Adelaide Australia was one of the very first colonies to be settled by free colonists and the only capital region that was settled entirely by free colonists. It was initially settled in the early 1830s and has grown to be the epitome of art, culture and high society in South Australia. The original settlers of Adelaide were very likely drawn mostly to the Torrens River but that original settlement has grown into a historical and cultural goldmine today.
The Torrens River is only one of many beautiful features in and around Adelaide Australia. It is also bordered by Gulf St Vincent, The Mt Lofty Range and situated very close the heart of one of Australia’s most famous Wine Countries, the Barossa Valley. It has grown famous for being a primary cultural center of Australia being well known for its live music, museums, hiking and nature trails, art centers and the presence of so many Historic buildings.
One of the most popular stops in Adelaide Australia is the Apothecary 1878. It gets its name from the old Pharmacy Cabinets that line the front of the establishment. With a vast selection of over 1200 of Australia’s very finest wines, this is a must see whether you are looking for great foods, great wines or just a pleasant location to sit down and relax after enjoying any of the other local scenes in Adelaide.
When people think about tourist attractions, they rarely consider the possibilities that are available when it comes to local markets. Adelaide has made itself an exception to this rule with the Central Market. This is the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere and offers a unique view into many of the local foods and cultures. Additionally, being an actual market for the local population, the average tourist can not only enjoy an Authentic taste of Australian cuisine, but do so on a local budget.
One of the many unique features of Adelaide is the prevalent attention given to the Kaurna people or the indigenous aborigines of Australia. While the colonists who originally settled in Adelaide have certainly made their mark the aboriginal Australian people have a much longer and very colorful history in this region of South Australia. An understanding of the Kaurna people will help you to leave Australia with a much greater understanding of just how the country came to be the virtual paradise that it remains to this very day.
The arts, culture, museums and historical centers of Adelaide are sufficient to fill entire tomes of information. If you really want to experience the ultimate Australian experience, a trip to Adelaide should definitely be on your list of things to do. Adelaide may not have the international flavors that Sydney enjoys but it does offer substantially more for the discerning tourist who wants to get past all of the more traditional tourist attractions and into the heart of Australian life, culture and society.
