Interesting
Facts About Adelaide
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia,
was planned in 1836, by surveyor Colonel William Light.
The city centre has a grid of wide streets and various
squares all within 1 square mile. This centre is surrounded
by a green belt of 930 hectares of parkland. The main street,
King William Street, runs from north to south through Victoria
Square at the heart of the city.
Adelaide,
is well known for its art and theatre, claiming one of
the best arts festivals in the world.Adelaide's generous
boulevards and elegant architecture provide the perfect
backdrop for all sorts of holiday activities. No matter
what takes your interest, there's something that will
pique your curiosity.So enjoy your holiday by renting
or driving your own Motorhome / Campervan or RV
Adelaide is close to the sea, with Semaphore
and Port Adelaide to the north, Henley Beach and West Beach
to the east, Glenelg and Brighton to the south, and even
further south Onkaparinga and the Fleurieu Peninsula. The
beachfront in the heart of seaside Glenelg is only 20 minutes
from the city centre and 10 minutes from the domestic and
international airports.
Adelaide
is the perfect place for lots of natural adventures.
Rent a campervan or motorhomes for a unique experience
of adventure in Adelaide. Driving your rented
motorhome or campervan on holidays can be most comfortable
journey
and unforgettable experience that you ever enjoy.
Decide
how many people are going to travel with you. This will
help to decide how many berth you need.Specify your needs
and basic requirements that you want when hiring motorhome
/ campervan or rv.
It
can be very exiting experience for your trip having your
Motorhome / Campervan for adventure. You can enjoy each
and every moments of your Motorhoming holiday with your
family having full freedom.
CLIMATE
IN ADELAIDE
Adelaide has a Mediterranean climate, where most of the
rain falls in the winter months. Of the Australian capital
cities, Adelaide is the driest. Rainfall is unreliable,
light and infrequent throughout summer. In contrast, the
winter has fairly reliable rainfall with June being the
wettest month of the year, averaging around 80 mm. Frosts
are rare, with the most notable occurrences having occurred
in July 1908 and July 1982. There is usually no appreciable
snowfall, except at Mount Lofty and some places in the
Adelaide Hills.
PLACES
OF INTEREST
Ayers House - Amongst the historic public buildings built during the
Gold Rush years - Ayers House is an excellent example of
colonial Regency architecture, the original home of Sir
Henry Ayers, a former Premier of South Australia and an
influential businessman.
Glenelg
Tram - The historic Adelaide to Glenelg tramline still
remains, testimony to the city’s extensive
tram network developed in the twentieth century. The 10.8km
service began in 1929
and was an essential mode of transport for visitors travelling
to the growing seaside suburb of Glenelg.
Henley
Beach - is one of the two closest beaches to Adelaide
central business district. Henley’s
bustling center of beachside activity revolves around the
lawn,
jetty and alfresco cafe precinct. There are a number of
restaurants within the precinct offering a variety of delicious
cuisine including Thai, Greek, Italian and tasty Aussie
fish and chips
Adelaide
Oval -
With a tag as one of the most picturesque Test cricket
grounds in the world, Adelaide Oval is in the parklands
just north of the city centre. The first test match
was played in 1884 but the ground was used from the
early 1870s for a variety of sports, including Australian
rules football.
Tandanya - the Aboriginal name for the
Adelaide area, is a National Aboriginal Cultural Institute
featuring
indigenous art galleries, workshops, and performance areas.
The gift shop offers Aboriginal craft items.
Adelaide
Zoological Gardens - Located adjacent to Torrens Lake
and Botanic Park, the zoo's lush mature
gardens, heritage buildings and tranquil setting contribute
to a delightful day's outing.
Mount
Lofty Summit - At 727 meters above sea level, Mount Lofty
is truly Adelaide’s Mount Everest. The magnificent
panorama at the summit shows sweeping views over the
city, the Gulf, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island.
Hahndorf
in the Hills - Hahndorf's attraction lies in the historical
value
of the town: the first white settlement took place in 1839
when Prussian Lutheran
families arrived, having been persecuted in their homeland. The name "Hahndorf" was
derived from Captain Dirk Hahn
South
Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula - Situated just a few
kilometres south of Adelaide this wonderful
area boasts some of our states tourism sites.
Here
is small list of Tourist
Park / Caravan park in Adelaide
Motorhome
Rental in Adelaide
