Best of Adelaide, Australia Self-Guided Driving Tour: Hahndorf, Mount Lofty & Glenelg Beach
Places: 27 POIs
Distance: 55.53 mi
Duration: 2h:02m
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About this English self-guided 2h:02m driving tour in Adelaide
Welcome to Adelaide, South Australia, and get ready for a driving tour that will show you just how much this city and its surroundings have to offer.
We'll begin in the heart of Adelaide, exploring its historic streets, grand public squares, cultural landmarks and beautiful North Adelaide before leaving the city behind and climbing into the Adelaide Hills.
And that's where the drive really changes. We'll follow winding mountain roads through forests, vineyards, orchards and small Hills communities, visit the historic German town of Hahndorf, pass through beautiful Stirling, and climb toward Mount Lofty Summit, where you'll have the opportunity to stop and take in one of the best views over Adelaide.
But we're not finished there.
From high in the Hills, we'll make our way all the way back down, cross Adelaide from east to west, and finish our journey beside the water in Glenelg, where the beach, Jetty Road and the famous Glenelg Jetty will be waiting for us.
So today we're going from city streets to mountain roads, historic towns, wine country and finally the sea.
It's a big day, but it's going to be a good one.
Start your engine, follow the navigation, drive safely, and welcome to Adelaide!
- 1For the best experience, begin at the tour's recommended starting point and follow the stops in order.
- 2Want to start somewhere else? Simply use Start At on the tour screen, before tapping Start Tour, to begin from any stop.
- 3Need to detour or skip a stop along the way? Tap Tour Assistant (
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Places (POIs) visited during this tour
Place #1
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Recommended Starting Point
Distance: 0.00mi
, Attraction : Market, Food (Recommended selfie spot).
18 Moonta St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Adelaide Central Market & Sir Samuel Way Building: Approaching Victoria Square
Coming up on your left is the Adelaide Central Market, one of the largest and oldest continuously operating fresh produce markets in Australia.
The market traces its beginnings all the way back to 1869, when local growers began selling fruit and vegetables here from carts. Today, it's an Adelaide institution packed with fresh produce, cheeses, meats, baked goods and foods from around the world. If you have time later, it's absolutely worth coming back — preferably hungry.
Just beyond the market, also on your left, is the impressive Sir Samuel Way Building. Surprisingly, it wasn't built as a courthouse. It opened in 1916 as Moore's Department Store, once one of Adelaide's major shopping destinations. It was later converted for use by South Australia's courts and named after Sir Samuel Way, who served as the state's Chief Justice for nearly 40 years.
And just beyond the building, we're reaching the very corner of Victoria Square. You'll only get a glimpse for now — we'll circle back shortly for a much better look at the heart of Adelaide.
The market traces its beginnings all the way back to 1869, when local growers began selling fruit and vegetables here from carts. Today, it's an Adelaide institution packed with fresh produce, cheeses, meats, baked goods and foods from around the world. If you have time later, it's absolutely worth coming back — preferably hungry.
Just beyond the market, also on your left, is the impressive Sir Samuel Way Building. Surprisingly, it wasn't built as a courthouse. It opened in 1916 as Moore's Department Store, once one of Adelaide's major shopping destinations. It was later converted for use by South Australia's courts and named after Sir Samuel Way, who served as the state's Chief Justice for nearly 40 years.
And just beyond the building, we're reaching the very corner of Victoria Square. You'll only get a glimpse for now — we'll circle back shortly for a much better look at the heart of Adelaide.
Place #2
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Distance: 0.15mi
78 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Chancery Lane Murals: Art Meets Technology
As we pass Chancery Lane, look for the enormous purple-and-white murals covering the walls alongside the road.
These striking artworks were created with students from nearby St Aloysius College, with each mural representing a different theme — growth, inspiration, friendship, and STEM: science, technology, engineering and maths.
And there's more here than meets the eye. These were designed as augmented-reality murals. Using a smartphone, visitors could point their camera at the artwork and watch it come to life with digital content explaining the people and ideas behind the images.
Created in 2019, the project went on to win the City of Adelaide People's Choice Award in 2020.
These striking artworks were created with students from nearby St Aloysius College, with each mural representing a different theme — growth, inspiration, friendship, and STEM: science, technology, engineering and maths.
And there's more here than meets the eye. These were designed as augmented-reality murals. Using a smartphone, visitors could point their camera at the artwork and watch it come to life with digital content explaining the people and ideas behind the images.
Created in 2019, the project went on to win the City of Adelaide People's Choice Award in 2020.
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour
Place 1
Adelaide Central Market & Sir Samuel Way Building: Approaching Victoria Square
Place 2
Chancery Lane Murals: Art Meets Technology
Place 3
Adelaide Holocaust Museum & St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral
Place 4
Victoria Square: The Heart of Adelaide
Place 5
Her Majesty’s Theatre: A Century on Stage
Place 6
Adelaide Town Hall: Why All the Clock Towers?
Place 7
Hindmarsh Square: A Green Break in the City
Place 8
North Terrace: Adelaide’s Cultural Boulevard
Place 9
Parliament House: South Australia’s Seat of Government
Place 10
City Bridge & River Torrens: Crossing to Adelaide Oval
Place 11
Welcome to North Adelaide
Place 12
St Peter’s Cathedral: Adelaide’s Gothic Landmark
Place 13
Wellington Square: Adelaide’s City of Squares
Place 14
Adelaide Botanic Garden, Bicentennial Conservatory & National Wine Centre
Place 15
Greenhill Road: Leaving Adelaide Behind
Place 16
Greenhill & Cleland Wildlife Park: Into the Adelaide Hills
Place 17
Adelaide Hills Wine Country: Vineyards Along the Way
Place 18
Hahndorf Main Street: Welcome to Hahndorf
Place 19
Bridgewater: An Old Mill Town in the Hills
Place 20
Stirling: A Garden Village in the Adelaide Hills
Place 21
Mount Lofty Summit: The View Is Worth the Turn
Place 22
From the Hills to the Sea: Glenelg Awaits
Place 23
Glen Osmond: South Australia’s Only Toll Road
Place 24
Back in Adelaide: A Colony Without Convicts
Place 25
Adelaide Fun Facts: A Few Things You Might Not Know
Place 26
Welcome to Glenelg: We Made It to the Coast!
Place 27
Glenelg Jetty
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Have any questions about this tour? Or a general travel / self-guided tours question? That's completely natural
+ How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
+ What does this tour include?
This self-guided driving tour includes 27 stops, covering top attractions such as Adelaide Central Market & Sir Samuel Way Building: Approaching Victoria Square, Chancery Lane Murals: Art Meets Technology, Adelaide Holocaust Museum & St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, Victoria Square: The Heart of Adelaide, Her Majesty’s Theatre: A Century on Stage.
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Adelaide Central Market & Sir Samuel Way Building: Approaching Victoria Square (Address: 18 Moonta St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
+ What type of tour is this?
This is a self-guided driving tour designed to be completed by car, covering scenic routes, city highlights and optional key stops.
+ Can I do this tour at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-guided driving tour, so you can start anytime and explore at your own pace. You can pause, skip stops, or spend more time at places that interest you. You can even split it into multiple days. Explore however feels right for you. The only vaiables that might affect your pace are speed limits and traffic congestion.
+ Do I need a car for this tour?
Yes, this is a driving tour, designed to be completed by car, with stops spread across different locations connected by a driving route.
+ Do I need anything in order to take the tour?
There are two things that you need - 1. A mobile phone (with the UCPlaces app installed and active location services, and a cellular data plan with a decent signal for downloading the tour). 2. A car. Here are some recommendations for a great experience: 1. Make sure your phone is fully charged and bring a charging cable for your car. 2. Connect your phone to the car speaker system via bluetooth or use our CarPlay/Android Auto option for the best experience.
+ How will I navigate from point to point during the tour?
The tour uses GPS-based navigation through the UCPlaces app, with automatic audio playback and step-by-step directions between stops. This works great either directly from your phone, or while connected to your car's multimedia system and using our CarPlay or Android Auto options. Just follow the route and listen to the audio guide. Use the resume feature to continue from where you recently stopped (or closed the app). Easily skip or go back to stops.
+ Is this tour suitable for families or groups?
Yes, self-guided tours are ideal for families and small groups, allowing everyone to explore comfortably without being tied to a fixed schedule.
+ What makes a self-guided tour better than a guided tour?
Self-guided tours are more flexible, affordable, and personalized. You can avoid crowds, choose your pace, and focus on the stops that interest you most.
+ I installed the app and it's now asking for GPS and media access permissions, why?
The app is your tour-guide, it needs to know where you are located on the map to be able to trigger the points of interest. It also needs access to audio and media files to provide you with this experience.
+ What happens if there are unexpected roadblocks or navigation issues?
We have been working hard to deliver a great experience. Though you may run into unexpected obstacles (the world is constantly changing), our app has multiple features and mechanisms in place to help you overcome them, including: AI assistance, force play an audio if you can't reach the stop, skip or return to stops, automatic rerouting and more.
+ Can I take the tour in my language?
Though all of our tours are primarily in English, many tours are muyltilingual (including: Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Hebrew, French, Arabic and more...). The tour language options depend on the specific tour - You can easily check which languages are available in the tour screen!