Weekend itinerary
48 hours in Adelaide
The perfect weekend, hour by hour — where to eat, drink, explore and stay. Every stop is one of our highest-rated Adelaide spots, so you can just turn up.
The weekend in short
- 🗓️ The plan: two days, hour by hour — eat, drink, explore and stay, built from Adelaide's highest-rated spots.
- 📍 Where you'll be: mostly around North Adelaide, Adelaide CBD, Burnside, Port Adelaide — walkable, close together.
- 🚆 Getting around: public transport and short walks; no car needed. See Getting Around.
- 🛏️ Where to stay: somewhere central — top-rated options are listed below.
Friday
Evening
Dinner to kick off the weekend
Marrakech Restaurant North Adelaide70Popular Moroccan restaurant with vibrant traditional decor, dishing up dips, platters and tagines.
DetailsNightcap
A drink nearby
Hains & Co Adelaide CBD67Elevated cocktails, spirits & cigars in a fashionable watering hole with outdoor seating.
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Saturday
Morning
Coffee first
Red Cacao Burnside69Red Cacao is a cafe in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 1421 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 69/100.
DetailsLate morning
Get outdoors
Semaphore Beach Adelaide CBD67Semaphore Beach is a beach in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 3978 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
DetailsLunch
Lunch with a view
Part Time Lover Adelaide CBD69Part Time Lover is a restaurant in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 1935 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 69/100.
DetailsAfternoon
Soak up the culture
Art Gallery of South Australia Adelaide CBD6819th-century gallery housing diverse collections with Australian art & important Indigenous works.
DetailsEvening
The big night-out dinner
Low & Slow American BBQ Port Adelaide68Low & Slow American BBQ is a restaurant in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 1650 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 68/100.
DetailsNight
Out on the town
The Gov Hindmarsh66Stately, stone locale with a bistro, and live bands ranging from acoustic, to rock and hip-hop.
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Sunday
Morning
A long, lazy brunch
Muratti Cakes & Gateaux Prospect68Muratti Cakes & Gateaux is a bakery in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 1577 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 68/100.
DetailsMidday
One last wander
Adelaide Central Market Adelaide CBD67Adelaide Central Market is a market in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 13357 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
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A weekend in Adelaide — FAQs
Is two days enough time in Adelaide?+
A weekend is plenty to get a real feel for Adelaide — this itinerary keeps you in a handful of walkable neighbourhoods like North Adelaide, Adelaide CBD, Burnside so you spend your time enjoying the place rather than criss-crossing the city. With more days, add a day trip or slow down and linger in the spots you like best.
How did you choose the places in this Adelaide itinerary?+
Every stop is one of our highest-rated Adelaide venues by Spot Score — our own editorial 0–100 rating, not a paid placement or a Google star count. We weave the best cafes, restaurants, bars and things to do into a sensible day-by-day flow, so you can simply turn up.
What's the best time of year for a weekend in Adelaide?+
Adelaide is a year-round city break, but March and the surrounding weeks tend to balance pleasant daytime temperatures (averaging around 21°C across the year) with lower rainfall. See our best-time-to-visit guide for the full month-by-month picture.
Do I need a car for this Adelaide weekend?+
No — the itinerary is built around walkable areas and public transport, with the odd rideshare for late nights. A hire car only earns its keep if you want to add a day trip beyond the city. See our Getting Around guide for tickets, fares and tips.
Where should I stay for a weekend in Adelaide?+
Base yourself centrally so you're close to the action and can walk between stops. Our top-rated places to stay are listed alongside this itinerary, and you can compare more options in the accommodation section.
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