Adelaide Vacation

Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth-largest city in Australia, with a population of more than 1.1 million. It is a coastal city situated on the eastern shores of Gulf St. Vincent, on the Adelaide Plains, north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, between the Gulf St. Vincent and the low-lying Mount Lofty Ranges. It is roughly 20 km (12 mi) from the coast to the foothills but sprawls 90 km (56 mi) from Gawler at its northern extent to Sellicks Beach in the south.

January

1. Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under - over 200 cyclists take part. This week long event includes six races and numerous parties

February

1. Big Day Out - music festival with thousands of fans trying to catch their favourite acts
2. Carnival in Adelaide - a celebration of Italian food and lifestyle, featuring a lively parade along King William Street. Highlights include live musicians, a fashion show, rave party and traditional arts and crafts exhibits

Adelaide has direct access by air from all Australian capital cities and some overseas countries.

All commercial domestic and international flights into Adelaide depart and arrive from Adelaide airport. The airport also services helicopters, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and other aerial services.

Getting to and from Adelaide airport

1. The airport is eight kilometres from the centre of the city of Adelaide, approximately 15-minute drive. Short-term and long-term parking is available.
2. Taxi transfers - Adelaide metropolitan taxi companies regularly service Adelaide Airport. There is a $2 levy on all taxi fares to the airport. The average fare from Adelaide city centre to the airport is AUD$15.
3. Bus transfers - The Adelaide Metro Jet bus Open in new window travels between the airport and the city, Greenwith, Tea Tree Plaza and Golden Grove Village. The Sky link airport shuttle Open in new window transits passengers between the airport, Adelaide central bus station and the Adelaide parklands train terminal at Keswick.

Quick Guide about Adelaide Airport

Full Airport Name
Adelaide Airport

Address
1 James Schofield Drive, South Australia 5950, Australia

Adelaide Airport has two conveniently located car parks for short term and long term stays.

Short Term Parking
A conveniently located public car park service’s T1 (Terminal 1) immediately outside the main building.
Payment is by ticket validation before you return to your car, and pay stations are conveniently located inside and outside the terminal as well as in the Short Term car park.
Payment can be made by cash or credit card (Eftpos is not available). Several ATM’s are conveniently located inside the terminal for Eftpos cash-outs.  Our fee structure is competitively geared to city rates. See grounds map below or opposite for car park location.

South Australia has a climate quite similar to many Mediterranean countries however our seasons are the converse to those of the Northern Hemisphere.

Spring: September to November
Summer: December to February
Autumn: March to May
Winter: June to August

Adelaide's Weather Chart
Average temperature (Celsius), Rainfall (mm)