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Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of South Australia, with its mild
Mediterranean climate, festivals, events, cultural diversity and
brilliant nature experiences. Combined with the low cost of living,
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Adelaide – The capital of good living
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- Adelaide Central Markets – the largest fresh food produce
market in the Southern Hemisphere with one of the best ranges of
international foods in Australia, operating continuously since
1870.
- Jam Factory Craft and Design – An arts centre featuring works
by Australian crafts people.
- Rundle Mall – Adelaide’s central shopping district featuring
many department stores, boutiques, specialty shops and eateries.
- Glenelg – An attractive seaside suburb with white beaches,
grand homes, shops and restaurants.
- Food – Top quality dining precincts reflect Adelaide’s
multicultural diversity; Chinatown on Gouger Street for Asian flavour, and North Adelaide for fashionable dining locations.
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Cultural Experiences
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- Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute – A Museum and
venue for fostering the development of aboriginal art and culture,
visual and performing arts.
- North Terrace – Museums, galleries, gardens, 19th century
architecture.
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Nature and Wildlife Experiences
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- Cleland Wildlife Park – An open range wildlife park situated
in the Adelaide hills.
- Kangaroo Island (113 km form Adelaide) – An island of national
parks, beautiful bush and abundant wildlife, including a breeding
colony of sea lions.
- Victor Harbor ( 85 km south of Adelaide)- Winter whale
watching, a horse drawn tram service to Granite island and colony
2000 fairy penguins.
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Wine Experiences
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- Barossa Valley (55km North East of Adelaide) -
Vineyards, tourist drives, quaint townships.
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It is reported that in 1943 a flight of 24 RAAF Wirraways flew under
the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with one of the pilots changing his
flight path at the last moment to go over the top of the Bridge only
just clearing it in time.