Providing excellent tourism opportunities and fascinating attractions, Adelaide is one of the most popular travel destination in Australia. Full of natural wonders, historic buildings, art galleries, parks and gardens, Adelaide is full of wonderful attractions that are worth exploration. Some of the must visit places in Adelaide include:

Adelaide Botanic Gardens:Founded in 1855, the Adelaide Botanic Gardens is home to more than 4000 varieties of plants from Australia and Malaysia. The Bicentennial Conservatory, one of the largest greenhouses in the region and the International Rose Garden are the garden`s main attractions.

Adelaide Central Gallery:Founded in 1987, the Adelaide Central Gallery is one of the most popular contemporary art galleries in the city. The gallery hosts more than a dozen annual exhibitions by the established and emerging artists of the country.

Boomer Beach:One of the most popular of Adelaide beaches, the Boomer Beach is much sought after by the vacationers, families, sunbathers and water sports enthusiasts. Strong currents and huge waves of the beach make it much suitable for professional surfers.

Ayers House:Former home of Sir Henry Ayers, the Ayers House is one of the most visited historic buildings in Adelaide. Built in 1846, the Ayers House is a 41-room mansion which was subsequently used as a dance hall, but now is a museum.

Adelaide attracts millions of globetrotters per year from around the world. Sporting a lovely Mediterranean climate, a cosmopolitan lifestyle and great attractions, this fascinating Australian city abounds in excellent accommodation options that suit the liking and budgets of varied travelers. Some of the best lodging options in the city include :

Budget Hotels :Conveniently located and elegantly furnished with all modern amenities, budget hotels in Adelaide are great lodging options for the budget-conscious travelers. Visitors to the city can choose from a wide array of affordable accommodation options that include Comfort Inn Anzac Highway, Tynte Street Apartments, Sombrero Motor Inn, Chifley on South Terrace, Freedom Adelaide Meridian and BreakFree on Hindley.

Mid-Range Hotels :Catering to the largest segment of Adelaide travelers, mid-range hotels in the city are affordable, pleasant and comfortable at the same time. Some of the best mid-range hotels in the city include Oaks Horizon Hotel, Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Old Adelaide Inn, Quality Hotel Tiffins on the Park and the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel.

Luxury Hotels :Be it business visitors or leisure travelers, luxury hotels in Adelaide provide travelers with a wonderful and unforgettable holiday experience. Beautiful, elegant and lavish, these hotels leave a big, deep hole in the pocket of the travelers. Some of the most sought after luxury hotels in Adelaide include Sebel Playford Hotel, Stamford Plaza, Oaks Plaza Pier Hotel, Mantra on Frome, Rendezvous Allegra Hotel and Median Grand Adelaide Treasury.

All visitors intending to visit Australia must be in possession of a valid passport.
All visitors to Australia need a valid visa, excluding nationals of New Zealand.

Nationals of the following countries do not need a transit visa if they are continuing their journey to a 3rd country within 8 hours of arriving in Australia: EU countries, Andorra, Argentina, Brunei, Canada, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Korea (Rep of), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vatican City, USA and Zimbabwe.

All travelers intending to visit Australia in transit must obtain a transit visa, except the national of following countries :
EU countries, Argentina, Brunei, , Andorra, Canada, Indonesia, Iceland, Japan, Kiribati, Korea, Liechtenstein, , Malta, Marshall Islands, Malaysia, Micronesia, Monaco, Nauru, , Papua New Guinea, Norway, Philippines, Samoa, , Solomon Islands, South Africa, Singapore, Switzerland, , Tonga, Thailand, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vatican City, USA and Zimbabwe.

There is no fee to obtain a transit visa.

Though the Adelaide climate remains bearable and pleasant all through the year, the warm months from December to February are considered to be the best time to visit Adelaide. Most beach lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and water babies of the world throng Adelaide during these months. It is the peak tourist season in the city and also the best time of the year to avail all tourism related services.

Experiencing a Mediterranean type of Climate, Adelaide remains wet and mild during winters and hot and dry during summers. Driest of all the Australian capital cities, rainfall is quite infrequent during summers and with an average of 80 mm of rainfall, the winter months are quite wet. The average high temperature in the city during summer months is around 29 degree Celsius. Winter months from June to August enjoy an average annual temperature in the range of 8-16 degree Celsius.

Currency :Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency and the most accepted mode of payment in the country. ATMs can be easily found all over the city outside banks or at major retail centers. Travelers can exchange foreign currency at most banks, airport and at foreign currency exchanges located all around Adelaide.

Language :English is the official language of Adelaide, Australia. However, travelers might take some time to get used to the local accent. Immigrant languages from Europe, Asia and Middle East are also spoken in different parts of Australia.