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Hanging Tower — Image credit: Adelaide Gaol

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Adelaide Gaol

The new Women’s and Children’s Hospital is being built next to Adelaide Gaol. This means there are some changes to how you can get to the Gaol. Adelaide Gaol is open as usual. All visits and events, including school trips, will go on as planned. Visit the website for full details. One of South Australia's oldest buildings, Adelaide Gaol features unique architecture and a wealth of history. Over 147 years, the Gaol housed some of the state's most notorious and dangerous criminals. Step back in time and walk the hallways and cells of South Australia's first inmates. Experience what life was like behind bars for almost 300,000 prisoners who once called Adelaide Gaol home. Open for business from 1841 to 1988, the Gaol was one of Australia's longest continuously operational prison facilities. Enjoy a self-guided tour, or book a guided ghost tour or history tour with one of our four private tour operators. We also offer guided education programs which are great for school groups - bookings essential. Please note the Goal is closed when booked for private events. These are advertised ahead of time on our website.

Adelaide SA

0.3 km away

North Adelaide Golf Course

Sports and Recreation Facilities

North Adelaide Golf Course

Just minutes from the CBD and boasting magnificent views over the Adelaide city skyline, the North Adelaide Golf Course comprises three courses: South Course: an 18 hole, Par 71 championship golf course. North Course: an 18 hole, Par 67 course that enjoys panoramic views across Adelaide’s beachside suburbs. Par 3 Course: perfect for first timers. Hire equipment (carts and clubs) and locker storage options are available for visitors. The Golf Course also has several function facilities: A main dining room with seating for up to 120 people that can be styled to suit your needs. Friendly staff are on hand to assist with theming or audio-visual requirements. A 19th hole that seats up to 40 and overlooks the parkland and city of Adelaide skyline, perfect for casual dining or functions. Two outdoor decks that seats 60 for those who prefer a more relaxed alfresco experience – the perfect place to unwind with friends at the end of the day. The Par 3 course set adjacent to the Torrens River also has a casual outdoor dining area providing a great outdoor function facility. Whether it's a day on the green or a corporate or social event, the friendly, professional staff at the North Adelaide Golf Course will be there to help organise a day to remember.

Adelaide SA

0.8 km away

The facade of the iconic SAHMRI Building, North Tce, Adelaide — Image credit: SAHMRI & BrandSA

Landmarks and Buildings

South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute

SAHMRI is South Australia's flagship not-for-profit health and medical research institute, bringing together more than 700 researchers dedicated to improving health outcomes locally and globally. Established to unite the brightest minds in a collaborative environment, SAHMRI focuses its work across four key research themes: Women and Kids, Lifelong Health, Aboriginal Health Equity and Precision Cancer Medicine. Located in an iconic and architecturally significant building on Adelaide's North Terrace, SAHMRI has become a prominent landmark within South Australia's BioMed precinct. Behind its distinctive façade, researchers collaborate across disciplines to develop discoveries that improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of some of the most pressing health challenges of our time. SAHMRI also welcomes the community to explore both the building and the science within. Weekly public tours provide a unique opportunity to step inside the institute and learn more about the groundbreaking research taking place in its laboratories. For those unable to visit in person, SAHMRI's immersive virtual tour offers a 360-degree journey through the facility, featuring cutting-edge animations and stories from researchers whose work is helping to save lives and create healthier futures. To learn more, join a tour, or explore the virtual experience.

Adelaide SA

0.9 km away

Carclew Backyard Picnic — Image credit: Carclew

Entertainment Venues

Carclew

Australia's largest multi-artform and cultural institution dedicated to children and young people. Carclew is the home of youth arts and creativity. It connects all children and young people to a world of creative possibilities, as artists, learners and audiences. The heart of Carclew lies in its historic house in North Adelaide, a gift from the South Australian government. Now at a point of renewal and revitalisation, Carclew is a vital part of Australia’s youth arts and arts sector. Carclew embraces its core value of making the greatest impact on the greatest number, offering a diverse array of inclusive arts experiences, programs, events, workshops, funding opportunities, and skill development initiatives for young South Australians. The spaces within Carclew house and grounds are versatile and can also be used for a variety of public activities, including performances, meetings, workshops, weddings, and other events. All venue hire proceeds directly support Carclew’s work.

Adelaide SA

1.1 km away

Exterior of Hawke Building - Samstag Museum of Art — Image credit: Samstag Museum of Art

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Samstag Museum of Art

Samstag Museum of Art is South Australia's largest contemporary gallery and one of Australia's leading university art museums. Presenting exhibitions, public programs, publications and podcasts designed to enrich cultural discourse locally and globally, our calendar is aligned to Kaurna seasons with changing exhibitions across three galleries. Samstag is committed to the development of artistic practice through the annual Samstag Scholarships program and the commissioning of new works. Free entry. All welcome! Samstag Museum of Art

Adelaide SA

1.1 km away

Explore our planet with science on the sphere — Image credit: MOD.

Galleries, Museums and Collections

MOD.

MOD. at the Adelaide University is a futuristic museum of discovery, a place to be and be inspired. With dynamic, changing exhibition programs, MOD. inspires young adults aged 15+ about science and technology, showcasing how research shapes our understanding of the world to inform the future. For visitors, MOD. is a free science experience like no other. A tourist icon bringing together the general public, researchers, students and industry to interact, learn and be inspired – MOD. is Australia's boldest, and South Australia's only, interactive public science and creativity space. MOD. offers seven purpose-built gallery areas over two floors, a cafe, shop, and lecture theatre, housed within the University's new Health Innovation Building on Adelaide's cultural boulevard on North Terrace. It features Australia's first Science on a Sphere, a room-sized display that shows planetary data on a sphere surrounded by touchscreens.

Adelaide SA

1.2 km away

Adelaide Contemporary Experimental

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Adelaide Contemporary Experimental

Located in Adelaide’s iconic Lion Arts Centre precinct, Adelaide Contemporary Experimental (ACE) is South Australia’s leading independent contemporary arts organisation, proudly supporting artists to imagine, develop and showcase art on Kaurna Yarta (Kaurna Country). Established through the merger of the Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia (CACSA) and the Australian Experimental Art Foundation (AEAF) in 2017, ACE builds upon the legacy of over 100 years of leading experimental arts activity in South Australia. Through exhibitions, studios, live programs, education and professional development opportunities, ACE is a space for artists and audiences to explore, reflect on and connect with contemporary and experimental art.

Adelaide SA

1.2 km away

The Mercury

Entertainment Venues

The Mercury

The Mercury is an independent, community-focused cinema and screen organisation located in the heart of Adelaide. They offer a weekly screening program featuring local, national, and internationalcinema and support emerging filmmakers through professional development programs including: Silverscreen - offers a weekly curated program of exceptional contemporary world cinema, showcasing award winners and the best new films from home and abroad. Cinematheque - offers year-round timeless classics, cult favourites and contemporary masterpieces. Ciné-Club - Alliance Francaise and The Mercury are proud to present a quarterly French film. Cinemechanica - exploring the nuts and bolts of cinema. Launch Lab - delve into the world of filmmaking with Launch Lab workshops covering topics across creative, technical and business aspects of the screen industry. And enjoy the foyer lounge-bar, offering popcorn, snacks, beer, wine and bubbles!

Adelaide SA

1.2 km away

Hero image of Adelaide Convention Centre — Image credit: Adelaide Convention Centre

Entertainment Venues

Adelaide Convention Centre

Located at the heart of Adelaide's vibrant riverbank precinct, Adelaide Convention Centre is a world-class business events venue renowned for its culinary excellence, global sustainability leadership and immersive technologies. With 20,000 square metres of multipurpose conference, exhibition and event space, Adelaide Convention Centre delivers unmatched flexibility. The Centre includes a state-of-the-art plenary hall with tiered seating for 3,000 delegates or banqueting for 900 under a glittering aerial backdrop resembling South Australia's outback sky. The Centre also offers a portfolio of multifunctional halls, configurable meeting rooms and expansive light-filled foyers that can be adapted for events of all sizes. Supported by a trusted team of expert event, technology and exhibition planners, Adelaide Convention brings everyone and everything together to deliver impactful events. As South Australia's home of business events, each year Adelaide Convention Centre plays host to more than 700 events, providing a platform for sparking connections, knowledge transfer and celebration, all while creating significant benefit and lasting legacies for South Australia's industries, businesses and communities.

Adelaide SA

1.3 km away

Adelaide Oval in the heart of the Adelaide CBD — Image credit: Adelaide Oval

Entertainment Venues

Adelaide Oval

Adelaide Oval is an iconic destination known for its world-class events – cricket, footy, concerts, functions and more. Regarded as one of the most picturesque sporting grounds in the world, the stadium is characterised by its Heritage Scoreboard, century old Moreton Bay Fig Trees and grassy Northern Mound. There are so many ways to experience Adelaide Oval – go behind the scenes on an Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour, immerse yourself in cricketing history at the Bradman Collection or embark on a sky high RoofClimb adventure to soak up spectacular views of the city and surrounds. Visitors can even spend a night at Oval Hotel, Australia’s first stadium hotel, or taste the best in South Australian food and wine at the hotel’s exceptional restaurant and bar.

Adelaide SA

1.3 km away

JamFactory Glass Studio — Image credit: JamFactory

Galleries, Museums and Collections

JamFactory

JamFactory’s studios, galleries and shop are located on Morphett Street Adelaide, in the heart of the West End creative precinct. Experience the best of Australian craft and design in their galleries and shop, view glass blowing demonstrations, watch artists in action in the jewellery, furniture and ceramics studios. They offer free guided tours available on Monday to Wednesday at a maximum of five per group. Bookings are essential for tour groups of six or more.

Adelaide SA

1.3 km away

Dunstan Playhouse and Space Theatre

Entertainment Venues

Dunstan Playhouse and Space Theatre

Dunstan Playhouse is a renowned venue within Adelaide Festival Centre, known for its intimate atmosphere and exceptional acoustics. Seating just under 600 people, it provides a welcoming space for theatre, dance, music, and comedy performances. The Playhouse regularly hosts productions by local and national companies, offering audiences a close-up experience of high-quality performing arts in the heart of Adelaide. Space Theatre is a flexible and contemporary performance venue located at Adelaide Festival Centre. With a versatile layout, it can be adapted to suit a wide range of events including theatre, dance, cabaret and live music. Seating between 200 and 350 people depending on the configuration, it offers an intimate and engaging experience. Its adaptable design and modern technical facilities make it a popular choice for both emerging and established artists.

Adelaide SA

1.4 km away

Big Swing Golf Mile End

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Big Swing Golf Mile End

Big Swing Golf Mile End is an indoor golf and entertainment venue just a few minutes from Adelaide's CBD. It's packed with high-tech simulators that let you play real golf using your own clubs and balls on over 100 virtual courses — from famous championship layouts to fun practice modes. It's not just for golfers though. The simulators also feature multisport games like soccer, baseball and even zombie dodgeball, making it great for groups and families. The venue has a fully licensed bar, food options like pizza and burgers, and plenty of space for social events, parties and corporate functions. You can book a casual hit, practice session, or a full virtual round, all without worrying about weather or daylight. It's also perfect for coaching or team-building sessions. With flexible booking times and a fun, relaxed atmosphere, Big Swing Golf Mile End brings the best parts of golf indoors — real, fun, fast.

Adelaide SA

1.4 km away

Cold War Bunker - An adult escape room which can be modified for children at Fox in a Box Adelaide — Image credit: Fox in a Box

Amusement and Theme Parks

Fox in a Box Escape Rooms Adelaide

Fox in a Box Adelaide offers an exhilarating escape room experience in the historic Greater Union Cinema on Hindley Street. With 11 uniquely immersive rooms and dedicated game masters guiding the way, it's the perfect place for friends, families, and coworkers to create unforgettable memories. Work as a team to uncover clues, crack puzzles, and escape within a thrilling 60-minute time limit. Open seven days a week until late, Fox in a Box is ideal for birthday parties, children's celebrations, bucks or hens nights, and all kinds of social events. It's also a top choice for corporate team-building, with exclusive venue hire and full catering options available. Enjoy a spacious reception area with a full stocked bar and modern amenities to elevate your experience from start to finish! Fun for Kids & School Holidays Looking for a unique and exciting way to celebrate your child's birthday or keep the kids entertained during school holidays? Fox in a Box Adelaide offers kid-friendly escape room experiences that spark imagination and teamwork in a fun, safe environment. With age-appropriate puzzles, helpful game masters, and rooms tailored for younger players, it's the ultimate group activity for ages 8 and up.

Adelaide SA

1.4 km away

The Cave Room

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Urban Climb Adelaide

Urban Climb Adelaide brings a multi-level climbing experience to the heart of Adelaide. Reborn from a historic cinema, the venue boasts seven bouldering walls, perfect for all skill levels. Refuel between climbs with coffee or browse the pro-shop for climbing gear. Urban Climb Adelaide is suitable for children ages five and above.

Adelaide SA

1.4 km away

Thebarton Theatre — Image credit: Thebarton Theatre

Entertainment Venues

Thebarton Theatre

Thebby is one of the most well-loved venues in Australia. With her charm, character, world-renowned lighting and SA State Heritage significance, Thebby provides an atmosphere and energy like no other. The medium-sized venue now seats 2000 people and is perfect for young bands breaking into the concert circuit, as well as more established bands that prefer the intimacy of the Thebby to huge and impersonal stadiums. Alternative bands love the theatre where they can perform right in the midst of the energy and excitement of their fans. It can be transformed through a number of seating arrangements from a 700 seat lyric mode, suited to more intimate performances, to ‘in the round’ seating for sporting events. The theatre can also use the lounge/balcony section only seating. Thebarton Theatre is licensed, and has kitchen facilities and a number of breakout areas that can be used for conferences and seminars. Thebarton Theatre is a popular and versatile historic treasure situated just ten minutes from the city centre.

Adelaide SA

1.4 km away

Immersive Table Chromatic Alchemy

Entertainment Venues

Aurora Lab

Functions & Events Space Adelaide's most immersive events space, Aurora Lab transforms functions into unforgettable experiences. Surrounded by 50sqm of wrap-around LED screens, this dynamic venue brings your brand, celebration or special occasion to life through breathtaking digital visuals and atmospheric lighting. A true blank canvas, Aurora Lab shapes itself around your event — from corporate dinners and product launches to milestone celebrations, cocktail parties and immersive dining experiences where every course is crafted to complement the visuals around you. With limitless creative possibilities and the support of ILA's in-house events, AV and award-winning culinary teams, every experience feels bespoke, polished and unlike anything else in the city. For those looking for an event space that inspires, surprises and elevates — Aurora Lab is where Adelaide comes to make moments unforgettable.

Adelaide SA

1.4 km away

Immersive Light and Art

Entertainment Venues

Immersive Light and Art

Immersive Light & Art | ILA is Adelaide's home for immersive experiences — a pioneering creative venue where digital art, hospitality and technology come together to create extraordinary moments. From thought-provoking exhibitions to immersive dining in Aurora Restaurant and large-scale group functions and events, ILA offers visitors a truly multi-sensory destination. Guests can enjoy beautifully curated menus inspired by South Australian produce, surrounded by dynamic visual environments that transform each experience into a journey of sight, sound and taste. More than a venue, ILA is a welcoming social space that connects people through creativity and shared experiences. Driven by an inquisitive and progressive spirit, we continually explore new ways of storytelling, pushing boundaries and reimagining what dining, entertainment and events can be. Every experience at ILA is designed to be transformative — encouraging guests to see, hear, taste and feel differently — and to leave with a lasting sense of wonder. Whether visiting for art, a meal, or a special occasion, ILA turns the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Adelaide SA

1.4 km away

Immersive Table Midnight Reverie

Entertainment Venues

Sea to Soil

A premium three-course immersive lunch experience, Sea to Soil showcases the best of South Australia through food, wine, storytelling, and digital technology. Taste your way across South Australia in an immersive dining experience celebrating the landscapes, stories and produce of the state. From the wild Southern Ocean to rolling vineyards and fertile farming regions, Sea to Soil takes you on a multi-sensory journey through South Australia, combining exceptional food with immersive digital storytelling. Across three thoughtfully crafted courses, discover the flavours and stories behind some of the state's remarkable produce. As each course arrives, ILA's immersive studio transforms around you, bringing South Australia's rugged coastlines, vineyards, native landscapes and regional producers to life at monumental scale. Hosted storytelling connects each dish to the places, people and provenance behind it, weaving local insights and stories into a dining experience that goes far beyond the plate. Created for visitors and locals alike, Sea to Soil is a distinctly South Australian experience: a celebration of food, landscape and storytelling in the heart of Adelaide.

Adelaide SA

1.4 km away

BODHI Spa at Eos by SkyCity

Spas and Retreats

BODHI Spa at Eos by SkyCity

BODHI Spa at Eos by SkyCity is a serene retreat devoted to wellbeing and renewal - by Australia's leading luxury wellness group. It offers an elevated journey of deep calm and connection, and complete rejuvenation. Located on Level 1 of Eos by SkyCity, BODHI Spa at Eos has been thoughtfully created to provide a distinctive wellness journey, to bring about a deep sense of wellbeing. Adjoining facilities include; gymnasium, change rooms, a dry heat sauna, wet steam room warm spa pool, swimming pool and a quiet relaxation lounge to complement your experience.

Adelaide SA

1.5 km away

P1 Entertainment Complex – Go-Karting, Golf, Arcade & Events

Amusement and Theme Parks

P1 Entertainment Complex – Go-Karting, Golf, Arcade & Events

Discover Adelaide's ultimate indoor playground at P1 Entertainment Complex in Hindmarsh. Perfect for tourists, families, and thrill-seekers, P1 offers an action-packed experience all under one roof. Race world-class electric go-karts, tee off with cutting-edge golf simulators featuring over 1,400 iconic courses, enjoy classic and modern arcade games, and relax with great food and drinks from our bar and kitchen. Whether you're visiting for a fun day out or hosting a special celebration, P1 is your go-to destination for entertainment in Adelaide.

Adelaide SA

1.5 km away

St Peter's Cathedral - Exterior

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

St Peter's Anglican Cathedral

St Peter's Cathedral is a landmark in the city of Adelaide, and an important part of the city's civic and cultural heritage. Built between 1869 and 1904, it contains many memorials to notable people and events in South Australian history; stained glass dating from the 1870s to the 2000s; a monumental wooden reredos that is among the finest of its type in the world; a magnificent pipe organ; and much more. The Cathedral is also the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide, and the seat of the Archbishop of Adelaide. It has a thriving congregation, and is home to a dynamic and inclusive sacramental community, which cherishes excellent liturgy, music and preaching.

Adelaide SA

1.5 km away

Crowds hunt fashion gold at Adelaide’s most chaotic and colourful vintage hub — Image credit: © Retail Market Groups Australia Pty Ltd

Shopping and Markets

My Dead Grandpa

My Dead Grandpa is one of Adelaide's most unique vintage shopping destinations, located in a repurposed car park in the heart of the CBD. Part retail space, part cultural experience, it brings together over 50 independent sellers under one roof. Inside, you'll find a constantly rotating mix of vintage clothing, vinyl records, furniture, collectibles, and pop culture pieces from the 1970s through to the early 2000s. From band tees and AFL memorabilia to retro cameras and rare sneakers, My Dead Grandpa has become a go to for those searching for vintage clothes in Adelaide and a more immersive alternative to traditional retail. What began as a backyard project has grown into a nationally recognised vintage warehouse, known for its scale, energy, and ever changing stock. Visitors come for the experience as much as the product. Every visit offers something different, with new pieces arriving weekly and no two stalls the same. Set against raw concrete, graffiti walls, and an industrial fit out, the space reflects Adelaide's creative edge while staying grounded in authenticity and sustainability. Whether you're planning a day in the city, exploring Adelaide vintage shopping, or simply looking for something unexpected, My Dead Grandpa is a standout stop in the CBD.

Adelaide SA

1.5 km away

Adelaide Riverbank

Landmarks and Buildings

Adelaide Riverbank

The Adelaide Riverbank is one of Adelaide's iconic public spaces, offering panoramic views across the River Torrens and surrounding park lands. On the city side of the Riverbank you'll find Adelaide Botanic Garden and Botanic Park, Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Railway Station and to the north, Adelaide Oval and the North Adelaide Golf Course. Attractions along the Riverbank include Popeye, Captain Jolley's Paddle Boats, and BBQ Buoys. The Riverbank also hosts world-class arts and cultural events and festivals and heart-pumping sporting events.

Adelaide SA

1.6 km away

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