Must-hit Attractions for Studying in Adelaide?

Founded in 1836, Colonel William Wright, one of Adelaide’s founders, designed the city with a beautiful grid of streets and alleys.

With the development of Australia’s economy, Adelaide has also renovated and built many new modern buildings. So, she is still a combination of classic and contemporary city; you may face traditional British architecture in one second.

Victoria Square

Victoria Square is the actual city centre of Adelaide, two blocks north of Cathedral Square. It used to be a marketplace, but after the square demolition, it looked different. Around the square, you can see old and new Adelaide buildings. Including the modern South Australian Government House, St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, built when Adelaide was first constructed, and the Supreme Court.

Adelaide Central Market

The epitome of South Australia’s multiculturalism, South Australia has a wealth of local produce. From fresh fruit and vegetables to meat, artisanal cheeses and seafood. These delights can be found at the Central Market, where you can enjoy coffee or dessert. Since then, immigrants worldwide have brought their homelands’ exquisite cuisine to the market, creating a colourful, multicultural and multi-ethnic gathering place. Today, it is not only a food market but also the epitome of South Australia’s multiculturalism. Each stall in the market has a touching story, reflecting the unique history of immigrants’ entrepreneurship.

The University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide is the third university in Australia’s history known for its excellence in teaching and research. Especially in the fields of science, medicine, engineering, law, social sciences and performing arts, and is one of the famous “Australia’s eight universities”. It is one of the eight universities in Australia. Brewing and food, biotechnology, physical sciences, engineering, information technology, radio communications and other majors have good competitiveness. The University of Adelaide is located in North Terrace, a very elegant avenue, surrounded by the State Parliament, the Parliamentary Centre, the South Australian Museum and other important cultural institutions.

Adelaide Zoo

There are koalas, kangaroos, and a zoo in the “city centre.” From some hotels in Adelaide city centre to the zoo is only a 15-minute walk if you study at the University of Adelaide. If you are studying at the University of Adelaide, you will be even closer to the zoo. Adelaide Zoo has the most extensive variety of animals among the four in Adelaide, with more than 1,800 animals of more than 300 species. Covering 1,500 species of mammals, reptiles, birds, etc.

The Barossa

The Barossa is one of the world’s premier wine-growing regions, with over 150 wineries and 80 cellars. Over the past 160 years, seven generations of winegrowers and winemakers have transformed this fertile land into Australia’s premier wine country, consistently producing excellent vintages.

You can see the Barossa by bike or motorbike, in a classic car or by hot air balloon and helicopter. Or wine and dine in some restaurants along the way. The villages jump out at you, the rolling hills loom large, stone churches and vineyards are nestled amongst them, making for a picturesque landscape, and a marvellous world of gastronomy awaits the visitor.

Greer Beach

The small seaside town of Greer is just 10 kilometres from the city. You can get there in just over 20 minutes by taking a vintage tram full of vintage interest from Victoria Square to the Malfete Racecourse. Here, old churches and luxury holiday cottages are neatly lined up as if history and modernity were looking at each other.

Adelaide Oval

One of Adelaide’s newest landmarks, the Adelaide Oval, was built in 1871. It is between Adelaide city centre and North Adelaide, beside Adelaide’s mother river, the Dolens. Over 130 years, the stadium was refurbished in 2014 and has become a new landmark in Adelaide, hosting weekly sporting events such as Aussie football and cricket and major concerts.

Randall Street

One of the Running Man’s filming locations in Adelaide, Randall’s Shopping City, was founded in 1976 and is in the ‘heart’ of Adelaide. There are hundreds of retail outlets, three major department stores, and 15 giant shopping malls. And small shops such as outdoor cafes and bars.

Kangaroo Island

In South Australia, Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia, about 15 kilometres from the South Australian mainland. Because it is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city and has few residents. Kangaroo Island seems to be a piece of paradise. Kangaroo Island’s long coastline, towering cliffs and majestic natural wonders are enough for nature-loving travellers to explore to their heart’s content.

Wildlife is one of Kangaroo Island’s main attractions. You can swim with sea lions and dolphins, meet a mother kangaroo feeding her young at dusk or a shy koala. A small town with beautiful scenery, great people and a relaxed atmosphere.