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Adelaide holidays

Stroll down picturesque avenues on your Adelaide holidays

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Elegant and refined, Adelaide is a picturesque haven of fine dining and beautiful gardens and squares.

Named after the wife of King William IV, Adelaide is an elegant city with a preserved heritage that prides itself on providing the finer things in life – stunning gardens, beautiful architecture, world class wines and fine restaurants. Relax in the serene parklands that surround the city centre or wander down the coastline and dig your toes into the sand on some of Adelaide’s popular swathes of beach.

With Kuoni, stay at one of the best Adelaide hotels.

Adelaide Highlights
•    Book our Essentially Adelaide package to get a convenient taster of Adelaide and its surrounding areas.
•    Although just outside Adelaide, a climb up the Mt Lofty Ranges offers spectacular views over the city.
•    Take a stroll down King William Street or hop on the Glenelg Tram for a free ride to bustling North Terrace and its shops, cafés and restaurants.
•    Visit Adelaide Zoo and see the wallabies, kangaroos and echidna or enjoy a walk through the tranquil Botanical Gardens.

Adelaide Tailor Made
Don’t forget that with Kuoni, you can tailor make your own dream Australian itinerary.

Simply:
•    Browse our online portfolio, or request a copy of our fantastic Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific brochure.
•    Call our knowledgeable Australia sales team who will help guide you through your options and prepare your detailed holiday quotation.
•    Request a quote online

Adelaide Facts
For further information, inspiration and holiday ideas:
•    Our comprehensive list of Australia facts and information.
•    Our i-travel articles for Australia.

Capital city

Canberra
Population

Australia has a population of 19.5 million.
Time difference / local time

Australia has three time zones:Eastern Standard Time: GMT +10 Hours taking in Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and QueenslandCentral Standard Time: GMT + 9 Hours 30 Mins taking in Northern Territory and South Australia.Western Standard Time: GMT

Language

English is the official language even though they do have their own vocabulary for certain words! The aborigines do have their own language but it is not widely spoken.
Currency

Australian Dollar ($). Approx. exchange rate AUD 1.61 = GBP 1 (27 January 2011) comprising of 100 cents = $1.
Passports and Visas

Visas are required by everyone except holders of Australian or New Zealand passports. Visas can now be booked electronically through Electronic Travel Authority (ETA’s) or by contacting the Australian High Commission. Clients will also require a 10 year passport which needs to be valid for six months after return to the UK. All other passport holders should contact the Australian High Commission as early as possible.
Shopping

Aborigine art is available in all major cities at every conceivable price. Shops selling duty-free goods are available so it’s worth looking at radios, photographic and electrical equipment, as well as clothes and perfumes. Your passport and ongoing ticket will prove that you’re eligible for duty-free although not always asked for. Souvenirs include the cuddly koala, boomerangs and the Australian wide brimmed hat.
Climate / season

Rule of the thumb is that the seasons in Australia are opposite to those in Europe. Spring & Summer is October to March with most of the country being warm or hot, the north being more tropical and the south having milder nights. Autumn and winter is April to September where the north and central Australia is clear, with warm days and cool nights. The south experiences cool days with occasional rain.

No compulsory vaccinations but recommended vaccination is Tetanus.
Clothing

For warmer weather light weight cotton garments are advisable and for cold weather a jumper or jacket is useful especially for cooler evenings.
Tipping

If you feel that you have received an excellent service and wish to show appreciation for this then a discretionary tip of 10% may be given.

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