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The Penfolds Magill Estate in Adelaide, South Australia.

Penfolds Magill Estate heritage tour: Inside Adelaide’s oldest working winery

Sitting high above Adelaide with panoramic views to the ocean, Penfolds Magill Estate is home to some of Australia’s most revered wines. The Magill Heritage Experience offers atmospheric cellar exploration and the remarkable story behind the iconic Penfolds Grange. Welcome to the Penfolds Magill Estate…

Morialta Conservation Park in Adelaide, South Australia.

7 fantastic Adelaide attractions that many visitors miss

Beyond the obvious tourist highlights, Adelaide in South Australia offers several memorable experiences – whether koala-spotting, wine-tasting or historic courtyards. Discover 7 fantastic attractions many visitors miss, from the historic Adelaide Oval scoreboard to Morialta’s waterfalls. The Adelaide Oval scoreboard If you don’t immediately love…

The Bay Discovery Centre in Glenelg, South Australia.

Bay Discovery Centre, Glenelg: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

First time visiting Bay Discovery Centre? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Bay Discovery Centre The Bay Discovery Centre sits inside the old Glenelg Town Hall, a building that once pulsed with the…

Migration Museum, Adelaide: Ticket prices, hours, parking & visitor guide

First time visiting the Migration Museum in Adelaide, South Australia? This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the Migration Museum The Migration Museum is located at 82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide SA 5000…

The view from Ubirr in Australia's Northern Territory.

9 great things to climb in Australia instead of Uluru

When the ban on climbing Uluru finally came into force in October 2019, visitors had no choice but to discover it's best to walk round the Northern Territory's great monolith anyway. But for those who have an unquenchable urge to climb things in Australia, the…

A lorikeet at Gorge Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.

Gorge Wildlife Park, Adelaide Hills: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

What is Gorge Wildlife Park? Gorge Wildlife Park is a privately owned wildlife sanctuary located in Cudlee Creek in the Adelaide Hills, approximately 30 kilometres (40 minutes' drive) northeast of Adelaide. Established in 1965 and operated by the same family ever since, the 14-acre park…

One of the giraffes at Adelaide Zoo, South Australia.

Adelaide Zoo: Ticket prices, opening hours, parking & visitor guide

First time visiting Adelaide Zoo? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Adelaide Zoo Adelaide Zoo opened in 1883 and is Australia’s second oldest zoo. It houses more than 2 500 animals and around…

Popeye cruise, Adelaide: Ticket prices, departure times & visitor guide

This guide covers everything you need to know about the Popeye river cruise in Adelaide: ticket prices, departure times, cruise duration, and what you'll see along the Torrens River. I explain the route between Elder Park and Adelaide Zoo, boarding locations, and how the Popeye…

Which Australian cities does Emirates fly to?

Emirates flies direct from Dubai to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide – with connections from several European cities. Flights to Australia from Europe For travellers from Europe, the three large gulf airlines are often the best and cheapest options for flying to Australia. This…

South Australian Museum, Adelaide: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

This 2026 visitor guide covers everything you need to visit the South Australian Museum in Adelaide: admission prices (spoiler: it's free), opening hours, what galleries to prioritise, and how to see the world-renowned Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery. I explain the museum's natural history collections, Egyptian…