Listly by Erin Hunter
Mirroring the charm of Melbourne and Sydney, Adelaide promises its visitors a holistic dose of shopping. From Malls to Markets, the best 5 places to shop in Adelaide are listed below
Another age old market in South Australia, the Central Market of Adelaide has been in operation for at least a hundred and thirty years. An icon of South Australia, this market features 120 shops and stalls which is all about the fresh goodies of Australia. On market days, the Central market bustles with life making it a perfect place to catch a glimpse of the typical Aussie market life. The freshness of the produce makes it absolutely tempting and adds a vibrant color to the lively market ambience. In addition to the produce, the market also boasts the multicultural international food hall where a range of international cuisines are sold to suit varying palates and budgets. Plan you trip to the central market on Friday nights or Saturday mornings where live performances add to the spirited ambiance. Don't miss the China Town and the Coles supermarket which are also located within the central market.
Another holistic shopping complex in Adelaide, the North Adelaide Village has everything from a modern gym, optometrist, beauty salon, bookstores, food courts, supermarkets, drycleaners, fashion and so much more, making life easy and convenient for all those with a busy lifestyle. Since it is a one stop destination for all your day to day needs and necessities, the North Adelaide Village enjoys a plethora of visitors every day.
Another cutting edge mall in Adelaide, the West field is Southern Australia's hub for fashion. Symbolized by Australia's favorite fashion store, Target, the Westfield attracts all those fashion lovers with regular sales and promotion. In addition to being the fashion lover's paradise, the mall is an exciting spot to hang out with friends. Adorned with tiny little eateries, the Westfield also boasts a large cinema where the latest movies are screened.
The shopping avenue packed with plenty of fun, the Castle Plaza is a particular favorite among the little ones. This holiday the Castle Plaza is planning a range of fun filed events which features Peppa Pig and other festive Christmas themes. If you are travelling with the children, the Central Plaza is a must visit.
If you have visited Adelaide and skipped the Rundle Mall, you have certainly missed a lot. The main mall in all of Adelaide, the Rundle mall combines a glitzy shopping experience with plenty of entertainment and lots of fun. The Rundle Mall has an age old history that dates back to the 19th century. Established first in the city of London, the mall was set up to promote settlement of the new colony of South Australia. Since it made its way to Adelaide the Rundle mall has become a huge success in Southern Australia and is even considered the most competitive shopping precinct in all of Australia. Located in close proximity to the North Terrace, the Rundle mall is easily accessible from many of Adelaide's leading hotels. Even from the [Chifley on South Terrace ](Chifley Hotel on South Terrace)the Rundle mall is just a hop, skip and a jump away. There is nothing that you cannot find in the Rundle mall for the mall has it all.