Photo by Peripitus – Botanic Gardens
Following on from our article on 21 Free Things To Do In Sydney, we decided to see what great free sights and activities there are to do in Adelaide.
Adelaide is the fifth largest city in Australia and is notable for it’s Georgian and Victorian buildings, churches and is green park lands. The Adelaide Fringe Festival sees the city come to life with various entertaining artists and acts and is well worth a visit. Here are our top 7 free activities and sights to do in Adelaide.
#1 Adelaide Central Markets – Adelaide’s Central Market has been in operation for over 130 years. It features around 120 shops and stalls bursting with people and fresh food. The markets are on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
#2 Art Gallery of South Australia – Plenty of European and Aboriginal art on display.
#3 Adelaide Cricket Ground Parkland & Bradman Statue – Cricket fans must visit the famous ACG which is so closely linked to the life and career of Sir Donald Bradman.
#4 Botanic Gardens on North Terrace – Adelaide’s beautiful botanic gardens date back to the mid 1800’s. You’ll find a varied mix of mature gardens for strolling through.
#5 Adelaide City free bikes – The Adelaide City Council allows anyone to travel anywhere within the city limits. Hire a bike for free and use it to see about the city!
#6 Walking path along the length of the metropolitan beaches – Stroll along the Adelaide beaches on the paths which span the precincts of Southern Sands and run all the way north to Largs Bay in the Northern Maritime Precinct.
#7 Free Tour of Haigh’s Chocolates – Take a free 20 minute tour of this world class chocolate factory only 5 minutes drive from Adelaide’s city centre. Find out more about the history of Haigh’s, get a sneak peek at what goes on inside a chocolate factory, and even enjoy some complimentary goodies.
Australia isn’t the cheapest destinition in the world, but you needn’t spend a fortune seeing the sights and having a fantastic time. Stay tuned to our Australia Guide for more budget busting tips for other destinations in Australia.
Next Australia Guide article coming soon: Free Things To Do In Melbourne.
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