Living in South Australia

Climate

South Australia is a destination for all seasons where you can enjoy a relaxed and active lifestyle all year round.

wdt_ID	Season	Months	Climate	Temperature
1	Summer	December - February	Hot and dry	25C - 35C
2	Autumn	March - May	Mild, some rain	20C - 25C
3	Winter	June - August	Some rain	10C - 15C
4	Spring	September - November	Mild	20C - 25C

Currency

Currency in Australia is the Australian dollar (AUD). The artwork on the notes and coins reflects Australia’s history and natural environments.
Notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10 and $5 denominations.
Coins come in 5cent, 10cent, 20cent, 50cent, $1 and $2 denominations.

Transport

Adelaide is accessible with a large public transport network of buses, trains and trams. To travel on public transport, purchase an Adelaide Metrocard.

Experience

Visit a wildlife park

Located throughout the Adelaide hills are many wildlife parks where you can see native wildlife, cuddle a koala and feed a kangaroo. Parks include Gorge Wildlife Park, Cleland Wildlife Park and Belair National Park.

Go shopping

There are many shopping and entertainment precincts throughout Adelaide city centre and surrounding suburbs including Rundle Mall, The Parade, Jetty Road, Marion, Noarlunga and Tea Tree Plaza.

Explore the city centre

For shopping and eating go to Rundle Street, Rundle Mall, Adelaide Central Markets and China Town. Have fun at the Adelaide Zoo, paddle-boating on Torrens Lake and walking through the Botanic Gardens.