JWW

Bit fed up with going to the Gold/Sunshine coast every year on holiday. Thought we might try Adelaide.

Can anyone suggest a good area/suburb to spend a week or so? Ideally near a nice beach, out of the city but close enough to drive in for shopping etc.

Thanks for any help.

arlene

try the stamford grand if youve gots lmoney to spend or anywhere near glenelg as the beaches are fab and the tram takes you into the city for next to nothing

adelaide is the place to be although its peeing down with rain at the mo but a lovely city none the less

arlene

wombat42

Although Adelaide is a nice little city, given the choice of staying in one place in Australia for a holiday l think you are making a mistake choosing Adelaide.
Having travelled all round Australia if it was up to me l would choose Tasmania. Tasmania's cool climate, snow capped spectacular mountains, rivers and scenic coastline and green countryside would make a good contrast to Queensland which you have already seen, Adelaides sun and beaches may be a bit too much like Queensland.

neil.b

Never been there myself, but friends have told me that Henley beach, directly west of Adelaide is nice.

podgypossum

Ramada Pier Hotel in Glenelg is also another great hotel which is right next to the marina and overlooks the beach. As Arlene says, the trams go right into the city, but if you want to go on the lovely old and historical ones you better be quick as they are doing away with them (much to my annoynance!!)

Places to visit outside Adelaide include, Mclaren Vale wineries, Barrosa Valley wine region, Kangaroo Island,. If you want something REALLY bizarre, take a trip up to Coober Pedy!! Thats where everyone lives in caves and mines for opals. All of these apart from McLaren Vale, would involve staying at least overnight as they are a fair bit away, but i am told well worth the visit.

mr mover

wanka............ mm

ausbird

used to live near henley beach, thats where i will go if they let me back

diANE

scotpandj

Didnt answer the question

lucyb

Adelaide is gorgeous...dont knock it till you have tried it .

JWW

Thanks for your help guys.