Top Things to do in Port Adelaide
Top 8 Things to do Good for Kids in Port Adelaide, South Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Port Adelaide, Australia including National Railway Museum Port Adelaide, South Australian Maritime Museum, South Australian Aviation Museum, Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre, Port Adelaide Docks, Port Adelaide Lighthouse, Dolphin Explorer Cruises, Port Princess Dolphin Cruises.
Restaurants in Port Adelaide
1. National Railway Museum Port Adelaide
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 303 reviews
Explore the history of Australian railways in this engaging museum. You will encounter numerous displays of various railway artifacts and see steam and diesel trains at work.
Reviewed By Lindajwil - Heathcote, Australia
Lots of trains available for climbing into and seeing how past generations travelled by rail. There is also a little tourist track train so the kids feel that they have had a ride and the big kids get an overview of the trains restored here.
2. South Australian Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
The Maritime Museum sits in South Australia's first heritage precinct. It presents exhibitions over three floors of an 1850s bond store, the South Neptune Lighthouse and the steam tug Yelta. The Museum is fresh and interactive and makes history relevant to a popular audience.
Reviewed By 353bobd - Adelaide, Australia
This museum has a variety of very well displayed exhibits, some interactive, ranging from mock up bunks and toilet in a migrant sailing ship, beach wear and dolphins, to a replica ketch. It’s on several floors but there is a lift. There’s something to see and do for all ages and the entry costs are reasonable. There’s a nice little shop but parking close by can be a problem when the area is busy.
3. South Australian Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By dorothyw89
An amazing aviation museum and a credit to the volunteers who keep it going. A place to take your time while wandering around, as you will keep finding things to look at. Not just aircraft large and small, but lots of smaller exhibitions to look at and pour over. Very glad we took the time to visit.
4. Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By RayParks - Adelaide, Australia
As I saw a “Free Bike Hire” sign, I went in to make an inquiry for my friend. I was very surprised to hear that they have no restrictions but require a photo ID and a secondly ID. They provide a helmet and a lock and you can ride all day and return the bike by 5pm. A friendly and helpful staff gave me a map of Port Adelaide heritage area and a couple of maps for cycling and walking in Adelaide. I called on the following day about the age limit, as at Xi’an City Wall in China, they didn’t allow those over 65 to hire bicycles for their safety (i.e., to prevent from falling and breaking bones). But here in Adelaide it’s up to the persons to make decisions.
5. Port Adelaide Docks
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By lovetrav_9 - Old Colwyn, United Kingdom
On disembarking our cruise ship there was a band playing on the quay to greet us whilst outside the immediate port area there were a host of volunteers assisting the Metro staff to welcome and help us. Some stopped the traffic so we could cross the road for the train into Adelaide and others had train tickets in their possession to alleviate us having to queue at the crowded ticket booth. They were so friendly and welcoming and gave us a brilliant start to our day; we couldn’t have wished for better. The return train tickets cost 10AUD each for the half hour journey into Adelaide and the trains ran every 30 minutes. Thank you to all the lovely people who greeted and helped us; please be assured that we really appreciate your welcome and the generous giving of your time. We were so impressed with your kindness.
6. Port Adelaide Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By SuzieLock - Pokolbin, Australia
Loved wandering around Port Adelaide and checking out their lighthouse... but was very surprised that it was like a ghost town!!! Beautiful heritage buildings.
7. Dolphin Explorer Cruises
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 154 reviews
8. Port Princess Dolphin Cruises
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 95 reviews
