Going to Aus for a friend’s wedding. I’ll be flying into Adelaide and then will go to Port Elliot for a few more days. After that, we’re popping over to Nee Zealand for a couple of weeks. Any recommendations for food and attractions in Adelaide?

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Posted by Tree_Fall

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Posted on 2/1/26 at 9:33 am to olehickory1767

If you have the time, go to Kangaroo Island...car and ferry. Most of the island is a nature preserve. The central part of the city is completely ringed by park land and is great for wandering about. Around King William and North Terrence there is a lot to do: cafes, shops, pubs, museums, etc. Adelaide is the best large city for buying opal. The opal shops you'll find in the central area usually have an interesting display about mining and finishing. Some are retail fronts for very substantial export operation. The stock of opals "in the back" may be huge. Read up before you buy anything, and don't buy on the 1st visit.

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Posted by olehickory1767

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Posted on 2/1/26 at 7:27 pm to Tree_Fall

Ah sweet - thanks for the info. We’re going down to a farm in the Inman Valley and I’m told we’ll see plenty of kangaroos, but if we don’t see any then I know where to stop at. We’re going to find some good Indian food tonight. Got a hotel right in the CBD so we’re close to everything it seems.

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Posted by Tree_Fall

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Posted on 2/2/26 at 8:18 am to olehickory1767

Good choice on Indian Food. Au is a lot like England 50 years ago where the only places with interesting/good food were ethnic places. In NZ restaurant offerings are much better.

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