About the Host City
Adelaide at a Glance
The elegant city of Adelaide was designed by Colonel William Light in 1836. He laid his city out on a square mile grid pattern of wide streets and airy squares with a buffer zone of green parklands encircling it.
From its gently rolling hills to its sparkling blue seas, Adelaide displays a sophisticated heritage, stongly reflected in the beauty and charm of its well planned streets, surrounding parks and gardens, gracious architecture and a special character that makes it quite distinct from other cities of Australia.
Adelaide is the centre of arts in Australia, offering experiences to exhilarate and inspire with its unique blend of innovation, cultural activities and arts festivals that are the envy of the world.
With its vibrant, cosmopolitan population of one million, Adelaide relishes in an ambience and exceptional quality of life, with time to feast on a sensational menu of pure, fresh food and unsurpassed premium wines.
Location of Adelaide
Getting to Adelaide
International flights arrive in Adelaide from all over the world, many of them flying directly to the city. Australia's two airlines (Qantas and Ansett) fly into Adelaide from every other capital city, although you may have to make a stopover if you're coming from Brisbane or Sydney - Adelaide is a long way from Australia's other capitals, so flying is often the best option.
The Adelaide Domestic and Adelaide International Airport are located just 5 kilometres west of the city centre. Both airports provide a city bus service, public car parking, valet car parking, taxi ranks, car rental, bureau de change and the International Airport also has duty free shopping.
- Taxis: A taxi journey from the Airport to the city will take 10-15 minutes and cost of order $10-$14. Taxi bays are located just outside both the international and domestic terminals.
- Airport Bus Service: A transit bus services the international and domestic terminals and provides transport at a fare of $6 (adult) or $10 return to a number of Adelaide city hotels and motels. The bus leaves at half hourly intervals. Timetables and fares are displayed at the bus stops at each terminal.
- Car Rentals: All major car rental companies (Avis, Budget, and Hertz) service the international and domestic terminals. Self drive and chauffeur driven car hire services are available by prior arrangement.
Entry Formalities
You will need a valid passport for entry into Australia. Most visitors also require a visa. Contact your nearest Australian Government representative to ascertain your particular requirements and procedures to follow.
Currency
Australian currency is decimal with the dollar as the basic unit. Currency exchanges are located at airports, banks and major hotels. Banking hours are Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 4.00pm and Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm. Automatic Teller Machines (ATM's) can be found throughout the city, suburbs and major Adelaide Hills towns and these machines accept most cards.
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Tipping
Tipping is not the general custom in Australia and taxi drivers, hairdressers and porters do not expect to be tipped.
Time Difference
Local time in July is 7.5 hours ahead of Western Europe, 8.5 hours ahead of the United Kingdom, 13.5 hours ahead of the Eastern United States, and 16.5 hours ahead of the United States West Coast.
Climate
The climate is distinctly Mediterranean. It's a climate perfect for living. The nearby Southern Ocean ensures hot, dry summers and cool, mild winters.
The average winter temperature is around 15C; in summer, 29C.
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Electricity
240V 50Hz
Plug Type "O"
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