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The rustic charm of the placid city dwells in its ornate stone buildings, churches, wide streets, green belt parks and gardens. Adelaide is the state capital of Southern Australia. The city was so named to honor Queen Adelaide, wife of King William IV. Adelaide is an exception from other Capital cities in the sense that it was developed as a free colony and not a convict settlement but eventually it attracted a number of migrants.
Settled on the banks of the Torrens River, Adelaide enjoys a fine Mediterranean climate. The landscape is that of uncomplicated parklands and clean white beach with exotic blue waters. However, Adelaide has its own share of rough terrain found in the nearby scorched areas. |
Exploring Adelaide:
Adelaide's city face is dotted with figurative churches, civic buildings, museums, galleries and beautiful city gardens. A comprehensive tour of Adelaide takes you along historic buildings such as Ayers Historic House, Edmund Wright House, Adelaide Town Hall, Main Post Office, Government House, Holy Trinity Church, St Francis Xavier Cathedral and St Peters Cathedral. The Tate Museum with its exclusive collection of rocks and fossils; South Australian Police museum exhibiting 150 years of policing history; State history center which is also the old Parliament house or the old treasury building museum, all are witnesses of the grand history of this compelling city.
Adelaide Hills soberly extend out of the Mt. Lofty ranges and preserves the enlivening scenic beauty and the glorious history in the historic towns of Clarendon and Strathalbyn. Fleurieu Peninsula is a string of sandy beaches and mesmerizing vineyards, while its south coast is well known for whaling. Mt Magnificent Conservation Park and Victor Harbor on the peninsula are the must see tour destination in Adelaide itinerary.
Kangroo Island's abundance in sea lions and fairy penguins on its south coast and the exotic sandy beaches all along the coastline make it a very popular Australian Tour Destination. It is the third largest Australian island.
Adelaide, the City of Festivals
Adelaide is known as the Australian City of Festivals. Over 400 festivals are celebrated in Adelaide every year! Most of the City Tours to Adelaide are scheduled according to these festivals. 'The City Of Adelaide Carnival Spring Regatta' and Leisure Day in the Park are two annual festivals celebrated in unison. Boat races, Novelty rowing events including dragon boats, navy challenges and other water-based events are held in the Torrens Lake. The Leisure Day in Park is a unique event that brings together over 150 recreational, sports, environment, fitness and arts organizations.
The biennial event of The Come Out Youth Arts Festival is a major arts event being one of the three foremost youth arts festivals in the world. The biennial event of Adelaide Rose Festival honors the beauty of rose. The most important event of the Adelaide events Calendar is the Royal Adelaide Show. It brings the alive the country life spirit right in the middle of a advancing city in the Wayville Showgrounds. |
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