What’s on in Adelaide?
Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations
Book flights from Alice Springs to Adelaide in spring and you’ll be able to catch one of South Australia's top regional wine events, Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations. There are over 60 exciting day and night events to choose from, including wine tasting experiences, masterclasses, vineyard tours and degustation dinners celebrating the Coonawarra wine region's signature Cabernet Sauvignon. The festival is a four-hour drive from Adelaide, so plan in advance and rent a car from Webjet if you’re looking to attend.
The Adelaide Fringe Festival
Australia's largest arts festival is not to be missed. The Adelaide Fringe Festival takes over the city from the middle of February for an entire month, and the festival period is a great time to book flights from Alice Springs to Adelaide if you’re seeking a busy and bustling city atmosphere. The Festival attracts local and international artists, and there are hundreds of performances, both big and small, taking place in everything from tents and pubs to world-class theatres. As the second-largest fringe festival in the world, it’s worth booking flights from Alice Springs to Adelaide well in advance to avoid missing out.
OzAsia Festival
OzAsia Festival is another major annual event in South Australia’s capital that makes for a great excuse to book flights from Alice Springs to Adelaide with family and friends.
When your Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights get you here in spring, you’ll have 18 days to enjoy the OzAsia festivities. This Australia-Asia collaboration presents exciting events, from contemporary dance and theatre to film and visual art events. Both free and ticketed events are on the festival calendar, so if you’ve snapped up some cheap flights from Alice Springs to Adelaide, you might even put those savings towards attending one of the top events.
What are the best restaurants and cafes in Adelaide?
Golden Boy
For anyone booking flights from Alice Springs to Adelaide with a group of friends, Golden Boy in North Terrace is a great place for a night out. This super cool Asian restaurant has a smart, stylish interior and an extensive food and cocktail selection - Kampot pepper fried chicken, wok-tossed mussels, chargrilled Japanese pumpkin, and southern jungle curry.
Ballaboosta
For a taste of Mediterranean cuisine, look no further than Ballaboosta in Halifax. For anyone booking flights from Alice Springs to Adelaide during the warmer months, the restaurant has a fantastic outside area where you can soak up gorgeous Adelaide sun as you graze on Middle Eastern-Mediterranean fare, such as rolled cabbage leaves, housemade pita with dips, sambousik, and flatbreads or wraps.
Argo
The Argo is a favourite among locals largely because there’s so much variety. With two locations – one in the city and the other in Norwood – Argo serves up crowd favourites such as smashed avo, breakfast salads, sandwiches and jaffles, and Belgian waffles. Wash your pick down with delicious juices and smoothies. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself at the Argo more than once during your Alice Springs to Adelaide trip.
Singapore House
Singapore House is located in the leafy suburb or Frewville, around 10 minutes’ drive from the city on the way to the Adelaide Hills. If you’ve booked flights from Alice Springs to Adelaide for the food, try Singapore House’s soft shell crab, roti canai and beef rendang. To make sure you get a table, be sure to book in advance - this place is popular!
What are the top tips for travelling with children to Adelaide?
The Edinburgh Airshow
Families with flights from Alice Springs to Adelaide have plenty of activities and events to choose from, including the Edinburgh Airshow. During November, this two-day event in Adelaide showcases the Australian Defence Force at the RAAF Base Edinburgh. If you’re booking flights from Alice Springs to Adelaide with the whole family, then the Edinburgh Airshow is a fantastic spectacle for everyone to enjoy. You’ll be able to see ADF fast jets, vintage planes, rotary wing aircraft displays and more.
Cleland Wildlife Park
Cleland Wildlife Park is a fantastic place to take the kids. For a day to remember, watch them feed kangaroos, hold a koala and be amazed by the various species of Australian wildlife. There are also educational keeper talks and discovery trails to keep everyone enthralled for the entire day. For more nature-filled fun, don’t forget to visit the Adelaide Zoo as well.
