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Capital city of South Australia
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Adelaide is the capital of the state of South Australia. It lies on the eastern shores of Gulf St Vincent in the central, southern part of the Australian continent. Adelaide is Australia's fifth largest city, with a population of over 1.4 million in the greater Adelaide area. More than three quarters of South Australians live in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
Home to the city centre of Adelaide, home to many museums, parks and also the birthplace of the space industry in Australia. The city is also where Adelaide gets lively and its nightlife comes to life, while North Adelaide is home to the famed St. Peter's Cathedral.
Home to Adelaide's port; Port Adelaide. The area is home to several museums, places to eat and one of the greener areas of Adelaide.
Home of Adelaide's beachside communities as well as the suburb of Glenelg, an important town centre in the Western suburbs of Adelaide. It's also where Adelaide's surfing culture comes to life.
Home to the Haigh's Chocolate Factory, the factory of one of Australia's finest and most expensive chocolate brands, and the Penfold's winery. The area is also right at the doorstep of Adelaide Hills, a rather mountainous area to the east.
By car
Adelaide is at least a day's drive away from the capital cities on the Australian east coast. The shortest driving route from Adelaide to Melbourne takes 8–9 hours.
By train
Adelaide is the main hub for Journey Beyond, the main operator of long-distance interstate trains in Australia.
By bus
Interstate buses are operated by a number of coach companies including Greyhound, Firefly and V/Line.
By ship
A range of cruise ships call at the Port Adelaide Passenger Terminal during the cruise boat season, which runs from November to April each year.
By taxi
The following taxi companies operate in the city:
By car
Adelaide's city centre and inner suburbs like Glenelg, Norwood and Prospect are easily traversed walking and using public transport.
By bicycle
Adelaide is a good city to travel around by bicycle, and most local motorists are courteous and accommodating to cyclists.
By foot
The city centre is relatively compact and can be easily covered on foot. Most attractions are centred around the blocks between North Terrace and Victoria Square on either side of King William Street.
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