Adelaide culture

While you are in Adelaide there are some local phrases and need to know trivia that will help to dazzle your friends and make life in Adelaide that much easier.

Aussie Slang

When you hear some say ‘g’day’, ‘how ya going’ or ‘no worries mate’ don’t be alarmed they are just being friendly. Here a list of our favourite top 10 Aussie slang words or phrases:

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Adelaide Trivia

 

The Wine State

South Australia exports more wine than any other Australia state. Infact, we export more wine to the United Kingdom than France. Why? Our wine is the best. Fancy a Penfolds, Jacob's Creek, Hardy's?

 

City Planner

Adelaide’s city centre was precisely planned in 1836 by Surveyor-General Colonel William Light. It has wide city streets and central squares that are surrounded by 900 hectares of green parklands. This accessibility is what make Adelaide a student-friendly city.

 

State Gem

South Australia's famous colourful gemstone, the Opal, is mined in the north of the State: Coober Pedy, Andamooka and Mintabie. Or you buy a variety of pieces in Adelaide stores.

 

Adelaide Oval

Arguably the most beautiful cricket ground in the world, Adelaide Oval has hosted some of the game's legends, including Tendulkar, Warne, Gavaskar and Brian Lara. It was on this famous ground that Sir Donald Bradman made his first class cricket debut. Take a virtual tour of the Bradman Collection.

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