Cafes and Coffee

• Nutrition Republic | two locations, Bowden and Goodwood. Mostly plant based with great variety and atmosphere. 
• My Kingdom for a Horse | really great coffee and the cafe food is mainly locally sourced produce. Delicious!
• Long Lost Friend |  (Magill Road, Magill). Great for Breaky 
• 30 Acres | (Norwood) Great for Breaky 
• Argo on the Parade|  Great for Breaky. (Norwood)

Food

• 2KW |  located at the top of 2 King William Street, this great bar/restaurant is a favourite. Views over the City, Government House, Adelaide Oval. A great place rain, hail or shine. Equally fancy and laid back. Also suitable for nightlife. 
• Africola | it’s won awards for a reason. Very relaxed and even more delicious.  Don’t miss it!
• Osterias Oggi | the best pizza in town!
• Shobosho | a Japanese culinary experience.
• Leigh Street Wine Room | a greats sport to meet friends for a relaxed fun night out. 
• Golden Boy | amazing Thai
• East End Cellars | a favorite for Alicia. Head to the tasting room for delicious food paired with good wine. 
• Chianti | really great Italian. Have the dessert. 
• NNQ VIETNAMESE| delicious Vietnamese.
• Peel Street Restaurant | simply the best! 
• Bread & Bone | For tasty burgers

Exercise

There are some beautiful esplanade walks by the beach – Glenelg to Seacliff Coastal Walk and any variation in between. It’s mostly flat. Some other great walking trails are listed below:

• River Torrens Linear Park Trail 
• Mount Lofty walking trail
• Waterfall Gully hike

South Australia has some of the best wine regions, stunning views and unique experiences to offer.  Adelaide Hills are famous for white wine and bubbles. This is our Locals favorite area to visit.  Sidewood Estate offers a sabrage masterclass which is amazing. Highly recommend this to anyone wanting a unique experience. 

Barossa Valley (Barossa Cabernets and Shiraz’ are great)

Clare Valley | offers a world class riesling trail, that doubles as a fun activity where you can cycle between wineries.

McLaren Vale | (world class Shiraz, Grenache, Cab Sav and chardonnay). Also very close by to the beach and Pizzateca & Russell’s Pizza.

Coonawarra | a great place to try and buy bold reds 

Nightlife

There are two great streets of bars and restaurants, located off of Hindley Street and close to Rundle Mall. Here are our Locals favorites. 

Peel Street, Adelaide

• Gondola Gondola | Very cute and delicious cocktails
• Alfreds Bar | Great for catch up drinks when you may want to settle in 
• Clever Little Tailor | Head there for great wine
• Maybe Mae | Cocktails!
• La Rambla Tapas Bar | Tapas and Sangria 
• Paloma Bar and Pantry | Great small bar
• Therapy Cocktail Bar | With over 100 cocktails you can’t go wrong 
• Malt & Juniper | gin and whistkey
• Tempus Mezze Bar | share plates and cocktails 
  

Leigh Street, Adelaide

• Pink Moon Saloon | good selection of wines and small plates
• Udaberri | delicious share plates  and a great spot to settle in for a night out with friends. Open till late
• Casablabla | great tapas!
• Plain Jane | more great tapas and a fun vibe. 

Close by to the above:

• Hains & Co | rum and whiskey fun
• Hennessy Rooftop Bar | part of the Mayfair Hotel this bar has great views over the city 
• Cry Baby | great tunes and atmosphere
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Paid Tours

Head to Kangaroo Island by ferry. A beautiful spot, savaged by fire in 2020, Kangaroo Island offers a great deal. Ideally stay for multiple days, but if you are strapped for time it could be done in one day. Read here to find out more about how to make your way there. 

Wineries – multiple day visits available

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