Adelaide is an easy city to walk around, so the only time you'll really need to take public transport is if you want to visit Port Adelaide, North Adelaide, or take the tram to the beachside suburb of Glenelg.

If you fancy a stroll away from the city centre, then head into one of Adelaide's many parks, the Botanic Gardens, or the track besides the River Torrens. Some of Adelaide's museums are among the best in the country, and it's definitely worth spending a few hours in at least one of them. If pressed for time, don't miss the Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery at the South Australian Museum - it offers fascinating insights into the culture of the indigenous population.

TheSouth Australian Visitor & Travel Centre
18 King William Street
Tel: (08) 8303 2220 or 1 800 655 276.
Website: www.adelaide.southaustralia.com or www.southaustralia.com

This is the main tourist information centre in Adelaide: it has plenty of maps, offers travel advice, and can make bookings. There's also an information booth on the corner of Rundle Mall & King William Street.

The Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre is at 66 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide (tel: (08) 8405 6560) and the Glenelg Visitor Information Centre is on the foreshore (tel: (08) 8294 5833).

Adelaide City Guides, dressed in green, rove the city centre around Rundle Mall, and will happily offer advice or assistance to visitors to the city. 

The Discover Adelaide Card (tel: 131 246; website: www.adelaidecard.com.au) offers up to 50% off the price of admission, as well as some offers at selected attractions.