Thrill to Amusement Park Rides at Semaphore Summer Carnival
With the excitement of Christmas now a fading memory, the city comes alive in January with a fistful of festivals and fun things to do in Adelaide. First off the rank is the
Adelaide French Festival with performances at the Festival Centre and a
French Weekend at
Carrick Hill bringing free things to do in the gardens.
If French food and culture isn't your thing, head for the seaside to party at the free
Semaphore Greek Festival on the same weekend. After eating your fill wander down to the foreshore amusement park and revel in the excitement of the
Semaphore Summer Carnival.
The top place to celebrate our national holiday is at Elder Park, with a free concert and two fantastic fireworks shows at
Australia Day in the City. Don't miss visiting the new
free Urban Beach at Pinky Flat during the day before the concert starts.
The following day there's more fireworks in Adelaide thanks to the
Al Salam Festival at Veale Gardens in the south parklands. It's best to come here hungry as there's some amazing food on offer that you won't often find elsewhere.
Watch Free Outdoor Movies Under the Supermoon
are back in Adelaide throughout January, as are the
Semaphore Summer Twilight Markets and a brand new Unley Night Market. What better way to relax and enjoy the cool of the day?
Catch a free performance in the parklands when
Cirque Nocturne Presents Litha or check out the free things to do at the
West Torrens Summer Festival. There's plenty of great family entertainment for all ages.
Heat waves in Adelaide aren't uncommon during January, but they offer the perfect excuse to take a
no pants tram ride. If you prefer to watch rather than take part, then perhaps the
Maslin Beach Nude Games are more up your street? Both would rate in the top ten
fun ways to get naked in public.
The free food frenzy that's
Fork on the Road is back with a vengeance in January with a
Tour de Fork at Elder Park, and
Fork on the Grass at Semaphore Park the following week. I wonder what new
food trucks we'll find there?
Wine and Cheese at McLaren Vale? Yes Please!
There's plenty of fun things to do for foodies in January. Relax in the heritage gardens at
Summer Sundays at Beaumont House, follow a
cheese and wine trail at McLaren Vale, or spoil yourself with a Harvest Festival
gala dinner or
high tea on Popeye.
At Port Adelaide, try spicy Afghani food at the new
Bamyan Hotel or join the crowd at the awesome
Low and Slow American BBQ. Afterwards pop over to the Maritime Museum to see their latest exhibition
Leviathan - an Astonishing History of Whales.
Residents of the Ghost Town at Hammond Take a Stroll
Our summer holidays are just the time to escape the city, and we've found some quite special things to do and places to see. Stroll the silent streets of ghost towns at
Hammond and
Terowie, tour
lost towns of the Adelaide plains or wonder at eerie
abandoned railway stations and their long-forgotten communities.
Stay cool on the River Murray finding
things to see and do at Mannum, explore the
heritage trail at Sedan, or
take a walk to discover
Kapunda's heritage attractions. There's always so many fun things to do in South Australia's country towns.
Stunning Natural Wonders of the Yorke Peninsula
Revel in nature and take a
walk to Hindmarsh Falls,
learn about wildlife at
St Peters Billabong,
walk the Yorke to discover
its special spots, or explore the
attractions of Coromandel Valley.
Back in Adelaide take a look at
nine historical places of interest on Grote St in Adelaide that Graeme Fanning has found. It's amazing how much history in Adelaide can be found on city streets.
While
castles in Adelaide are hard to find, there are plenty of other
awesome places to explore our history. How about a
walk in Hampton Village?
