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Adelaide Adelaide is Australia's fifth largest city in terms of population. © Ulf Oberth - age fotostock

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Located between the waters of the Gulf St. Vincent and the Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide is perhaps the most authentic of the large Australian cities. It is situated in a spacious and elegant setting, and its one million inhabitants live at quite a different pace than the other Australian metropolises. This city abounds in numerous green spaces with pedestrian footpaths and is often called "the city in the country". So, you can walk in the Universal Food Market, where the products are of excellent quality, to the Adelaide Oval, the most beautiful cricket stadium in the world, passing by the zoo, the North Terrace and the Botanic Garden. The colonial architecture has been preserved: take a trip to the Library, the Museum and the Fine Arts Museum. The National Institute of Aborigine Culture and the National Wine Centre are also interesting places to visit. Step by step, you will discover a convivial and relaxing atmosphere. Adelaide offers a considerable variety of culinary tastes from all over the world, distributed over more than 700 restaurants. Finally, more than 600 pubs offer an intense nightlife.
Adelaide is also the town for cyclists. The Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under takes place every year since 1999 and attracts an increasing number of professionals. Various cycling tracks are provided for cycling lovers.