Adelaide is the Capital of South Australia. It is famous being one of Australia's primary wine centres, with more than 60% of Australian wine being produced within 3 hours of the city. Adelaide is situated on a flat corridor of land between Gulf St Vincent and the Mount Lofty Ranges. In Adelaide nature thrives, from safe beaches to vibrant hills and vineyards.

The city of Adelaide is a solid, gracious city with a lot of stone buildings and fascinating architecture displayed through out the city. Some times known as the city of churches the city has some outstanding churches surrounded by spectacular gardens and parklands. Walk back into the past along Adelaide's North Terrace where great colonial buildings hold the city's cultural foundations. Adelaide is a captivating blend of Mediterranean and Australian lifestyles with abundant shopping, restaurants and culture.

The Adelaide Hills along the eastern border are also known as the Mount Lofty Ranges. Just a twenty-minute drive east of Adelaide City, the Mt Lofty and Light's Vision Lookouts offer great views. To the south of Adelaide is the Fleurieu Peninsula, which is close enough to be visited on day trips from the city. Here you can find many excellent beaches for swimming and surfing along the coastline and a little further inland there is rolling farmlands and the Mclaren Vale vineyards. The hills and Fleurieu Peninsula are the great garden and orchard areas of South Australia. The southern coastline bustles and the bays of Gulf St Vincent are safe for swimming. Much of the charm of the hills and coastal regions comes from its preserved heritage.

The famous wine making area of the Barossa Valley is located just an hour north east of Adelaide. Its strong wine heritage, Germanic culture and natural beauty provide a unique and hospitable location. Wine has long dominated life in the Barossa Valley, and there are many open vineyards and wineries. A scenic drive through the valley's historic towns and villages, tasting their cheeses and wines is a must for visitors to really appreciate what this region has to offer.

South Australia enjoys hot dry summers with relatively mild nights and cool winters, with most rainfall occurring during May to August. Adelaide's average daily maximum temperature in January is 29ºC, and in July 15ºC. South Australia is the driest of the Australian States and Territories. Its average annual rainfall is 528 mm, but just over 80 per cent of the State receives an average of less than 250 mm of rain a year.

Adelaide boasts a Mediterranean climate, perfect for enjoying the great Australian outdoors. Warm and temperate with long hot summers and short mild winters, with low rainfall. The average temperature ranges from 15°C (58°F) in July, to 29°C (84°F) in January. One of the hottest places in the area in summer is Coober Pedy, 863km (536 miles) northwest of Adelaide, reaching temperatures of up to 45°C (113°F).