Adelaide the capital of South Australia is a relaxed and cosmopolitan city of around 1.2 million people and is the political, social and economic centre of South Australia. Founded in 1836, Adelaide has many attractive boulevards, parklands and is home to some of Australia’s best historic buildings. Adelaide has a lively atmosphere with city streets which are lined with cafes and restaurants where you can sample the states famous wines, fresh produce and seafood. Adelaide is famous in Australia for having the most restaurants per head of population, so you will no doubt find a restaurant which suits your tastes in Adelaide. Adelaide is also home to many attractions, some popular ones are the largest fresh produce market in the southern hemisphere, the South Australian Art Gallery which has a large collection of 18th Century Australian art also the Aboriginal Cultures Gallery at the South Australian Museum which houses the world's largest collection of Aboriginal antiquities. For sports and cricket fans a must see is the Sir Donald Bradman Collection Exhibition which is located at the State Library. Adelaide offers something for everyone, especially when it comes to accommodation. You will find hotels, boutique and luxury apartments and bed & breakfasts. Adelaide is a great base for exploring the surrounding South Australian countryside. Nearby you will find the Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island and the Flinders Rangers. These areas are home to some of Australia’s finest vineyards. The wine making areas of South Australia produce about 50% of Australian wines and 65% of national wine exports. Be sure to enjoy a glass of local wine and visit a local vineyard to see the wine making process. You will also find in these areas close to Adelaide, farms which produce a wide variety of fresh produce, this produce is regarded as some of Australia’s best and recently has made the state famous for not just wine but food also. South Australia like most of Australia, is home to some unique wildlife and a diverse range of ecosystems which are home to a wealth of native animals. No visit to South Australia is complete without exploring the areas nature and wildlife. When searching for Adelaide, Barossa Valley or Kangaroo Island hotels, boutique and luxury apartments, bed and breakfasts, car rentals or hire, tours and travel information we recommend Adelaide Accom http://www.adelaideaccom.com/. You can book accommodation directly online with Adelaide Accom or feel free to send an inquiry to the Australian Accom staff, who are more than happy to assist you in planning your Adelaide, Barossa Valley or Kangaroo Island holiday. Dean Milverton works with Wild Lime Media, http://www.wildlime.com in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Wild Lime manage marketing and promotion for http://www.adelaideaccom.com.