Adelaide
The best places to stay in Adelaide
From chic weekend stays in the heart of the action to indulgent escapes that lean heavily into luxury, the Festival City has your back.
- Alexis Buxton-Collins
Epic 2885-km Australian train journey is both luxurious and laid-back
There are people who like train travel and people who love train travel. I’m one of the latter, especially when the train is as beautifully appointed as this.
- Justine Costigan
This Aussie city’s dining scene is underrated and full of surprises
South Australia’s capital has long excelled when it comes to produce. Now local chefs have joined the party, breathing new life into Adelaide’s dining scene.
- Alexis Buxton-Collins
- ★★★★1/2
- Train journeys
If you love train travel, this Australian journey ticks all boxes
For most of the year, this train is the Ghan, travelling the historic route between Darwin and Adelaide. Come summer, there’s a change of scenery.
- Justine Costigan
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
The slick new retreat in one of this city’s best locations
A new build, Adelaide’s Vibe Hotel has location, location, location – with the option to stay put and enjoy the suspended lap pool and impressive restaurant.
- Riley Wilson
An African-style safari on home soil? This Aussie resort is a game-changer
Home to a herd of newly relocated elephants and a deluxe 78-room hotel, South Australia’s Monarto Safari Park is the newest bucket-list stay for wildlife lovers.
- Anthony Dennis
Home of the first overseas telegram now a five-star hotel
Adelaide’s historic GPO has been reimagined with a 14-storey cube-like tower behind the 150-year-old building.
- Jane Reddy
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
The luxury hotel on the site where Murdoch launched his media empire
The rejuvenated Playford plays extremely well to the guest desiring upscale comfort and ready access to Adelaide’s culinary, cultural and sporting attractions.
- Anthony Dennis
- Opinion
- South Australia
Adelaide no longer wants to be nicknamed ‘Radelaide’? Too bad
You get the name you’re given in Australia. And if you want to change it, whatever you do, don’t say so.
- Ben Groundwater
Your favourite costly perfumes will make sense after a visit to this farm
After a tour of Jurlique’s gorgeous sustainable farm in the Adelaide Hills, it isn’t difficult to appreciate why natural fragrances are so expensive.
- Lee Tulloch