Top Things to do in Port Adelaide
What to do and see in Port Adelaide, South Australia: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Port Adelaide, Australia including Lartelare Park, Historic Ketch Falie, Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre, Port Adelaide Uniting Church, Alberton Oval, torrens Island Quarantine Station, Port Adelaide Docks, City of Adelaide Clipper Ship, St Paul's Anglican Church, Birkenhead Bridge.
Restaurants in Port Adelaide
1. Lartelare Park
2. Historic Ketch Falie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Historic Ketch Falie, South Australia's only remaining original Cargo Ketch played an important role for the inter-coastal trade for South Australia. She also acted as a War Ship, protecting the waters from Sydney to North of Australia in World War II. Falie was restored in 1982 for the Centenary Celebrations. Modifications were made over the years to accommodate varied cargo expectations. The Ketch was later converted to accommodate passengers to stay on board. After the Falie's usefulness was exhausted and the Ketch was no longer needed to transport goods, she was left to deteriorate. Two Port Adelaide locals, Keith Ridgeway and Errol Ford began to clean up and restore the Ketch to prevent the loss of this important Historical Asset. The volunteer base and community support has grown over the years, with Falie well on the way to restoration with big plans for her future. You can now arrange a time to come aboard for a visit/tour of the Historic Ketch, and even make a booking to host your next function on board.
3. 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.
4. Port Adelaide Uniting Church
5. Alberton Oval
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By RetiredWazza - Daylesford, Australia
It is a place of Football History and it reeks of character and stories. The Oval was in great condition. It would have been lovely to have had a guided tour by a local footy tragic!
6. torrens Island Quarantine Station
7. 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.
8. City of Adelaide Clipper Ship
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By R2267KTadrians - Adelaide, Australia
This venue is an absolute hidden gem in Port Adelaide. From the outside you look at it and could easily turn around and drive off! Nooo....it is absolutely worth a visit....and its full of South Australian history, and...its all run via Volunteers. Although its a little bit out of the way from the Port city center.... its a short drive.(5 minutes). Now I have ticked the box 2-3 hours and we spent just over 2 hours there, and could have been long if not having to get to the pub before the kitchen closed. I have to say, that it is weird to look at...tow converted containers and what looks like a ruined vessel....looks are deceiving Not only are the Vollies extremely knowledgeable, but they also give you personalized tours(in our case just the 2 of us but a group came off before us) of INSIDE the vessel. Slowly but surely the Vollies are doing it up...back to as close as possible to what it was originally. Its a piece of history...in my view the No1 thing to do in Port Adelaide. .. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED....PLEASE VISIT AND YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED..REASONABLE PRICE...CHECK IT OUT ON FACEBOOK .....
