Adelaide has a Mediterranean climate, where most of the rain falls in the winter months. Of the Australian capital cities, Adelaide is the driest. Rainfall is unreliable, light and infrequent throughout summer. Adelaide is home to a large proportion of Australia's defence industries, which contribute over AU$1 billion to South Australia's Gross State Product. 70% of Australian defence companies are located in Adelaide.

Education forms an increasingly important part of the city's economy, with the South Australian Government and educational institutions attempting to position Adelaide as "Australia's education hub" and marketing it as a 'Learning City'. The number of international students studying in Adelaide has increased rapidly in recent years to 23,300, of which 2,380 are secondary school students. In addition to the city's existing institutions, foreign institutions have been attracted to set up campuses in order to increase its attractiveness as an education hub.

While established as a British province, Adelaide attracted immigrants from many non-English speaking countries early-on, including German and other European non-conformists escaping religious persecution.

Adelaide's arts scene flourished in the 1970s under the leadership of premier Don Dunstan, removing some of the more puritanical restrictions on cultural activities then prevalent around Australia. It was at this time that the renowned Adelaide Festival of Arts and Fringe Festival were established, and over time they have spawned sister events including the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Adelaide Film Festival, Adelaide Festival of Ideas, Adelaide Writers' Week and WOMADelaide held predominately in the autumnal month of March. Other festivals include FEAST, one of Australia's four main queer culture celebrations; Tasting Australia, a biennual food and wine affair; and the Royal Adelaide Show, an annual agricultural and state fair. Reflecting the city's multiculturalism, there are many ethnic fairs including the German Schützenfest and Greek Glendi. Adelaide is also home to the Adelaide Christmas Pageant, the world's largest Christmas parade.

The main sports played professionally in Adelaide are Australian rules football, Association football and cricket. Adelaide is the home of two Australian Football League teams: the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power. A local Australian rules football league, the SANFL, is made up of nine teams from around Adelaide.

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Nullarbor Traveller

Nullarbor Traveller offers off-the-beaten track adventures for independent travellers who want a truly unique and authentic Australian experience. Australia’s Ultimate Road Journey is a journey of extremes and Nullarbor Traveller offers an all inclusive guided camping adventure with regular departures from Perth and Adelaide.

Our capable, friendly guides offer “Adventures to wild places” with exciting activities and real Aussie country hospitality. The tours are:

• 8 day Perth to Adelaide
• 9 day Adelaide to Perth
• 5 day Secrets of Eyre Peninsula [South Australia]
• 5 day Secrets of Esperance [Western Australia]

Accommodation is a mixture of bush camping, National Parks and Farm stay and an aussie pub. Some of the Highlights are:

• Cape Le Grand National Park
• Footprint free beaches
• Pristine coastal regions
• Tree top walk through the giant ancient Tingle Trees
• Bush walking and hiking
• Sandboarding
• Bush camping
• Caving
• Swim with Australian sea lions and dolphins
• Inspiring coastal walks
• Learn to Surf Classes
• Camel Treks
• 4WD Sand Dune experience

Nullarbor Traveller prides itself on offering a personalised authentic Australian experience that is well planned and well organised.

The isolation of the 4000 kilometre journey requires that there is a high focus on planning, attention to detail and minimising risk. Each tour carries a mobile satellite phone and emergency first aid equipment. The food is fresh with emphasis on quality and variety.

Our business philosophy, attention to detail and personal commitment to develop and improve the product, ensures that each passenger is rewarded with a value for money and truly authentic Australia experience.

Australia’s Ultimate Road Journey is the platform for this adventure with Nullarbor Traveller the vehicle to experience new of the world’s great road journeys – Where the journey is part of the experience!