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Adelaide

Unlike most other big Australian cities, Adelaide was designed and built to a master plan that has been largely adhered to. In the 1830s, city founder Colonel William Light created a pleasant city by surrounding Adelaide with 850 hectares of parkland and providing plenty of gardens, open space and wide roads.

Adelaide also has some of Australia's best city beaches as well as some brilliant pubs. Overall it is an enjoyable, yet seldom visited city that is worth spending the time to get to know.

Practical Information

INFORMATION CENTRES & USEFUL ADDRESSES

Adelaide Greeters

Local volunteers give free three to four-hour orientations of their city, answering any questions that you may have. Advance bookings are essential.

Tel (08) 8267 5840

Website www.adelaidegreeters.asn.au

Open 9am-5pm daily

American Express

Shop 32 City Centre Arcade, Rundle Mall, Adelaide

Bus 99B Bee Line, 99C City Loop, 140-146, 151-155, T155, 171, 172, 173-179, 191-199, 201, 203, 210-218, T218, 231, 233, 235-237, T240, 241-248, 263-266, 280-282, 286, 287, 291, 292, 296, 297, T500, T530, 711-725, T721, T726, 727F Train Adelaide.

Tel (08) 9271 8255

Website www.americanexpress.com

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-noon

South Australian Information Centre

18 King William Street, Adelaide

Bus 99B Bee Line, 99C City Loop, 140-146, 151-155, T155, 171, 172, 173-179, 191-199, 201, 203, 210-218, T218, 231, 233, 235-237, T240, 241-248, 263-266, 280-282, 286, 287, 291, 292, 296, 297, T500, T530, 711-725, T721, T726, 727F Train Adelaide

Tel (08) 8303 2201 or 1300 655 276

Website www.southaustralia.com

Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-2pm

Glenelg Information Centre

Moseley Square, Glenelg

Bus 260, 266, 340, 345 Tram Glenelg

Tel (08) 8294 5833

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-3pm

Port Adelaide Visitor Centre

66 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide

Bus 118, 118N, 151, 152, 153, T225, 301, 307, 312, 333, 333B, 334, 336B, 340, 345 Train Port Adelaide

Tel (08) 8447 4788

Open 9am-5pm daily

Flinders Ranges & Outback SA Information Centre

142 Gawler Place, Adelaide

Bus 99B Bee Line, 171, 172, 191-199, 210-218, T218, 231-233, 235-237, 263-266, 296, 297, T500, T530

Tel 1800 633 060

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm

YHA Office

135 Waymouth Street, Adelaide

Bus 99C City Loop, 102, 105, 106, 111-118, 122-125, 130-137, 161-168, T163, 274-278, 505-508, 540-546, 550-552, 576-577, 820-821, 830F-843F

Tel (08) 8414 3000

Website www.yha.com.au

Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-1pm

INTERNET ACCESS

Internode operate free WIFI hotspots at Adelaide Airport, Hutt Street, Rundle Mall and Cibo cafés.

Subbie's Internet Café

299 Hindley Street, Adelaide

Bus 99C City Loop, 102-106, 111-118, 122-125, 151-T151, 272, 273, 286, 287

Open 24 hours

Talking Cents

53 Hindley Street, Adelaide

Tel (08) 8212 1266

Open Mon-Thu 8am-9pm, Fri-Sat 8am-10pm