When the early colonists arrived and began building Adelaide they used stone. They wanted to build a solid, dignified city, a civilised and calm place, with a manner no other state capital in the country could match. Nowadays, much to the wowsers' chagrin, pubs and nightclubs outnumber the churches.
110km (68 miles) S of Adelaide There is nowhere better…
Adelaide has a reputation as a quieter place than some…
460km (285 miles) N of Adelaide The dramatic craggy peaks…
Search the web for more information about Adelaide