Home to a jam-packed calendar of world-class sporting events, continue the buzz of watching athletes in action with a sports adventure of your own in Adelaide.
ADELAIDE OVAL ROOF CLIMB: ADELAIDE CBD
Snag the best seats in the house and watch the sun set over Adelaide with the Oval Roof Climb. Harness up and clamber over the billowing rooftops of one of Australia’s most iconic stadiums while taking in the panoramic views of the city of Adelaide, plus a pretty impressive birds-eye view of the oval. For a post-climb feast, book a table at the Oval Hotel’s Five Regions restaurant and uncover why South Australia is world-famous for its produce and flavours.
DOLPHIN SANCTUARY KAYAK TOUR: PORT ADELAIDE
Kayak your way into paradise on an eco-friendly adventure with Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Paddle through creeks lined with 10,000-year-old mangrove forests while getting close to some of the most playful creatures in the world. Pass by ancient shipwrecks and marvel at the exotic bird life as they swoop and glide beside you on the water’s surface.
MOUNT OSMOND HIKING TRAILS: ADELAIDE
For uninterrupted views of Adelaide and the coastline, Mount Osmond’s hiking trails have it all. With many different circuits to choose from, including the popular Wheal Watkins Circuit, explore nature on your own terms. Be sure to pack a hat, sunscreen and some water and stick around for golden hour to catch the moment the sun melts behind the ocean, bathing Adelaide’s CBD in golden light.
RESTAURANT BOTANIC: ADELAIDE
Taking home the crown for Australia’s Restaurant of the Year 2023, a reservation at Restaurant Botanic is a must during a visit to Adelaide. With 20 combinations dished out as part of a curated tasting menu by chef Justin James, all your senses will be awoken – from the taste and smell of James’ unique creations to the sight and sounds of the surrounding lush gardens and even the feeling of the food in your fingers (forks get put to the side). Nestled amid the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and inspired by the flora and fauna found in this inner-city oasis, you can expect to find things like green ants, finger limes, paperbark parsnip pie and bunya bunya branches on the menu.
KOOYONGA GOLF CLUB: ADELAIDE
Designed by home-grown Adelaide golf course architect, H.L. Rymill, Kooyonga Golf Club has played host to multiple Australian Opens. Close to the beach and just 15 minutes from the CBD, Kooyonga Golf Club is a beautiful, undulating course, refreshed by sea breezes. The club officially opened on May 9, 1923, and had a full 18 holes ready for play by June 1924. Post-game, treat yourself to lunch at Henley Square’s SeaSalt or Melt Pizzeria.
PADDLE ON THE RIVER TORRENS: ADELAIDE
Want to feel like you have exercised, without really lifting a finger? It’s time to climb aboard one of Captain Jolley’s Paddle Boats on the River Torrens. Perhaps one of the most unique ways to take in the Adelaide city skyline, weave your way along the river that cuts through the heart of Adelaide like an artery. Pack yourself a picnic and refuel after a paddle by pulling up to one of the quiet picnic areas nearby.
HAINS AND CO.: ADELAIDE
While we love a good cellar door, you can’t plan a visit to South Australia without exploring Adelaide’s bar scene. Anchored in Adelaide on Gilbert Place, Hains & Co. is a nautical-themed bar specialising in gin, rum and cigars. One of the more popular bars in the Adelaide CBD, cocktails include the essentials you’d expect from a gin and rum bar, including a Dark ’n Stormy – a citrusy breakfast martini and house-mulled cider. You can also find a range of tap beers that frequently change and comes in sizes such as dingy, tanker and tall ship. A food menu is also available with the cult favourite since day one being the house made sausage rolls with shiraz and black pepper chutney. So, what shall it be, sailor?
MORIALTA ROCK CLIMBING: ADELAIDE
Strap yourself in before being suspended into mid-air on a rock climbing and abseiling tour in the picturesque Morialta rock climbing zone. If you prefer to keep both feet on the ground, there are many hiking trails within the conservation park surrounded by waterfalls, gorges and woodlands filled with birdsong. Choose from a range of hikes at different intensities all surrounded in nature and with astonishing views – there’s no better place in Adelaide to muddy your hiking boots.
SEMAPHORE SKYDIVING: ADELAIDE
Test your limits with one of the most thrilling rides – a tandem skydive with Semaphore Skydiving. Strap yourself in before jumping out of a plane at 15,000 feet above sea level, taking in a fast-moving scene of pristine white sand, blue water, rolling green hills and city streets. But a word of warning: once you’re safely back on the ground, you’ll want to do it all again!
TASTING AUSTRALIA: ADELAIDE
Why not extend your stay in the Festival City? Step beyond the standard at Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel: a celebration of eating and drinking held each autumn in Adelaide.
Explore boutique bars, relax over a full-day degustation or board a plane for a regional dining experience like no other. Discover the magic sparked when local legends are joined by some of the nation’s best talents and South Australia shows off its status as a foodie haven. Hungry yet? With more than 150 events across all 12 of the state’s regions, it’s time to indulge. Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel takes place from April 28 to May 7.
Ready to experience LIV Golf Adelaide, 21-23 April? Extend your stay and discover the best of South Australia
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