Guidebook for North Adelaide
Food Scene
Our favourite place for Mexican dinner/lunch. Very family friendly. Have colouring-ins and pencils for the kids to keep them occupied while waiting for food. If you like it a little quieter at dinner time, go early (they open at 5:30pm). Weekend nights (especially later) are pretty busy and noisy. Lunch times during the week are usually pretty quiet. My personal favourite is the Baja (main) and a Queso Fundido to share is a must if you love cheese like us :).
Montezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Bar - North Adelaide, SA
134 Melbourne StOur favourite place for Mexican dinner/lunch. Very family friendly. Have colouring-ins and pencils for the kids to keep them occupied while waiting for food. If you like it a little quieter at dinner time, go early (they open at 5:30pm). Weekend nights (especially later) are pretty busy and noisy. Lunch times during the week are usually pretty quiet. My personal favourite is the Baja (main) and a Queso Fundido to share is a must if you love cheese like us :).
This is a unique and award winning bakery that is South Australian owned and operated.
The best thing is Bakery on O'Connell is a bakery and cafe open 24/7 so you can get a yummy snack and coffee and catch up with family and friends any time! They specialise in the pie floater and are the creator of the Nutella Heart. Intrigued? It's a nice relaxing walk from Melbourne St and the walk back will help you feel even better after your indulgence at the bakery :).
Walking here and back for a late night treat was one of my favourite things to do with my partner, before we had kids and couldn't go out at night together anymore ;)
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Bakery on O'Connell
128-130 O'Connell StThis is a unique and award winning bakery that is South Australian owned and operated.
The best thing is Bakery on O'Connell is a bakery and cafe open 24/7 so you can get a yummy snack and coffee and catch up with family and friends any time! They specialise in the pie floater and are the creator of the Nutella Heart. Intrigued? It's a nice relaxing walk from Melbourne St and the walk back will help you feel even better after your indulgence at the bakery :).
Walking here and back for a late night treat was one of my favourite things to do with my partner, before we had kids and couldn't go out at night together anymore ;)
Adelaide's most famous and iconic food market. Best known for it's large range of vendor's selling the freshest gourmet foods. Open Tues-Saturday (closes early Sat-3pm) and late Fridays (until 9pm).
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Adelaide centrale markt
60 Gouger StAdelaide's most famous and iconic food market. Best known for it's large range of vendor's selling the freshest gourmet foods. Open Tues-Saturday (closes early Sat-3pm) and late Fridays (until 9pm).
Just across the street from the apartment. Popular with locals for authentic Mexican food.
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
42 Melbourne StJust across the street from the apartment. Popular with locals for authentic Mexican food.
In the mood for something different? Try the Himalayan Kitchen. Specialising in Nepalese and Himalayan dishes like dumplings and spicy curries.
Himalayan Kitchen
73 Melbourne StIn the mood for something different? Try the Himalayan Kitchen. Specialising in Nepalese and Himalayan dishes like dumplings and spicy curries.
Popular little coffee house. Friendly staff, great reviews, nice coffee and atmosphere.
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UR Caffe
117 Melbourne StPopular little coffee house. Friendly staff, great reviews, nice coffee and atmosphere.
Tasty lunch specials. Lovely display of local art works available for purchase. Nice, contained bit of lawn out the back the kids can enjoy, while you wait for your food or enjoy your coffee/drink.
Lord Melbourne Hotel
63 Melbourne StTasty lunch specials. Lovely display of local art works available for purchase. Nice, contained bit of lawn out the back the kids can enjoy, while you wait for your food or enjoy your coffee/drink.
St Louis House Of Fine Ice Cream & Dessert
230 The ParadeBest place for dessert!
THE SPOT ON MELBOURNE
125 Melbourne StYummy Vietnamese food served in a hip and friendly atmosphere.
Veneziano Coffee
111 Melbourne StGreat place for coffee.
Zambrero North Adelaide
132 O'Connell StModern fresh and quick Mexican food.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful gardens to walk around and explore. Lots of sitting areas to take some time out to enjoy the sunshine and relax, surrounded by nature.
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Palm House - Adelaide Botanic Garden
North TerraceBeautiful gardens to walk around and explore. Lots of sitting areas to take some time out to enjoy the sunshine and relax, surrounded by nature.
Run or walk along the Torrens to get some fresh air and explore Adelaide. The Torrens is the main river that runs through Adelaide. You can follow it all the way out West to West Beach where it meets the sea, or follow it East into the Adelaide Hills/Athelstone area. You can also explore the Torrens via paddleboat or Popeye (docks just South of Adelaide Oval).
Torrens River Weir Gate
Run or walk along the Torrens to get some fresh air and explore Adelaide. The Torrens is the main river that runs through Adelaide. You can follow it all the way out West to West Beach where it meets the sea, or follow it East into the Adelaide Hills/Athelstone area. You can also explore the Torrens via paddleboat or Popeye (docks just South of Adelaide Oval).
Great fenced off playground for the little ones. Known among the locals as "Helicopter Park" thanks to the cute and popular helicopter that sits in the middle of the playground area. Within walking distance from the apartment, but definitely bring a pram or be prepared to carry the little one there and back as their little legs will not make it ;) It takes about 13 minutes to walk there or a 3 minute drive.
The Glover Playground North Adelaide
62 Lefevre TerraceGreat fenced off playground for the little ones. Known among the locals as "Helicopter Park" thanks to the cute and popular helicopter that sits in the middle of the playground area. Within walking distance from the apartment, but definitely bring a pram or be prepared to carry the little one there and back as their little legs will not make it ;) It takes about 13 minutes to walk there or a 3 minute drive.
Gated playground located just outside the Adelaide Aquatic Centre. Swings, sand, seesaw and plenty of other fun equipment for the little ones to play on.
Bush Magic Playground
Jeffcott RoadGated playground located just outside the Adelaide Aquatic Centre. Swings, sand, seesaw and plenty of other fun equipment for the little ones to play on.
3-5min walk out the back of the apartment complex. Park has playground, football oval, BBQ facilities, toilets, tennis court and half basketball court.
Bundey’s Paddock / Tidlangga (Park 9)
Bundeys Road3-5min walk out the back of the apartment complex. Park has playground, football oval, BBQ facilities, toilets, tennis court and half basketball court.
Sightseeing
Colonel Light Statue
76 Pennington TerraceGet the most beautiful overview of Adelaide city from here.
Visit Australia's only Giant Pandas (Wang Wang and Funi) at the Adelaide Zoo as well as many other creatures big and small. The kids will love the big nature playground as well. You can easily spend all day here.
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Adelaide Zoo
Frome RoadVisit Australia's only Giant Pandas (Wang Wang and Funi) at the Adelaide Zoo as well as many other creatures big and small. The kids will love the big nature playground as well. You can easily spend all day here.
Beehive Corner is one of the most well-recognised historical buildings in Adelaide. It has a unique corner turret, in the shape of a beehive with a gold bee that sits on top. You can see this building at the beginning of Rundle Mall.
Beehive Corner
Rundle MallBeehive Corner is one of the most well-recognised historical buildings in Adelaide. It has a unique corner turret, in the shape of a beehive with a gold bee that sits on top. You can see this building at the beginning of Rundle Mall.
Adelaide's most famous and popular beach. There are plenty of retail shops and places to eat and a large nature-based playground for the little ones.
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Glenelg
Adelaide's most famous and popular beach. There are plenty of retail shops and places to eat and a large nature-based playground for the little ones.
The famous Barossa Valley where some of the nation's best wines originate from. Plenty of wine tours available and well worth a visit if you appreciate a quality glass of wine.
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Barossa Valley
The famous Barossa Valley where some of the nation's best wines originate from. Plenty of wine tours available and well worth a visit if you appreciate a quality glass of wine.
This is one of the most iconic landmarks in Adelaide. These huge "Spheres" are made of steel and stand tall just out the front of David Jones in Rundle Mall. It is a much loved art sculpture created by Bert Flugelman and donated to the City of Adelaide in 1977. Locals know them as the "Mall's Balls" and it is used as a meeting place in Rundle Mall. It provides great sensory fun for kids as well, as you can touch it, tap it and listen to the echos inside, look at the distorted reflections and run around it. Simple fun!
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Mall's Balls
100 Rundle MallThis is one of the most iconic landmarks in Adelaide. These huge "Spheres" are made of steel and stand tall just out the front of David Jones in Rundle Mall. It is a much loved art sculpture created by Bert Flugelman and donated to the City of Adelaide in 1977. Locals know them as the "Mall's Balls" and it is used as a meeting place in Rundle Mall. It provides great sensory fun for kids as well, as you can touch it, tap it and listen to the echos inside, look at the distorted reflections and run around it. Simple fun!
Arts & Culture
Open daily 10am-5pm. Free entry to the general areas of the museum. For a limited time, see the Lindy Lee: The Life of Stars six metre tall sculpture out the front (free) until the 3rd of June.
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Güney Avustralya Sanat Galerisi
North TerraceOpen daily 10am-5pm. Free entry to the general areas of the museum. For a limited time, see the Lindy Lee: The Life of Stars six metre tall sculpture out the front (free) until the 3rd of June.
Free entry. Open daily 10am-5pm. DInosaur rEvolution paid exhibit on until 6th of May.
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South Australian Museum
North TerraceFree entry. Open daily 10am-5pm. DInosaur rEvolution paid exhibit on until 6th of May.
Adelaide Festival Centre will entertain you with a wide range of festival quality shows throughout the year. They cater for a broad range of tastes and budgets, with something for everyone. For the 2018 Season visit https://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/season-2018/?t=events&a=-1%2C19
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Adelaide Festival Centre
King William RoadAdelaide Festival Centre will entertain you with a wide range of festival quality shows throughout the year. They cater for a broad range of tastes and budgets, with something for everyone. For the 2018 Season visit https://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/season-2018/?t=events&a=-1%2C19
The home of many epic concerts performed by artists from around the world. You can catch the tram from the city to the entertainment centre for free. For a list of upcoming concerts and events visit https://www.theaec.net/ConcertsEvents.aspx
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Adelaide Entertainment Centre
98 Port RdThe home of many epic concerts performed by artists from around the world. You can catch the tram from the city to the entertainment centre for free. For a list of upcoming concerts and events visit https://www.theaec.net/ConcertsEvents.aspx
Drinks & Nightlife
In the mood for a night out and some wine, beer, sparkling or cocktails? They have it all. Daily drink specials and there's aways something on, live music, DJs..etc.
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The Lion Hotel
161 Melbourne StIn the mood for a night out and some wine, beer, sparkling or cocktails? They have it all. Daily drink specials and there's aways something on, live music, DJs..etc.
This is a beautiful old fashioned pub nestled in leafy Stanley st (very short walk from the apartment) with a nice atmosphere. Lovely place to have lunch. Open late for dinner and drinks. Live music every Friday from 7pm. Happy 2 Hours Mon-Fri 4-6pm and 3pm-5pm Sat & Sun.
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The Kentish Hotel
23 Stanley StThis is a beautiful old fashioned pub nestled in leafy Stanley st (very short walk from the apartment) with a nice atmosphere. Lovely place to have lunch. Open late for dinner and drinks. Live music every Friday from 7pm. Happy 2 Hours Mon-Fri 4-6pm and 3pm-5pm Sat & Sun.
Shopping
Best shopping mall in Australia in our opinion! Huge range of different shops and multiple arcades to walk down and explore.
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Rundle Mall
Adelaide - GlenelgBest shopping mall in Australia in our opinion! Huge range of different shops and multiple arcades to walk down and explore.
Great place to spend the day shopping for big brands at special prices. Food court area with food and drinks to refuel and keep you going all day!
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Harbour Town Adelaide
727 Tapleys Hill RdGreat place to spend the day shopping for big brands at special prices. Food court area with food and drinks to refuel and keep you going all day!
Essentials
The most convenient place to top up on essentials. Super short walk from the apartment. Open 7am-10pm daily.
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FOOD PARK
105-107 Melbourne StThe most convenient place to top up on essentials. Super short walk from the apartment. Open 7am-10pm daily.
Supermarket. Underground parking in the centre. First 2 hours free. Pls check on website (North Adelaide Village).
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Foodland North Adelaide Village
79 O'Connell StSupermarket. Underground parking in the centre. First 2 hours free. Pls check on website (North Adelaide Village).
Convenient place to pick up some groceries if you are in the mall.
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Woolworths Rundle Mall
80-88 Rundle MallConvenient place to pick up some groceries if you are in the mall.
Coles Rundle Mall
77-91 Rundle MallConvenient supermarket if you are in Rundle Mall.
Great local shopping village with supermarket (Foodland) + other speciality shops like fruit & veg, bakery, gym. First 2 hours in carpark is free-pls double check on website before going.
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North Adelaide Village
67 O'Connell StGreat local shopping village with supermarket (Foodland) + other speciality shops like fruit & veg, bakery, gym. First 2 hours in carpark is free-pls double check on website before going.