Adelaide Services Directory

Index: Adelaide On The Internet; Emergency Telephone Numbers; Late Night Chemist; Changing Foreign Currency; Post Offices; Public Telephones; Laundromats; Tourist Information; Translating & Interpreting Service; Public Transport; Taxis; RAA; Adelaide International Airport; Central Bus Station; Keswick Interstate Rail Terminal; SA Restaurants; East End On-line; BASS Adelaide Event Guide; Movie guide; TV guide; Shopping in Adelaide; Markets.
Dialing out from a University of Adelaide internal phone: For local, emergency or 1800 (FREECALL) calls dial 0 and then the usual number.
Emergency Telephone Numbers
  • Fire - Police - Ambulance: Dial 000 and ask the operator to connect you.
  • University of Adelaide Security: Hughes Plaza Office: Ext 35444 (emergency number); Ext 35990 (regular number).
  • Dental: Emergency Dental Service. Weekends, Public Holidays and After Hours: 8272 8111.
  • Medical
    • Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, ph 8223 9211.
    • Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville Road, Woodville South, ph 8222 6000.
    • Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders Drive, Bedford Park, ph 8204 5511.
  • Late Night Chemist
    • Simpsons Pharmacy, cnr. West Tce. & Waymouth Street, ph 8231 6333. Opening hours: Weekdays 8am to 12 midnight; Weekends 9am to 12 midnight.
    • Changing Foreign Currency

    Visitors may change foreign currency to Australian currency at banks during trading hours: Mon to Thurs 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m; Fri 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    When cashing travellers cheques in South Australia, a state stamp duty of 10 cents per cheque is charged.
    Foreign currency can also be exchanged at the following locations:

    Post Offices: These offer general postal services and also sale of State Transport Authority bus/train tickets. Location of post-offices near Institute for Theoretical Physics: Australian Postcodes: Look Up a Postcode
    Public Telephones: A variety of Telstra payphones are located in Adelaide offering a choice of payment methods. Public payphones can be found at street corners, railway stations, airports, shopping centres and other public areas. Local calls are a flat rate of 40 cents. Types of public phones include:
    Laundromats:
    Tourist Information - South Australian Tourism Commission:
    Translating & Interpreting Service: ph (08)13 1450 All hours
    Interpreters for all languages are available over the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist with general information enquiries and communication between non-English speakers and various service providers. There is no cost for this service other than that of a local phone call. On-site interpreters are also available (fees may apply).

    Public Transport

    South Australia's public transport system is operated by the Passenger Transport Board.

    TransAdelaide is the largest provider of services.

    Tickets:
    Trans Adelaide Busway (O-Bahn): Adelaide has the longest guided busway in the world. Experience a ride on the world's fastest suburban bus, travelling at speeds of up to l00 kilometres per hour on a unique guided busway track. View the beauty of the River Torrens Linear Park as you are whisked along the 12 kilometre track that takes you to Modbury Interchange adjacent to Tea Tree Plaza, one of Adelaide's largest undercover shopping malls.
    Departures: Buses numbered 540 to 545 depart Currie and Grenfell streets in the city at 15 minute intervals during the week, and at regular intervals on weekends. Approximate bus travel time is 23 minutes.
    Bee Line Free Bus Service (B99): The Bee Line Bus Service is a free service that runs from Victoria Square via King William St into North Tce to George St, returning via Hindley St, West Tce, North Tce and King William St. On North Terrace the bus stops outside the suburban Railway Station, a 5-10 minute walk from the Institute for Theoretical Physics.
    Departures: Buses depart approximately every 10 minutes every Mon to Thu from 8am to 6pm, Fri 8am to 7pm, Sat 8am to 5pm from bus stops en route with a "bee" symbol.
    Glenelg Tram: Take a trip on a 1929 vintage tram to historic Glenelg. The journey to Glenelg takes approximately 30 minutes.
    Departures: Trams depart trom Victoria Square at regular intervals. See Trans Adelaide for departure times.
    Taxis: Taxis can be hired from taxi stands, hailed by the roadside or booked by phoning the numbers listed below.
  • Access Cabs (for the disabled) 8234 6444.
  • Adelaide Independent 8234 6000.
  • Amalgamated Taxi Services 8223 3333.
  • United Yellow Cabs 8223 3111.
  • Suburban Taxi Service 8211 8888.
  • Suburban Taxi Service - Elite Fleet 8211 8888.
  • Diamond Taxis (Port Adelaide area) 8447 3222.
  • Des' Cabs 13 1323.
    • Rental Cars: Most major car rental firms can be found in Adelaide. They offer a wide selection of vehicles. Car rental firms require a current driver's licence and a deposit. International credit cards are acceptable. If you are under 25 years of age, check minimum age requirements. Refer to the Yellow Pages telephone directory for listings.
    The Royal Automobile Association of SA: The Royal Automobile Association of South Australia offers a complete service to its members and members of all automobile associations within Australia.
  • 41 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide, ph 8202 4500.
    Opening hours: Weekdays 8.30am to 5pm, Sat: 9am to 12pm. Closed Sundays.
  • Emergency Road Service, ph 13 1111.
  • Battery Service, ph 8340 0077.

    • Adelaide International Airport

    The Adelaide International Airport is located 5 kilometres west of the city centre.
    Central Bus Station 111 Franklin Street, Adelaide, ph 8233 2733.

    Adelaide's country and interstate bus station is located in Franklin Street, a short walk from Victoria Square. (A free bus - the bee-line - operates between Victoria Square and North Terrace.) All coaches other than V-Line coaches arrive and depart from this central location. Luggage lockers are available at a small cost and there are also shower facilities and a cafeteria.

    Coachlines that use Central Bus Station are:
  • South Australian Country Services
    • Premier Road Line, ph 415 5544.
    • Stateliner, ph 415 5555.
    • ABM Coachline, ph 8347 3336.
    • Bonds Mount Gambier Adelaide Bus Service, ph 8231 9090.
    • Mount Barker Passenger Service, ph 8391 2977.
    • Yorke Peninsula Passenger Service, ph 8391 2977.
    • Barossa Adelaide Passenger Service, ph (085) 65 6258.
  • Interstate Services
    • Greyhound, ph 8233 2777.
    • Pioneer, ph 8233 2700.
    • Bus Australia, ph 8233 2787.
    • Other Interstate Bus Services
  • Firefly Express, 185 Victoria Sq, Adelaide, ph 8231 1488.
  • McCafferty's Express, 220 Morphett St, Adelaide, ph 8212 5066.
  • V-Line coach/rail services, 296 Hindley St, Adelaide, ph 8231 5144.
    • Keswick Interstate Rail Passenger Terminal

    Adelaide's country and interstate rail terminal is located at Keswick, just across the park lands 2 kilometres west of the city centre.

    Arrival and Departure Information, ph 8217 4086
    Reservations/Enquiries, ph 13 2232
    Shopping In Adelaide

    Adelaide is full of surprises and shopping is one of them. The Institute for Theoretical Physics is conveniently situated between the major shopping precinct of Rundle Mall, and the East End, which has a distinctly bohemian atmosphere.

    Shopping Hours
    Adelaide City: Mon to Thu 9am to 5.30pm. Fri 9am to 9pm. Sat 9am to 5pm.
    Suburban: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9am to 5.30pm. Thu 9am to 9pm. Sat 9am to 5pm.
    Sunday Trading: Limited Sunday trading in city and suburban areas.
    Shops are closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and Public Holidays.
    Rundle Mall
    For city shoppers, Rundle Mall is a great location. All of Adelaide's major department stores can be found in the Mall - David Jones, Myer, John Martins, Harris Scarfe and where Rundle Mall meets Rundle Street, Target.

    The Mall is a busy pedestrian thoroughfare lined with many wonderful shops, outdoor cafes, flower, fruit and magazine stalls. Exploring the arcades and narrow streets that run off the Mall can rewards Shoppers with some excellent buys in fashion and footwear, homewares and gifts. And Adelaide is the home of famous Haigh's Chocolates and Ditters Nuts, always great for a gift or memento of Adelaide or as a delightful snack!

    East End
    In recent years East End of the city around Rundle Street has experienced a rebirth, with busy coffee houses, pubs, restaurants and a host of shops of all varieties, including absorbing craft shops and boutiques.
    Shopping In The Suburbs
    Suburban shopping areas are many.

    In the east, the Parade at Norwood is a boulevard bursting with specialty shops, fashion boutiques and cafes. Those with a passion for collectibles will enjoy Magill Road, which is dotted with many interesting antique and bric-a-brac shops. Burnside Village on Portrush Road at Glenside is a very popular and stylish shopping complex with around 70 specialty shops, an ideal place to find that 'something special'.

    In the north and close to the city, Melbourne Street, North Adelaide has a range of exclusive shops including fashion, jewellery, woodwork and art. A trip on the O'Bahn Busway to the north east suburbs will take you to Tea Tree Plaza, a vast complex with 150 retail outlets including major department stores.

    In the west and a 30 minute tram ride from the city is Jetty Road, Glenelg. Include a leisurely stroll along Glenelg Jetty with your shopping spree in this interesting seaside precinct. And in a picturesque setting at West Lakes, West Lakes Mall is another undercover shopping complex with much to offer.

    Southbound shoppers will enjoy the ease of undercover shopping at Westfield Shoppingtown Marion. Closer to the city, Unley Road in Unley and King William Road at Hyde Park offer more excellent fashion boutiques, antiques and old wares.

    For great bargains to rival Melbourne's Bridge Road in Richmond, Glen Osmond Road at Eastwood offers a broad variety of top label fashion at reduced prices.

    Shopping in the suburbs is made easy with public transport access to all major shopping areas.

    Markets
    Anyone with a nose for fine aromas from the four corners of the globe should visit Adelaide's Central Market in Gouger Street. These markets date from 1870 and are said to have the largest range of tresh tood produce in the southern hemisphere and one of the best ranges of international toods in Australia.

    In the suburbs, there are many good markets: the Brickworks Market, Fisherman's Wharf at Port Adelaide, the Junction Markets and the North Arm Fish Markets.

  • Central Market, Grote Street, Adelaide, ph 8203 7494.
    Opening hours: Tue 7am to 5.30pm. Thu 11am to 5.30pm Fri 7am to 9pm. Sat 7am to 1pm.
    The Central Market has been the culinary inspiration of Adelaide for 129 years and still provides the city' s most dazzling array of fresh foodstuffs, from fruit and vegetables, gourmet specialties and exotic game to meats, seafoods, smallgoods and cheeses. In recent years small stands have appeared around the roadways of the Central Market selling a variety of goods. But it is for its fresh produce that the market is best known. Why not book in for a Market Adventure tour and eat your way around the market?

  • China Town: Grote Street, Adelaide, ph 8211 8111
    Opening hours: Mon to Thur 9am to 5pm, Fri 9am to 9am, Sat 9am to 1 pm, Sun closed. Food Hall and Moonta Street are open until 4pm.
    Sample gastronomic delights - both Western and Asian - from the many food stalls and restaurants, then take a stroll through the colourful shopping complex for that individual piece of jewellery or exclusive gift.

  • Brickworks Market and Leisure Complex , 36 South Road, Thebarton, ph 8352 4822.
    Opening hours: Fri, Sat, Sun & Public Holiday Mondays 9am to 5pm. Leisure complex open during School Holidays: 10am to 4pm.
    The complex centres around the historic brickworks kiln established in 1912. The 6 hectare site has a permanent variety of leisure activities and an airconditioned main market area. It features a variety of food, clothing, accessories, craft. knick knack and bric-a-brac stalls.

  • The Fisherman's Wharf at Port Adelaide, Wharfsheds 1 Lighthouse at Commercial Road, Port Adelaide, ph 8378 1291.
    Opening hours: Sun and Public Holidays 9am to 5pm.
    Browse through and discover quality bric-a-brac, curios and collectables, arts and craft, manchester, records and CDs, toys, tools, books, fabrics, hard to find crockery, fresh fish and vegetables, foods of the world and much more.

  • Junction Markets, Cnr Grand Junction & Prospect Road, ph 8349 5866.
    Opening hours: Sat, Sun and Public Holiday Mondays 9am to 5pm.
    Junction Markets has approximately 150 stalls including an international food hall, a produce section and a full range of variety and specialty stalls.

  • North Arm Fish Market, Opposite the Torrens Island Power Station. Enter from Grand Trunkway, turn left into Moorhouse Road, Port Adelaide, ph (018) 836361.
    Opening hours: Sun 7am to 12 noon.
    At this market you can buy fresh fish direct from the boats. There is also a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables available.

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