- Duration
- about 2.5 km on foot, lunch through dinner (≈ 4 h 46 min: moving and stop time only)
- Who it suits
- Everyone
- Transport
- walk
- Start
- Adelaide Central Market
- Finish
- Africola
- Pace
- relaxed pace
- Best time
- Friday: the market trades late and the East End is buzzing
- Budget per adult
- from A$60 for food and chocolatePrices as of: October 2026
Getting there
Start at the Central Market on Gouger Street, next to the Victoria Square tram stop. The market is closed on Sunday and Monday, so plan this walk for Tuesday to Saturday.
Stops in order
The text version of the route: stops, time at each and the legs between them. Times are estimates, without queues, traffic or swims.
1. Adelaide Central Market~1 h at the stop
A covered market since 1869: cheese, bakeries and South Australian produce. Inside is Lucia's, the pizza and spaghetti bar one family has run since 1957.
Tip: Eat at Lucia's before noon: by lunchtime the queue spills into the aisle. The market trades Tuesday to Saturday, until 9pm on Friday and only until 3pm on Saturday.
Open on the map ↗↓ walk · 4 min · 0.2 km
2. Chinatown, Moonta Street~40 min at the stop
A gated pedestrian strip right behind the market: dumpling houses, noodles and Asian grocers. Easy for a snack on the move.
Tip: Share one plate between two; chocolate and dinner are still ahead.
Open on the map ↗↓ walk · 12 min · 0.9 km
3. Haigh's Chocolates, Beehive Corner~20 min at the stop
The local chocolate maker's flagship, on the corner of Rundle Mall and King William Street. The classics: chocolate frogs and bilbies.
Worth knowing: Haigh's was founded in Adelaide in 1915 and is still family-owned.
Tip: To see it made, book the free tour at the Parkside factory.
Open on the map ↗↓ walk · 12 min · 0.9 km
4. Rundle Street, East End~45 min at the stop
The east end of Rundle Street: old facades, cafes and bars with verandahs. A good place for a pre-dinner glass.
Tip: In summer, take a footpath table after 18:00 once the heat drops.
Open on the map ↗↓ walk · 3 min · 0.2 km
5. Africola~1 h 30 min at the stop
A restaurant at 4 East Terrace built around an open kitchen and a wood-fired oven; the menu follows the season. Loud, bright and made for sharing.
Tip: Book dinner ahead online, especially on Friday and Saturday.
Open on the map ↗
Before you go
- Route times are estimates: walking, driving and a sensible pause at each stop. Add queues, traffic and swims yourself.
- Prices, timetables and trail status change. Check the venue's official site and the state transport app before you go.
- On beaches, swim only between the red and yellow flags. Use sun protection even when it is cloudy.