A GUIDE FOR PLANNING DAY TRIPS IN ADELAIDE

Adelaide is a beautiful city but the most interesting thing about it is that you can see the whole city in just 20 minutes. Nature-lovers and wine-lovers will leave their hearts in Adelaide. From hills and beaches to the vineyards of Adelaide, you can add all of them to your day trip and have a ball of a time. If you are visiting Adelaide, you can plan day trips in Adelaide to acquire a quick-glance of the city in a short time. There are some important places that are the highlights of the city and you must not miss them while you are visiting Adelaide. First of all, make sure that you go to Glenelg beach. Whether it is for enjoying the sunset or just to dip your feet in the sand, you must go to this seaside to escape the heat of the city. Some other shores that you can visit are Brighton beach and Largs Bay.

Visit the Vineyards

Adelaide is popular for its vineyards and day tours are not complete without visiting the vineyards or attending a wine-tasting. One of the popular places in this regard is Barossa Valley, which is about 56km from the city center in the north-east. There are about 200 wineries in the region and if you are a lover of exquisite wines, you will definitely fall in love with this place. Moreover, you can grab a bite at one of the eateries. If you happen to visit over the weekend, you will be able to catch the farmer’s market on Saturday where the locals buy their fresh produce. The origin of the famous wine, Jacob’s Creek, was also from this region so you can visit it too. Whistler is a famous family-run winery in Barossa valley where you can enjoy an intimate wine tasting experience.

Hills of Adelaide

The stunning thing about Adelaide is that you can go from the beach to the hills in a matter of half an hour. City’s southeast have the hills that are a retreat from the hustle-bustle of the city. Of course, there is more wine here but you can chug it down with some food from The Lane. If you are in a mood for experiencing more nature, you can go to the Gorge Wildlife Park to spend the day with dingoes and koalas. History lovers will find Flinder’s Range very exciting since it is the house of the oldest fossils ever found. Since this region is about 4 hours away from the city, you should consider staying for the night. If you lay out your day trip efficiently, you will be able to see a lot of Adelaide in just one day.