Things to do in Adelaide with a local
Adelaide is a compact city of parklands, festivals and some of Australia's best food and wine, with the beach a tram ride away. Its relaxed pace makes it ideal for long, unhurried outings. This guide covers eight well-known Adelaide experiences and how each one feels with a Deeplay Companion — a verified local you book by the hour for platonic social activities.
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The guide
Eight Adelaide experiences, better shared
- 1
Adelaide Central Market
Adelaide CBD
One of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the Southern Hemisphere, next to Chinatown and Gouger Street.
Why with a local: Your Companion can show you the stalls locals queue for, then suggest lunch in Chinatown or on Gouger Street.
- 2
Adelaide Botanic Garden
North Terrace
Historic gardens on the edge of the CBD, with the Palm House, the Bicentennial Conservatory and shady lawns.
Why with a local: A calm, central place for a first meeting, an easy walk from the East End's cafés.
- 3
Glenelg
Glenelg
Adelaide's best-known beach suburb, reached by tram from the city, with Jetty Road, the jetty and a long sandy foreshore.
Why with a local: A sunset walk along the foreshore and dinner on Jetty Road is the classic Adelaide evening.
- 4
Art Gallery of South Australia and North Terrace
North Terrace
North Terrace's cultural boulevard is home to the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum and the State Library.
Why with a local: A museum or gallery afternoon is better shared, and North Terrace makes it easy to visit more than one.
- 5
Rundle Street and the East End
Adelaide CBD
The East End's cafés, restaurants and boutiques, a short walk from the Botanic Garden and the university precinct.
Why with a local: A local's favourite café is the easiest starting point, with the parklands just around the corner.
- 6
Adelaide Fringe
Across the city
Adelaide hosts one of the world's largest open-access arts festivals each year in late summer, with shows in venues and pop-up hubs across the city.
Why with a local: With hundreds of shows on, a local who knows the venues makes it far easier to choose what to see.
- 7
River Torrens / Karrawirra Parri
City and North Adelaide
Riverbank paths link the Adelaide Festival Centre, Elder Park, the Adelaide Oval footbridge and the Adelaide Zoo.
Why with a local: A relaxed walk along the river, with a Companion who can point out the landmarks on the way to North Adelaide.
- 8
Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale
Day trips from Adelaide
Two of Australia's best-known wine regions, each about an hour's drive from the city, with cellar doors and regional dining.
Why with a local: A longer booking for a long lunch in wine country, with a Companion who knows the region.
Practical tips
Getting around Adelaide
- The tram runs from the city to Glenelg, so a beach evening does not need a car.
- Adelaide's festival season runs through late summer and early autumn. Book Companions early for popular weekends.
- Summer days can be very hot. Morning bookings are more comfortable for outdoor walks.
- For a first booking, choose a public, central meeting spot and agree on the plan in Deeplay messages beforehand.
- Having a good time? You can extend a booking during the activity, from an extra 30 minutes up to 3 hours.
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