Adelaide, capital of South Australia, is the gateway to a state boasting some of the world's richest wine regions, secluded white beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see and a diverse and unspoilt outback landscape.
South Australia's popularity as a travel destination has a lot to do with good living. The lucky locals enjoy it every day; a lifestyle that combines fine wine, quality food, arts festivals and major national and international sporting events.
Adelaide itself is a sophisticated city that has preserved its heritage and links with the past.
Surrounded by parklands and with a charming blend of historic buildings, wide streets, numerous shops, street cafes and restaurants, Adelaide is the place to enjoy the buzz, culture and convenience of a big city without the frustrations.
Shop in the Rundle Mall - a compact precinct that means you don't need to drop after you shop. Wander over one block to North Terrace, Adelaide's cultural boulevard and savour the city's arts and history at the Art Gallery, State Library and Museum.
The Festival Centre, set on the banks of the River Torrens, is an easy stroll from the city centre.
Here you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the parklands and the river or take a ride on the Popeye river boat to the Adelaide Zoo, or cross the new footbridge to look at the redeveloped, historic Adelaide Oval, a cricket fan's delight.
Many of Adelaide's artists have relocated to the new arts hub in Hindley Street. The renowned Jam Factory is the place to buy prestige craft pieces to take home as mementos, as well as enjoy the constant round of special exhibitions and daily glass blowing demonstrations.
Adelaide is a city of more than a million people and yet all in the space of a day, you can stretch out on a vast sandy beach, cruise winding roads in lush green hills or see some of Australia's rare native animals in their natural habitat.
Sightseeing Opportunities (Half Day)
- Port Adelaide : 7 km (historical sites, maritime museum, antique shops)
- Adelaide City : 18 km (shopping, museum, galleries, casino, zoo, parks)
- Glenelg Beach : 20 km (restaurants, cafes, shops, Glenelg tram, historical precinct)
- Adelaide Hills
- Cleland Wildlife park
- Hahndorf - historic German village
- McLaren Vale wine region
Sightseeing Opportunities (Full Day)
- Barossa Valley
- Kangaroo Island
- Victor Harbour
Dining (Best Restaurants for Lunch and Dinner)
- Restaurant Orana
- Stag Hotel
- Eros Ouzeri
- Jolleys Boat House
- Magill Estate Restaurant
- The Brasserie Restaurant, Adelaide Hilton
Evening Entertainment
After dark you can see a play at the Festival Theatre, spend the evening in a wine bar in Adelaide`s cosmopolitan East End or one of the quirky laneway eateries, or try your luck at the Casino.
Best Hotels
- Adelaide Hilton
- Intercontinental
- Stamford Plaza
- Stamford Grand
- Novotel Adelaide
- Radisson Playford
- The Embassy
- Rendezvous Allegra
- Adina Grand Adelaide Treasury
Best Beaches
- Grange : 10 km from the port
- Henley Beach : 12 km from the port
- West Beach : 15 km from the port
- Glenelg : 20 km from the port
Tennis
- West Lakes Tennis Club
- Tennis SA
Golf
- North Haven Golf Club : 2 km from outer harbour
- Patawalonga Golf Club West Beach : 18 km from outer harbour
- North Adelaide : 20 km from outer harbour
Other Sporting Activities
- Adelaide Aquatic Centre
- Squash
- Racquet ball courts
- Ten pin bowling
Best Shopping areas and distance
- Rundle Mall : City
- Marion Shopping centre : 10 km from port
Best Shopping Buys
- Clothes
- Opals
- Wine
- Aboriginal souvenirs

Working hours |
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Customs Officers | 24 hours |
Quarantine Officials | 24 hours |
Immigration Officials | As for Customs |
Customs and immigration |
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Passenger Manifest | Three copies at the first port of call with one copy to Immigration with the passengers card one copy to Customs and the third copy to remain on board the ship. |
Embarking Passenger Manifest | 3 copies - 1 to Customs 1 to Port 1 stays |
Crew Manifest | 2 - 1 at first port to Immigration 2nd stays. |
Stores List | 2 (Aust. Customs Service and Sydney Ports Corporation |
Customs Declaration(Ship) | 1 (Australian Customs Service) |
Customs Declaration(Crew) | 2 (Australian Customs Service) |
Forms Comments | All forms listed above are produced at the first Australian port of call and then one copy of each form travels on board the ship to be produced at subsequent ports. |
Customs Declaration(Passengers) | One at first Australian port of call only. |
Port health |
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Health Declaration | One (pratique) at first Australian port of call only |
The following Ground Handlers are ACA members and supply superior ground handling services throughout Australia.
Approach |
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Arrival Departure Restrictions | Yes |
Tidal Variation | 2.7 metres |
Prevailing Currents | 1 to 1.5 knots |
Prevailing Winds | |
Length of Channel | 5500 metres Outer Harbour - 18,500 metres Inner Harbour |
Depth of Channel | Outer Harbour 14.2 metres Inner Harbour 9.14 metres |
Comments | Inner Harbour is day entry only - up to 195 metres LOA |
Depth and breadth of turning basin |
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Location of Turning Basin | Outer Harbour |
Diameter | 258 metres |
Depth | 9.14 metres - 12.0 metres |
Other points | Osborne:- turning area Depth 9.14 metres |
Pilotage |
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Pilotage Name | Client Services Officer/Marine Traffic |
Pilotage Address | 296 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide SA 5015 |
Pilotage Phone No | +61 8 8447 0623 |
Pilotage Fax No | +61 8 8447 0603 |
Pilotage Phone No | 61 8 8447 0723 |
Pilotage Fax No | 61 8 8447 0603 |
Is Pilotage Compulsory | Yes |
Position of Pilot Pickup | 1 to 1.5 miles west of Fairway beacon |
Distance from Berth | Outer Harbour 4 nautical miles, Inner Harbour 10 nautical miles |
Pilot VHF Channel | 16 / 12 / 6 / 8 / 13 |
Description of Pilot Boat | Orange hull Yellow superstructure "Pilot" in black |
Pilot Hours | 24 hours, all year |
Pilotage Fees | As per schedule |
Shipping agents |
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Port Operations/Services |
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Wilhelmsen Ships Service |
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Address | 9/189 Kent Street |
SYDNEY NSW 2000 | |
Telephone | (+61) 8 8341 0466 |
24 hour contact | (+61) 8 8341 0466 |
Fax | (+61) 8 8341 0506 |
Website | www.wilhelmsen.com/services/maritime/companies/buss/Pages/buss.aspx |
wss.adelaide@wilhelmsen.com | |
Services | Contact: Kerry Marcus. |
Inchcape Shipping Services | |
Address | Level 12, 15-19 Bent Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
Telephone | + 61 0 8 8447 4655 |
24 hour contact | N/A |
Fax | + 61 0 8 8447 6139 |
Website | www.iss-shipping.com/home.aspx |
adelaide@iss-shipping.com.au | |
Services | Jamie Holdaway |
Information on other Shipping Agents can be obtained from the Port Authority (see Port Operator). | |
Towage |
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Are tugs available | Yes |
Are tugs compulsory | For ships over 90 metres LOA |
Tug operator`s name | Ritch and Smith Towage Company |
Tug operator`s fax | 61 8 8449 1149 |
Ship or tug lines | Both |
Tug working hours | 0730 to 1630 Monday to Friday. All other hours are available by booking in advance |
Linesman |
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Working hours | Available 24 hours |
Port officials |
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Working hours | 24 hours |
Overtime | As required |
Stevedoring |
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Stevedoring Name | or details of suitable stevedores, please contact the Shipping Agent |
Provedoring |
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For details of contractors, please refer to the Client Services Officer at Flinders Ports. | |
For further information refer to Flinders Ports web site at www.flindersports.com.au. | |
Telephones |
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Telephones | Yes |
How many | 2 |
Notice required | Yes |
Bunkering |
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Fuel Grades | All |
Quay or barge | Both |
Suppliers | Through shipping agency |
Water |
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Fresh Water | Yes |
Exquay or barge | Quay |
No of hoses | Up to 8 |
Capacity per hose/hour | Varies - 50 tonnes per hour |
Tonnes per hour guaranteed | No guarantees |
Type of connect | International fittings |
Connect size in inches | N/A |
Dry garbage |
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Dry garbage | Yes |
Barge alongside | No |
Containers available | No |
Size of containers | No |
Number available | Not applicable |
Incineration or dump | Dump |
Facilities to transport | Provided by private contractors - vacuum pumps - see shipping agency |
Wet garbage |
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Wet garbage | Yes |
Ship or shore pump | Both |
Sludge disposal | Yes |
Sludge details | Facilities are available for the disposal of all ships waste in accordance with relevant environmental and marine legislation. |
Charges |
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Port Charges | Refer Adelaide Port Operator |
Repair facilities |
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Nearest dry dock | Sydney - Australian Defence Industries - Garden Island |
Length | 347 metres |
Beam | 40 metres. |
Maximum Tonnage | 100000 tonnes deadweight (according to vessel design) |
Divers Available | Yes |
Engineering facilities | Yes |
Dredging |
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Dredging undertaken | No |
Dredging when | Maintenance dredging only |
Port operator |
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Name | Flinders Ports |
Address | 296 St Vincent Street |
PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015 | |
Telephone | +61 8 8447 0611 |
Facsimile | +61 8 8447 0605 |
Website | www.flindersports.com.au |
flindersports@flindersports.com.au | |
Berth details |
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Berth | 1-2 Outer Harbour |
Maximum draft | 11.3 metres |
Tidal variation | Not avaliable |
Berth length | 288 metres |
Guaranteed berthing for cruise ships | Yes |
Are other ships able to dock | Yes |
Cargo ships at dock | Yes |
Security fences | Yes |
Nearest ports |
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Australia | Melbourne |
Nearest Overseas Port | Wellington |
Terminal facilities |
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Terminal Building | Yes |
Meet and Greet Facilities | Yes |
Toilet Facilities | Yes |
Telephones | Inside the cruise terminal |
Availability of Maps and/or Brochures | Yes |
Souvenir Shopping | Yes |
Money Exchange | Yes |
Is the US Dollar Accepted? | No |
Transport |
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Closest Airport to Pier | Adelaide Airport |
Distance to Airport | 20 km |
Transport to Airport | Taxi - Limousine |
Can Passengers Walk to Town | No |
Drive Time from Pier to Shuttle Stop | 30 minutes |
Distance from Pier to Town Centre | 20 kms |
Are Shuttle Buses Necessary | Yes |
Suggested Shuttle Stop in Town | 18 King William Street |
Availability of Taxis at Pier | Yes |
Availability of Public Transport at Pier | Yes - train |
Other Forms of Transport at Pier | Limousines |
Tour buses |
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Distance from Ship to Tour Buses | 50 metres |
What is the Normal Coach Capacity | 20-50 |
Are Tour Buses Air Conditioned | Yes |
Are Refreshments Provided on Buses | By arrangement only |
Are Cold Towels Provided on Buses | By arrangement only |
Are Step Stools Provided on Buses | Yes |
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