ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA (2026) | 12 Best Things To Do In & Around Adelaide (+ Travel Tips)

Adelaide is the vibrant capital of South Australia and is located on the picturesque shores of the Saint Vincent Gulf. Known as the "20-minute city," its compact design allows for easy exploration. Adelaide distinguishes itself through its elegant architecture, expansive parklands, and a renowned food and wine scene. This, coupled with a relaxed pace of life, makes it an inviting destination. In this video, we share our top things to do in Adelaide, including a range of free activities as well as can’t-miss paid attractions: 🔗 ADELAIDE LINKS, ACTIVITIES, TOURS & MORE INFO ☑️ Adelaide Gaol Website: https://​www​.adelaidegaol​.sa​.gov​.au​/ ☑️ Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/adelaide-l203/adelaide-gaol-adults-only-ghost-tour-t58297/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Adelaide_video ☑️ River Torrens Sightseeing Cruise: https://www.getyourguide.com/adelaide-l203/adelaide-river-torrens-sightseeing-cruise-on-iconic-boat-t298160/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Adelaide_video ☑️ Hallett Cove Boardwalk Loop: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/south-australia/hallett-cove-long-loop ☑️ Hahndorf and Barossa Valley Day Tour from Adelaide: https://www.getyourguide.com/adelaide-l203/from-adelaide-hahndorf-and-barossa-valley-with-winery-lunch-t294570/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Adelaide_video ☑️ McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/mclaren-vale-l37617/from-adelaide-mclaren-vale-small-group-winery-tour-t364580/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Adelaide_video ☑️ Morialta Conservation Park - First Falls and Giant's Cave Hiking Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/south-australia/first-falls-and-giant-s-cave-via-morialta-falls-road ☑️ Morialta Falls and Lookouts: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/south-australia/morialta-falls-and-lookouts ☑️ Adelaide Oval Events Calendar: https://www.adelaideoval.com.au/whats-on/ ☑️ RoofClimb Oval: https://www.getyourguide.com/adelaide-l203/adelaide-oval-roofclimb-experience-t109057/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Adelaide_video ☑️ Dolphin watching & swimming tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/adelaide-l203/adelaide-4-hour-swimming-with-dolphins-experience-t24099/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Adelaide_video 😴 WHERE TO STAY IN ADELAIDE - YHA Adelaide Central ($ - CBD): https://www.booking.com/hotel/au/adelaide-central-yha.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 - Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites ($$ - Glenelg Beach): https://www.booking.com/hotel/au/oaks-plaza-pier.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 - Quest on Franklin (where we stayed - $$ - CBD): https://www.booking.com/hotel/au/quest-on-franklin.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 🎥 MORE AUSTRALIA VIDEOS: - Melbourne: https://youtu.be/InUP0N1flmI - Great Ocean Road: https://youtu.be/k8nuzc78bxQ - Tasmania: https://youtu.be/K3a0fzJ9fLA - Sydney: https://youtu.be/xltecjj3g6c - Brisbane to Cairns Road Trip: https://youtu.be/QoOh--T8Suc - Brisbane: https://youtu.be/54rto3IsJ24 - Whitsunday Islands: https://youtu.be/GOlZ-DmjAPE - Cairns: https://youtu.be/cOaK1owq0hE - Daintree Rainforest: https://youtu.be/AELKvJ2jdMs 🗺️ ACCESS GOOGLE MAP: Save places on our free Australia map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/K8ScNGpuDcX6Jvxh9 ✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF: https://www.worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner 💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE: - Book cheap flights: https://skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001 - Book accommodation: https://www.booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148 - Book ferry tickets: https://www.ferryhopper.com/?aff_uid=wrwhrts - Book rental car: https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts - Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: https://saily.com/worldwildhearts - Find the best hiking trails: https://alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353 ✅ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts 😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/worldwildhearts/ https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwildhearts 🎵 MUSIC CREDITS: Merigolden Instrumental Version by Michael Shynes Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective Wishing Well by Super Neato On The Way by Leva Something Real Instrumental Version by Sunriver Fixer Upper Instrumental Version by Michael Shynes One By One Instrumental Version by Michael Shynes 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:09 Mount Osmond Reserve 1:55 Adelaide Gaol 3:12 Glenelg Beach 4:01 Torrens River 4:41 Hallett Cove 5:35 Adelaide Central Market 6:24 Henley Beach 7:24 Adelaide Hills And The Wine Region 8:36 Morialta Conservation Park 9:37 Botanic Garden 10:55 Adelaide Oval 11:59 Dolphin Watching Tour 13:22 Adelaide Travel Tips #adelaide #thingstodoinadelaide #travelguide