Adelaide Beach Houses & Accommodation

Located just north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, Adelaide is South Australia's cosmopolitan capital, and one of Australia's largest cities. Discover award-winning wineries, explore kilometres of beautiful beaches, and enjoy fun festivals and seasonal events.

Whether you're travelling with a group of friends or family, you'll find a large selection of holiday rentals for your stay in Adelaide. Book an Adelaide accommodation to conveniently discover popular attractions in and around the city.

Getting to Your Adelaide Accommodation

Adelaide Airport is the city's principal airport, served by many major international airlines including Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific. Short flights from Melbourne and Sydney are also available. Express bus, shuttle, and taxi services serve greater Adelaide.

A variety of train services, including The Indian Pacific and The Overland, serve Adelaide. Greyhound Australia provides interstate bus services to the city from Sydney and Melbourne. Adelaide offers an extensive bus and suburban train network in and around the city. The O-Bahn provides bus service to the north-eastern suburbs, while a tram runs to Glenelg.

If you prefer driving, Adelaide is well-connected to major east coast cities on the national road network. A series of highways and motorways link to Sydney and Melbourne.

What to eat on your holiday in Adelaide

If you had to try just one iconic Adelaide dish, go for the pie floater. Australian meat pie served in pea soup, this dish has been named as a heritage icon. The Bakery on O'Connell in North Adelaide is one of the most popular places to try a pie floater.

Good food is all about good ingredients - so to sample the region’s best fresh produce, head to the Adelaide Central Market, where artisan cheeses, seafood and smoked meats vie for attention alongside fresh fruits and vegetables.

Dough is the place to visit for deliciously fresh pastries during your market tour. Take your pick from a wide range of bread as well as gluten-free products. Gouger Street is another crowd-puller with its various cuisines and budgets to suit every visitor.

Art and cultural attractions in Adelaide

Home to some of the best architecture and museums in Australia, Adelaide has plenty of places for the culture-oriented traveller. Catch a live show at the Adelaide Festival Centre, the country’s oldest performing arts centre. With backstage tours and a variety of events held across four spaces, there is something new to see every day.

Make your next stop at the Art Gallery of South Australia where you can view a fabulous collection of around 38,000 works considered among the best in Australia. Events designed for guests of all ages and interests as well as an engaging audio tour providing details of the exhibits make a visit to this gallery a memorable affair.

Family holidays in Adelaide

Book a holiday home in Adelaide and you'll find plenty of fun attractions ot keep the kids busy. Swimming with dolphins has got to be high on the list! Join one of the many dolphin cruises and explore the waters of Adelaide where you can view, click, and swim alongside these playful marine creatures in their natural habitat.

Chocolate and children are always a good combination, so treat them with a tour of Haigh’s Chocolate Factory. Get to learn how cocoa beans are selected and made into mouth-watering chocolate at the oldest family-owned chocolate manufacturer in Australia. There are tastings with complimentary hot beverages too.

Home to more than 1,800 animals and other species, the Adelaide Zoo is a child-friendly option. Children get to see and learn about exotic species like giant pandas and feed animals during an “Animal Experience.” There are three different levels of experiences available at the zoo to suit different tastes and budgets.

The Best Beaches to Visit in Adelaide

Glenelg Beach is one of the city's most visited beaches, known for its spectacular sunsets and sidewalk cafés. The Glenelg Foreshore offers a wide assortment of family-friendly activities and entertainment. The coastline here also boasts a diverse range of beach houses, many with features such as private pools.

Just a short trip from the city centre, gorgeous Henley Beach is renowned for the breathtaking beauty of its surroundings. Take a walk at the River Torrens Linear Park, or savour delicious seafood at one of the cafes near Henley Square.

With its expansive sand dunes and beautiful art deco buildings, Semaphore Beach is one of Adelaide's must-see beaches. There's plenty of pubs and bars in the vicinity of the beach, where you can enjoy some of South Australia's best wines. Catch captivating sunset views, or visit the iconic Time Ball Tower during your visit here.

Events to Check Out on Your Adelaide Holiday

The Flip-Side Festival is a popular music event held every July that celebrates talented local musicians. In addition to great musical performances, the event also features visual arts, live painting, and creative workshops.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival is the world's biggest event of its type, held every June at Adelaide Festival Centre. The event features an eclectic mix of cabaret performances by talented national and international artists.

Handpicked Festival is a popular food and drink experience held in Langhorne Creek, one of South Australia’s most scenic wine areas. You'll enjoy refreshing local wines, sample delicious local cuisine, and browse through stalls of handcrafted items by local artisans.

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