Discover AMBLING IN TheADELAIDE capital of South Australia is a sophisticated city with a vibrant art and culture scene, and a gateway to one of Australia’s best wine regions. Text Prachi Joshi delaide is the fifth most populous city in Australia, founded in 1836 as a planned city for freely settled British migrants. AToday, it is consistently ranked among the most liveable cities, not just in Australia but also in the world. It’s a cultural hub and hosts many festivals and sporting events. It’s also known for its top-notch food and wine offerings as well as some of the most stunning beaches in the country. Here’s how to make the most of your time in Adelaide. This page: The iconic Adelaide Town Hall. 34 JetWings International November 2018 amophoto_au / Shutterstock.com amophoto_au Walter Bibikow/ age fotostock/Dinodia Left: Victorian-era homes such as Ayers House sit pretty among modern buildings in Adelaide. Right: Installations in the Elder Wing of the Art Gallery of South Australia range from the colonial to the contemporary. 2012 ArtAustralia, Courtesy Gallery of of South Soak in the Culture Natural Beauties Set in the heart of Adelaide’s cultural district in North Adelaide is within easy reach of some of the best natural attractions Terrace, the Art Gallery of South Australia has one in South Australia. Venture inside the protected Onkaparinga River of the largest fine art collections in the country. The National Park where you can spot kangaroos and koalas. Drive over museum features works by Goya, Turner, Rodin, to Fleurieu Peninsula with a thrilling ride en route along the water’s and other Western greats, as well as indigenous edge of Silver Sands Beach. Rev up the engine as you negotiate the Australians and colonial art. Another must-visit is four-wheel drive tracks in Willunga Hill through spectacular scenery. the Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute. A great way to experience these adventures is to take a tour with The museum promotes and showcases indigenous Off Piste 4WD Tours in a luxury off-road vehicle that takes you art through a combination of visual and performing off the beaten path to seldom-visited parts of the South arts, artist talks, workshops, and film screenings. Australian bush and countryside. A knowledgeable guide will The Samstag Museum, located in the ultra-modern give you an insight into everything from coastal geology to Hawke Building of the University of South Australia’s indigenous wildlife. City West precinct, is a contemporary art museum with a changing calendar of cutting-edge arts ranging from photography and sound, to graphics and installations. These three museums are free to enter. Adelaide is also home to several historic, stately homes dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries, many of which are open to the public. Visit Ayers House Museum, the last of the grand 19th- Shutterstock.com Darryl Leach/ century houses on North Terrace, Carrick Hill on the foot of the Adelaide Hills, which boasts a magnificent garden, and the State Heritage-listed Beaumont House, a beautiful 19th-century brick building. Above: The serene environs of the Onkaparinga River National Park. Below: Enjoy stunning views of the coastline while driving around the Fleurieu Peninsula. Darryl Leach/ Shutterstock.com Darryl Leach/ John Montesi Sporting Icons Cricket buffs, make a beeline for the Adelaide Oval, a thoroughly contemporary stadium that hosts cricket, football (with Australian rules), rugby, and tennis. It also hosts concerts from time to time. In December, the stadium will host the much-awaited opening match between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series. If you miss the matches, there’s still some fun to be had at the Adelaide Oval. Take a walk on the ’high’ side by signing up for a Roof Climb at Adelaide Oval. Get harnessed and follow your guide on the stunning curved roof from the Western Stand and make your way across a narrow bridge to the Riverbank Stand. Get a bird’s-eye view of the city, stretching all the way to the coast on one side and Adelaide Hills on the other. The Top to bottom: Watch a thrilling match or two whole experience lasts about two hours and provides a at the Adelaide Oval; fascinating insight into the city and its history. The climb is Feast on regional and international cuisine and Commission Tourism Australian Courtesy of South available during the day as well as in the twilight hours. shop for fresh produce Olga Kashubin / Shutterstock.com in the Adelaide Central Market. Gourmet Delights Adelaide is at the forefront of the ‘seasonal and regional’ food movement in Australia. This is most evident at the historic Adelaide Central Market, which celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2019. The market is one of the largest fresh produce markets in the southern hemisphere. There’s an array of foods on offer – fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood, cheese, and more. Visit the Something Wild stall for a taste of indigenous native game such as kangaroo, crocodile, and even crunchy green ants! For lunch, try traditional Italian food at Lucia’s Pizza & Spaghetti Bar, the first pizza bar in the city, which opened in 1957. Follow this with delectable pastry at Jamface by Poh, run by Poh Ling Yeow, runner-up of the first season of Masterchef Australia. 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