Adelaide - Essential Information
- Nearby guides:
- Melbourne
- Canberra
- Launceston
- Hobart
- Alice Springs
- Sydney
- Fraser Coast
- Newcastle
- Coffs Harbour
- Ballina
- Other guides in Australia:
- Ballina
- Byron Bay
- Coffs Harbour
- Darwin
- Fraser Coast
- Hamilton Island
- Launceston
- Mackay
- Melbourne
- Newcastle
- More
Airport
Adelaide International Airport and Domestic Terminal are only 6km away from the city centre.
Web: www.aal.com.au
The Skylink Airport Shuttle bus links the airport to Adelaide Parklands Rail Terminal and the city centre (Adults $8.50 / Children $3.50). Local buses also link the airport to the Adelaide suburbs.
Web: www.skylinkadelaide.com
There are also taxi services, as well as car rental available. Travel by car is app. 10 mins and taxi fare is approximately $20.
Public Transport
The Adelaide Parklands Rail Terminal links rail destinations across Australia with airport buses and suburban trains to Adelaide Train Station on North Terrace.
The Adelaide Metro runs extensive bus services across the city with various tickets including multi-trip passes ($29 for 10 two hour trips). These bus services link with the TransAdelaide train and tram services.
Tram to Glenelg is a great way to access the lovely seaside suburbs.
Taxi
It is easiest to hail a taxi on the street, especially in the city centre or at the airport and train stations.
Yellow Cab Co
Pharmacy
Two of the most central are National Pharmacies (Gawler Place, off Rundle Mall, +61 8 8227 0300) and Chemist Warehouse (Adelaide Central Plaza, Rundle Mall, +61 8 8227 2700). For urgent medical information call Australia Medic Alert Foundation on +61 8 8274 0361. In an emergency, dial the emergency number 000.
Dentist
Please phone the South Australian Dental Service on +61 8 8340 4622 for information about urgent dental care. In an emergency, dial the emergency number 000.
Telephone
Country code: +61
Area code: 08
Electricity
240 V / 50 Hz
