Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (must see)
The Adelaide Oval is a renowned sports ground, nestled between the city's center and North Adelaide in a scenic parkland setting. Established in 1871, the Oval has a long-standing history as a versatile venue, predominantly hosting cricket and Australian rules football but also serving as a stage for rugby league, rugby union, soccer, tennis, and major concerts.
Significant redevelopment of the Adelaide Oval took place between 2012 and 2014, modernizing its facilities while preserving its historic charm. The stadium features three grandstands—the Riverbank Stand, Eastern Stand, and Western Stand—and boasts a heritage-listed scoreboard that complements a new digital scoreboard. In 2024, the Oval further expanded its offerings by opening Australia's first stadium hotel, aptly named the Oval Hotel.
Adelaide Oval has been the headquarters of the South Australian Cricket Association since its inception in 1871 and became the base for the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) in 2014. The venue is managed by the Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority.
The Oval has been a prominent location for significant events, including hosting the AFLW Grand Final three times since 2019. It holds a record cricket crowd of 55,317, achieved during the Second Ashes Test on December 2, 2017, and a record Australian rules football attendance of 62,543 during the 1965 SANFL Grand Final. A 2017 concert by Adele set a new audience record with 70,000 attendees.
Adelaide Oval is celebrated not only for its functionality but also for its aesthetic appeal. Austadiums.com praised it in 2012 as "one of the most picturesque Test cricket grounds in Australia, if not the world." After its redevelopment, sports journalist Gerard Whateley lauded the venue as "the most perfect piece of modern architecture" for blending contemporary design with its historical character.
For those interested in exploring the Oval's rich history and facilities, 90-minute guided walking tours are available, led by volunteers, offering visitors, including children, an in-depth look at this iconic Australian sports ground.
Significant redevelopment of the Adelaide Oval took place between 2012 and 2014, modernizing its facilities while preserving its historic charm. The stadium features three grandstands—the Riverbank Stand, Eastern Stand, and Western Stand—and boasts a heritage-listed scoreboard that complements a new digital scoreboard. In 2024, the Oval further expanded its offerings by opening Australia's first stadium hotel, aptly named the Oval Hotel.
Adelaide Oval has been the headquarters of the South Australian Cricket Association since its inception in 1871 and became the base for the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) in 2014. The venue is managed by the Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority.
The Oval has been a prominent location for significant events, including hosting the AFLW Grand Final three times since 2019. It holds a record cricket crowd of 55,317, achieved during the Second Ashes Test on December 2, 2017, and a record Australian rules football attendance of 62,543 during the 1965 SANFL Grand Final. A 2017 concert by Adele set a new audience record with 70,000 attendees.
Adelaide Oval is celebrated not only for its functionality but also for its aesthetic appeal. Austadiums.com praised it in 2012 as "one of the most picturesque Test cricket grounds in Australia, if not the world." After its redevelopment, sports journalist Gerard Whateley lauded the venue as "the most perfect piece of modern architecture" for blending contemporary design with its historical character.
For those interested in exploring the Oval's rich history and facilities, 90-minute guided walking tours are available, led by volunteers, offering visitors, including children, an in-depth look at this iconic Australian sports ground.
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Sight Name: Adelaide Oval
Sight Location: Adelaide, Australia (See walking tours in Adelaide)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Adelaide, Australia (See walking tours in Adelaide)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Adelaide, Australia
Create Your Own Walk in Adelaide
Creating your own self-guided walk in Adelaide is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
University of Adelaide Walking Tour
Established in 1874, the University of Adelaide is the third oldest university in Australia. Its main campus on North Terrace, nestled in the cultural heart of the city, adjacent to the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum and the State Library of South Australia, contains some of Adelaide's most iconic and historically significant buildings.
As the earliest home of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
As the earliest home of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Adelaide's Historical Religious Buildings
Adelaide's religious scene is quite diverse, boasting a wealth of denominations such as Christian (like Catholic, Anglican, Uniting, or Orthodox), Islamic, and others. Quite naturally, over the years this has given rise to a rich tapestry of religious sites, many of which today are considered Australia's heritage.
Among these landmarks is Saint Mary's Catholic Church, an iconic... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.5 Km or 4 Miles
Among these landmarks is Saint Mary's Catholic Church, an iconic... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.5 Km or 4 Miles
Adelaide Introduction Walking Tour
Adelaide, Australia is the fifth most popular city in the country. It is also the capital of the state of Southern Australia. It was settled by the British in 1836 and named after Queen Adelaide, wife of King William IV.
The settlement of Adelaide was inspired by the need for a city made for free colonists rather than convicts. Edward Gibbon Wakefield led this plan. Settlers were given... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
The settlement of Adelaide was inspired by the need for a city made for free colonists rather than convicts. Edward Gibbon Wakefield led this plan. Settlers were given... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Adelaide Squares and Monuments Tour
Adelaide is a modern metropolis with spacious squares, both functional and beautiful, providing flexible spaces for the community and accommodating a variety of activities. There is also a multitude of historical monuments and statues found in the central quarters of the city. Wandering along the cultural North Terrace boulevard, you will pass by some of the most striking of them.
Most of these... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Most of these... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles