Adelaide, the 'City of Churches' is Australia's fifth largest city located in Southern Australia. More than 40,000 years ago the Kaurna Aboriginal people settled the Adelaide Plains, calling it Tandanya (place of the red kangaroo). It was not until 1836 the city was founded and named after Queen Adelaide, wife of King William IV. Adelaide's first settlers were free immigrants from diverse places, including Great Britain, Germany, Poland, Spain, Italy, China, Afghanistan and Scandinavia, all leaving their mark on the city of South Australia.
Adelaide is noted for its many festivals and sporting events, its food, wine and culture and its long beachfronts. As South Australia's seat of government and commercial centre, Adelaide is the site of many governmental and financial institutions. Most of these are concentrated in the city centre along the cultural boulevard of North Terrace, King William Street and in various districts of the metropolitan area.
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(62 reviews)Join us on an epic adventure into this vast, vibrant and varied land to experience Australia's spectacular natural wonders, from the rainforests of tropical Cairns and kaleidoscopic colours of the Great Barrier Reef to the burnished red tones of the ancient sacred site of Uluru. Explore laid-back Adelaide and its world-acclaimed wine region,...
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From Australia's Great Barrier Reef and its Red Centre to its fantastic cities, experience the country's diverse landscapes and iconic landmarks during the festive season - on a holiday which includes a Christmas Eve wine-tasting and lunch in the Barossa Valley and a beach-style Christmas Day in Adelaide. Starting in Cairns, this...
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Embark on the journey of a lifetime aboard the Ghan, savouring the golden age of travel onboard this luxurious train. Traverse the vast expanse of Australia from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the north. This incredible adventure takes you through the Red Centre of Australia, allowing you to indulge in majestic sunsets and sunrises over...
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