Adelaide 2008

Adelaide is a city of great visual harmony and has a classical elegant style, superbly set beside the River Torrens between the Adelaide Hills and waters of Gulf St Vincent.

The wine and festival capital of Australia, Adelaide is one of Australia's most vibrant, stylish and innovative cities. It's a place to experience the buzz, culture and convenience of a big city without the frustrations. The city centre, surrounded by parklands, is a charming blend of historic buildings, wide streets, groovy shops, street cafes and restaurants. And because Adelaide is known as the 20-minute city, you can experience it all on a series of easy short walks.

Your food and wine experience begins right in the city centre with the Adelaide Centre Market; the National Wine Centre of Australia; vibrant cafes and restaurants boasting some of Australia’s best chefs. You'll find a cosy mix of restaurant strips dotted right across the city. Rundle Street East for alfresco dining. The Parade at Norwood for great Italian. Gouger Street for seafood and Asian fare. And anything goes on O'Connell and Melbourne Streets in North Adelaide.

Join thousands of people buying, selling and tasting the best of South Australia at the Adelaide Central Market, established in 1869 and now the largest undercover market in the southern hemisphere. Nearby China Town is also great for fresh local produce and authentic Chinese food.

Visit the Haigh’s Chocolate Visitors Centre, home of Australia's oldest surviving chocolate-making company and one of only a handful world-wide still making chocolate directly from cocoa beans. Take a free, 20-minute tour of the factory and check out the heritage displays before getting down to business in the tasting room.

Ride Adelaide’s historic tram from Victoria Square in the city to the beachside suburb of Glenelg. Learn of the mysteries of Great White Sharks at the Rodney Fox Shark Experience. Discover South Australia's settlement history at the Bay Discovery Centre and see where the colony's first government was proclaimed under the Old Gum Tree. In the beach suburb of Glenelg you will find a great beach and the lively shops, cafes and restaurants of Jetty Road.

Adelaide has something to offer everyone.  It is a great place to visit and will play host to the Vascular 2008 meeting.  We look forward to welcoming you in Adelaide in 2008. 

Conference Venue
Adelaide Convention Centre
North Terrace, Adelaide
SA  5001  Australia
T +61 8 8212 4099
F +61 8 8212 5101
www.adelaidecc.com.au