Adelaide

Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth-largest city in Australia, with a population of more than 1.1 million. It is a coastal city situated on the eastern shores of Gulf St. Vincent, on the Adelaide Plains, north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, between the Gulf St. Vincent and the low-lying Mount Lofty Ranges. It is roughly 20 km (12 mi) from the coast to the foothills but sprawls 90 km (56 mi) from Gawler at its northern extent to Sellicks Beach in the south.

Named in honour of Queen Adelaide who was born in Germany, the consort of King William IV, the city was founded in 1836 as the planned capital for the only freely-settled British province in Australia. Colonel William Light, one of Adelaide's founding fathers, designed the city and chose its location close to the River Torrens in the area originally inhabited by Indigenous Australians of the Kaurna tribe. Light's design set out Adelaide in a grid layout, interspaced by wide boulevards and large public squares, and entirely surrounded by parkland. Early Adelaide was shaped by religious freedom and a commitment to political progressivism and civil liberties, which led to world-first reforms. Today Adelaide is known for its many festivals as well as for its wine, arts and sports.

 

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    Located in Adelaide, South Australia, South Australia, Australia

    Cocoon Spa and WellnessCocoon Spa and Wellness in Adelaide, Australia, is the ultimate wellness spa destination and our aim is to promote and enhance wellness, relaxation and beauty in our clients. We embrace a holistic approach to treatments that are designed to deal with the body, mind and spirit, in a way that nurtures health, wellbeing and inner beauty. Our wellness spa has a dedicated team of therapists who are committed to providing outstanding service to clients, which result in positive and satisfactory treatments. Cocoon Spa and Wellness offers a wide choice of treatments, and our signature treatment begins with an aromatic ritual treatment for the face and body which is designed to relax the mind, body and spirit, leaving one with a deep sense of calm and wellbeing. And if you are wanting to host a corporate meeting that is completely different, consider having your next function at our wellness spa, in one of our pampering suites, where clients will enjoy a unique spa experience with one of our specially tailored packages as well as a delectable champagne lunch. And best of all, your staff or delegates will appreciate how office stresses just seem to melt away after a treatment, leaving them feeling rejuvenated, refreshed and ready to face the office with a renewed mind and spirit. READ MORE

  • The Corner Bistrot 2012-08-02

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    The Corner Bistrot The Corner Bistrot in Adelaide, South Australia is ideally situated close to hotels, convention centres and theatres, making it a great place to enjoy genuine French cuisine before or after a show or function. Located in unique and heritage listed Leigh Street, The Corner Bistrot is a small restaurant that offers diners a warm environment and delicious French cooking. You might wonder what a bistrot is, this is usually a small family run restaurant that serve home style dishes, full of flavour and as stories go the first bistrot opened in France as far back as the 1800's. The Corner Bistrot is quaint, slightly rustic yet has an intimate and cosy atmosphere, and this together with perfectly cooked meals chosen from a menu that has something for everyone, plus being waited on by friendly, efficient staff, must surely be a recipe for a perfect dining experience. READ MORE

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