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INSIDER TIP
To travel at no cost citywide, check out the free city bus and tram service loops. www..adelaidemetro.com.au/routes/ cityservices.html
SHOP TALK
Shop to your heart’s content at the gorgeous Adelaide Arcade. From specialty boutiques to great coffee bars and a museum, there’s a lot to enjoy. Rundle Mall, tel: +61 (0)8 8223 5522, www.adelaidearcade. com.au
JAVA JOLT
Steeped in Old-World charm, Ciao Coffee Bar is a great place to grab a java, cake, gelati or a sweet roll. Kick back with an espresso and bask in the nostalgiafilled atmosphere. Stall 17, G/F, Adelaide Arcade, tel: +61 (0)8 8224 0339
CHEAP EATS
Whether you fancy a meal of dumplings and noodles or prefer something sweet like strawberry crépes, head on over to Healthy & Sweet at the market. Savour great food at great prices. Adelaide Central Market, Gouger St, tel: +61 (0)8 8203 7203
TOP TABLES
Dine next to the Torrens River at Jolleys Boathouse Restaurant. Try the “Five Tastes of the Sea” entrée or one of the scrumptious char-grilled steaks. Bookings are essential. 1 Jolleys Ln, tel: +61 (0)8 8223 2891, www.jolleysboathouse.com
AT YOUR LEIWURE
Learn more about the enthralling Australian migration story during the 1950s and ’60s when you visit the free exhibit, “Home is the Where the Heart Is” at the Migration Museum. It runs until 22 September. 82 Kintor Ave, tel: +61 (0)8 8207 7580, www.history.sa.gov.au
LATE & LIVELY
From concerts and comedies to open mics and 2-for-1 Pizza Tuesdays, The Gov has something for people of all ages. And there’s a wide variety of meals and drinks to enjoy at the event of your choice. Bookings are advisable. The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh, tel: +08 (0)8 8340 0744, www.thegov.com.au
OVERNIGHT
Enjoy an inexpensive stay by the beach just outside the city at the Esplanade Hotel, which is home to a bistro and popular eatery. Shops and cafés are nearby. 135A Esplanade, Brighton, tel: +08 (0)8 8296 7177, www.esplanadehotel.com.au
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