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Adelaide
The area, accommodation, weather....
This section provides links to websites that show just some of what Adelaide has to offer. The many beaches, the area, wineries, weather etc
   

Adelaide - the area
Adelaide is the capital of the state of South Australia with a population of over 1.1 million people. The city was founded in 1836, is the fifth largest city in Australia and the only capital not founded by convicts.
   
 
Adelaide is situated between the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Gulf St. Vincent and is divided through the middle by the River Torrens. The city centre is planned as a grid system which is surrounded by green land thus earning it the name of city in a park. There is plenty going on in Adelaide with a range of festivals, great selection of modern shopping malls, the wildlife and the wineries.
   
 
The cost of housing in Adelaide is some of the lowest in Australia and whether you prefer rural or coastal there is something here that is sure to please. The Adelaide Hills provide tranquil rural settings or down to cosmopolitan Glenelg and Brighton areas along the coast where life has a faster pace.
   
 
Both Healthcare and Schooling have an exceptional reputation which appeals to the many families that make Adelaide their home. See the relevant pages for more information on these.
   
  - A Brilliant Blend - South Australia Tourism pages on Adelaide
  - Adelaide Visitors Guide - what to see and where to go, Adelaide
  - About Adelaide - A Guide to Adelaide
  - Lonely Planet - Adelaide Guide
  - Visit Adelaide Hills - Places to go and things to do - complete guide
  - Walkabout Guide - Adelaide
  - Wikipedia - Adelaide Area Information and statistics


Adelaide Weather
 
Adelaide has what is frequently called a mediterranean climate with hot summers and cooler winters. South Australia is the direst state in the driest continent in the world so rainfall is less than much of the UK.
   
 
The seasons in Adelaide run opposite the uk and are - Spring - September to November, Summer - December to February, Autumn - March to May and Winter - June to August. The average temperatures are 15C in Winter and 29C in Summer for daytime.
   
  - Adelaide Weather - see current weather conditions for Adelaide and surrounds
  - Climate Information
  - Weather History for Adelaide
   
   
 


 
 
 
 
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