Australia 17 - Adelaide & South Australia (Chapter)

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Adel Aide & South Au

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Adel Aide & South Au

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ADELAIDE

WOMADelaide ̈ MUSIC
(www�womadelaide�com �au) One of the world’s
best live-music events, with more than 300
musicians and performers from around the
globe. In March.

Adelaide ̈Cabaret ̈Festival ̈ CABARET
(www�adelaidecabaretfestival�com) The only one
of its kind in the country. Held in June.

South ̈Australian ̈
Living ̈Artists ̈Festival ̈ ARTS
(SALA;www �salafestival�com �au) Progressive ex-
hibitions and displays across town in August
(expired artists not allowed).

Adelaide ̈Guitar ̈Festival ̈ MUSIC
(www�adelaideguitarfestival�com �au) Annual axe-
fest with a whole lotta rock, classical, coun-
try, blues and jazz. In August.

City ̈to ̈Bay ̈ FUN RUN
(www�city-bay�org �au) In September, the annual
12km fun run from the city to Glenelg; much
sweat and cardiac duress.

Royal ̈Adelaide ̈Show ̈ AGRICULTURAL
(www�theshow�com �au) The agricultural, the
horticultural and plenty of showbags. In
September.

OzAsia ̈Festival ̈ CULTURAL
(www�ozasiafestival�com �au) Food, arts, conver-
sation, music and the mesmerising Moon
Lantern Festival. In September.

SANFL ̈Grand ̈Final ̈ FOOTBALL
(www�sanfl �com �au) September is the zenith of
the local Aussie Rules football season.

Christmas ̈Pageant ̈ CULTURAL
(www�cupageant�com �au) An Adelaide institu-
tion for 70-plus years − kitschy floats, bands
and marching troupes occupy city streets for
a day in November.

Feast ̈Festival ̈ GAY &LESBIAN
(www�feast �org �au) Three weeks in November
in Adelaide, with a carnival, theatre, dia-
logue and dance.

4 ̈Sleeping

Most of Adelaide’s budget accommodation is
in the city centre, but in a town this easy to
navigate, staying outside the CBD is viable.
North Adelaide is under the flight path, but
it’s otherwise low-key. For beachside accom-
modation, try Glenelg. ‘Motel Alley’ is along
Glen Osmond Rd, the main southeast city
access road. See http://www.bandbfsa.com.au for
B&B listings.

48 Central Adelaide

My ̈Place ̈ HOSTEL$

(Map p718; %08-82215299;www �adelaidehostel�

com �au; 257 WaymouthSt; dm/d incl breakfastfrom

$26/68;paiW) The antithesis of the big

formal operations, My Place has a welcom-

ing, personal vibe and is just a stumble from

the Grace Emily, arguably Adelaide’s best

pub! There’s a cosy TV room, barbecue ter-

race above the street, beach-bus in summer,

and regular pizza and pub nights − great for

solo travellers.

Adelaide ̈Central ̈YHA ̈ HOSTEL$

(Map p718; %08-84143010;www �yha �com �au; 135

WaymouthSt; dm from $29, dwithout/withbath-

room from $79/95;paiW) The YHA isn’t

known for its gregariousness, but you’ll get

plenty of sleep in the spacious and comfort-

able rooms here. This is a seriously schmick

hostel with great security, roomy kitchen

and lounge area and immaculate bath-

rooms. A real step up from the average back-

packers around town. Parking $10 per day.

Majestic ̈Roof ̈Garden ̈Hotel ̈HOTEL$$$

(Map p718; %08-81004400;www �majestichotels�

com �au;  55  Frome St;  d from  $200;paiW)

Everything looks new in this Japanese-

themed place − a speck of dirt would feel

lonely. Book a room facing Frome St for a

balcony and the best views, or take a bottle

of wine up to the rooftop garden to watch

the sunset. Good walk-in and last-minute

rates; parking from $18 per day.

Hotel ̈Metropolitan ̈ HOTEL$

(Map p718; %08-82315471; www �hotelmetro�com �

au; 46 Grote St; s/tw/dfrom $55/85/90) Knocked

up in 1883, the Metropolitan pub is still

looking pretty. Its 26 rooms upstairs feature

stripy linen, high ceilings, little flat-screen

TVs and various bedding configurations. ‘It

used to be quite an experience staying here...’

says the barman, raising his eyebrows. We’re

not sure what he meant, but these days you

can expect a decent budget sleep in a beaut

city location. Shared bathrooms.

Hotel ̈Richmond ̈ HOTEL$$

(Map  p718; %08-8215 4444; www �hotelrichmond�

com �au; 128 RundleMall; dfrom $165; paW) This

opulent hotel in a grand 1920s building in the

middle of Rundle Mall has mod-minimalist

rooms with king-sized beds, marble bath-

rooms and American oak and Italian furnish-

ings. Oh, and that hotel rarity − opening win-

dows. Rates include breakfast, movies and

papers. Parking from $16 per day.