The Top 5 Things to Do in Adelaide 2018 - A Guide to the Must-Visit Places!

The Granite Island is located close to Victor Harbour and you can just walk to the islands from the harbour. The island is named such due to the massive granite boulders that lie across its landscape. This hefty foundation has been of wonder and attracts many geologists. Now, you can take tours of the Granite Island where you'll be taken to explore the place is trams drawn by horses. You can search for penguins too! The Kaiki Walk of the island loops around the island and offers a pleasant forty minute walk with lookout points of the ocean where you can spot whales!

For breathtaking views of Adelaide, head to the Mt Lofty Ranges and get atop Mt Lofty which is the highest point in these ranges where you can witness an incredible view of the Indian Ocean along with the surrounding terrain. But this isn't it, it's just not about the views here. There is much more to this place. Mt Lofty is dotted with shops, a cafe and visitors centre providing a wealth of information to its visitors. You can get your souvenirs too and go prepared to have a delicious lunch surrounded by the views. If you're looking for accommodation around Mt Lofty, you can try apartment hotels in Adelaide in the likes of Oaks Embassy, which is approximately a twenty-minute drive away!

The River Torrens Linear Park offers trail tours that you need to experience when in Adelaide. The park can be easily accessed from the city centre. The park is surrounded by a vast open field, views of waterfronts and a quaint atmosphere all rendering very countryside like feel. Much different to the urban setting. You can nestle in the park and enjoy some good picnics, sunbathing, or even a quick dip in the river close by. The trail, on the other hand, makes its way through the Adelaide Festival Centre, the local zoo and the Convention centre. You can either opt to go on a pleasant walk or take a bike ride to explore the trail.

Another mighty tour that needs to be undertaken when in Adelaide is none other than the Murray River tour. Murray River is the longest river in Australia, therefore, this should top your list of places to visit. From here, you can witness the mighty alps of the world-renowned the Great Dividing Range. The river is 2375 kilometres long and winds its way through many lakes. You can relax here, try your hand at fishing and cruise the river via boats. Close to the mouth of the Murray River located in South Australia is none other than The Coorong, which is a famous national park and also a sanctuary for animals, birds and varieties of fish.

Just in the suburbs of Adelaide, you can find the marvellous McLaren Vale which is well known for its wine production. You can spend a day, or even a weekend, exploring the seventy-six cellar doors!