Here’s why Adelaide should be on your
our bucket list
As India tours
Australia in December 2018, cricket fans and travel enthusiasts can enjoy a
world of experiences from amazing nature and wildlife to exquisite food, wine
and beer while in Adelaide
With little over five months left for one of
cricket's most awaited duels, fans of the game and travel enthusiasts alike are
already packing their bags to watch the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar
trophy 2018, where India will take on Australia at the iconic Adelaide Oval.
But it's not just for the cricketing action. Adelaide, which was voted as the
fifth most liveable city in the world, is one of Australia's most underrated
yet extremely exciting cities. The vibrant city effortlessly combines culture,
wildlife, flavours, adventure and entertainment with experiences like nowhere
else in Australia.
GO ON A ROOFCLIMB AT THE
ADELAIDE OVAL
Right in the heart of Adelaide lies the historic
Adelaide Oval which has witnessed some of cricket's most epic moments. But it
isn't just cricketing heritage that makes this stadium special. The Adelaide
Oval is the only sporting stadium in the world where you can climb skywards on
the popular RoofClimb tour for a bird's eye view of the city, stretching out the
hills on one side and the coast on the other. Adventure junkies and cricket
lovers can even go on to lean off the edge of the roof over the pitch, or watch
six overs of a match from the best seats in the house, a jaw-dropping 50 meters
above the ground on the Riverbank Stand. Besides the RoofClimb, cricket
enthusiasts can go on a free tour of the legendary Bradman museum and get the
opportunity to visit the iconic players' locker room and operate the 100+
year-old scoreboard as part of a pre-booked stadium tour.
EMBARK ON A SENSORY JOURNEY AT
THE CUBE IN MCLAREN VALE
The latest in the line of extraordinary wine
experiences is The Cube at the d'Arenberg vineyard. Constructed to look like
the Rubik's cube to represent the puzzles and complexities of winemaking, the
Cube is an architectural wonder and takes visitors on a unique wine journey as
soon as they enter the origami-style folding door. Each of the levels in the
five storey building offers a unique wine experience that is designed to entice
the senses. From a contemporary wine museum, a masterclass dining room and
sweeping views of the vineyard, the Cube is also known as Willy Wonka's wine
factory and promises to be unforgettable. Nestled between the Mount Lofty
Ranges and the beautiful coastline of the Fleurieu Peninsula, McLaren Vale is
just a 45-minute drive from Adelaide.
HUG A KOALA IN THE ADELAIDE
HILLS
Unlike many other regions where you might have to
travel far to see native wildlife, in Adelaide nature and wildlife are abound.
Located just 20 minutes away from the city centre, Adelaide Hills is home to
several wildlife parks that allow travellers to not only get up close and
personal with native Australian wildlife but also interact with them. Visitors
going to Gorge Wildlife Park or Cleland Wildlife Park can hug a cuddly koala,
feed kangaroos and wallabies and wander among other wildlife like emus,
pelicans and Tasmanian devils. The experience will definitely give you an
inkling about just why is Adelaide one of the best places to discover Australian
wildlife.
WINE AND DINE IN THE BAROSSA
The Barossa is Australia’s most famous wine region,
renowned for its vintage wines, fresh, gourmet food and cultural experiences.
An easy 45-minute drive from Adelaide, Barossa is home to over 150 wineries and
80 cellar doors including some famous names like Jacob’s Creek, Penfolds, Peter
Lehmann and Seppeltsfield. There is never a dearth of uniqueness of wine
experiences that you can explore in this region with every winery having their
own signature activity for visitors to discover. Seppeltsfield, for instance,
is the only vineyard in the world to release a 100-year-old wine every year and
you can taste wine from your birth year or any other year you fancy on the
given day. Jacob’s Creek, on the other hand, lets you create your own blend of
wine and bottles it so that you can proudly take it back home.
SHOPPING AT RUNDLE MALL
Shopping when you are on a holiday is an experience
in itself and Rundle Mall is bang in the centre of Adelaide. Rundle Mall boasts
of being one of the longest and busiest malls in Australia. Ditching the
traditional building format of malls, Rundle Mall is a pedestrian street mall
that houses over 700 retail stores, four department stores, 15 heritage style
shopping arcades and numerous boutique cafes and eateries. From international
fashion to luxury food and beauty to lifestyle, Rundle Mall has it all! One of
the best stops at the mall is the Haigh’s Chocolate store, Australia most
favourite chocolate brand — all made in Adelaide. As you walk down the mall
enjoy performances by local buskers or stop for a quick bite at one of the
quirky food trucks and pop-ups.
ETTR28JUN18
No comments:
Post a Comment