Location and VISA Info

ABOUT ADELAIDE 

Adelaide is the capital city of the State of South Australia.  With a population of over 1.1 million people it is the fifth largest city in Australia.  It is set along the banks of the River Torrens and is well known for being surrounded by beautiful parks and gardens.  Adelaide is also nicknamed the city of churches. The capital of Adelaide was settled in 1836 and South Australia is the only freely-settled British province in Australia. 

VISA INFORMATION

If you are planning to visit Australia for a business event such as a conference, meeting or seminar, you need to apply for a business visitor visa. The passport which you hold determines whether you can apply online, or if you need to lodge a paper-based application.

Please click here for information on obtaining a VISA.

BANKING AND CREDIT CARDS

Most banks are open from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday. There are Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located around the city which can be used after hours. Most banks are able to cash travellers’ cheques.

Major credit cards are widely accepted. Your credit card can also be used at an ATM with your Personal Identification Number.

TIPPING

Adelaide (or anywhere in Australia) does not operate on a tipping culture. You may tip to show your appreciation for good service, but it is not a requirement.

TAXES IN ADELAIDE

A Goods and Services Tax of 10% tax is applied to most goods and services in Australia. All displayed prices for Goods and Services are required to include the GST.  If you leave Australia within 30 days of buying goods in Australia, you may be exempt from paying GST. You can take advantage of the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) to claim back the GST you have paid, and also claim back any Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) you paid. TRS only applies to goods that you can carry as hand luggage, and other conditions do apply.

CLIMATE

Adelaide has a moderate climate. In November the average temperature is between 14°c - 25°c. 

TELEPHONE INFORMATION

If calling from a public telephone, the average price for a phone call within Australia is approx 50c. Phone cards can also be purchased from post offices and newsagents, for local, interstate and international calls.

When making international phone calls, the following formula should be used: 0011 + country code + area code (if this has a ‘0’ please omit) + telephone number.

DINING OUT

Meals range anywhere from AU$10 at local cafes and small restaurants to AU$200 at world-leading restaurants.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

As well as the array of restaurants to dine at, other attractions in Adelaide include; Barossa Daimler Wine Tours, Glenelg Fine Art Gallery, The State Opera House of South Australia, Haigh’s Chocolates Visitors Centre, Fastrack Racing Adelaide, South Australian Aviation Museum, South Australian Immigration Museum.

For more information please visit: http://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/directory/attractions/australia/sa/adelaidearea/

TRANSPORT

Adelaide offers all kinds of transport, taxi's, buses and trains.

The Convention Centre is located on North Tce, just near the corner of Montefiore Rd. There are a number of trains and trams that run along North Tce, which stop out the front of the Convention Centre.

For more information on the convention centre location, please click here.

For more information on public transport in Adelaide, please click here.