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A picturesque setting along the banks of the River Torrens and next to the Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide's compact downtown area, vibrant cultural scene, spacious
 parklandsAdelaide Botanic Gardens Bicentennial Conservatory
Adelaide Parklands and beautiful climate make it a superb location for meetings and events. Consistently ranked as one of the world's most liveable cities, it is also one of the most affordable. On top of Australia's already noted value-for-money reputation, Adelaide's food, accommodation and transport costs are often lower than other Australian capitals such as Sydney and Melbourne.Melbourne
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Topping off the list of advantages is accessibility. Welcoming guests, the Adelaide Airport boasts Australia's most advanced airport terminal thanks to its new AU$220 million international facility. Once inside the city, the free City Loop Bus ferries visitors quickly to most popular downtown attractions, while the railway network and O'Bahn Busway, the longest guided busway in the world, stretch even further.

With its many meeting-friendly benefits and two spacious event venues, it's no surprise that Adelaide has earned the reputation as Australia's Festival City. Located on the banks of the River Torrens, the Adelaide Convention CentreAdelaide Convention Centre
Adelaide Convention Centre consistently ranks among the world's top such facilities. A massive 2001 upgrade of the centre increased its total area by 110 percent. Now, the centre's 10,450 square meters of pillar-less exhibition floor space can accommodate up to 6,500 banquet guests. The Plenary Hall, 14 meeting rooms and expansive atrium and foyer areas overlooking the water round out the centre's unparalleled spaces.

Nearby, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre is also a prime events venue. Its magnificent arena, the main venue in the complex, covers 2,680 square meters and can cater for 450 to 1,000 guests. The centre's Alchemy space features warm tones, floor-to-ceiling windows and space for 400 guests, while the modern Rubikon room boasts state-of-the-art technology. Also featuring corporate and club suite opportunities, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre ramps up the excitement for any event, having been the host to top-name performers such as Rihanna, Stevie Wonder and Michael Bublé.

Equally as exciting as both spacious event facilities is Adelaide's impressive range of unique venues. Transport guests to the time when the swashbuckling English ruled the seas as they sip champagne at the HMS Buffalo Restaurant. A landmark establishment, this exact replica of Governor Hindmarsh's 1836 vessel offers spaces for up to 100 guests in its main and private cabins.

Adelaide Town Hall Auditorium

The city's heritage also lives on at Adelaide Town Hall, whose grand interior features six venues for private events for 18 to 1,100 people. Or, add some zest to events at the SKYCITY casino in Adelaide. With ornate ceilings and a private bar, the casino's bar injects the perfect touch of class to any meeting.

Manufacturing and defense technology are among the top contributors to Adelaide's economy. Tourism and wine production are also key economic contributors, with South Australia producing 50 percent of Australia's domestic wine and 65 percent of its national wine exports. Adelaide is home to the South Australian brewery Coopers, retailer Harris Carfe, Argo Investments Limited and Santos, Australia's largest oil company. The University of Adelaide and Flinders University are among the higher education campuses in Adelaide.

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Adelaide City

Blessed with a Mediterranean climate and completely surrounded by parkland, the city of Adelaide happily showers residents and visitors alike with pure sunshine and clean air. Established in 1826, the city was planned by Colonel William Light. Aiming to create a truly open city with religious freedom, political progressivism and civil liberties, Colonel Light's one-mile square grid design was brimming with wide boulevards, grand civic buildings and large public squares. As his piéce de résistance, Colonel Light surrounded the whole city with a circle of lush parklands almost three times the total area of Central Park in New York City.New York
New York City

Though the city has grown since its early days, it remains an easily-navigable metropolitan filled with beautiful heritage buildings, cafes, museums and, true to Colonel Light's design, vast green spaces. Over 1.1 million people reside in this picturesque city along the banks of the River Torrens and between the Gulf St. Vincent and the Mount Lofty Ranges. With a temperate Mediterranean climate, Adelaide is the driest capital city in the country.

The city's amenable climate and dazzling landscape present the perfect setting to enjoy its parklands, walking trails, picnic areas and national parks that wait at every turn. Float gently down the River Torrens on a gondola, catch a free vintage tram to the local seaside town of Glenelg or explore Australia's famous natural bush terrain in Belair National Park.Belair National Park
Belair National Park The popular Adelaide Botanic Garden is home to native and exotic plant collections such as palms, cycads and bromeliads, while Adelaide ZooAdelaide Zoo - Sir Thomas Elder Rotunda
Adelaide Zoo - Sir Thomas Elder Rotunda lets guests explore both native flora and fauna. Here, visitors mingle with Tasmanian devils, Malayan sun bears and Sumatran tigers, among other species.

Occupying a central position between the major wine producing areas of McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Clare Valley, Adelaide's outdoors are often best explored with a glass of wine. Sample the world-renowned Magill Estate Shiraz at the PENFOLDS McGill Estate, which offers tours of its lush vineyard, vintage cellar and restored Penfold family cottage. Journey to five top wineries in the Barossa Valley on the Barossa Valley Supreme Tour, which stops at Wolf Blass, the Barossa Valley Estate and Langmeil, one of the oldest Shiraz vineyards in the world. Oenophiles can easily enjoy the flavors of South Australia's best varietals in the city as well. At the National Wine CenterNational Wine Center
National Wine Center, guests discover a wine tasting gallery and interactive exhibits that detail winemaking from start to finish.

South Australian Museum

Not all of Adelaide can be witnessed outdoors. Ripe with culture and history, the city is home to a wealth of museums and attractions that showcase its rich heritage. Explore the world's largest collection of indigenous Australian artifacts at the South Australian Museum. The Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute uses art, dance presentations and traditional didgeridoo performances to showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. At the Adelaide Gaol, guests can step back in time to the life of criminals in the early colony, touring the cell blocks, exercise yards and more.

With its proud heritage and stunning landscape, Adelaide was once described by The New Yorker as "possibly the last well-planned and contented metropolis on Earth." After just one visit, it's not hard to see why.