Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is surrounded by rolling hills and world-class beaches. The city boasts of an unhurried lifestyle, though it has its own share of hustle and bustle typical of any capital city.

The city center, which is bordered by spacious parklands, consists of over a hundred restaurants offering international cuisine, as well as bars and clubs, and a retail precinct to cater to any shopper's budget. The temperate weather in this city makes it a place that offers a variety of festivals and activities, and one that is close to some of Australia's best wine and seafood regions, according to South Australia's page.

Everything is within easy reach in this city, as it is just 10 minutes from the home of Penfolds' Grange, 20 minutes from the beaches and hills, and a leisurely hour or so drive from the Barossa and from McLaren Vale. Adelaide's elegant air is courtesy of the architecture by the early colonists who first arrived in 1836, which is characterized by well preserved stone heritage buildings.

Adelaide is also Australia's cultural capital, and celebrates the following festivals every year: the Adelaide Festival, WOMAdelaide, Adelaide Fringe, Feast Festival, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Adelaide Festival of Ideas, and Adelaide Fashion Festival. It is also a stage for numerous world-class sporting events such as the Santos Tour Down Under, World Tennis Challenge, and Clipsal 500 Adelaide, according to Trip Advisor.

South Australia's time zone is Central Standard Time (CST). Daylight Saving operates in SA between October and April. As for the city's climate, Spring comes during September to November, Summer during December to February, Autumn during March to May, and Winter during June to August.

For more information on this South Australian city, whether you're planning a visit or setting camp, visit the southaustralia.com website.

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