After a few days of gloomy weather, the sun decided to be generous with a cloudless sky and cool weather. We walked to the Oval across the bridge by River Torrens and walkway from the hotel.
Adelaide Oval
It was a quiet morning with only a few other tourists and local school excursion. A helpful guide approached and offered to provide a guide of the stadium.
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The ground evoked both modern architecture grace and retained certain old-world charm.
The scoreboard was first used in 1911, and is still used currently. It added to the charm of the stadium. Within the stadium, the visitor centre provided state-of-the-art display of the stadium history and famous players.
We wandered around the stadium before continuing our walk.
Weblink:
Adelaide Oval
Wikipedia Adelaide Oval
North Terrace
It is part of the Adelaide Parklands and has a long walkway lines with many historic and beautiful buildings.
We passed by many beautiful buildings:- State Library of South Australia, the Art Gallery of South Australia and other gracious historic buildings.
The Art Gallery of South Australia
We were looking for information regarding the current exhibits and the cafe that we wanted to have our lunch. A pleasant elderly tour guide offered to show us around the library.
We gained good insights to the different exhibits, and lunch at the cosy cafe.
Weblink : Art Gallery of South Australia
Botanic Garden
We did a walk to the Garden after our lunch. The weather is sunny yet cool. There were only a few visitors . We did a leisurely walk in the elegant and beautiful ground, visiting the Bicentennial Conservatory and Palm Garden.
Website of Adelaide Botanic Garden
The National Wine Centre
The National Wine Centre was beside the Botanic Garden, and we 'stumbled' upon it when we looked for a cafe to have a break. It has a public exhibition of the varieties and styles of wine.
The coffee and cake were good, and the building has interesting displays for visitors. It was an unexpected worthwhile visit.
National Wine Centre of Australia
We walked back to our hotel after the coffee break. Unlike other cities where one could be tired and slightly stress by the crowds or orientations, Adelaide's city walk is both refreshing and stress-free. I love the helpfulness of the locals, and the easy-going and gracious environment.
On the same trip:
Indian Pacific Train Ride:
Day1 : Perth and Start of Indian Pacific Journey
Kalgoorlie Excursion
Day2 : Breakfast at Rawlinna
Off Train Excursion : Cook
Day2/3: The journey and the Nullarbor Plain
Adelaide:
Adelaide : Central Market, Chinatown, Walking and Food!
Glenelg : Tram trip from Adelaide to the Beach
Adelaide Oval
It was a quiet morning with only a few other tourists and local school excursion. A helpful guide approached and offered to provide a guide of the stadium.
a
The ground evoked both modern architecture grace and retained certain old-world charm.
The scoreboard was first used in 1911, and is still used currently. It added to the charm of the stadium. Within the stadium, the visitor centre provided state-of-the-art display of the stadium history and famous players.
We wandered around the stadium before continuing our walk.
Weblink:
Adelaide Oval
Wikipedia Adelaide Oval
North Terrace
It is part of the Adelaide Parklands and has a long walkway lines with many historic and beautiful buildings.
We passed by many beautiful buildings:- State Library of South Australia, the Art Gallery of South Australia and other gracious historic buildings.
The Art Gallery of South Australia
We were looking for information regarding the current exhibits and the cafe that we wanted to have our lunch. A pleasant elderly tour guide offered to show us around the library.
We gained good insights to the different exhibits, and lunch at the cosy cafe.
Weblink : Art Gallery of South Australia
Botanic Garden
We did a walk to the Garden after our lunch. The weather is sunny yet cool. There were only a few visitors . We did a leisurely walk in the elegant and beautiful ground, visiting the Bicentennial Conservatory and Palm Garden.
Website of Adelaide Botanic Garden
The National Wine Centre
The National Wine Centre was beside the Botanic Garden, and we 'stumbled' upon it when we looked for a cafe to have a break. It has a public exhibition of the varieties and styles of wine.
The coffee and cake were good, and the building has interesting displays for visitors. It was an unexpected worthwhile visit.
National Wine Centre of Australia
We walked back to our hotel after the coffee break. Unlike other cities where one could be tired and slightly stress by the crowds or orientations, Adelaide's city walk is both refreshing and stress-free. I love the helpfulness of the locals, and the easy-going and gracious environment.
On the same trip:
Indian Pacific Train Ride:
Day1 : Perth and Start of Indian Pacific Journey
Kalgoorlie Excursion
Day2 : Breakfast at Rawlinna
Off Train Excursion : Cook
Day2/3: The journey and the Nullarbor Plain
Adelaide:
Adelaide : Central Market, Chinatown, Walking and Food!
Glenelg : Tram trip from Adelaide to the Beach