Welcome to Adelaide!

Adelaide is one of Australia's leading business event destinations, offering a well-connected, walkable city with world-class innovation, research and entertainment precincts. Through Business Events Adelaide and its strong local network, organisers are supported with the expertise and resources needed to deliver successful events.

UDT Australia is supported by Team Adelaide partners Business Events Adelaide, the Government of South Australia and Defence SA, helping connect our audience with the people and organisations behind Adelaide’s business events and defence ecosystem.

Whether you're planning to join UDT Australia or exploring what the city has to offer, Adelaide has plenty to discover. Click below to register your interest and browse our recommendations to make the most of your visit.
 

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Suggested Delegate Experiences

An excursion in the Adelaide Hills

Just 20 minutes east from the city centre, the Adelaide Hills rise 710m above the plains and provide an opportunity to get away from the big smoke. They are full of small country towns, cellar doors, hikes and unique activities, such as cider making and picking your own fresh produce. 

There are also a few experiences as quintessentially Australian as holding a koala. As Cleland Wildlife Park, guests can give these cute and furry creatures a gentle cuddle or choose to feed the resident kangaroos and wallabies.

TRAVEL TIME: Within one hour's drive of the city

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Kangaroo Island

Luxury Escapes, Kangaroo Island

Escape from the city on Kangaroo Island, is described by National Geographic Traveller as "the most unspoilt wilderness in the Asia Pacific". Picture sea-lions basking on white sand beaches, koalas dozing in eucalyptus trees, penguins waddling through the night, and kangaroos hopping up to the front door of your accommodation.

If delegates would like to stay on and overnight, they can rest up at one of the several boutique retreats on the island. 

TRAVEL TIME: Minimum day trip recommended

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A day in Port Lincoln

Port Lincoln is a coastal paradise famous for its seafood and pristine beaches. Located on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, it sits on Boston Bay - the largest natural harbour in Australia - and is just 30-minute flight from Adelaide. 

Visitors can cage dive with Great White sharks under the guidance of experienced dive operators, or wade out to shuck their own live oysters before enjoying a seafood smorgasbord.

TRAVEL TIME: Overnight stay recommended

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Flinders Rangers

Explore Flinders Ranges

Australia is full of a vast open space, called the "outback", and Adelaide is a starting point to explore this rugged land. South Australia is home to the Flinders Ranges, an ancient and vast landscape spotted with historic, outback towns, national parks and Aboriginal cultural sites. 

Visitors can marvel at Wilpena Pound, a large amphitheatre created through erosion over millions of years or look  up at night for a dazzling array of stars. 

TRAVEL TIME: Overnight stay recommended

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Best Local Attractions

Adelaide Central Market
Adelaide Central Market

The Adelaide Central Market has been a thriving hub of food and culture for more than 150 years. Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the largest undercover fresh produce market in the Southern Hemisphere. Visit stallholders, enjoy tastings and multicultural cuisine, and experience the exciting buzz of the Market.

The market offers a huge range of fresh food including fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, seafood, cheeses, bakery, smallgoods and health foods, along with some of Adelaide's most popular cafes and eateries. 

The market has over 70 stalls and is South Australia's most visited tourist attraction and remains Adelaide's premier food destination and multicultural cuisine and fresh produce. The Adelaide Centra Market is still a traditional fresh produce market, offering a wide variety of artisan products, fruit and vegetables, smallgoods, eateries and is navigated by colourful avenues and roadways. The yourself on a self guided tour designed for interstate visitors taking advantage of the special offers and discounts. 

National Wine Centre
National Wine Centre

Situated on the edge of Adelaide's Botanic Gardens, at the east end of North Terrace, is a unique opportunity to explore all of Australia's 65 wine regions. The National Wine Centre offers a range of tours and cellar experiences for visitors with any level of knowledge. The Wine Discovery Journey is a state-of-the-art interactive wine experience that explains the challenges of wine making, the role it has played in the nation's history, and the relationship between food and wine. 

Visitors can finish their experience in the largest tasting room in Australia, where they can taste from 120 different wines dispensed from state-of-the-art Enomatic servers. The Wined Bar at the Centre provides a unique dining experience that highlights fresh local produce. and knowledgeable staff can assist with wine matching. 

Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Oval

Since its inception in 1871, Adelaide Oval has been widely regarded as one of the most picturesque sporting grounds in the world and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Long regarded as the spiritual home of cricket, the Oval hosts, Aussie Rules Football (AFL) concerts, and major events. 

Visitors can experience Adelaide Oval in a wide variety of ways - whether it's going behind the scenes on a Stadium Tour visiting the Sir Donald Bradman Collection, having a night away at the Oval Hotel, dining at the iconic on a thrilling RoofClimb adventure, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 

Art Gallery of South Australia
Art Gallery of South Australia

The Art Gallery of South Australia houses one of Australia's most stunning art collections with more than 45,000 works of art from Australia, Europe, North America and Asia.

Entry to the Art Gallery is free, and free tours are offered twice daily. The carefully curated exhibitions and displays showcase art from throughout history and today. 

South Australian Museum
South Australian Museum

The South Australian Museum is renowned for its world-class natural history and cultural collections. 

Located on North Terrace, it is home to the largest and most comprehensive collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural material in the world. Entry to the Museum is free and staff are on hand to assist with identification of object. 

The South Australian Museum has five floors and endless wonders to discover. From the first signs of early complex life to the most comprehensive collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural material in the world, there is something for everyone at the Museum. General admission is free, although costs apply for some exhibitions and events. 

Adelaide Laneways
Adelaide Laneways
In Adelaide, streets are lined quirky, speakeasy bars and laneways packed with cocktail lounges and unique bars. Sip your way around the laneways of Leigh St, Peel St and Gilbert Place and Adelaide's east end. Top spots include Pink Moon Saloon, Leigh St Wine Room, Maybe Mae, Udaberri, East End Cellars and Hains & Co. For more bar inspiration, check out the guide to the best bars in Adelaide by clicking here. 
Adelaide Park Lands
Adelaide Park Lands

The Adelaide Park Lands are the largest inner urban park system in Australia. Nationally Heritage listed for their unique design, which encircle the City and create the Australia's only "city in a Park", they span more than 760 hectares.

The Park Lands are designated into 29 Parks and 6 city squares, all with an array of different features, facilities and bi like the biodiverse ecosystems including formal sporting fields, walking and bike paths, golf links, and formal gardens like the Adelaide Botanic Garden. The Park Lands are the perfect opportunity to freely explore the city; meander along the River Torrens, explore the diverse plants in the Botanic Garden, or run a loop around the city through eucalypts and Morton Bay Figs. 

Adelaide Zoo
Adelaide Zoo

Tucked in the heart of Adelaide lies a lush oasis home to exotic animals from all corners of the globe as well as Australia's most iconic species. With more than 2,500 animals and 250 species to discover, including the only pair of Giant Pandas in the Southern Hemisphere. Wang Wang and Fu Ni, Adelaide Zoo is one of the best family - friendly things to do in Adelaide.

Hand feed giraffe, feel the wind from the wings of Blue and Gold Macaws on your face as they fly overhead, watch the pandas at bath time and learn about your favourite animals from the passionate keepers. You can feel good about your visit too; the zoo is a conservation charity, with your ticket helping their important work to protect species. If you've got time, Monarto Safari Park, is just a 50 drive away and here you can watch lions, cheetahs, and zebras roam over a 1,500 hectare open-range sanctuary.

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Discover more on Adelaide

There's always something happening in Adelaide. While attending UDT Australia, take the opportunity to experience the city's world-class festivals, sporting events, renowned wine regions and cultural attractions.

Make the most of your visit by exploring what's on during your stay. Browse the Experience Adelaide website to discover upcoming events, attractions and ticketed experiences, and start planning your trip.

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