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Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP), a wholly-owned division of ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/gold_coast_theme_parks_tips_and.jpg" alt="Gold Coast theme parks tips and tricks" align="left" /><p>Village Roadshow is Australia's largest theme park operator providing some of the most thrilling entertainment, rides and slides available anywhere in the world. Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP), a wholly-owned division of Village Roadshow, has its headquarters on the Gold Coast, Australia's holiday playground, where it operates Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild, Paradise Country, Australian Outback Spectacular and Sea World Resort & Water Park, a 402 room hotel adjacent to Sea World. Collectively these Queensland based Village Roadshow Theme Parks enjoy around 5 million guests per annum. In addition, in December 2013 VRL opened the world's largest waterpark, Wet'n'Wild Sydney. Village Roadshow has agreed to establish a funds management business with CITIC Trust Co. Ltd for the purpose of investing in theme parks, entertainment facilities and related real estate development throughout Asia, with a particular focus on China. Outside this agreement, VRTP is currently working on two projects in China: Wet'n'Wild Haikou, on Hainan Island; and a major Hollywood Studio IP branded theme park in Chengdu, China.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Park]]></category> <link>https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Park/australia-warner-bros-theme-park</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Park/australia-warner-bros-theme-park</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:29:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Budget hotels Sydney Australia</title> <description>The most famous city of the Land Down Under, Sydney, is one of the world’s most exciting, vibrant holiday destinations. The world-famous Sydney Harbour in the city centre is arguably one of the city’s most beautiful hotspots ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/the_best_budget_hotels_in_sydney.jpg" alt="The best budget hotels in Sydney | Telegraph Travel" align="left" /><p>The most famous city of the Land Down Under, Sydney, is one of the world’s most exciting, vibrant holiday destinations. The world-famous Sydney Harbour in the city centre is arguably one of the city’s most beautiful hotspots, where you can see the city’s stunning and instantly recognizable Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Art lovers need look no further than the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Museum of Contemporary Art, both housing fantastic collections. Sports enthusiasts are ideally catered for, with venues such as the Sydney Cricket Ground and the ANZ Stadium staging world class sporting events and matches. If you fancy learning a little more about Australia, then the Australian Museum is the place to go. Families with children will love the Powerhouse Museum, with informative, exciting displays and activities about electrical engineering. If you just fancy relaxing in the sun, then head to Bronte Beach, one of Sydney’s best-loved sandy hotspots. Ibis offers Ibis, Ibis budget and Ibis Styles hotels, so there is an accommodation option for every budget and taste. Plus, when you book your low-price hotel with Ibis, you are sure to have a little extra spending money to treat yourself in Sydney. So book your dream Australian holiday today, with a low-price Ibis hotel.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Sydney]]></category> <link>https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Sydney/budget-hotels-sydney-australia</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Sydney/budget-hotels-sydney-australia</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:27:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Camps Australia Holiday Program Melbourne</title> <description>Legacy Youths bound for Stradbroke Island January 2016 Sun, sand, and memories to last a lifetime; 44 Legacy Youths are on their way to Summer Camp on Stradbroke Island. The participants, all aged between 10 and 17, come from far ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/top_five_school_holiday_activities_for.jpg" alt="Top Five School Holiday Activities For Kids In Melbourne" align="left" /><p>Legacy Youths bound for Stradbroke Island January 2016 Sun, sand, and memories to last a lifetime; 44 Legacy Youths are on their way to Summer Camp on Stradbroke Island. The participants, all aged between 10 and 17, come from far and wide with Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and NSW clubs all participating this year. The 2016 Legacy Youth Summer Camp is hosted and organised by Legacy Brisbane in partnership with the Courier Mail Children’s Fund, who have generously provided $60, 000 of funding. On Stradbroke Island, campers will have the opportunity to build confidence and develop social and leadership skills in a safe and fun environment. All activities are designed to introduce new challenges and experiences and include sandboarding, kayaking, surfing, yoga on the beach, beach fishing, Aboriginal history talks and boomerang painting. The camp also gives parents at home much needed respite and time to themselves. Legacy Brisbane hosts a Youth Summer Camp each year as part of its Youth Development and Family Assist Program. The program aims to support the young families of those who have served our country. Other program activities include Youth Winter Camp, which is run in conjunction with Melbourne Legacy, and Family Weekends Away. Family Weekends run throughout the year and focus on younger Legacy Widows, Widowers and their children. Legacy Brisbane extends its thanks to the Courier Mail Children’s Fund and all the donors who contributed. Without their support this camp would not have been possible. For more information about Legacy Brisbane’s camps and Youth Development and Family Assist Program contact Legacy House South Brisbane on 07 3029 5600.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Camping]]></category> <link>https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Camping/camps-australia-holiday-program-melbourne</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Camping/camps-australia-holiday-program-melbourne</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:21:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Working Holiday Maker visa Australia</title> <description>Australia's working holiday maker scheme allows young people to have an extended holiday by supplementing their travel funds through incidental employment, thus experiencing closer contact with the local community and promoting ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/working_holiday_in_australia_usit.jpg" alt="Working Holiday in Australia - USIT Ireland" align="left" /><p>Australia's working holiday maker scheme allows young people to have an extended holiday by supplementing their travel funds through incidental employment, thus experiencing closer contact with the local community and promoting international understanding. Australia has reciprocal Working Holiday maker arrangements in effect with the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China, Finland, the Republic of Cyprus, France, and Italy, Belgium, Estonia, Bangladesh, Chile and Taiwan. Can I apply for a Working Holiday visa? Only citizens of the above-mentioned countries are eligible to apply for Working Holiday visas. All visa applications must be lodged overseas. Citizens of Japan, Korea, Malta and Germany must apply in their own country. What criteria must I pass in order to apply for a Working Holiday visa? You must be between the ages of 18 and 30 and be single or married without children. You need to show that: the main reason for coming to Australia is to holiday and that any work that you do is to support yourself while you are on holiday; you have a good chance of finding temporary work to supplement your holiday funds; you have a return ticket or sufficient funds for a return fare and for the first part of your stay; and you intend to leave Australia at the end of your authorised stay. If you are granted a working holiday visa, you are allowed a stay of 12 months from the date of initial entry to Australia. You are permitted to study or train for up to three months in Australia if you applied for your visa after 1 July 2000. As of 1 Nov. 2005, the Working Holiday Maker program has been expanded to help growers get the seasonal harvest labour they need. Working Holiday Makers who have done at least three months seasonal harvest work in regional Australia will be able to apply for a second, 12 month Working Holiday Maker visa. People from all 19 countries with which Australia has a reciprocal WHM arrangement are eligible. In addition, Working Holiday Makers will be allowed to apply for and obtain a Skilled Independent Regional (SIR) visa without leaving Australia. This measure will significantly expand the pool of people available for sponsorship by state governments and regional authorities under the SIR visa. What are the working conditions under this visa? If you are granted this type of visa, you are allowed to do any kind of work of a temporary or casual nature. Since the main purpose of the visit is for holiday and travel, work for longer than three (3) months with any one employer is not permitted. Working holiday makers should be paid according to Australian award rates and conditions. From which countries do most applicants for this visa apply? From 1999-2000, working holiday visas were granted to 74, 000 young people. The countries of citizenship for most of the working holiday makers who received visas during this time period were United Kingdom (38, 696), Ireland (13, 155), Japan (8, 442), Canada (5, 433), Netherlands (4, 818) and Korea (1, 198).</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Holiday]]></category> <link>https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Holiday/working-holiday-maker-visa-australia</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Holiday/working-holiday-maker-visa-australia</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Western Australia Electricity Market</title> <description>The South West Interconnected System (SWIS) incorporates over 7, 800 km of transmission lines. The WEM supplies about 18 terawatt hours of electricity each year. A total of $500 million was transacted in 2014-15. There are more ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/the_sorry_state_of_was_electricity.jpg" alt="The sorry state of WA's electricity market reform" align="left" /><p>The South West Interconnected System (SWIS) incorporates over 7, 800 km of transmission lines. The WEM supplies about 18 terawatt hours of electricity each year. A total of $500 million was transacted in 2014-15. There are more than one million customers in the WEM. 5, 798MW of registered generation capacity, including 513 MW of non-scheduled generation. The Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) for the South West Interconnected System of Western Australia (SWIS) commenced operation on 21 September 2006. The WEM aims to facilitate competition and private investment, and allow generators and wholesale purchasers of electricity (such as retailers) greater flexibility as to how they sell or procure electricity, and who they transact with. AEMO is responsible for operating the WEM in accordance with the Wholesale Electricity Market Rules (WEM Rules) and the related WEM Market Procedures. Other entities that play a role in the oversight and administration of the WEM are: The Minister for Energy, who established the initial WEM Rules, approves proposed changes to Protected Provisions in the Market Rules and has the ability to make amending rules; The Department of Finance - Public Utilities Office, which provides a range of services on energy matters to the Minister for Energy, the Western Australian Government, the energy sector and the Western Australian community; The independent Rule Change Panel which undertakes the administration and decision-making functions for changes to the WEM Rules; and The Electricity Review Board which acts as an adjudicator for appeals. WEM objectives The WEM rules establish that the objectives of the WEM are to: Promote the economically efficient, safe and reliable production and supply of electricity and electricity-related services in the SWIS. Encourage competition among generators and retailers in the SWIS, including by facilitating efficient entry of new competitors. Avoid discrimination in that market against particular energy options and technologies, including sustainable energy options and technologies such as those that make use of renewable resources or that reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. Minimise the long-term cost of electricity supplied to customers from the SWIS. Encourage the taking of measures to manage the amount of electricity used and when it is used. WEM Rules The Rule Change Panel is responsible for the administration and decision-making functions for changes to the WEM Rules.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Western Australia]]></category> <link>https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/WesternAustralia/western-australia-electricity-market</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/WesternAustralia/western-australia-electricity-market</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Camping Australia Wide</title> <description>This is our 9th Edition of Camps Australia Wide, one of Australia’s most comprehensive guides to free, low cost camping and unique out of the way camping sites throughout Australia. It's been a very busy couple of years. We ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/free_camping_and_budget_holiday_in.jpg" alt="Free Camping and Budget Holiday in Tasmania, Australia in a Camper" align="left" /><p>This is our 9th Edition of Camps Australia Wide, one of Australia’s most comprehensive guides to free, low cost camping and unique out of the way camping sites throughout Australia. It's been a very busy couple of years. We have driven vast distances all over Australia visiting new and existing sites. Where sites are free we have verified that they are legitimate and approved for camping. Those that have been closed or are no longer suitable for camping/overnight stays have been removed. We have also deleted many of the ‘day use’ listings as your feedback indicated that most of the time, you preferred camping or overnight stop information. To improve and simplify the layout on the maps and make them less crowded and therefore easier to read, we have redesigned the icons used to indicate the sites position and number. The indexing is now state by state, found at the front of the campsite listing. Camps 9 goes above and beyond previous editions with more free and low cost campsites, caravan parks, station stays, national parks and rest areas around Australia. This comprehensive travel guide features over 4, 000 sites, full colour and informative symbols that depict the facilities at each campsite. Everything a traveller needs to know about each site can be easily found by simply looking at the descriptive icons and symbols. These show rules and facilities such as toilets, maximum rigs, maximum stay allowed, dump point, pets allowed, fees applicable, mobile phone coverage and site access details. Camps 9 is great value for money. After just a few nights of camping the savings you make will outweigh the cost of the book, and the time it saves is priceless. Being able to plan a trip with stopovers that are free or low cost, knowing if pets are welcome and seeing facility availability at a glance, has proven to be a hit with travellers across Australia. It's easy to see why Camps guides are regarded as the travellers bible. CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE 9 The ultimate guide for the budget & freedom traveler This edition is A4 in size, has 448 pages and has been revised and updated with over 4, 000 sites. A4 Size of book 23 cm Wide (including spiral) 30 cm Height 2 cm Thick Weight 1.5 kg Over 4, 000 sites all researched, visited and verified by the authors. Over 3, 000 Pet friendly sites. Free online "Update Service" on the Camps website</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Camping]]></category> <link>https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Camping/camping-australia-wide</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Camping/camping-australia-wide</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:06:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Daintree National Park Australia</title> <description>Daintree National Park is a vast area of tropical rainforest wilderness in Far North Queensland, Australia. This rainforest is of immense biological value to the wider scientific community due to its incredible biodiversity and ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/daintree_national_park_beautiful_australia_tourism.jpg" alt="Daintree National Park Beautiful | Australia Tourism | Pinterest" align="left" /><p>Daintree National Park is a vast area of tropical rainforest wilderness in Far North Queensland, Australia. This rainforest is of immense biological value to the wider scientific community due to its incredible biodiversity and high levels of endemism – that is its concentration of plant and animal species that are found nowhere else on the planet. Daintree National Park houses the oldest rainforest on the planet – the closest living counterpart to the forests that once covered the ancient supercontinent of Gondwanaland. Climate Daintree National Park is located within the tropical region of North Queensland and therefore becomes inundated with rain when the monsoon trough arrives during the warmer months (Nov – Mar). During the cooler months (Apr-Oct), while the rest of North Queensland is going through its seasonal dry the mountainous Daintree National Park goes through its ‘not quite as wet season’. During these months the forest experiences an orographic weather pattern where the tall mountains that sit close to the coastline trap the warm moisture laden air being pushed in by the prevailing south-easterly ocean breeze. When to see it? Summer Daintree National Park can experience periods of incredibly intense rainfall causing flash flooding to occur in the rivers and creeks of the area. This can happen at any time of the year but is more common in the summer months with the presence of the monsoonal trough. However, the shortness of the rivers in the Daintree means that most flooding (even in the summer months) is short lived and the rivers can rise and fall several feet within a few hours. Flooding, landslides and fallen trees are a major deterrent for many tourists at this time of the year but they do make for quieter roads and more of an adventure. Box jellyfish are active in coastal waters over the summer but the beautiful freshwater swimming holes in the forest are at their fullest and cleanest at this time of the year. Winter Winter is generally a more pleasant time to see Daintree National Park with fewer annoying insects, no box jellyfish and more comfortable weather conditions. It does come at a price though – people. This is the tourist season and some of the more popular areas can become quite crowded. There are ways to beat the crowds though – like starting your drive first thing in the morning or visiting one of the pristine private properties within the park that offer a more intimate and exclusive experience. How to see it? There are a number of companies that offer guided tours to the Daintree National Park. Tours are a great way to experience the forest as most locals would agree that its true beauty lies in its biological and cultural significance, which is difficult to appreciate and understand without a good guide to walk you through it. Tours cost around $170-180 pp and we highly recommend Daintree Wonder Tours.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Park]]></category> <link>https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Park/daintree-national-park-australia</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Park/daintree-national-park-australia</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:03:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Garden Island, South Australia</title> <description>Paddling in South Australia Despite being the driest state in the driest continent on earth, there are still a number of remarkably beautiful waterways in SA which are well worth exploring. Many of these locations are within the ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/hire_17_stand_up_paddleboard_at.jpg" alt="Hire 17' Stand Up Paddleboard at Garden Island, South Australia |" align="left" /><p>Paddling in South Australia Despite being the driest state in the driest continent on earth, there are still a number of remarkably beautiful waterways in SA which are well worth exploring. Many of these locations are within the Adelaide metropolitan area or a short drive from the city. West Lakes West Lakes is a saltwater lake fed by tidal flows that flows out through the Bower Rd causeway in to the Port River. The lake is the most popular canoeing venue in Adelaide with club, state and national events being held there. It is home to Canoe SA, West Lakes Canoe Club (at Bower Rd) and the West Lakes Aquatics Centre (Dept of Education) and South Australian Sports Institute Kayak Program (on Military Rd). There is a 2000m canoeing / rowing course on the lake which is used for training and events. The lake is open to the public and it can be accessed from many of the boat ramps and beaches. As power boats are excluded from the lake (except for safety purposes by permit) it is suitable for paddling in many craft. The lake however can become very choppy particularly with the prevailing south-westerly sea breeze. Mornings are the best times to paddle as the wind is generally calmer. Recommended canoeing launch points: Aquatic Reserve – Canoe SA Headquarters (Bower Rd), Dotterel Reserve (Dotterel Drive), Oarsman Reserve (Military Rd). Situated in the middle of the lake is Deflin Island which is approximately 6km in circumference. The island provides significant protection from the wind and novice paddlers can enjoy paddling around the island on calmer days, or stay on the northern side of the West Lakes Boulevard bridges on windier days. A map of West Lakes is available below. Port River / Barker Inlet A very interesting area, with mangroves, birdlife, and perhaps dolphin sightings, is Barker Inlet. Most poular and best accessed from the Garden Island boat ramp. The area can have significant tidal flows and wind effect. You can check the tides via the Bureau of Meteorology website – Garden Island is approximately 40 minutes behind the Outer Harbour tide time. Plan your trip based on the tides and conditions of the day. The South Australian Canoe Guides map series has produced a topographic paddlers map of Torrens Island and Environs. There is also an online resource with detailed information about paddling amongst the mangroves and wrecks. For more information please read the final article on this page. Guided tours are available in the area with a number of professional guides such as Blue Water Sea Kayaking ( who can supply equipment, instruction and a detailed history of the area. Glenelg – Patawolonga Lake The Patawolonga Lake is also open to the public for recreational canoeing and kayaking. The lake is more shallow and narrower than West Lakes. It is however a great venue for novices. Holdfast Bay Canoe Club is based in the Scout Water Activities Building on the lakefront at Anderson Ave, Glenelg. Regular training and events are conducted at “The Pat”. Onkaparinga River The Onkaparinga River, between Old Noarlunga and the sea is a scenic venue and a pleasant paddle. The river is tidal and as such it pays to check the tides when planning your paddle as the tide can catch you out! At low tides the river can be very shallow although there is always a channel that can be paddled. The Onkaparinga Canoe Club is based at the end of Wearing St, Port Noarlunga which is also home to the Port Noarlunga Aquatic Centre (Dept of Education). The river is good for day trips from Wearing St up to Market Reserve (Old Noarlunga) and return or vice versa depending on the tides. The distance from Wearing St to Market Reserve is approximately 7km. Victor Harbor Encounter Lakes is a man-made lake within a housing development. The lake is open to the public and can be accessed from several beaches arounf the lakefront. The lake is approximately 2km end to end and winds amongst the houses. It is very protected water and suitable for novices and families. Marathon and sprint paddlers can often be seen training on the lake as it provides an excellent safe training environment in most conditions.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[South Australia]]></category> <link>https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/SouthAustralia/garden-island-south-australia</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/SouthAustralia/garden-island-south-australia</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:58:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Islands in Australia to Holiday</title> <description>General holiday package terms and conditions (applies to all packages) *Prices: All discounts have been included in the package price advertised. Prices are based on a return economy Getaway Fare booked on the internet. Add $30 ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/hamilton_island_with_teenagers_top_10.jpg" alt="Hamilton Island with teenagers: Top 10 things to do" align="left" /><p>General holiday package terms and conditions (applies to all packages) *Prices: All discounts have been included in the package price advertised. Prices are based on a return economy Getaway Fare booked on the internet. Add $30 more per person when booking by telephone, capped at 4 people per booking. Add a 0.86% Card payment fee to the total package price when booking using a Mastercard or Visa debit card and a 1.3% card payment fee when paying with Mastercard or Visa Credit card. American Express Credit card transactions will incur a 2...</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Holiday]]></category> <link>https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Holiday/islands-in-australia-to-holiday</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Holiday/islands-in-australia-to-holiday</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:57:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Accommodation in Adelaide Australia</title> <description>Adelaide is a city where old world money meets a deep understanding of local culture and heritage. Some Adelaidians may be quick to point out that their hometown wasn’t founded by convicts, unlike so many other Australian ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/south_australia_wine_wildlife_bu_sa21.jpg" alt="South Australia Wine & Wildlife [BU-SA21]" align="left" /><p>Adelaide is a city where old world money meets a deep understanding of local culture and heritage. Some Adelaidians may be quick to point out that their hometown wasn’t founded by convicts, unlike so many other Australian cities. Others might do anything to flee the city they consider stiflingly conservative. But you can’t deny Adelaide its colonial charm, its prime location between high country and wine valleys and its kilometres of beautiful beaches. Visitors seeking to experience the fusion that is Adelaide will find an equal array of accommodation options, from quaint house rentals to chic apartments in the city centre. History and Architecture in Adelaide Adelaide is a very walkable city; in fact, the city centre is no more than a square mile, intertwined with parks. Travellers wishing to get to know Adelaide better can visit a number of buildings dating back to the 1860s, such as the Parliament of South Australia, an impressing structure lined by columns and watched over by gargoyles. The Parliament has been heritage listed since 2006 and tours are available to the public. Adelaide is also home to two cathedrals whose roots are deeply entrenched in the lives of generations past. St Francis Xavier’s is an example of gothic revival architecture, whereas St Peter’s boasts a façade resembling Notre Dame in Paris. Step into the main entrance of St Peter’s to take in a rose window telling the story of South Australia, as well as depicting biblical scenes. Adelaide’s Museums: A Glimpse into Local Culture The South Australia Museum is another testimony to the Adelaide of yesteryear, composed of buildings dating back to the 1860s as well as more recent structures. Permanent exhibits include an Australian Aboriginal gallery as well as an Egyptology collection. If you are more interested in the animal world, the museum is home to several flora and fauna exhibits. Adelaide is considered the wine capital of Australia. You won’t even have to leave the city to start wine tasting, as the National Wine Centre of Australia is located right in Adelaide’s North Terrace. Visitors can sample wine from across the country and the venue itself is surrounded by grape vines. The Wine Capital of Australia South Australia harbours 18 wine regions, many of which are only a short drive from Adelaide. These distinct regions produce a wide variety of wines, from household names to local specialities, and their proximity to one another makes it easy to organise a day trip from Adelaide. If you fancy only a short drive, head to the Adelaide Hills for some Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Riesling. A bit further away is the Barossa Valley, famous around the country and overseas for its Shiraz. Take a break from wine tasting at the Mengler Hill and Sculpture Park, where a lookout deck provides sweeping views over the Barossa Valley’s vineyards. Beaches Year-Round in Adelaide Adelaide’s beaches are approximately 30 minutes from the city and stretch from North Haven to Sellicks Beach. Hop on a tram to Jetty Road to discover the city’s most popular beach, Glenelg, where you can picnic under the pine trees or relax at one of the many cafes. If you wish to escape the mainstream, you may prefer Aldinga Beach, where you can drive right onto the sand and drop off your gear, or Maslin Beach, which is even horse and dog-friendly. You’ll find clean sand, clear water and a separate section for nudists at lesser-known Maslin Beach. Visiting Adelaide People visit Adelaide for a number of reasons: as a base for their wine tasting adventures, to soak up the sun along the coast or simply to enjoy the city’s colonial heritage, wide streets and ample green space. As Adelaide benefits from warm weather throughout the year, travellers can simply choose to visit when it suits them best. With the Adelaide International Airport only 7km from the CBD, getting into town is a breeze.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Accommodation]]></category> <link>https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Accommodation/accommodation-in-adelaide-australia</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.thishappyplaceblog.com/Accommodation/accommodation-in-adelaide-australia</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:57:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> </channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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