Adelaide, known as The City of Churches, is the capital city of South Australia, and with a population of 1.2 million, is the fifth largest Australian city. As South Australia has a population of over 1.7 million, this makes Adelaide the city with the highest proportion of its state’s population in Australia. Adelaide has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot summers and cool to mild winters. Most precipitation falls during the winter months Adelaide is bursting with culture, cuisine, events and entertainment. Taste your way through the world-famous Barossa and McLaren Vale wine regions less than an hour’s drive away from the city, or indulge in some of Australia’s most award-winning restaurants in the heart of Adelaide. Attend immersive festivals and sporting events such as the Australian Masters Games, or spend the night exploring Adelaide’s thriving bar scene. Adelaide is dotted with historic buildings, lush parklands and sprawling botanic gardens. For further information, visit southaustralia.com/places-to-go/adelaide.