Adelaide Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Adelaide tours and things to do in South Australia’s elegant capital and its famous wine country: taste world-class Shiraz in the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, cuddle koalas and spot wildlife on Kangaroo Island, explore the German village of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, and stroll the city, Central Market and Glenelg beach. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Adelaide by interest
Whatever brings you to Adelaide — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Adelaide
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Barossa Valley
Wine country.
Kangaroo Island
Wildlife & rocks.
Hahndorf
German village.
McLaren Vale
Coastal vines.
Cleland Park
Koalas.
Central Market
Food market.
Glenelg Beach
Seaside tram.
Adelaide Oval
City icon.
Adelaide in 3 days
- 1Day 1: city & hills
- 2Day 2: Barossa
- 3Day 3: Kangaroo Island
- 4Beach
1 hr awayBarossa Valley
Wine country.
Ferry awayKangaroo Island
Wildlife haven.
30 min awayHahndorf
German village.
45 min awayMcLaren Vale
Coastal wine.
20 min awayCleland Park
Koala cuddles.
Tram awayGlenelg
Beach & dolphins.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Adelaide visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Mild, green and blooming — lovely for wine country.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Warm to hot and dry — peak festival and beach season.
Autumn (Mar–May)
Warm days, vintage season and fewer crowds — ideal.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Cool and green, quieter but pleasant.
For wine
Autumn vintage and spring are great for the vineyards.
Best overall
Spring and autumn are ideal.
One day
The city and Adelaide Hills.
Two days
Add a Barossa wine day.
Three days
Add Kangaroo Island.
For wine
The Barossa and McLaren Vale.
For wildlife
Kangaroo Island and Cleland.
With kids
Koalas and Glenelg beach.
On foot
The city centre is compact and walkable.
Tram & trains
A free city tram runs to Glenelg and the centre.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours are easiest for wine regions and Kangaroo Island.
Taxis & rideshare
Uber and taxis are widely available.
Where to stay
Stay in the city centre or by North Terrace.
Aussie dollar
Australia uses the dollar; cards are accepted everywhere.
Book wine tours
Barossa and McLaren Vale tours sell out — reserve ahead.
Kangaroo Island early
Book Kangaroo Island trips ahead; they’re long, full days.
Sun protection
The summer sun is strong — bring sunscreen and a hat.
Visit the market
Don’t miss the Adelaide Central Market for food.
Ride the tram
Take the free tram to Glenelg beach.
Festival season
Visit in March for Adelaide’s "Mad March" festivals.
Barossa tours
Wine tours sell out — book ahead.
Kangaroo Island
Island day tours fill up — reserve early.
Adelaide Hills
Hahndorf tours book out on weekends — reserve ahead.
McLaren Vale
Wine tours fill up — book early.
Wildlife parks
Koala experiences have limited spots — book ahead.
Festivals
March festival season is busy — book everything ahead.
Barossa tour
Around €90–150 for a day wine tour with lunch.
Kangaroo Island
About €180–300 for a full-day island tour.
Adelaide Hills
Roughly €70–120 for a Hills and Hahndorf tour.
McLaren Vale
Around €90–150 for a McLaren Vale wine day.
Wildlife park
About €55–90 for a Cleland koala experience.
How to save
Join group tours and combine the city with the hills.
Adelaide through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Green & mild.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Beach & festivals.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
- Best for
- Vintage season.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Green & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cool.