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Convention

Adelaide is home to some of Australia's finest festivals and conventions. AVCon, for instance, is a premier video games and anime convention that thousands of fans attend annually at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The same centre also hosts the Cellar Door Wine Festival, during which visitors are invted to eat, taste and discover the finest food and wine from South Australia. Fortunately, there are plenty of hotels in Adelaide close to such events.

Dining

From Asian to Afghani and Italian to Indian cuisine, Adelaide has an incredible, not to mention scrumptious, selection of restaurants to choose from. Beyond India in North Adelaide, for example, serves up an exquisite lamb rogan josh with tender, slow-braised meat in a tasty spiced tomato sauce. The exotic flavours of the traditional Afghani cuisine make it a dining option worth travelling for.

Shopping

Adelaide has plenty to offer in the way of shopping. The Rundle Mall has over 700 retail stores, 15 arcades and centres, and three major department stores. Nearby, on Rundle Street, shoppers can explore interesting boutiques, as well as bookshops and cafes. Magill Road, located close to the Norwood Parade, is a perfect place to search for art pieces and antiques.

Major Points of Interest

If a traveller is feeling like escaping their hotel in Adelaide, the South Australian Museum is home to fascinating exhibits, like the Pacific Cultures Gallery and the Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery. The Cleland Wildlife Park is a family friendly option where visitors can take home a picture with a live koala bear. Many travellers enjoy a visit to the world acclaimed Adelaide Symphony Orchestra as well.

Sports

Several important sporting events take place each year in Adelaide. The World Tennis Challenge and the Santos Tour Down Under, a UCI WorldTour cycling event, are both extremely popular events. Each year, visitors also flock to the Clipsal 500 Adelaide, Australia's biggest domestic motor sport event.