The best city hikes and walks in Black Hill Conservation Park

The University of Adelaide Footbridge was built in 1937, part of the Adelaide City Council's contribution to South Australia's Centenary in 1936. In 1971, there was a prank on Prosh Day in which engineering students suspended a car hanging from the bridge under the cover of night. This prank is still talked about as part of Adelaide University folklore.

Looking out across the river, five origami-like boats sit on the water, part of Shaun Kirby’s Talking Our Way Home installation on the Karrawirra Pari, also known as the River Torrens. Taking a look at the boats, there is writing, which is letters written to loved ones by migrants in the 19th and 20th centuries who immigrated here.

In this area, there are wild bats, and here is a warning sign for them. They are flying foxes and keep an eye up in the trees for them. Never touch them, as they can carry diseases. Keep a distance from the trees they are in, and avoid walking under them.

Victoria Park, also known by its Kaurna name Pakapakanthi (Park 16), forms part of Adelaide’s Park Lands just east of the city centre. The park combines open grasslands, restored wetlands and areas of woodland, with walking and cycling paths running throughout. It offers wide views toward the Adelaide skyline while retaining pockets of natural habitat.

The Eléphant de triomphe is one of Salvador Dalí's most iconic monumental sculptures and is one of only eight to have been cast in this size. Standing nearly seven meters tall, the towering Triumphant Elephant is an iconic form within the oeuvre of Salvador Dalí and Surrealist art.

Founded in 1881, the Art Gallery of South Australia is home to one of Australia's greatest art collections. This outstanding collection of over 38,000 works of art encompasses Australian, European, North American and Asian works and includes one of the most significant collections of Indigenous art and the only exclusively Islamic gallery space in Australia. The collection spans the period from ancient Rome to the present day.

The Bronze Sculptures are formally named ‘A Day Out’ and were created by world renowned artist Marguerite Derricourt. They were commissioned by City of Adelaide as part of the final phase of the last upgrade of Rundle Mall. Derricourt was also to some extend inspired by the well-known bronze wild boar of Florence, ‘Il Porcellino’. This symbol of the city was installed in 1612, and his snout has similarly been rubbed to a shine by visitors. Each pig has a name: Horatio, Truffles, Augusta and Oliver.

The Adelaide Arcade is adjacent to Rundle Mall and has an impressive historical flair. It is definitely worth a visit. There is a selection of small and fine shops away from the large chain stores, as well as a variety of cafés and bistros here. The building dates back to 1885 and has retained its charm. The architecture is a pleasant contrast to the modern and sterile shopping centres.