How to Spend an Autumn Day in Adelaide

How to Spend an Autumn Day in Adelaide

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Posted 2013-03-26 by Anna Jackowiakfollow
Clear blue skies, puffy white clouds, spine tingling sunshine, cool, fresh mornings with the smell of dew covered lawns.

Autumn in Adelaide is one of the most beautiful times of the year. With the Easter break and the school holidays fast approaching, it's a great opportunity to really experience the simple joys that a day spent in Adelaide can bring, and this is one of my favourite ways to do it.

Firstly, head to your local bus stop and catch any bus which is heading into the city. If you're unfamiliar with using public transport, I'd encourage you to give it a try. You'll find that catching the bus allows you to just jump aboard and then relax and gaze out your window until you reach your destination, and you won't have to deal with the stress of finding a car park in the city. It also feels much more touristy, and if travelling with children they'll probably enjoy the big adventure.

You can buy a ticket when you get on the bus, they cost $4.90, with discount prices for students, concessions, and anyone travelling between the interpeak hours of 9am and 3pm. Your ticket will cover unlimited usage of all Adelaide Metro buses, trains, and trams for 2 hours after the time of purchase. If you're like me and find bus timetables a confusing minefield, then just Google 'Adelaide Metro Journey Planner', enter your address, destination and departure time, and the website will calculate the fastest way there, providing step by step, simple to follow instructions. Print this off, put it in your bag, and you're good to go.

Head for the Central Markets (be aware that they're closed on Sunday and Monday each week), located on Gouger St, to the south west of Victoria Square. Browse the 80 stalls filled with the freshest South Australian produce and absorb the colours, aromas and bustling atmosphere of this popular attraction. Buy food for a picnic feast – great items include freshly baked breads, gourmet dips and small goods, fresh fruits, and virtually anything from the sweet shop located bang in the centre of the market. But make sure you can carry everything you buy (taking a picnic basket with you isn't a bad idea).



Once you've made your selection, walk to the colourful painted bus stop outside the Market on Gouger Street. Catch the 99C (hard to miss because of its colourful paint job). This is a free bus which comes every 20 minutes and does a circle route around key attractions in the Adelaide CBD, complete with live commentary. Stay on board for while if you're interested in the mini tour, or else get off on North Terrace near Elder Park.



There you can find a sunny spot to spread out on the lush green lawns overlooking the river and enjoy your picnic lunch. If you have any bread left over at the end, the resident ducks and swans will happily devour it.



Once you've finished your picnic, watch out for the iconic blue and white Popeye boats. Head down when you see one docking (hourly on weekdays, half hourly on weekends and school holidays), and climb aboard. The 40 minute round trip costs $12 per adult and $6 per child (16 and under) or, if you prefer, take the one way cruise to Adelaide Zoo ($8 adults, $4 kids). Take any leftover picnic food to enjoy as you leisurely cruise the Torrens, past the Adelaide Oval, Convention Centre, Festival Theatre, old Adelaide Gaol, the fountain, and the Zoo. It's good fun waving at the people fishing by the river, or else you can just relax, listen to the live commentary, and absorb the beautiful sights and atmosphere.



After your cruise, you can spend as little or long as you like relaxing by the river, then walk to the bus stop for your journey back home.

For a relaxing way to soak up one of those glorious Autumn days, this is affordable, simple fun, great for all ages.

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