The RANZCR ASM 2022 is going to be in Adelaide - I am very excited to share the best of what Adelaide has to offer with you.
Adelaide is my adopted home city, and I love it. I have been here since late 2019 and think it is a wonderful place to live and work.
If you are attending the ASM, stop by our Prescript booth, and I will share some ideas on things to do & see. I will be joined by my colleagues, Nicola Speer and Rebecca Doyle, who have their own Adelaide highlights to tell you about.
To whet your appetite ahead of October, here is my Adelaide top ten:
Art
Sunsets
Food
Wine
Fun
Friendly STREETS
Beaches
Nature
Culture
Wine (it deserves two spots, NO?)
1. Art
Visit the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) on North Terrace (a 15-minute walk from the ASM). It is one of my favourite art galleries in Australia mainly for how intimate the rooms feel and how cleverly they mix modern art with the old.
Art Gallery of South Australia - AGSA
They have some incredible exhibitions, including Yayoi Kusama: THE SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO THE HEAVENS (see photos below!)
Want to fit the art into your busy schedule? I thoroughly recommend using a pedicab for a tour of the street art. They will give you a great introduction to the Adelaide CBD and its hidden lanes & alleys.
(Top tip: call and see if they will arrange a pick-up from the ASM) EcoCaddy | Adelaide Street Art Green Adventure Tour
2. Sunsets
Who says you must go all the way to Perth to enjoy a sunset over the water? Head to Henley, Grange or Glenelg to enjoy a walk along the beach and spectacular sunset.
Sunsets in the city are quite the sight, too - the grid road system means you are afforded some uninterrupted views.
Near the ASM is Sol Rooftop - book a spot Sôl Rooftop - All Day Destination | Book Now - SkyCity Adelaide (their restaurant next door is excellent, it faces the opposite direction, but you can see the reflection of the sun setting on the Adelaide Hills).
3. Food
This would be a long blog if I talked about all my favourite restaurants and food experiences! So I am going to keep it snappy.
This market is a 10-minute walk from the ASM - go there for your breakfast and lunch or find local produce to stock up your hotel room. There are two cheese stalls next to each other in the middle - ask them for a recommendation, and you won't regret it. The last time I was there, I walked away with prunes soaked in a Barossa port to go with stilton - wow!
If you love food, you will love this market. Stop by Si, Sea for a tapas lunch of local oysters and mussels. Pop to Lucia's for hearty pasta and to browse their delicatessen.
Evening meal? These you will need to book ahead:
Restaurant Botanic - this is an exceptional restaurant (book immediately!)
Press* Food & Wine (pressfoodandwine.com.au) - relaunched menu and new chef, great atmosphere and suitable for a group. Try their booths upstairs.
ORSO (orsokensington.com.au) - just out of the CBD. Excellent food and wine list.
AFRICOLA – DOP & CHOP. SHEBEEN and EATING HOUSE. "The Real Makoya". 4 East Tce. Adelaide. South Australia. - a lively atmosphere and an exciting menu. If there are just two of you, ask to sit at the counter overlooking the kitchen.
Peel St Restaurant - an old favourite. I go back to indulge in the chicken blossom salad - please try it!
ShoSho - on King William Road in Unley just out of the CBD. A fun neighbourhood restaurant with fantastic Japanese food.
4. Wine
As we are covering wine twice, this first section can be about places to have a drink in the CBD, all within walking distance of the ASM.
Wine with views:
Sôl Rooftop - All Day Destination | Book Now - SkyCity Adelaide
2KW Bar & Restaurant - 2KW Bar & Restaurant
Merrymaker Rooftop - Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets
Wine with atmosphere:
Clever Little Tailor | Quality Liquor Bar Adelaide
Leigh Street Luggage - Wine and Cocktail bar
Wine to taste:
National Wine Centre of Australia - this is in the botanic gardens. You are given a card and can try wine from every region - you choose a sip, a pour or a full glass. Cheese boards are available, too - this is perfect for a larger group during the day.
Magill Estate Cellar Door | Penfolds | Penfolds Wines - it is a winery in the city! Enjoy sampling their wines and enjoy the view over the city and out to sea!
5. Fun
There are festivals galore in Adelaide - but you can have your own fun here at any time of the year. Why not:
Hike from the edge of the CBD up to Mt Lofty Summit? You will be rewarded with incredible views (Top tip: you can start the other way around, walk downhill and get an Uber back!) Adventure Trail from Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Summit | Hike (walkingsa.org.au)
Kayak with dolphins: Home - Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours
Cycle along the River Torrens (or walk from the ASM up to the zoo)
Cruise along the River Torrens! (They have a bar on board) Popeye River Cruises | Explore Adelaide | Buy Tickets Online (thepopeye.com.au)
Visit the pandas Adelaide Zoo - Australian Panda Home
6. Friendly Streets
I do think you will find a warm welcome in Adelaide. Take some time to walk around the CBD, and learn about the history of the buildings. There are some self-guided walking tours you can take Experience Adelaide | Historical Trails
One easy walk (where you can't get lost) is to walk along the length of North Terrace and then loop around Rundle Street & Rundle Mall to get to King William Road, which cuts through the CBD. You will also see the parliament, major museums, libraries, and shopping areas. Plus, you will meet Queen Adelaide face to face at the Adelaide Town Hall | Adelaide Town Hall and see where the Beatles stopped traffic.
7. Beaches
They are long and sandy, and you can walk for miles & miles! The waves are gentle, and some areas are pretty shallow so that you can wade for quite a way.
Glenelg and Henley are the busier spots, but you don’t have to walk too far, either way, to find yourself some peace and quiet. Here are some walks you can do: Self Guided Walks around Adelaide's Beaches (adelaidebeaches.com.au)
8. Nature
Parks surround Adelaide CBD, a buffer to the suburbs. You can explore the new wetlands, take part in tree climbing with ropes, walk through olive groves, visit a Japanese garden Experience Adelaide | Adelaide Himeji Garden, ride horses or play golf.
Experience Adelaide | Adelaide Park Lands
Just a short trip away is the Adelaide Hills. It is excellent for walks and finding villages that blend into their woodland surrounds, such as Stirling (known as a garden village) and Handorf (known for its German heritage).
9. Culture
Having lived in Sydney for 15 years, the best thing about Adelaide is you can decide to see and do something quite last minute, and it won't be sold out. It will be busy if there is an outdoor event, but you can still get a drink and find a spot to sit. If Sydney felt oversubscribed, Adelaide feels at the 85% mark with capacity (therefore 150% more enjoyable!).
Some cultural options:
Samstag Museum of Art - Connect with UniSA - University of South Australia
Lunchtime series | Elder Conservatorium of Music | University of Adelaide
10. More Wine
Plan a day to try some incredible wineries in the Mclaren Vale or the Adelaide Hills. I have only tried a handful, but I am happy to share my favourites so far:
Hugh Hamilton Wines | McLaren Vale, South Australia & Mitolo Wines (you can have lunch at nearby Salopian Inn)
Pike & Joyce - Adelaide Hills Winery & Cellar Door - Lenswood Vineyard – Pike and Joyce Wines (their degustation with matching wines is a fantastic experience)
The Lane Vineyard - Home - The Lane Vineyard (book lunch there)
“I hope you have a great trip to Adelaide for the RANZCR ASM. Remember to stop by our Prescript booth to say ‘hello’!”
About James Hill
I'm James Hill - a medical recruitment specialist. I am passionate about solving the regional doctor shortage in Australia and finding doctors for hospitals and practices across both permanent and locum positions.
As the founder of Prescript Recruitment, I have the practical experience of delivering an exceptional recruitment service with the result that communities everywhere have the healthcare they deserve.
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