attracts large crowds from all over Adelaide and other areas of South Australia.

Adelaide Locations and Districts: Henley Beach - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
The Henley Beach district of Adelaide is a small, quiet coastal region, with a large central square which is edged by wine bars. Henley Beach is also known for its outstanding beaches, good surfing conditions and exceptional public houses.

Adelaide Locations and Districts: Port Adelaide - Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Australia AU
The Port Adelaide district is rich in heritage, with Victorian buildings, large warehouses and many well-preserved 19th-century public houses. Close to Port Misery, the Port Adelaide district was a substantial shipping area in the late 19th century and is still a working port today. Bounded by Nelson Street, St. Vincent Street and Todd Street, Port Adelaide is situated to the north-west of central Adelaide and attractions in Port Adelaide include the South Australian Maritime Museum, the Port Dock Station Railway Museum and the nearby Semaphone region, on Port Adelaide's eastern coast.

Other attractions in Port Adelaide include local shops, offshore fishing and regular cruises along the Port Adelaide River, where friendly dolphins can often be seen swimming and jumping.

 
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