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Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga

Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga is the largest of the six squares and the centrepiece of Light's plan, originally named 'the Great Square' by him. Covering eight acres, Light imagined that it would become the commercial hub for the settlement. In the Northern end of the square, the State Survey mark today commemorates the commencement of Light's survey on 11 January 1837. The statue of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) that stands in the centre of the square was cast in bronze made from copper mined in the South Australian towns of Wallaroo and Moonta. Tarntanyangga means 'Red Kangaroo Dreaming. Tandanya (or tarntanya) was the dundagunya community's central camp, and located where the current square sits today. Today the square is host to many events including Tasting Australia and the Tour Down Under Village. Features: Dog on-leash area Water fountain

Adelaide SA

0.1 km away

Amora Adelaide Conference and Events

Entertainment Venues

Amora Adelaide Conference and Events

Amora Adelaide offers unrivalled conference and events facilities. Located overlooking Victoria Square and in the dining and business precinct of Adelaide, it is the only 5-star hotel able to host 500 delegates to meet, eat and sleep, all under one roof. The free city tram at the hotels doorstep will take you directly to seaside Glenelg, the Adelaide Casino, Convention, Entertainment or Festival Centre and Rundle Mall. The range of facilities includes; the spectacular Grand Ballroom - the largest pillar-less hotel ballroom in the state, Balcony rooms overlooking the scenic Victoria Square, a gallery area for 35 exhibition booths and a variety of breakout rooms. Complementing the conference facilities are the 380 accommodation rooms, ranging from stylish Deluxe rooms to the luxury of the Executive Floor and suites and extensive leisure facilities, including a state-of-the-art gym, outdoor heated swimming pool and tennis court. Enjoy outstanding local food and wine at Coal Cellar + Grill and enjoy cocktails at The Collins Bar, one of the city's most popular bars. The options are unlimited at Amora Adelaide if you seek one destination to sleep, eat and meet.

Adelaide SA

0.1 km away

Her Majesty's Theatre

Entertainment Venues

Her Majesty's Theatre

Located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD, Her Majesty's Theatre is a beautifully restored, world-class venue with an unmissable street-facing entrance. First opened in 1913, it has been modernised to feature state-of-the art lighting, sound and facilities but maintain its historic architectural charm. With more than 100 years of presenting some of Adelaide's finest entertainment, Her Majesty's Theatre continues to support and co-present major touring shows and musicals from around the world, while fostering South Australian ensembles and artists.

Adelaide SA

0.2 km away

The Smelly Cheese Co — Image credit: Adelaide Central Market

Shopping and Markets

Adelaide Central Market

With over 70 traders under one roof, the Adelaide Central Market is one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the southern hemisphere, buzzing with life and colour all year round. The Market offers a huge range of fresh food including fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, seafood, cheeses, bakery, smallgoods and health foods, along with some of Adelaide's most popular cafes and eateries. With millions of visitors every year, the Adelaide Central Market remains Adelaide's premier food destination for multicultural cuisine and fresh produce.

Adelaide SA

0.2 km away

Adelaide Holocaust Museum & Andrew Steiner Education Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Adelaide Holocaust Museum & Andrew Steiner Education Centre

The Adelaide Holocaust Museum & Andrew Steiner Education Centre (AHMSEC) is a unique museum within the cultural and educational landscape of the CBD. It is inspired by the vision and work of Andrew Steiner OAM, an Adelaide based Holocaust survivor and sculptor. Andrew has passionately offered Holocaust education and reflection to South Australian secondary and tertiary students for the past 30 years. AHMSEC continues to expand and build upon his educational legacy. The Museum’s core Holocaust exhibition and education programs encourages visitors and students alike to learn about the Holocaust and to critically reflect on its themes and their relevance in contemporary society. The museum also features the stories of six local Holocaust survivors. To make sure you are provided with the best experience please that you book your visit in advance via the website.

Adelaide SA

0.2 km away

Adelaide Town Hall — Image credit: City of Adelaide

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Adelaide Town Hall

A landmark heritage building, the Adelaide Town Hall is steeped in history. Its magnificent architecture and elegant interiors give an in depth insight into the rich cultural heritage of South Australia. Adelaide Town Hall plays host to all kinds of events including elegant dinners and civic receptions, corporate or private functions, conferences and concerts. To experience the world-renowned acoustics of the Auditorium, visit their website to view the concert events calendar or book a one-hour tour. Tours are limited and bookings are essential.

Adelaide SA

0.3 km away

Lana Lang Shoe Store - 30 Compton Street Adelaide CBD - quick stroll from Adelaide Central Markets

Shopping and Markets

Lana Lang Shoe Store

Lana Lang Shoes, a beloved Adelaide institution, has been keeping customers comfortable and stylish for years. Recently, they relocated to 30 Compton Street in the Adelaide CBD, adjacent to Gouger Street, making it easily accessible to customers visiting the city. With over 35 years experience, Lana Lang Shoes prides itself on being the best shoe fitters in Adelaide. Lana Lang Shoes is known for offering a diverse range of European and Australian shoes, including a wide range of Birkenstocks, Wolky, Fidelio, Allegria and more, and caters to various tastes and occasions. They're a premier destination for stylish and comfortable footwear, ensuring every customer finds the perfect pair to complement their wardrobe. The first Birkenstock supplier in South Australia, Lana Lang Shoes is proudly South Australian owned and operated. Just a quick stroll from the Adelaide Central Markets down Compton Street, off Gouger Street. Lana Lang Shoes is open 7 days.

Adelaide SA

0.4 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

0.4 km away

Segwood Galleries — Image credit: Segwood Galleries

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Segwood Galleries

Segwood Galleries is the exclusive representative in South Australia for a diverse range of high-end designer furniture, lighting and homeware brands sourced locally and globally, as well as a selection of mid-career to highly established contemporary Australian artists. Segwood also curate high-quality antiques and cultural items, with a particular focus on Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and Africa, though we continuously seek out exceptional items from any culture. Their mission is to present (in-situ) the best of human creativity and craftsmanship in art and design to both residential and commercial markets. Segwood Galleries handpick, curate, and display each item in our contemporary gallery space to emphasize its unique qualities, celebrate aesthetic and cultural diversity, and provide insights into its provenance and significance.

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

0.5 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

0.5 km away

GEN3 FreeRoam Arena Experience

Amusement and Theme Parks

Zero Latency VR - Adelaide XR Lounge

Zero Latency brings the original and still the most advanced free-roam immersive VR experience to Adelaide. Zero Latency VR is in 150+ venues over 30 countries and has been in Adelaide since Oct 2021. Zero Latency VR Adelaide is not just for gamers, it is for anyone who wants to experience 30 minutes of continuous adrenaline excitement - multigenerational teams and family groups. You and up to eight friends can fight flesh-hungry zombies, defeat AI rogue robots, and discover a mind-bending mystical world. Their licensed bar is the perfect place to share the time recounting your adrenaline-packed adventures. Zero Latency VR Adelaide now has much more than just ZL Arena. As Adelaide XR Lounge, we have a second gamespace and offers two more set of the best of FreeRoam VR Escape Room and social active Hero Zone VR experiences to Adelaide. Check out all the new VR experiences. Adelaide XR Lounge - Zero Latency VR Adelaide - Home of FreeRoam VR in Adelaide.

Adelaide SA

0.6 km away

Adelaide Park Lands

Parks and Gardens

Adelaide Park Lands

Adelaide is proud to be the only city in the world to be surrounded by Park Lands. Described as the city design’s crowning glory, the Park Lands are part of who they are. With over 7,600,000 square metres of curiosity, tranquillity and fresh air, the Park Lands are Adelaide’s biggest backyard and the perfect way to explore the city on foot or bike. Offering a relaxing escape, pick your trail and lose yourself in Adelaide’s best kept secret.

Adelaide SA

0.6 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

reception desk and photobooth area — Image credit: mindshift escape rooms

Entertainment Venues

Mindshift Escape Rooms

Immersive escapades for adventurers of all ages If you love a great story and challenging your skills of deduction, forget movies and online games. Instead dive into an exciting real-life adventure where you and your co-players are the stars of the show. Interactive Experience Carefully explore your room to find the hidden clues and solve the mystery to escape while there is time! All may not be as it seems…….. Fun Team Play Create teams of 2- 60 participants to crack the secrets of your escape room. A great activity to bond with family, friends or colleagues. Celebrate With Adelaide's only fully inclusive kids party, with an escape room designed just for them, we offer a highly unique experience. Licensed bar When you need to celebrate after a victory School groups our specialty Adelaide's best choice for school groups. Featuring theme-appropriate rooms for school based lateral thinking, team work and risk taking. This is a new and a unique way to reward students.

Adelaide SA

0.6 km away

Frontage — Image credit: Alex Romanos

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Milpinti Aboriginal Art Gallery

Small art gallery in the Adelaide CBD, showcasing and selling works by independent Aboriginal artists. A variety of traditional and contemporary styles available. Artists originate from the Central and Western Desert regions of Australia. Milpinti works closely with artists to support them living in Adelaide or visiting from remote communities . Artists regularly paint or weave in the gallery.

Adelaide SA

0.6 km away

Adelaide Arcade — Image credit: Adelaide Arcade

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Adelaide Arcade

Beneath its stunning architecture, Adelaide Arcade offers a unique retail experience where quality and personalised service is second nature. Enjoy the ambience of our heritage-listed building and escape the ordinary. Discover luxury brands, specialist services, and premium products from local retailers and artisan vendors. Indulge in delicious treats, exquisite jewellery and bespoke offerings. Explore the vibrant history of Adelaide Arcade, which was built in 1885. Immerse yourself in the fascinating past of this iconic location by taking the free self-guided history tour and visiting the on-site museum. Located in the heart of Adelaide's CBD, opposite the fountain in Rundle Mall.

Adelaide SA

0.7 km away

Adelaide Arcade Winter Umbrellas — Image credit: Adelaide Arcade

Shopping and Markets

Winter Under the Umbrellas at Adelaide Arcade

Escape the winter chill and discover Winter Under the Umbrellas at Adelaide Arcade, where a vibrant canopy of colourful umbrellas transforms one of Adelaide's most beautiful heritage shopping arcades. Suspended beneath Adelaide Arcade's iconic Victorian glass roof, the annual installation creates a stunning display that has become a favourite seasonal tradition for locals and visitors alike. It's the perfect place to capture colourful photos, admire the Arcade's heritage architecture and experience one of Adelaide's most Instagram-worthy winter attractions. Located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD, Adelaide Arcade is home to more than 60 South Australian retailers, artisan jewellers, boutiques, cafés and specialty stores. Spend time browsing unique local businesses, enjoy a coffee or meal, and uncover hidden gems as you wander through the historic arcade. Whether you're exploring the city, looking for a family-friendly outing or searching for the perfect photo opportunity, Winter Under the Umbrellas offers a colourful experience for visitors of all ages. Entry is free, and the installation can be enjoyed throughout winter during Adelaide Arcade trading hours.

Adelaide SA

0.7 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

0.7 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

0.7 km away

City Library - Studio One — Image credit: City of Adelaide

Galleries, Museums and Collections

City Library

City Library is a place for you to access cutting edge technology and experience a variety of programs, events and exhibitions all year round. The Library has plenty of comfortable spaces for you to enjoy. On sunny days you can relax in the Outdoor Reading room which has ramp access, and a range of meeting rooms and spaces are available for hire. The City Library offers a range of programs designed to create, connect and inspire such as the Digital Hub, Media Lab, Innovation Lab, History Hub and is home to several reading groups where new members are always welcome. Kids love the school holiday activity program.

Adelaide SA

0.7 km away

Hijinx Hotel Rundle Place

Amusement and Theme Parks

Hijinx Hotel Rundle Place

Hijinx Hotel is an immersive interactive game experience housed within the theme, wonder and theatre of a quirky New York style hotel where the rooms are reimagined into quick play, challenge rooms. Leave the suitcases at home - these are rooms where you play, not stay. Each of the hotel wings home highly fun and experiential, game-afied rooms made up of five different collaborative games including massive adult ball pits, giant size scrabble tiles and rubix cubes, enormous musical instruments (think the Piano in BIG). Throw in unicorns a plenty and Hijinx is perfect for 5 and 500 year olds, fun for the young and the young at heart in a group, on a date or just out with a mate, Hijinx Hotel is the best place to play.

Adelaide SA

0.7 km away

ARC by Christian Lock — Image credit: The Little Machine

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Little Machine

The Little Machine is a dynamic space for contemporary and experimental art nestled in the heart of Tarndanya (Adelaide), Australia. Curated by Eleen Deprez and Michael Newall, the gallery serves as a vibrant nexus for both emerging and established artists primarily hailing from South Australia. While they proudly champion the diverse talents of the local art scene, The Little Machine also occasionally presents artists from Belgium, France, and the UK. The Little Machine is located in Regent Arcade on Rundle Mall, a short walk from The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) and the west arts precinct with ACE open, JAM-factory, and Nexus arts.

Adelaide SA

0.7 km away

The Mill exhibition opening — Image credit: The Mill

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Mill

Founded in 2013 by a collective of diverse artists and creatives, The Mill has grown into a vibrant home for South Australian artistry - a place where artforms collide, and evolve, sparking creativity in all its forms. More than just a studio, The Mill is home to independent creatives and small creative businesses alike - a place where collaboration drives innovation, and artistic practice is pushed beyond what any individual artist could achieve alone. Here, artists and creatives truly belong; raw ideas are milled through cross-disciplinary artistic experimentation, igniting creativity and transforming concepts into extraordinary works of art. At The Mill, we offer professional support to help elevate artists and create pathways to share their work locally, nationally and internationally through carefully curated artistic programming. And the best part? We invite audiences not just to observe, but to connect, engage, and become part of our vibrant, experimental arts community.

Adelaide SA

0.7 km away

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