Nestled between sweeping, white-sand beaches and the picturesque Adelaide Hills, Adelaide is a very walkable city and the perfect place to sample some of the finest cultural events and boutique wines that Australia has to offer.

A genteel city
Adelaide's city centre is a pedestrian paradise of wide boulevards ringed by parkland. An easy stroll can deliver historic colonial architecture, a decent pavement-side coffee or a touch of retail therapy. Take the plunge into the seaside suburbs of Glenelg, where swimming, snorkelling, surfing or just plain lazing is a good way to soak up the Aussie vibe. If visiting between May and October, you may even spot a Southern Right or Humpback whale.

Festivals
It is well worth timing your visit to take in one of Adelaide's festivals. Womadelaide delivers global beats at an outdoor, three-day event dedicated to music. The alternative Fringe Festival challenges and amuses the world weary and unwary alike. The prestigious Adelaide Festival of the Arts delivers two weeks of high culture. If sports is more your thing, consider taking in a game of cricket at the elegant and celebrated Adelaide Oval, or catch a leg of the Tour Down Under cycling race.

Food and wine
The more adventurous epicurean will find a wealth of temptation at Adelaide's Central Market. Those looking for a day's adventure can set off to sample mouth-watering local produce, and sniff, swirl and slurp their way through the finest wines from the famous Barossa and McLaren Vale wine regions.