This city may be known by many as the city of churches, libertarian, cultured and beautifully laid-out, but visitors arriving on cheap flights to Adelaide will discover not just the spires, altars and pews, but the world-class museums, festivals and sporting events. Throw in the magnificent Australian wines (the McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley wine regions are just an hour away), the fine, locally produced food and the fantastic laidback and livable vibe of Adelaide and tourists may be considering a return trip before they depart the brand, spanking new airport.
Adelaide's beaches are legendary, the best known are Glenelg (the site of South Australia's original mainland settlement in 1836) and Henley Beach, just a 20-minute drive west of the city. The Adelaide Hills, studded with national parks and reserves are close to the city too.
Adelaide is also the gateway to the Flinders Ranges and Outback, the heart of Australia. It's also the starting point for a quaint little town that evokes 19th-century Germany. Hahndorf, which was settled in 1839 by Prussian Lutherans escaping religious persecution in Europe, is South Australia's number one tourist attraction.
