Local Information
Weather in Adelaide
In October the mean maximum temperature in Adelaide is 21 degrees Celsius. Rain is possible but not likely during this time.
Time Zone
Adelaide’s time zone is Central Standard Time which is UTC/GMT +9.30 hours.
Adelaide will not be in daylight savings during the conference
Exchange Rates and Currency
Australian currency is decimal, with the dollar as the basic unit. Currency exchanges are located at airports, banks and major hotels.
For information on exchange rates between Australia and your country, please visit: www.xe.com/ucc/
Tipping
Tipping is not the general custom in Adelaide and taxi drivers, hairdressers and porters at airports and hotels do not expect to be tipped.
Religion
Christianity is the predominant faith in Australia, however all major religions are represented.
Credit Cards
In general the accepted credit cards are VISA, Diners, Mastercard and American Express which are accepted in most restaurants, cafes, shops and petrol stations.
Electricity
The voltage in Australia is 240 volts.
Public Transport
Adelaide is an easy city to get around. Public transport provides access for visitors to most parts of the city square mile and the suburbs. Taxis are also plentiful. Adelaide's City Free service is a free bus service for commuters who want to move through the city quickly. Enjoy the nostalgic experience of traveling from the city centre to Glenelg, one of Adelaide's premier metropolitan beaches, with its vibrant cafe and shopping strip along Jetty Road on the City to Bay tram. Trams depart regularly from Victoria Square in the city.
Shopping
Adelaide is full of surprises and shopping is one of them. As more than 75% of the world's opals are mined in South Australia , there are many shops selling solid gemstones and jewellery. South Australia is also the largest producer of Australian wines, which are highly regarded internationally. Shopping in the city is centred around Rundle Mall, the most concentrated retail shopping precinct in Australia. Department and specialty stores, boutiques, buskers, arcades and al fresco cafes all add to the atmosphere.
Cuisine
Adelaide has a culinary culture that is both excellent in quality and rich in variety, with more restaurants per capita than any other city in Australia. There are many dining precincts, some within walking distance of the Adelaide Convention Centre. Adelaide can also promise prices that will encourage you to take advantage of our gastronomic offerings. You can choose from a vast menu of multicultural origins, informal or silver service dining, and local delicacies include fresh seafood such as whiting and lobster. The Central Market, the main fresh produce market, is conveniently situated in the city, and is a tourist attraction in itself.