Adelaide Is In The Top Ten

People talk about Sydney or Melbourne when referencing Australian cities, but a city down South has captured the attention of the world!

ADELAIDE has been named as one of the world’s top 10 cities to visit by travel authority Lonely Planet.

Adelaide, the only Australian city to be listed, was named alongside Zurich, Paris, Shanghai and Vancouver in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2014 publication.

Coming in at number nine, Adelaide is described as “effortlessly chic – and like a perfectly cellared red, it’s ready to be uncorked and sampled”.

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill said Lonely Planet’s announcement was a well-deserved coup for South Australia and it recognised Adelaide’s recent transformation.

“South Australians have known for some time that something big is happening in Adelaide,” said Weatherill.

“For this to be recognised by the world’s leading guidebook brand, which is read by thousands of travellers a year, is a huge win.”

Tourism Minister Leon Bignell said the State Government had released a video clip that highlights the city’s recent transformation.

“There’s a new energy and culture about Adelaide and all the developments going on are helping transform the city landscape,” said Bignell.

Lauded as the ‘perfect host city,’ the Lonely Planet entry recognises Adelaide’s festivals including the Santos Tour Down Under, WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival and the Adelaide Fringe Festival.

It also highlights the refurbishment of Adelaide Oval and the diversity of the city’s eating precincts including the revitalised Leigh Street, Gouger Street and Rundle Street.

Embracing the city’s quirkiness, Lonely Planet, which turns 40 this year, features Adelaide’s parklets as a recent fad, encouraging café patrons and travellers to take time out and enjoy the atmosphere of a small city with a robust heartbeat.

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