28/01/2016

Exploring Places XXXII: Adelaide, Australia

A new postcard has just arrived from ADELAIDEAaron has sent us this impressive postcard!


It has travelled 17,009 km!

WHERE IS ADELAIDE?

Adelaide is the capital city of the state of South Australia, and the fifth-most populous city of Australia.

Location of Adelaide in Australia
ADELAIDE IS FAMOUS FOR...

... being the birthplace of the singer Sia (known for Chandelier, Alive… or for composing for Rihanna (Diamonds)

Sia. TKM
... its vineyards (Clare and Barossa Valleys are Australia's oldest wine regions)

Clare Valley. Australia.com
... The Ghan (a train which you can take to travel from Australia's south to north)

A Mesmerizing Trip in the Gahn Train at Australia. Faredepot
PLACES TO VISIT

Glenelg Beach
You'll find all the delights of a seaside village and more in lively Glenelg, which sits in Holdfast Bay, a 25-minute tram ride from Adelaide's centre. There is a sandy white beach, charming heritage hotels and bustling shops, sidewalks cafes and summer entertainment. You can also swim with wild dolphins, go diving or snorkelling or join a fishing charter.

Glenelg Beach. Ournakedaustralia.com
Hahndorf
Australia's oldest surviving German settlement in the heart of the Adelaide Hills.

Settled in 1839 by Lutherans fleeing religious persecution in Prussia, Hahndorf was named after the ship's captain. His name was Hahn, while dorf is German for village.

Hanhford. Adelaide Sightseeing.com
Adelaide Zoo
Adelaide Zoo, one of Adelaide's most iconic attractions, is home to 2500 animals and 250 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish.

Adelaide zoo map.

Art gallery of South Australia
The Art Gallery of South Australia houses one of Australia's most stunning art collections. Its outstanding collection of 38000 works covers Australian, European...

Art Gallery of South Australia
Morialta conservation park
The park is in a rugged bush environment, with a narrow gorge set with three waterfalls, bounded by steep ridges and cliffs. The park caters to many activities, including bushwalking, bird watching and rock climbing.
Falls at Morialta Park
Kangaroo Island
This is an island where you can meet Australian sea lions on the beach, kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, penguins, echidnas and diverse birds.

Kangaroo park. Australia.com
LIFESTYLE

If you want to find out what Adelaide has to offer to anyone living there, watch the video below.



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