Adelaide Crusies

Set sail on Adelaide's waterways and experience the changing landscape

A cruise through Adelaide guarantees to show you a different side of the city. From pretty ports to notched outback gorges, the city's rivers weave through some remarkable landscapes. Take a whirlwind trip along the CBD riverfront or meander into the deep desert on a multi-day excursion.

An Adelaide city cruise presents some of the highlights along the mighty Torrens River, capturing Adelaide's essence with heritage architecture, riverfront gardens and historic landmarks. Indulge in a lunch or dinner cruise paired with some of the region's finest wines.

Traditional paddlewheel boats cruises take you along Australia's great inland highway, the meandering Murray River, while Aboriginal cultural tours highlight the region's heritage and journey into pristine wetlands, where you might spot birds and other wildlife.

Pick from a wide range of cruises departing from Adelaide's CBD riverfront, Port Adelaide, Glenelg or Murray Bridge. Get a fresh perspective on Adelaide and its surrounding countryside with a trip on the city's waterways.

What you need to know about Adelaide

Take the guesswork out of packing and planning and check out our fast facts for Adelaide.
Weather
TEMPERATURE °C
AV. RAINFALL (MM)
24.5°C J 27
24.1°C F 33
22°C M 37
19.1°C A 38
15.8°C M 58
13.3°C J 63
12.7°C J 87
13°C A 78
14.6°C S 60
17.5°C O 34
20.7°C N 49
22.6°C D 43
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Best time to Visit

Want to take a holiday in the summer? You might get a little warm-average temps are 39º!-but you'll be able to check out the Tour Down Under bike race in January. You can also check out cool art installations at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in late February.

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What to Pack

Don't leave these items out of your suitcase:

  • Journal: Keep track of your daily activities in a leather-bound diary to be the ultimate hipster.
  • Cash: You are buying some gifts for your friends and family at home, right?
  • Swanky threads: Sometimes it's good to get dressed up and hit the town.
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Getting Around

The public transit system in Adelaide is super easy to use and can get you pretty much anywhere you need to go. On Monday through Friday, the free City Loop bus runs through the city centre every 15 minutes. There's also taxis, trams and a train.

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How to get to Adelaide

Make Adelaide happen and snap up our oh-so-sweet flight options and travel packages.
Adelaide Car Hire

Adelaide Car Hire

If you reserve a car before arriving, you can bolt over to Lake Alexandria for an afternoon picnic the second you get to town. Prefer to go on a hike? Head south to Onkaparinga River National Park and get in touch with the great outdoors.

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