Shopping · Adelaide · Australia
Shopping in Adelaide
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Shopping in Adelaide covers Rundle Mall's department stores and arcades, suburban strips such as The Parade and King William Road, and local food and wine to take home. Best souvenirs: South Australian wine, Haigh's chocolates and Opal jewellery.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 4
- Markets
- 2
- Top souvenir
- South Australian wine
Where to shop
Rundle Mall
Department stores, high-street brands and heritage arcades in the city centre.
The Parade, Norwood
Boutiques, homeware shops and cafés along a long suburban main street.
King William Road, Hyde Park
Independent fashion and design shops in an upscale inner suburb.
Ebenezer Place and Rundle Street
Small fashion, book and design stores in the East End.
Markets
Adelaide Central Market
Covered produce market in the West End, open most days except Sunday and Monday.
Adelaide Farmers' Market
Sunday-morning producers' market at the Wayville Showground.
What to buy
South Australian wine
Bottles from cellar doors in the Barossa, McLaren Vale, Clare and Adelaide Hills.
Haigh's chocolates
Boxed chocolates and chocolate frogs from Adelaide's long-standing chocolatier.
Opal jewellery
Opal from Coober Pedy in the state's north, sold by specialist jewellers in the city.
Local olive oil and condiments
Extra-virgin olive oil and preserves from the Barossa and McLaren Vale producers.
Streets and markets worth a wander
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Market · West End and Gouger Street
Adelaide Central Market
Trading since 1869, the market fills a covered hall between Grote and Gouger Streets with around 70 stalls of fruit, cheese, smallgoods, seafood and bread, plus cafés and food counters.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
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Street · City centre
Rundle Mall
Adelaide's pedestrian shopping street runs from King William Street to Pulteney Street, with department stores, arcades such as the 1885 Adelaide Arcade, and street sculptures including the 'Mall's Balls' and a group of bronze pigs.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Architecture
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Frog cake, Farmers Union Iced Coffee, Fritz and sauce and FruChocs. Bakeries and cafés around the city and Central Market. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| East End | $$$ | Rundle Street cafés, Ebenezer Place and the city's festival quarter |
| West End and Gouger Street | $$ | Laneway bars, Chinatown and the Central Market |
| Norwood | $$ | The Parade's cafés, pubs and shops just east of the parklands |
| Port Adelaide | $$ | Maritime heritage district with museums, street art and dolphins |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in AUD. Tipping is not expected in Australia. Leaving about 10% for very good table service or rounding up is appreciated but optional.
- Shop late on Saturday at Central Market for markdowns on fresh produce.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in May–August; the busiest months are February–March.
- March: Adelaide Festival (usually late February to mid-March)
- March: WOMADelaide world-music festival in Botanic Park (usually the March long weekend)
- April: Barossa Vintage Festival (biennial, usually April in odd-numbered years)
- May: Tasting Australia food festival (usually late April or early May)
- August: SALA Festival — South Australian Living Artists (usually August)
- October: OzAsia Festival (usually September to October)
Staying near the shops
$$ · Best for food lovers, shopping and quiet stays
Norwood
The Parade's cafés, pubs and shops just east of the parklands
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Adelaide?
South Australian wine, Haigh's chocolates, Opal jewellery and Local olive oil and condiments.
+Where is the best shopping in Adelaide?
Rundle Mall: Department stores, high-street brands and heritage arcades in the city centre.
+What are the best markets in Adelaide?
Adelaide Central Market and Adelaide Farmers' Market.