Things to do in SA

South Australia offers a mix of beautiful landscapes, sparkling beaches, rolling hills and a vibrant urban centre. It is often called ‘The Festival State’ because of the many arts, sporting and cultural events it holds each year.

Tourism SA

Use the official South Australia Tourism website today! Find things to do, events, attractions and more in South Australia.

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Adelaide Central Markets

Established in 1869, the Adelaide Central Market has been a thriving hub of food and culture for over 150 years.

With over 70 traders under one roof, the Adelaide Central Market is one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the southern hemisphere, buzzing with life and colour all year round.

The Market offers a huge range of fresh food including fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, seafood, cheeses, bakery, smallgoods and health foods, along with some of Adelaide’s most popular cafes and eateries. With over 9 million visitors every year, the Adelaide Central Market remains Adelaide’s premier food destination for multicultural cuisine and fresh produce.

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Botanic Gardens of South Australia

In the heart of the city but another world away! Take time out to explore the beauty and diversity of plants from across Australia and around the world. Spend an hour or spend the day among the 50 hectares of magnificently maintained gardens and stunning architecture. Relax in the shade or enjoy a coffee among some of Australia’s finest plant collections.

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Art Gallery of South Australia

The Art Gallery of South Australia, founded in 1881, is home to one of Australia’s great art collections, exhibited in one of Adelaide’s most beautiful buildings. It is visited by more than one million art lovers each year.

The Gallery is located at the heart of North Terrace, Adelaide’s cultural boulevard, between the South Australian Museum and the University of Adelaide.

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South Australian Museum

The South Australian Museum is committed to making Australia’s natural and cultural heritage accessible, engaging and fun.

The Museum offers five floors of intriguing displays for visitors to explore, along with regularly changing special exhibitions and a range of programs that appeal to all ages.

The South Australian Museum is a destination that will excite, delight and engage visitors.

Conveniently located on North Terrace, in the heart of Adelaide’s cultural precinct, and easily accessible by bus, train, and tram.

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Restaurants

Fishbank

Fishbank serve the freshest most sustainably sourced seafood from the Australian waterways. Seafood is delivered whole to the restaurant, where it is prepared daily with love and precision. Some species of fish are aged in the custom dry agers, enhancing flavour and texture.

Fostering a ‘fin-to-scale’ approach, Fishbank use every part of the fish where possible, all in the name of the fish food chain and our precious planet.

Ground Level, 2 King William Street, Adelaide

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Gaja by Sashi

Gaja in Sanskrit means ‘elephant’, which symbolises strength, wisdom, royalty and solidarity in Hindu culture. Befitting, given that Sashi’s food will is authentically true to taste, bold, robust and full-to-the-brim with flavour. Influenced by Indian, Singaporean and Malaysian classics, Sashi’s menu explores the road less travelled with dishes that appeal to the curious foodie in all of us.

4/86 Pirie Street, Adelaide

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Concubine

Concubine is an award-winning modern contemporary restaurant that fuses flavours of the orient with fresh local produce, showcasing South Australia’s best.

132 Gouger Street, Adelaide

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Osteria Oggi

Osteria Oggi produces food that you will love to eat, using seasonal produce and serving it in a way that is designed to share.

Pasta is made fresh daily, with a carefully chosen to match. ‘Oggi’ is ‘today’ in Italian - this sums up what they offer, sophisticated Italian food inspired by tradition but in keeping with today’s tastes and best available produce.

76 Pirie Street, Adelaide

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The Greek on Halifax

The Greek on Halifax offers a seasonal menu of creative and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. A family-run business, the chefs draw inspiration from recipes handed down over generations, and source the best local produce to create our delectable dishes.

75-79 Halifax Street, Adelaide

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