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ADELAIDE
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AUSTRALIA'S COOLEST CITY
According to the Wall Street Journal, our small but mighty city has been recognised as one that 'artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes', becoming
'the coolest city in Australia'.
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Surrounded by lush parklands and walking trails, our city centre is bursting with shops and eateries, all set against the backdrop of a thriving cultural scene.
When you head out from the CBD, you’ll find leafy suburbs, the charming Adelaide Hills, and the endless horizon of the sea and our glistening beaches.
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MAJOR EVENTS
And despite its size, Adelaide hosts a world of experiences that are uniquely its own. A sporting mega-city with major annual events such as LIV Golf, AFL Gather Round, Adelaide Intenational (Tennis), Tour Down Under (Cycling) and the Velo 500 (Morotsports) add to a globally leading cultural scene, including the Adelaide Festival and Adelaide Fringe Festival (the world's second largest), Adelaide Writer's Week, Tasting Australia, Illuminate Adelaide, Adelaide Film Festival, Feast Festival and OzAsia.
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PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY
The best part? Adelaide’s pedestrian-friendly layout encourages exploration, making it easy to stumble upon an astonishing array of culinary gems, hidden wine bars, fashion houses, art galleries or just to take the kids and the dog to the park.
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FURTHER READING
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GLAM ADELAIDE
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Get the latest news headlines and best ideas for things to do in Adelaide & SA, including a free subscription service of exciting events and ticket deals delivered straight to your inbox.
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SA LIFE
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SA LIFE is South Australia’s biggest-selling monthly magazine. 20 years in print, SALIFE continues to showcase the best of Adelaide and South Australia, including tours of the state’s most spectacular homes.
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TOURISM SA
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Launched by the South Australian Tourism Commission, the Visitor Economy Sector Plan 2030 has a bold ambition for 2030 – targeting $12.8 billion in visitor spend and generating 52,000 jobs.
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