Elegant Adelaide - the first free colony

In 1836 Australia founded its first free colony and named it after the Queen of then King William IV.  The first settlers were non-conformist from Great Britain seeking a more tolerant society.  Sound familiar?

Carefully planned along the River Torrens and built with money gleaned from mining and agriculture,  many of the city's Victorian Buildings still exist.  The city's central market, asian area and art Festival Centre give energy and character.

Maybe not worth a special trip, but a terrific jumping off point for wine country and some of Australia's most lovely shoreline.
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