Location

Points of interest

1Shops and market (7 min walk)
2Bus station (10 min walk) see directions to Hostel 109
3Post Office (5 min walk)
4Tram stop (7 min walk)
5Night clubs, Cinema's, pubs and eateries
6Local Train Station and Casino see directions to Hostel 109
7Museums, Art Galleries and State Library
8To Airport and Interstate Train Station see directions to Hostel 109

Our address: 109 Carrington St, Adelaide 5000, SA

How to get here

From Bus Station
Walk east along Grote Street or Franklin Street to Victoria Square then turn right (south). Walk through Victoria Square and along King William Street past Gouger Street to Wright Street on the right and Carrington Street on the left. Walk along Carrington Street for 350 metres and Hostel 109 is on the right (south) side of the road, look for the red "Hostel109" at the hostel‘s front door.

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From Airport
Take the Skylink Bus ($8.00 one way, drops off at the hostel‘s door) or take a taxi ($16-22.00 depending on traffic).
By car
If coming from Alice Springs or Perth travel along King William Street through Victoria Square to Carrington on left Wright street on right, turn left into Carrington Street and travel about 350 metres and Hostel 109 is on the right.

If coming from Melbourne come along Highway 1 which becomes Glen Osmond Road, continue on this road through the park lands to the city, then veer left onto South Terrace and then immediately, at the lights, turn right into Pulteney Street. Continue on Pulteney Street for about 400 metres past Giles and Halifax Streets and then turn left into Carrington Street. Hostel 109 is about 200 metres on the left.

Or use a Routeplanner to find the best way to us.
Our address: 109 Carrington St, Adelaide 5000, SA
From Train Station
Take the Skylink Bus ($5.00 one way, drops off at the hostel's door) or take a taxi ($10-12.00 depending on traffic).

Things to see and to do

Tours can be booked at Hostel 109 Reception for any of the following areas. We give great discounts!

Barossa Valley

The Barossa Valley is only 60 km from Adelaide and is home to some of the oldest wineries in Australia and some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world. It is a great day trip, which also takes you through the Mount Lofty Ranges and past the Whispering Wall, a dam wall with amazing acoustics.

The Mount Lofty Ranges

The Mount Lofty Ranges which are only 15km from Hostel 109 and with its rugged cliffs and panoramic views they give travellers a unique opportunity to experience Australian Flora and Fauna.

Koalas are abundant in the wild and the colouring of the parrots has to be seen to be believed. There are several picturesque waterfalls and the view of the ‘City of Adelaide’ from the summit of Mount Lofty either day or night is spectacular and on a clear day you can even see Kangaroo Island.

Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is one of the jewels of South Australia, with its spectacular coastline and its abundance of wild life, it a great place to visit. You can get close and friendly with sea lions and seals, kangaroos and koalas. Kangaroo Island with all its attractions still retains its rural charm. The drive to Cape Jervois the starting point for the Ferry to Kangaroo Island takes you through the Southern Vales another great wine growing region of South Australia.

The Flinders Ranges and the Outback

Adelaide is the Gateway to the Outback with the Flinders Ranges starting just 200km north of Adelaide. There are beautiful walks and the spectacularly rugged Wilpena Pound is a must to see. A great place to spend a few days on your way to Coober Pedy and Ayers Rock, the Olgas and Kings Canyon.

Whale watching at Victor Harbour, which is a beautiful beachside town some 80 kilometres from Adelaide, is the easiest place to see the Southern Right Whales during their migration to Australian waters from June to September.
There are great surfing beaches within a few kilometres from Victor Harbour and Kangaroo Island can be seen while driving along the South Coast to Cape Jervois. The drive to Victor Harbour can be through the Mount Lofty Ranges and return via the Southern Vales.

Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy is a fascinating Opal mining town half way between Adelaide and Alice Springs where over half the population live under ground.

Ayers Rock

It is one of the great natural wonders of the world, nothing more to say about it just go and see it for yourself.

Surfing: There are great surfing beaches within 90 kilometres of Adelaide
Diving in the Gulf of St Vincent.
Skydiving at Strathalbyn
Australian Rules Football (winter only)
Cricket (Summer only)
Bushwalking in the Mount Lofty Ranges
Swimming with Dolphins from Glenelg
Soccer (Hostel 109 often organizes a Sunday afternoon match)