Getting here and around
TRAVELLING TO ADELAIDE
With major transport connections both internationally and nationally, Adelaide is a convenient place to travel to.
Air
Adelaide is easily accessed by air from all Australian capital cities and international destinations. Adelaide Airport is eight kilometres from the centre of the city, a 15-minute drive. It services regional, domestic and international travellers in one building.
The South Australian Visitor & Travel Centre runs an information and booking centre in the main airport building. It is open for every domestic and international flight arrival, 365 days of the year. Skylink Shuttle operates between the airport, city and Interstate Rail Terminal (Keswick). Cost is $7.50 one way. JetBus links the airport and the city and some suburbs for the price of a standard bus ticket.
Alternatives
Train and bus services are alternative options. Train services run from Perth, Darwin, Melbourne and Sydney to the interstate rail terminal at Keswick. Bus companies such as Greyhound service the Central Bus Terminal in Franklin St, city.
TRAVELLING AROUND ADELAIDE
Adelaide is a compact city that participants will find very easy to navigate.
Public transport
You can travel for free within the Adelaide city centre on the Adelaide Free bus, the 99C, and the tram between South Terrace and North Terrace. You'll find route information on the AdelaideMetro website. AdelaideMetro services the greater metropolitan region with trains and buses and the Glenelg tram. Visit the Adelaide Metro website for details of routes and fares.
Taxis
All taxis in Adelaide accept major credit cards and Cabcharge. On evenings in the city, you can find major taxi ranks on the North Terrace near SkyCity casino and also at the corner of Hindley and Morphett Streets. These are manned by taxi concierges Friday and Saturday nights from 11.00pm to 4.00am.