Home of the first overseas telegram now a five-star hotel

Adelaide’s historic GPO has been reimagined with a 14-storey cube-like tower behind the 150-year-old building.

• by Jane Reddy

The luxury hotel on the site where Murdoch launched his media empire

The rejuvenated Playford plays extremely well to the guest desiring upscale comfort and ready access to Adelaide’s culinary, cultural and sporting attractions.

• by Anthony Dennis

Adelaide no longer wants to be nicknamed ‘Radelaide’? Too bad

You get the name you’re given in Australia. And if you want to change it, whatever you do, don’t say so.

• by Ben Groundwater

Your favourite costly perfumes will make sense after a visit to this farm

After a tour of Jurlique’s gorgeous sustainable farm in the Adelaide Hills, it isn’t difficult to appreciate why natural fragrances are so expensive.

• by Lee Tulloch

This city botanic garden tour is eye-opening and mouth-watering

Plants used to sew skins, others used to lure animals: a walk in the garden is made a lot more absorbing thanks to a new discovery tour.

• by David Whitley

Adelaide

Your ultimate guide to where to stay, eat and the must-see highlights.

The best times to visit Adelaide

Adelaide has long called itself the festival city - not just because it’s jam-packed with arty parties, but because the city is a natural stage.

• by Max Anderson

Adelaide’s best places to eat and drink

Adelaide got interested in food in the 1970s, riding a migrant culinary wave. Suffice to say, the city has never looked back.

• by Max Anderson

The must-do highlights of Adelaide in three days

Australia’s ‘big country town’ packs a surprising amount of attractions and distractions, and all within a space that can be easily explored on foot. Get ready for a lively 72 hours...

• by Max Anderson

The best places to stay in Adelaide

Adelaide’s best include five-star properties with prices to match, but affordability, colour and character are also part of the hotel scene.

• by Max Anderson