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  • Happy Traveller
    Sydney, Australia9,149 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I’ve been to Adelaide before but have never been to the markets because generally I head to the wineries. But this time I visited during a trip on the Indian Pacific from Perth to Sydney . and this was one of our stops.
    I don’t know why I haven’t visited before. It’s not huge but it has everything that you need. Beautiful fruit and vegetables and lots of produce of other kinds as well but also different types of goods to buy. , great for presents. Too many chocolate and sweet stores for my liking because I bought them all and now I’ve put on weight..😂. But seriously, it’s a lovely place and we had a lovely breakfast there as well.. so next time you’re in town try it out
    Written 19 December 2024
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  • CDAussie
    Wodonga, Australia626 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We booked the David Chihuly glass exhibition at the gardens but the gardens are a credit to the city in terms of display, beauty, colour and the fauna they attract. The only aspect we found disappointing was some of the Australian dry gardens were poorly maintained and some of the plantings were struggling or dead.
    Written 9 January 2025
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  • CarloHelmond
    Helmond, The Netherlands725 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A nice and relaxed place for a stroll and some shopping. Along the way there are some nice place for food and drinks. Friday evening brings some additional atmosphere to the place.
    Written 23 August 2024
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  • akitong91
    London, UK126 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great for the kids. There's a large collection from Australia and the world. I particularly enjoyed the Biodiversity Gallery. Note that access to the higher levels are through one (large) elevator. So be prepared to wait if you enter at a busy time.
    Written 6 January 2025
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  • akitong91
    London, UK126 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Each section of the gallery offers a unique blend of past and present artists. The collections are well presented and allow plenty of space to muse and take in the pieces.
    Written 6 January 2025
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  • mahatinu
    Surrey276 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is free to visit. Make sure you get to the Mortlock wing of this working library.

    There's a small cafe on the bottom floor of the library where you can stop for a lunch break.
    Written 13 December 2024
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  • Peter M
    Ocean Grove, Australia430 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This venue offers tastings (or glasses) from a range of Australian wines . But each tasting is paid for separately, and the cost mounts up very quickly. We had a nice, tasty lunch there, spoiled slightly by poor quality bread. To my mind, a one-off experience.
    Written 13 December 2024
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  • Kate B
    Wangaratta, Australia182 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a perfect place to visit at the end of a busy day. The gardens are peaceful and their beauty captures your eye wherever you look
    I would avoid visiting it is busy with lots of people so that you can enjoy the peaceful surrounds more
    Written 1 January 2025
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  • puckstopper31
    Edmonton, Canada798 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice free tour for tours and locals alike. You’ll see enough to know where you want to eventually stop and visit. Two minute walk from main train station.
    Written 27 December 2024
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  • Liisa and Dave B
    Adelaide, Australia4,260 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Have been here many times by bike and car. This time we hiked from Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty. Scenic views. Waterfalls are small in comparison to many others but the best in Adelaide. Ample parking available and multiple toilets.
    Written 15 June 2023
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  • Juliet H
    Reading, UK425 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This museum provides information on the various ways in which people have migrated to Australia over the years. The information was well displayed and absorbing. Would definitely recommend.
    Written 23 April 2024
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  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia13,734 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Rundle Mall Pigs are bronze statues that are large items, they are a central exhibit in the middle of Rundle Mall, Adelaide's most prominent shopping area. They are very realistic, and they are seen as scavenging rubbish. The Mall Pigs are i interesting artistic creations that attract locals and visitors to Rundle Mall.
    Written 30 September 2024
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  • mrc282
    World9,576 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    walk from adelaide botanic garden all the way to convention center, with a detour to the war memorial, rundle mall, and adelaide oval. it should take you half a day
    Written 26 October 2024
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  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia13,734 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    St Peter's Cathedral has a strong leadership of the Anglican Church in Adelaide with a High Church connection and Christian shrines. St Peter's is always decorated and has many worshipers. St Peter's is in King William Street, slightly detached from North Terrace.
    Written 5 October 2024
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  • Hugary1
    Sydney, Australia8,842 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Similar in style and shop content to Strand Arcade in Sydney and the Arcade in central Melbourne. Not as elaborate as Melbourne but still worth a walk through.
    It has a great selection of odd shops such a comic collection, hat makers, Gallery, coffee shops with light meals in a/c comfort.
    Written 21 January 2024
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