Adelaide: the most underrated city in Australia?

[@Telewest792]

Living in Adelaide is great but please don’t tell anyone ,we don’t need more people here we already have too many so please keep it to yourself . The last 4 years too many people have moved in and i for one wish they would go to Melbourne or Sydney, it used to be the 20 minute city meaning you could get to where ever you wanted in 20 minutes or less now it’s become a traffic nightmare , so please stop making these videos people . Enjoy your visit but please keep it to yourselves .

[@bzemitis]

For goodness sake, don’t tell everyone! I live in Adelaide and it is a gem. I have travelled the world and this is by far the best place in the world to live.❤️ And our zoo is lovely because we don’t have the big animals anymore, they are in the huge zoo up the freeway called Monarto zoo. The big cats etc have lots of land to run wild, as they should!

[@Sharyn-x8e]

You should have gone to Monarto Safari park, one hour out of Adelaide. The largest safari park outside of Africa Lots of large animals all roaming around uncaged.

[@Rkbackpacking]

We didn't know about this place! That's a shame we would have loved to have gone.

[@michaeljk555]

@@Rkbackpacking Cleland Wildlife Park also & it`s less than 20 minutes from the city.

[@user-bv2jn3oj1h]

@@RkbackpackingMonarto is the reason that the zoo may have seemed disappointing, they have been progressively moving more animals out to Monarto which has 15 square kms of space

[@witgob]

They are also rehoming elephants from other zoos around the world. There will be five by the end of 2025. The first one has arrived from NZ and she is currently getting acclimatised. Sh3 lost her long time friend a couple of years ago so it was the catalyst to build a little herd in a place more like home. Old style zoos in cities are gradually becoming redundant.

[@BellaBarossa]

This is what I came to the comments to say! Adelaide Zoo is overpriced and not what it used to be, but Monarto Plains Zoo is amazing - and the same entry price. I'm so sorry you missed this, it would have more than made up for your disappointment around the city zoo.

[@brushman2004]

Glad you enjoyed our city! I have lived here for 51 years and never regretted my parents emigrating from Lancashire in 73.

[@garyfield4032]

Adelaide and the surrounds are underrated but its knowing where to go and SA Tourism lets the side down. There is a lot that was missed including a number of great coastal walks, climbing tower at West Beach and the tree climb in the parklands, the near wine regions and towns, 2 days isn't enough to visit Adelaide to explore what Adelaide and SA have to offer.

[@Spinsaweb]

Shhhh ! Adelaide tourism does a fantastic job of keeping tourists away 😂😂 Don't come here if you don't know a local

[@_wallnutz_]

I don't ever remember those large trails in the sky like that growing up here.

[@BellaBarossa]

Don't you? I do. And I've been here all my 54 years. I remember my dad, who was a pilot, explaining to my 5 or 6 year old self that no, the planes aren't actually writing in the sky, they are vapour trails. He was also a STEM teacher, so was able to explain in a way a small child could understand how the exhaust from the jet engines condensed when it met the cold high-altitude air, and demonstrated this using a combination of his home laboratory and the kitchen freezer. It was awesome growing up with a clever, curious father who knew how things worked. 😊

[@_wallnutz_]

@BellaBarossa Yeah, nah. Not like that.

[@dranzacspartan8002]

Adelaide is the most amazing city in all of Australia, and the whole world. What makes Adelaide, South Australia, amazing is that very few people know about it. It has a population of just 1.5 Million with the land print of New York City. Most houses are single story with a huge front and back yard. It is big enough to have all the offerings of a big city, but small enough to be able to drive to any event and park within a block of the venue. It is an International city catering for all global languages, cultures and religions. Their educational system is next to none with an abundance of Universities to choose from (Public and Private). Their health care system is affordable to all (with a private health care system to top up with, if you want) that caters for cheap medication and hospitalisation. Child birth is care is free. 10 minutes to the East of the City is a complex hill system taking you to many different farming and wine towns (you forget your only a few minutes away from a metropolis). And 15 minutes to the West of the City you have amazing beaches to drive to, from commercial to isolated. The climate is dry and their water is purified. The city is embedded in a jungle of trees, some refer to Adelaide as the 'City in a Park'

[@Rkbackpacking]

It shows that your very passionate about it, but we can see why, it is a very nice place!

[@bzemitis]

The city of churches. A truly blessed city.

[@tarq3203]

Huge back and front yards are now rare in Adelaide, and housing is unaffordable for those entering the market . But same in every capital now .

[@cathymoss6400]

At the Goolwa Barrage, if you look up at the Norfolk Pines, almost always Sea Eagles hanging out there too.

[@Rkbackpacking]

Amazing! Wish we had known that beforehand! Thanks for the comment

[@fcon1enduro]

@@Rkbackpacking no public transportation to this area like most of adelaide you may see train lines but the government deems it to exspensive to run

[@timrozitis961]

I grew up in Adelaide ("Radelaide" for kids of the 90s), and for sure it's the most underrated (but they like people not knowing that, because it's charm is its lack of business). I think you made a great decision driving from Melbourne - it's a great drive with some interesting places to find along the way. Not only is the botanic garden free it used to do cool things like grow small cornfields and then let kids go pick the corn (maybe they still do). I think Adelaide beaches are fantastic - because the Gulf is shallow, they don't really get much surf - but this means the beach culture is *so* different to Surfing beaches (like most of NSW) - with very small waves (and shallow waters where you can walk out a fair way without getting out of depth) it's not unusual o see people snorkelling, or kids just throwing a tennis ball to each other and diving for a spectacular catch. You could probably spend a couple of days exploring Goolwa and Victor Harbor. The Adelaide Zoo is much better than it used to be - but I absolutely agree with the assessment of "Ok" (especially if hey no longer have Pandas or Lions). It's not until you go to Mt Lofty that you really understand Adelaide's geography. It's an almost totally flat plain squeezed between the beach and the foothills, so it's largely spread North to South (although gradually Suburbia has spread into the hills to the East - even beyond Mt Lofty) - I've never been to Mt Osmond, but that's certainly a more impressive view.

[@Rkbackpacking]

Thank you, that's a lot to note! But also glad you agree with our opinions. It was a bit surprise from what you hear (churches and more churches) but very glad we went!

[@bluedog1052]

Absolutely agree with you, I'm an Adelaide lad and although I left when I was 21, being 50 now, and having lived in Canberra, Melbourne, Darwin, Sydney, Brisbane and Townsville I'd rate it as a place to settle. I've always hated the 'Radelaide' name, it sounds poxy. My old man used to run the Victor Habor Hotel back in the 90s.

[@johnperry1334]

If you like wine take a drive to McLaren Vale wine region so many wineries to see here, craft beers here too. Shifty lizard and Penny Red are cool and there's lots more too. Willunga good to check, Port Willunga has great beach and the Star of Greece restaurant or head to the Victory Hotel for a great view good food and if you're wine fan go check the cellar, love a beer the front bar view of the sea great too.

[@aidanmargarson8910]

Hey so being unknown is a feature .. not a bug .. just saying

[@ChrisJones-hv7mo]

The new Pandas have arrived but are in quarantine until mid to late January 2025 so are not on display. A ticket to the Adelaide Zoo at one stage gave you a discount on tickets to the Monarto Safari Park near Murray Bridge (an hour or so out of town).

[@Rkbackpacking]

Does it still give you discount? That's great about the panda though!

[@ChrisJones-hv7mo]

@@Rkbackpacking Apparently not. However a Zoos SA membership (about 3 regular visits to the zoo in cost) entitles you to free entry to Adelaide and Monarto zoos. It also gives you a range of other benefits INCLUDING discounts on special events and free entry to major zoos around Australia including Melbourne, Werribee, Taronga and Perth Zoos.

[@Rkbackpacking]

@ChrisJones-hv7mo wow that's a very good package deal! Thank you for letting us know, very helpful

[@jordanmccreight7027]

You should go to monarto it’s absolutely fantastic and is the largest safari park outside of Africa

[@keithdrower9120]

I love the fur seals.

[@roddyscott9498]

I’d put Newcastle, NSW into most underrated city. 2nd oldest settlement in the country, 7th biggest population, 2 hrs north of Sydney, new international airport terminal, 1 hr flight to Brisbane and Melbourne, Hunter valley, Port Stephen’s, amazing beaches, Harbour city etc…I’m yet To visit Adelaide but hoping to get there next year enroute to Perth.

[@Rkbackpacking]

That sounds amazing, do you have any more recommendations and when we go we will check it out

[@MichaelSincock]

You missed :- Free public transport in the city, The people are much friendlier, Monarto open range safari park (biggest in Aus.), South coast including Maslin beach (surf and clothing optional) and city lights at night from Mt.Lofty. P.S. if you looked around, there is often wild Koalas in the trees around the carpark. plus heaps more.... you need at least 4 days to get a real feel for the place.

[@Rkbackpacking]

We got the public transport in the beginning and saw it was free, we weren't sure if that was just for the floriade though. Yes unfortunately it's sounding like there is still so much more to see 😅 but that is part of the beauty of this, all the comments will help us for next time we visit

[@BellaBarossa]

​@Rkbackpacking definitely visit again if you can, and be sure to book a longer stay so you can experience the Monarto Safari Park, the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale wine areas, the Hallett Cove board walk, Morialta Falls, the Gorge Road scenic drive... and so much more, all close to the city.

[@SKaVeN9798]

The pandas were replaced, straight away, by a new pair and the lions are at Monarto Safari Park which is better for them.

[@NickTaco]

You should've gone to the Glen Osmond Mines! They're old abandoned mines at the Glen Osmond foothills!

[@Rkbackpacking]

Ahhh didn't even know about them! That would have been amazing!

[@sg4364]

Excellent video guys!

[@Rkbackpacking]

Thank you so much!

[@papercup2517]

Really there are lots more scenic and interesting places around Adelaide than the ones you visited. I'd suggest always asking for recommendations from locals first. For example, down to the south of the City you have the McLaren Vale wine district which is a wonderful area to tour, and taste. And just down the road is the lovely Maslin Beach, part of it famed as the first nudist beach in Australia, but also boasting magnificent multi-hued red cliffs, with Gull Rock at one end and the Aboriginal heritage area of Ochre Point, where ochre was gathered for ceremonies at the other end. You can still pick up pieces - there's plenty of it around. A little further south is Port Willunga which is cute and very smart these days, with its famous Star of Greece restaurant, a great place from which to view the sunset with a chill glass of something in hand. Never mind, you can see them all next time you're here. Thanks for taking us on your tour.

[@Rkbackpacking]

That's a great idea we must do that next time we visit somewhere and ask someone who would know vest, a local! Appreciate the comment 😁

[@GillianCoghill]

Too hot and NO rain.🤷‍♀️

[@jasondilworth2767]

Haha depends what you like , i would rate adelaide in front of sydney and darwin when it comes to capital cities but behind , melbourne , perth, hobart, brisbane, canberra

[@Rkbackpacking]

That's interesting you would put canberra before adelaide. Any reason why?

[@Mark_Mullotank]

And those mediocre pizza slices are $12 each. The market used to be good in the old days. It's gradually turned into an expensive toffs paradise.

[@Rkbackpacking]

Unfortunately a lot of markets we have been to are the same. As soon as you group a load of food stalls in one place, it's like they feel the need to hike up the prices, but the worst part people (like us) end up paying

[@jasonshillabeer6052]

Yes Adelaide is a little secret, unfortunately they secret is out and lots of people are moving here from Melbourne and Sydney, which says a lot

[@Rkbackpacking]

We can see the attraction! It's a lovely place.

[@FromTheGong]

Doesn't really give off a welcoming vibe to visitors, people seemed a bit rude if they know you're not from there. That was only mine and a few others experience I know who have visited from interstate. Beautiful city and none of the Sydney or Melbourne concrete jungle feel, just nice and open and no tall tower monstrosities reaching into sky.

[@Rkbackpacking]

Yeah agreed, was a very nice relaxed vibe, and afterl People warning us it will be boring, we had a great time.

[@Sharyn-x8e]

And no toll roads.

[@Rkbackpacking]

@Sharyn-x8e 100%!

[@diannemiles5550]

Windy point, much better views.

[@tomthumb6824]

Pity you guys didn't go to Monarto Zoo about an hour out of city to see your Lions and elephants. Adelaide Zoo is only a small animal Zoo.

[@Rkbackpacking]

Yes unfortunately we didn't realise it was such a big attraction otherwise we 100% would have. Next time for sure!

[@cutupaquarterjugofwater4708]

Should have gone to Snowtown

[@Rkbackpacking]

What's snow town?

[@nauseous3925]

@@Rkbackpacking oh no

[@davidtaylor8909]

this comes from the wonderful land that all British colonies pay for Harry. I'd like a charmed life too

[@mickbrown2303]

The Silo Art that you showed is in Coonalpyn not Keith.But other than that great little showcase of Adelaide.The best city in Australia I think.

[@Rkbackpacking]

Oh our mistake thanks for the correction, glad you enjoyed it though

[@Chris-74]

Did you get permission to fly the drone? Most (99.9%) of Sadelaide is a No Fly Zone...

[@Rkbackpacking]

That's not true. Not only is there a dedicated flying area in the park for all recreational craft from planes to copters, but also followed the CASA website and DJI app to find spots where it was safe and legally allowed to be flown. Thanks for the concern though

[@steveb1000]

@@Rkbackpacking Nonsense. You're flying over populated areas like Victoria Park and Brighton Beach. 100% against the rules.

[@Rkbackpacking]

@steveb1000 actually if you look online, there is a certain section of the park that is suitable to drones and model aircraft. And with regards to the beach, the ruling is 30m by 30m, meaning you must be away from people 30m horizontally and 30m vertically. I have completed a CASA online accreditation so am aware of the requirements

[@glennoc8585]

Just avoid the public housing areas they're pretty nasty.

[@tangiers365]

It's too hard to get around without a car. Makes it lose a lot of value.

[@_wallnutz_]

You don't have to pay $50 on a toll road and they're is no roadworthies. Having an old Camry or Subaru is way cheaper and better than public transport.

[@tangiers365]

@_wallnutz_ doesn't work when you have vision issues and can't drive

[@adrianwoods2091]

Car hire

[@nauseous3925]

Delete this, i like this place being slept on 😂

[@Rkbackpacking]

😂😂

[@Peter-f4o4z]

South Australia has a lack if rainfall and as a consequence of bring dry has a much smaller population, and the fact most the younger generation head ivervto WA and Melbourne were the opportunities are, and ti escape Marxists like PETER Malinauskas

[@Rkbackpacking]

I think the smaller population adds to its appeal, which is a bit of a double edge sword as more people move for the low population, it will grow, diminishing the original appeal

[@fcon1enduro]

adelaide public transport system is a joke the roads are joke ,it still doesnt have a freeway from north to south ....you get where im coming from

[@Rkbackpacking]

We found it fairly easy to get around, compared to other cities we've been to

[@andrewward9601]

Sorry guys but you portray Adelaide very poorly! I just lived in the UK for many decades and returned to Adelaide in 2019... You can't see the sights in Adelaide alone in Just a few days, you need at least 2 weeks just to see the sights around Adelaide, KI, the wine regions, Barrossa, Clare and McLaren Vale, there's many more beaches and not to mention the peninsula... Your portrait was "CRAP" And D,C,B unless you stay more than a couple of hours and make it a couple of weeks!!! 😡

[@Rkbackpacking]

That's an extreme reaction, but shows your passionate about it. We would love to go back and having seen the response, will need way more time to explore, but thankfully lots of people have since given some great suggestions

[@andrewward9601]

@ I gave you a thumbs up, but you have a lot to learn if you want to be successful KZbinrs! You bearly portrayed Victor Harbour in the light you should of, my sister lives on Hindmarsh Island, the other side of Goolwa, the river mouth to the Coorong and the whole basin of the Murray and S.A, your small film was almost an insult and your lucky to get a thumbs up from me.... Be careful if you should visit again, and remember, your going to need at least 2 weeks! I could go on and on for what you can see around Adelaide and these minute long KZbin video are very nearly OFFENSIVE...! Be careful 😡

[@Dan-rg7jj]

Adelaide is useless compared to the rest of South Australia. No need to ever set foot in the metro area. Or more the lower areas of the metro area. The houses are ugly, suburb after suburb and the city is bland. If other citys just had Adelaide's regional areas things would be good. I much prefer the other big 4s metro areas.

[@Rkbackpacking]

So you are saying you aren't a big fan of adelaide 🤔😅

[@Dan-rg7jj]

@Rkbackpacking yep, just not the metro. Nearby places are great, Tanunda, Striling, Aldinga, the Murray. The further away, the better it gets 😅 Eyre, South Coast, Flinders..

[@Rkbackpacking]

@Dan-rg7jj well if we head back that way we will make sure we go check those places out! You have any recommendations for Queensland south of cairns all the way down the east?

[@Dan-rg7jj]

@@Rkbackpacking Cairns is amazing. Generally anywhere is good down to Byron. Then Sydeny (beach areas).

[@Rkbackpacking]

@Dan-rg7jj yeah nice cheers, we are currently doing a road trip up then down the east coast (got loads of shorts on our page of our successes/problems so far 😂) so looking for any recommendations!