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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

0.3 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

0.3 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

0.3 km away

The Bradman Collection — Image credit: Che Chorley Photography

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Bradman Collection

The Bradman Collection, on loan from the State Library of South Australia, is on display at Adelaide Oval in a state of the art, purpose-built museum located in the Riverbank Stand. Sir Donald Bradman was the greatest batsman in the history of cricket. The Bradman Collection brings together his priceless and personal collection of cricket memorabilia spanning from 1927 to 1977. It was originally Sir Donald’s wish that a home for the Bradman Collection may be found at Adelaide Oval, which came to fruition in 2008, the centenary of his birth. The Bradman Collection is a world class exhibition dedicated to an Australian legend and international hero who made Adelaide his home. Watch footage of Bradman in the theatrette, test your own skills with the interactive museum, and browse through personal items including cricket bats, balls, trophies, items of clothing and more. The South Australian Cricket Association is now the custodian of the collection in conjunction with the Premier's Department, State Library and the Bradman Family. The State Library retains Bradman archival materials.

Adelaide SA

0.3 km away

The Drive

Entertainment Venues

The Drive

Situated in the vibrant heart of the Riverbank precinct, The Drive is Adelaide's only open-aired undercover music, sporting, events and function venue. This new, state-of-the-art venue seamlessly blends sophistication, versatility, and an electric atmosphere, all while being surrounded by the pulsating energy of a true sporting Mecca. The Drive is a haven for those seeking to create exceptional memories and host remarkable occasions. They have developed a unique concept that combines the thrill of music, sports, events, and functions, all under one roof. They pride themselves on their dedication to providing an exceptional experience for anyone who enters the venue.

Adelaide SA

0.3 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

0.3 km away

Government House

Landmarks and Buildings

Government House South Australia

Government House, Adelaide is the oldest Government House in Australia and is the private residence of the Governor's family. The first Government House, the "Government Hut" was constructed of timber slabs, wattle and daub, a thatched roof, calico ceiling, and external stone chimneys. It is believed to have been on a site between the present railway station and the River Torrens, and was destroyed by fire in 1841. The gardens and grounds of Government House are steeped in historical, cultural and environmental significance. Located on the eastern lawns of Government House is a fine Armillary Sphere sundial which was installed in 1991. A gift to the State by Her Excellency The Honourable Dame Roma Mitchell, AC, DBE, CVO, the sundial was made in South Australia by Sundials Australia, and stands on a pedestal sculpted by local artist, Silvio Apponyi. The pedestal is made from Murray Bridge Rubble Limestone, a material similar to that used for the rebuilding of the North Terrace boundary wall of Government House.

Adelaide SA

0.4 km away

North Terrace

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

North Terrace

Stroll along North Terrace- there's plenty to experience. The National Wine Centre of Australia is a great introduction to South Australian wine. Enjoy the chance to sample some great wines whilst learning about production. The Adelaide Botanic Garden is an oasis in the city. Rejuvenate with a stroll through the grounds or just relax with a picnic on the grass. The Art Gallery of South Australia, Migration Museum and South Australian Museum are located in the heart of this cultural boulevard. The State Library displays some fine exhibitions. Statues and war memorials also line the terrace. On corner of King William Street is Government House, residence of the Governor. Visit on the annual open day in April for a closer look at the stately home and grounds. Over the road is Parliament House and the Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide's "arts' heart". The centre overlooks Elder Park on the banks of the picturesque River Torrens. Just a few steps away is the Adelaide Casino, located above the grand Adelaide Railway Station. The Adelaide Convention Centre is a tad further along and the western end is home to some amazing architecture in the form of the SAMHRI building and others.

Adelaide SA

0.4 km away

Mini Mortlock in Little Library — Image credit: SLSA

Amusement and Theme Parks

Little Library

A whole world made just for kids, Little Library is a place where stories hide in unexpected places, curiosity is always welcome and imaginations are free to wander, wonder and discover. Designed for children aged 0 to 11, it is a space to read, talk, sing and play, helping little people grow a lifelong love of books, stories and learning. Inspired by Words Grow Minds research into early childhood development, Little Library brings together the very best of reading, play and discovery in one joyful space. Visitors can browse and borrow from a carefully chosen collection of much-loved children's books, settle in for a story, join a song, enjoy a quiet moment with a stack of favourites or simply explore at their own pace.

Adelaide SA

0.4 km away

The Seedling Exchange — Image credit: Nature Festival

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Seedling Exchange

The Seedling Exchange is a temporary public pavilion and living art installation that will grow and evolve throughout Nature Festival. The project is a partnership between Nature Festival and the City of Adelaide, bringing together public art and landscape design. Designed by artist and architect Sabrina Sterk from Adelaide University, in collaboration with plant stylist and landscape designer Emma Sadie Thomson (EST), the installation creates a place where architecture, ecology and collective participation meet. A team of contemporary artists serving as Seedling Guides, will support community participation and help bring the installation to life through hands-on exchange and the 'performance' of seed planting. The impact and benefits of the Seedling Exchange will continue beyond the festival, with the City of Adelaide's Horticulture Team nurturing and planting the seedlings in suitable locations across the city.

Adelaide SA

0.4 km away

Art Gallery of South Australia

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art Gallery of South Australia

Founded in 1881, the Art Gallery of South Australia is home to one of Australia’s great art collections. The collection comprises of over 45,000 works of art spanning from Australia, Europe, North America and Asia and includes one of the most important collections of Indigenous art as well as the only dedicated Islamic gallery space in Australia. Carefully curated exhibitions and displays provide a unique experience, taking you through the history of art, up to present day in surprising and unexpected ways. As you wander from one gallery to the next, you’ll find works of art presented in ways that give new insights, culturally and thematically. Take a tour with an experienced guide, attend an artist talk or plot your own course. Open 364 days a year with free tours at 11am and 2pm daily, and until 9pm on the First Friday of every month.

Adelaide SA

0.5 km away

Centre of Democracy

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Centre of Democracy

The Centre of Democracy showcases the people and ideas that have shaped democracy in South Australia. Featuring treasures from the state's collections and the latest in digital technology, the gallery challenges visitors to think again about people and power. One of the newest attractions on Adelaide's North Terrace cultural precinct, the Centre of Democracy is becoming the hub for a vibrant program of education and public programs that will engage and inform visitors about the ideas behind democracy and political participation.

Adelaide SA

0.5 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

0.5 km away

Butterfly Brooch featuring South Australin opals . — Image credit: Australian opal and diamond collection

Shopping and Markets

Australian Opal and Diamond Collection

Australian opal and Diamond collection is located in Adelaide, South Australia, where the majority of Australian Opals are Mined. Field as such as Coober Pedy Andamooka and Mintabie produce spectacular world class Opal gemstones. From Mining, Wholesalers, exporters and manufacturing jewellers, producing high Quality and affordable Opal, diamond and Pearl Jewellery. One on one and tourist groups are welcome to experience the VIP demonstration and education on Australia's National Gemstone.

Adelaide SA

0.5 km away

White gold Queensland Boulder Opal & diamond pendant.

Shopping and Markets

Opal Diamond Factory

Established in 1974, Opal and Diamond Factory is Adelaide’s oldest and largest opal, diamond and coloured gem specialist. Their collection of South Australian crystal and white opals, Queensland boulder opals and famous Lightning Ridge black opals is the most extensive in Australia. Amid the hot, red dust of Coober Pedy in South Australia’s far north, opal pioneer John Ryneš and son Mike Saj-Ryneš discovered a love for Australia’s national gemstone. At the Opal and Diamond Factory, the Ryneš family crafts jewellery, including bespoke pieces, from opals, ethically-sourced GIA certified diamonds and other precious stones. They are proud to have played small parts in thousands of stories - from love celebrations and special moments, to the creation of keepsakes and treasured gifts. Collaborating with their customers is at the heart of what they do. Their success is the result of passion and hard work; whether it be cutting rough opals straight from the mine, or shaping elegant, custom jewellery in their design studio.

Adelaide SA

0.5 km away

Unique Opal Mine — Image credit: Unique Opal Mine

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Unique Opal Mine

Unique Opal Mine invites visitors to experience a simulated underground opal mine in Adelaide's CBD. The attraction recreates the feel of the Australian outback, with carved tunnel walls and seams of real opal set into the mine. Visitors can explore the only attraction of its kind in the CBD and learn more about opal mining, cutting and jewellery making. Skilled opal jewellers regularly cut opal on site, offering a close-up look at this detailed process. The attraction also features a mini museum with opalised fossils, including an ancient opalised plesiosaur. It is one of only eight known examples in the world.

Adelaide SA

0.6 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

0.6 km away

The Mall's Balls sculpture — Image credit: Rundle Mall

Landmarks and Buildings

The 'Mall's Balls' (The Spheres)

The Spheres (affectionately titled the 'Mall's Balls' by locals) is Rundle Mall's most iconic artwork. Made from a pair of larger-than-life stainless steel spheres sitting one atop the other, the artwork measures just over 4 metres tall and was brought to life by Vienna-born artist Bert Flugelman. Flugelman always wanted the artwork to be interacted with: "After we put it up on the Sunday afternoon I went back on the Monday to watch community responses to it. A very little old lady came walking up to it and looked at it and then she opened up her handbag and took out her handkerchief and blew on the work and wiped it. I thought it was wonderful. I thought that’s alright. It works!" The Hindmarsh Building Society donated The Spheres to the City of Adelaide in 1977 to mark their centenary. Today, The Spheres is a popular meeting place, with most Adelaide locals having met someone at the Mall's Balls when visiting Rundle Mall. Their shape has become synonymous with Rundle Mall and Adelaide as a whole, appearing on posters, t-shirts — and even the Rundle Mall logo. You'll often see kids playing with the artwork's reflections and tourists taking a photo of themselves using The Spheres as a backdrop.

Adelaide SA

0.6 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

0.6 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

0.6 km away

Adventure Rooms Adelaide - Escape Rooms

Amusement and Theme Parks

Adventure Rooms Adelaide - Escape Rooms

Adventure Rooms is Adelaide's original and most popular escape room experience, offering customers a choice of 6 exciting games in the heart of the Adelaide CBD, Rundle Mall. The store across two levels also has a bar to enjoy a nice cold beverage before or after your adventure. Adventure Rooms is loved by all, with an impressive 5 star rating across Google, Trip Advisor, and Facebook with over 1500 reviews combined. Players work together with their team to hunt hidden objects, and solve creative puzzles and try to escape the room before the 60 minutes on the clock runs out. Adventure Rooms is a perfect activity to do in any weather with family, friends or team building with work colleagues. Being right in the heart of the CBD means there are plenty of parking and public transport options as well as bars and restaurants to visit before or after your experience.

Adelaide SA

0.6 km away

Rundle Mall

Shopping and Markets

Rundle Mall

In the heart of the city is a place like no other. A place of rich history and constant evolution, where old and new meet. Filled with curated experiences and moments of pure spontaneity. Where the everyday is elevated and every visit is one you'll remember. It's special – but it's a place where everyone is welcome. It can only be Rundle Mall. You can look at the numbers – over 700 retail stores, 300 services and flagship department stores. The biggest outdoor mall in the Southern Hemisphere, and with over 52 million annual visitors, the busiest in Australia. But that's not the whole story. With the most loved names in shopping, food favourites and new hotspots, unmissable cultural experiences and incredible, unexpected entertainment, it's so much more. Here, storied history meets what's next, with old traditions recreated by new generations. It's where a shopping trip leads to a long lunch, a quick trip to the bank becomes a coffee catch-up, and knock offs become kick ons. Off the main Mall, there are arcades and laneways waiting to be explored. Rooftop bars. Live music. The biggest and best Black Friday sales. The real Santa's home away from home. It surprises and delights, so you can shop, explore and experience more. It's one-of-a-kind, every time you visit. Only here. Only Rundle Mall.

Adelaide SA

0.6 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

0.7 km away

'A Day Out' (the Rundle Mall pigs) — Image credit: Rundle Mall

Landmarks and Buildings

'A Day Out' by Marguerite Derricourt

On 3 July 1999, Rundle Mall welcomed four new residents —Horatio, Oliver, Truffles and Augusta. Made completely from bronze, these life-sized pigs look to be having a great day out in Rundle Mall as they walk the Mall, dig through the bin for food scraps and greet passers-by. The art installation officially known as A Day Out was created by Marguerite Derricourt, the winner of a national sculpture competition instigated by the City of Adelaide in the final stages of the Rundle Mall upgrades in the late 1990s. The people of Adelaide loved the pigs so much, a competition was held to name them and you can find a plaque next to each pig stating its name and the name of the person who named them. Children and adults alike are often seen hugging, sitting on and posing for pictures with the popular pigs on their days out in Rundle Mall.

Adelaide SA

0.7 km away

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