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Solo Female Travel in Adelaide

Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is known for its cultural richness and lively lifestyle. Nestled between the eastern foothills and beautiful sandy beaches, it combines enchanting nature with an urban allure. The city boasts a robust arts scene enlivened by its iconic Adelaide Festival, Film Festival, and Fringe Festival. Plus, it is the gateway to some of Australia's best wine regions like Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, making it a paradise for wine enthusiasts. The Central Market, Rundle Mall, Adelaide Oval for cricket lovers and the charming Adelaide Zoo, home to the famous giant pandas, are among its other prime attractions. Whether food, culture, sports or nature, Adelaide offers a fascinating mix, making it a must-visit destination on any Australian travel itinerary.

Adelaide is currently ranked #4 best place in Australia for solo female travellers. Check the full ranking.

Travel rating

3.9 /5

Based on 3 experiences

3.9 /5

Based on our research

4.6 /5

Based on safety reports

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Is Adelaide good for solo travel?

Safety:Very safe

Adelaide tends to be quite safe for solo female travelers. The city is friendly, with plenty of well-lit and populated areas, and there is a good public transportation system to get you from place to place. However, as with any location, it's always crucial to be aware of your surroundings and take standard travel safety precautions, especially at night.

Transport:Easy

Adelaide is quite easy to navigate, especially the city center which is laid out in a grid. There are comprehensive public transport options such as buses, trains, and trams. Cycling is quite prevalent and there's also the option to explore on foot if you prefer. Some of the outer areas can be a little more challenging to reach without a car though.

Things to do:Interesting

Adelaide offers wide-ranging activities and attractions for solo female travelers. It's home to an astounding number of beaches, where you can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, and surfing. You can also explore the city's lush parks, such as the Adelaide Botanic Garden or take a stroll around Adelaide Zoo or Cleland Wildlife Park to meet charming native animals. The city’s museums, including the South Australian Museum and Art Gallery of South Australia, provide an impressive history and cultural immersion. Plus, Adelaide's food and wine scene is a gastronomic delight, with its numerous cafes, restaurants, and wine tours in the Barossa Valley.

Food:Above average

Adelaide offers an exciting array of diverse cuisines that reflects its multicultural heritage. You can find a wide range of culinary delights from all around the world here, with a heavy emphasis on locally sourced, fresh produce. In addition to the contemporary Australian dishes, you would also find a plethora of options when it comes to Asian, Italian, Greek, and other ethnic foods. The city is also globally recognized for its exceptional seafood and wine selection. However, while the food scene is quite diverse and of high quality, Adelaide is not as big as some of the other Australian cities like Sydney or Melbourne, so your options might be slightly less expansive compared to them.

Budget:Moderate

Adelaide can be moderately budget-friendly for solo female travelers. Main attractions like art galleries, museums, and going for a stroll at Rundle Mall or Adelaide Botanic Garden can be done free of cost. Food and accommodation options range from affordable to upscale, offering plenty of choice depending on your budget. However, certain experiences like wine tours in the Barossa or traveling to Kangaroo Island can significantly increase your expenses.

Is Adelaide worth visiting?

Overall rating

3.9 /5

based on 3 experiences

Things to do

4.2/5

Safety

4.6/5

Food

3.3/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5

Couple travel

Great time in Adelaide! Specially in February with the Adelaide Festival, one of the biggest festival in the world! We never felt unsafe in Adelaide, the food was great with a lot of choices. People were very nice and helpful.

Posted: February 29, 2024

Things to do: 5/5Food: 3/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5

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Solo travel

I highly recommend visiting the Barossa Valley in the countryside, the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale (all of them have amazing vineyards and outstanding culinary opportunities). The area around McLaren Vale also has some of the most beautiful coastlines (Port Willunga/Aldinga Beach). The city of Adelaide is small, beautiful, and easy to get around. If you want to watch an AFL match while staying in Australia, the stadium in Adelaide is smaller and not as overwhelming as those in Melbourne and Sydney. Around East Terrace, there are great shops and dining spots. Peel Street and Leigh are other places not to be missed in Adelaide for atmospheric bars and food lovers. The famous Penfolds winery is also located 10 minutes from the city.

Posted: November 9, 2022

Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5

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In Adelaide, I recommend going on winery tours either to Barossa Valley or to McClaren Vale, and visiting the central markets in the CBD to try local food and products.

Posted: July 19, 2022

Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5

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Is Adelaide safe for women?

Safety rating

3.4 /5

Based on 4 experiences

Crime rates rating

1 /5

Based on 4 experiences

Couple of suburbs to avoid but very good. Especially when there are large events on like Illuminate or the Royal Show. Cops are friendly and approachable. Some incidents on the train lines, mostly just kids harassing other students/bullying kids from other schools but locals always step in.

Posted: July 24, 2024

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Adelaide is a beautiful city with many lovely green parks & gardens. It is generally a small, safe & pretty city with good/high quality food & cafes, kind, friendly & helpful people & a higher awareness generally, possibly due to all of the clear quartz crystal in the region.

Posted: June 22, 2024

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Meet locals in Adelaide

Meet local women in Adelaide who are open to meet up for a coffee or a drink, show you around, give local advice or practice a language with.

Sarah

About Me

I enjoy reading books, watching movies and TV, getting out in nature, exploring new places, trying new foods and travelling. I enjoy walking and hope to do some hiking on my travels. In the future, I'd love to walk part of the Camino Del Santiago in Spain. I love animals, good conversation, and slow travel. I don't drink alcohol anymore but I'm ok with others drinking around me and I don't smoke. I have so many places and adventures on my bucket list! I'd love to explore Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Vietnam, Cambodia, Canada, South America and Morocco (and so many more). And I'd love to bungee jump, even though it terrifies me!

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Local tips

Adelaide’s Central Market, Barossa Valley & Adelaide Hills are ‘must visit’ destinations for all foodies, with so much j to offer everyone, from vegans to carnivores. March (or Mad March as it has become known, due to the proliferation of events scheduled at that time of the year) is one of the best & most inspiring & exciting times to visit Adelaide. It is the time of year when Adelaide hosts the Adelaide Festival, Womad (World Music Festival) & the Clipsal 500 motor racing

Posted: June 22, 2024

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Stay with locals in Adelaide

Stay with local women in Adelaide who offer free accommodation as part of cultural exchange. Hospitality exchange is a great way to meet new people, learn more about new cultures and experience destinations like a local.

Louise

Adelaide

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2 days

About me

Hello, I’m Louise, I am currently travelling France solo and would love to meet up and practice my French. I love eating and hiking. At home I like to surf and go camping!