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Food & Drink: The local delicacies are mainly German food in the Barossa region and, on the coast, crabs, whiting, crayfish and other seafood. Kangaroo steak is a speciality of the region and can be ordered in many Australian restaurants. Adelaide has a wide range of restaurants and cafes specialising in international cuisine, including US, Chinese, French, Greek, Italian, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Lebanese, Malaysian, Mexican, Mongolian and Vietnamese. Many of these offer alfresco dining. There are many excellent seafood restaurants.
There are many wine and food festivals throughout the region where local wines and beers can be tasted. One of these is the Barossa Vintage Festival, reminiscent in many ways of German beer festivals in Europe. There is also a brewery in Adelaide supplying stout and lagers, although whether in Adelaide itself, the hills or the outback, the pub experience should not be missed. South Australia contains one of the most important valley regions producing wines; from the reds of Coonawarra to the Rieslings of the Eden Valley.
Nightlife: Adelaide has an extraordinary nightlife scene. The Adelaide Casino, once a grand Victorian railway station is now a haven for baccarat and roulette players amid its magnificent Corinthian columns (Mon-Fri 1000-0400 and continuously at weekends and on public holidays). There is also a concentration of nightclubs and discos on Hindley Street in the heart of the city, opposite Rundle Mall. Large crowds also flock to the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the pubs and cafes in Rundle Street.
Shopping: Excellent quality wines are available from the Barossa Valley, which attracts 60 per cent of Australia’s wine-tasting tourists. Adelaide is a city which concentrates on culture, and is full of antique shops, art galleries and stores which sell Australia’s finest opals, handmade chocolates and stockman’s hats. Opening hours are the same as for the rest of Australia, except for Saturday when Adelaide’s shops are open all day. There are also some street markets in Adelaide, the Central market being located adjacent to Victoria Square. This market, made up of 550 stalls, sells all kinds of produce including fruit, vegetables, fish, cheese, meat, spices and other exotic delights.
Special Events: South Australia lives up to its name of the Festival State with a huge variety of festivals and special events taking place throughout the State all year round. For a full list of special events contact the South Australian Tourism Commission (see Contact Addresses section). Some of the larger events celebrated in 2003 include:
Dec 30-Jan 5 AAPT Tennis Championships (Adelaide). Jan 5 Port Mac Donnell Bayside Festival. Jan 21-26 Jacob’s Creek Tour Down Under (cycling). Jan 25-27 Tunarama Festival (Port Lincoln). Feb 7-9 Carnevale in Adelaide (Italian festival). Feb 15 Barossa Under the Stars (featuring Sir Cliff Richard). Mar 6-9 Jacob’s Creek Open Championship (golf). Mar 21-23 Clipsal 500 Adelaide (V8 touring cars). Apr 12 Cummins Kalamazoo Classic. Apr 17-20 Australian BMX Championship. Apr 19-20 Coober Pedy Opal Festival. Apr 21-27 Barossa Vintage Festival 2003. May 16-18 Clare Gourmet Weekend (food and wine). Jun 6-22 Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Jul 12-13 Coopers Pale Ale Rally (car rally). Jul 26-Aug 2 Willunga Almond Blossom Festival. Aug 29-Sep 6 Royal Adelaide Show. Oct 3-12 Tasting Australia. Oct 17-Nov 9 Feast Festival (gay and lesbian cultural festival). Oct 24-26 Bartercard Glenelg Jazz Festival. Nov 8 Credit Union Christmas Pageant.
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