Hot spots of Adelaide

cbr1100XX · 14-08-2008, 04:30 AM

Hi All Adelaidians

We are coming down to Adelaide from Sydney ( ok its across technically) for a long weekend (Wife, Daughter (11) and myself) in early Sept. I would like to know what the unmissable spots are and how we can pack as much into to 3 days as absolutely possible.

I'm hoping to hire a car so we can travel a little, and would love to see penguins if they are still around, that German town (for some reason my wife wants this), the Barossa Valley (unless its a 2 day drive) and possibly Kangaroo Island (saw it on the news at Christmas).

Any thoughts, suggestions or tips will be greatly appreciated

Muchas gracias

cbr1100xx

Pinhead · 14-08-2008, 06:44 AM

Kangeroo Island is well worth the visit.

Tyke · 15-08-2008, 03:03 AM

Certainly have a trip to the wine growing regions.

The Barossa up north ( which I think is over rated).

Or Mclaren Vale - lovely place and near the beaches as well.

moonraker1961 · 15-08-2008, 06:31 AM

Depending what your interests are,Victor Harbour/Granite Island,Middleton Beach,Barossa Valley,Hahndorf (good for a stroll and touristy)the city....Rundle Mall (main shopping)walk along the Torrens river which is adjacent to city,Glenelg Beach (met beach).Clare is a nice place but maybe abit too far north to travel within the time frame you have.

kdal · 15-08-2008, 07:02 AM

Hi, We went to the German Town and they have the best Pie Shop there ever - so don't miss it !!

Swimming with the Dolphins at Glenelg with Temptation Sailing was also a lovely experience, infact just walking along the beach at Glenelg is lovely.

Enjoy your trip

Lazy Cow · 15-08-2008, 12:27 PM

I don't want to seem stupid

but are you intending to do all those things in one weekend?

Unless it's a really long weekend, I would suggest that popping over to Kangaroo Island isn't worth the time (and sea-sickness!) unless it's for a few days at least as there is heaps to see. Plus it might still be a bit chilly in September.

Perhaps you could to take in the Barrossa, then Lobethal and that area, then down to Victor, Middleton (you never know there might be a stray whale left there!), Granite etc to see the penguins.

Whatever you do, please don't forget to check out our pink-speedo, silver-jacketed indigenous friend....he's famous you know!

Whatever you do, I'm sure you'll have a great time here. There's plenty to do and see.
Have fun!

LC