Student Accommodation in Adelaide
Adelaide Etymology - How did Adelaide get its name?
The name Adelaide goes back to the 10th century and is the French form of the Germanic name “Adalheidis” with “adal” meaning “noble” and “heid” meaning ‘type or sort’. The name began with Saint Adelaide, wife of Holy Roman emperor Otto the Great. The city of Adelaide was named as such in honour of Queen Adelaide, King William IV’s wife.
Adelaide Location
Extending 20 km (12 mi) from the coast to the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide sits on the Adelaide Plains north of the Fleurieu Peninsula. It stretches from Sellicks Beach in the south to the country town of Gawler. Its location was intentionally meant to be close to the River Torrens by one of the city’s founding fathers, Colonel William Light. Adelaide is 1,375.4 km away from Sydney by car ride. Using the underground from Franklin Street station to Central station will take you around 22 hours.
Adelaide Climate - What Type of Climate is Adelaide?
Weather and Temperature
The average temperature in Adelaide during the summer months is a maximum of 29°C (84.2°F) while in winters, it’s 15 - 16°C (59 - 60.8°F). Summer months are from December to February with little rainfall and minimum humidity. The city actually has the lowest humidity in the country. Autumn starts in March and lasts until May and the weather is usually pleasant, also with scarce rainfall. Winter kickstarts in June with temperatures dropping to reach 8 - 16°C (46.5 - 60.8°F). Rainfall is most frequent in June but Adelaide is still considered the driest city in Australia. Snowfall is not a frequent visitor to the city, although frosts are common in areas like Adelaide Hill. The weather starts to warm up again as spring starts in September yet still with brisk evenings.
What to Pack and Adelaide Local Timing
The summer months in Adelaide could get pretty hot, so make sure you pack light clothing like shorts, t-shirts and don’t forget your sunglasses and swimming gear so you could hit the beach whenever you feel like it. As for the winter, they aren’t brutal, but they are still cold and need clothing of multiple layers with a thick jacket. Adelaide follows the (GMT+10:30) time and daylight saving happens on the first Sunday of October at 2 AM central standard time and ends on the first Sunday in April at 3 AM, central daylight saving time. During that time, the city moves to Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT), UTC +10.5. Keep it in mind when booking your travels and student accommodation in Adelaide.
What are Some Must-Visit Places in Adelaide?
You can’t stay in Adelaide and not wander through the fascinating Adelaide Botanic Garden. It first opened in 1855 and features a wide variety of plantings like medicinal plants, native Australian species, Mediterranean garden with a wetland designed to water the whole garden. Don’t miss out on the Bicentennial Conservatory with its night-flowering Amazonica water lilies as well as Australia's oldest avenue of Moreton Bay fig trees.
One of the most popular attractions in Adelaide, North Terrace is a charming boulevard lined by historic and cultural gems. You can kickstart your tour with Parliament House, one of the most fascinating buildings in Adelaide. Then you can head over to the State Library of South Australia, the Art Gallery of South Australia, and the South Australian Museum.
An interesting mixture between old and modern, the State Library of South Australia is a sight to behold that you can’t miss while you’re studying in Adelaide. It consists of several parts including the Mortlock Wing; an 1884 French Renaissance building housing the original library where you can take a journey to the past with its old architectural style and collection of works on the history of South Australia. Don’t miss out on the modern Spence Wing with its stunning architecture and facilities.
This is the place to be if you want to disconnect from the bustling city and unwind. The seaside village of Glenelg is located in the surf-free Gulf St. Vincent which you can reach by a 25-minute tram ride. You can enjoy the holiday-like atmosphere with the beach, cafés, charming hotels, and vibrant entertainment. This small town also has an intriguing history being the oldest European settlement on mainland South Australia. It’s the perfect destination whether you want to relax on the beach or burn some energy screaming on The Beachouse’s rides which feature a waterslide, bumper boats, and Ferris wheel.
Australia is famous for its expansive and varied wildlife so it’s a must that you marvel at it in Adelaide Zoo. Established in the late 19th century, the zoo enjoys huge popularity for its charming collection of animals, especially pandas, which are the centre of attention in the zoo. You can also see the aviaries, orangutans, kangaroos, quokkas, and wallabies. The Envirodome interactive visitor centre is worth a visit to see its vertical garden and terrarium.
Adelaide Traditional Food
Pie Floater
This dish has been around since the 1860s and was even named to be an Adelaide heritage icon in 2003. The dish is believed to have originated from the traditional English pea soup with eel and suet dumplings which were known as ‘floaters’. The pie floater consists of a traditional Australian meat pie that is floating upside down in green pea soup topped with tomato or mint sauce.
AB
Another beloved local food in Adelaide is AB which no one really knows what it stands for or how it came to be called as such. It’s believed that the dish originated when a customer could not choose between yiros or chips, so he choose to get both; also could not choose a sauce and ended up adding tomato, barbecue, and garlic sauce; really fascinating story! The dish is consisting of layers of hot chips topped with kebab meat with garlic, chilli and barbeque sauce.
Kitchener Bun
Once you’re introduced to this heavenly sweet dish, you’ll be hooked for life. They are similar to a Berliner and were known by the same name until World War I when it was renamed in honour of British field marshal, Horatio Lord Kitchener. A Kitchener bun is made out of doughnut dough except it has no hole and instead is split and filled with raspberry/strawberry jam and cream and topped with powdered sugar.
Lamingtons
Known as the ‘National Cake of Australia’, Lamingtons were voted an Australian icon by the National Trust of Queensland. It was named after a former Governor of Queensland, Lord Lamington, and is believed to have been first served in Toowoomba. They are square-shaped sponge cakes that are dipped in chocolate then coated with coconut. It has other variations where it’s filled with cream or jam.
Universities in Adelaide
Transportation In Adelaide
Getting around in Adelaide is not something you need to worry about with its comprehensive transport system. The Adelaide Metro network covers most of the city with buses, trains, and trams service. You can get your own MetroCard which can give you unlimited travel and can be easily recharged. The bus service operates 7 days a week with the 98A/98C loop and the 99A/99C loop operating in both clockwise and anticlockwise directions leaving every 15 minutes. The tram service connects the city with its neighbouring suburbs. As for the train service, it departs every 20-30 minutes and you can take it to visit the historic Port Adelaide and the beachside suburb of Semaphore. Therefore, wherever you decide to book your student accommodation in Adelaide, you’ll easily find your way around the city without any hassles.
Famous Neighbourhoods For Student Accommodation in Adelaide
Atira Waymouth Street, UniLodge @ Metro Adelaide, Urbanest North Terrace, DwellEast End Adelaide, UniLodge City Gardens, Urbanest @ University of Adelaide, Capital Student Stays, Y Suites on Waymouth
Other Student Accommodation In Australia
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Brisbane, Canberra, Coffs Harbour, Darwin, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Lismore, Perth, Sydney.