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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

0.1 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

0.2 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

0.2 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

0.2 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

0.2 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

0.3 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

0.3 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

0.3 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

0.3 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

0.3 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

0.3 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

0.3 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

0.4 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

0.4 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

0.4 km away

Festival Theatre, Adelaide

Entertainment Venues

Festival Theatre

If you're not already familiar with the iconic Festival Theatre, it is one of South Australia's most prestigious performing arts venues. Throughout the year, it hosts a wide range of major performances and festivals and is the proud home of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, State Opera South Australia, The Australian Ballet, and other leading companies. With a seating capacity of nearly 2,000 across three levels, the Festival Theatre is Adelaide's largest proscenium arch theatre. It offers an unparalleled venue for hire, ideal for events where only the finest setting will suffice. Within the same building, you'll also find our Banquet Room and new restaurant, Angry Penguin, both offering beautiful views of the River Torrens (Karrawirra Pari) and Elder Park. Led by Executive Chef Alex Katsman, Angry Penguin offers you an opportunity to experience elevated pre-show dining – or it is worthy of a visit on its own.

Adelaide SA

0.4 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

0.4 km away

4th Floor Elevator - Modernist Design Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

4th Floor Elevator - Modernist Design Museum

4th Floor Elevator (4FE) is a Modernist Museum located in the heart of Adelaide CBD hidden upstairs in an historic 1879 building. Their permanent "MADE IN AUS" collection is a thoughtful curation of objects sourced exclusively from private collection showcasing the influence of migrant and local talents in furniture art, industrial design, and manufacturing in Australia between the 1950s-1980s. These iconic pieces are displayed through a fresh contemporary lens, exemplifying how good design transcends time. The museum also features international furniture, product & industrial design. 4FE is a pulsating experience of art, design, music, video graphics, and pop culture which is both educational and inspiring for all ages. For enthusiasts of Mid Century, Vintage, Industrial, Space Age furniture and product design, this is a unique collection not to be missed. Open fortnightly on Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm.

Adelaide SA

0.4 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

0.4 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

0.4 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

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

0.5 km away

Ground Floor Bar at the Lost Dice — Image credit: The Lost Dice

Amusement and Theme Parks

The Lost Dice

Come and experience the The Lost Dice. This Board Game Restaurant and Bar in Adelaide offers a fun and cool space to indulge in delicious food and drinks while playing from their vast library of over 500 unique board games with your friends and family. You can order scrumptious food prepared by their award-winning chefs and drinks or a cocktail from the bar without interrupting your game.

Adelaide SA

0.5 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

0.5 km away

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