Just five minutes east of the central business district, you’ll find one of Adelaide’s most popular shopping and dining destinations – The Parade, Norwood. Famous for its cosmopolitan café culture and an extensive selection of men’s, women’s and children’s quality shopping outlets, The Parade also offers visitors the choice of gourmet food, books, music, sports and furniture stores amongst a selection of award winning hair and beauty salons.
The locals know the joy of strolling The Parade, deciding which cuisine to choose. Will it be Greek, Thai, Italian or Spanish tonight? Perhaps Nepalese, Indian or a seafood and noodles combination! With more than 30 restaurants and cafés to choose from, The Parade is a regular venue for those who love endless opportunities to eat out.
And during the day, you’ll find plenty of alfresco café spots for a coffee revival before hitting the shops with high street retailers to designer fashion houses and one-of-a-kind exclusive boutiques all within easy reach.
Over 20 hair and beauty salons ensure plenty of opportunity to be pampered before or after shopping… and don’t forget the diversity of ethnic food you’ll find - reflective of the Adelaide's multicultural, cosmopolitan population – it’s a cook’s heaven.
If you’re visiting in late summer, then mark Sunday 25 February on your itinerary as the date to attend the Natuzzi The Parade Food, Wine and Music Festival. This annual event, which starts at 12pm and continues until 8pm attracts an average of 80,000 locals each year. They come back to sample the gourmet dishes of more than 20 restaurateurs and café owners who have made The Parade their home. And there’s wine too, to complement the great food samples on offer from all of South Australia’s vineyards in one easy to reach location. Add six stages of music to suit every age and taste, fashion parades throughout the afternoon and the Parade Piazza, (a quality market presenting locally made goods in a village like atmosphere) and you can see why this festival is considered Adelaide’s premier food and wine event.
Just a stone’s throw away from The Parade is the eclectic ‘Magill Road Treasure Trove’ featuring antique shops, unique home wares and gifts, as well as manufacturer-owned furniture outlets, natural beauty retailers and The Ruby Oracle!
Magill Road is the kind of shopping experience where you are sure to find that rare piece or trinket that will give your home its own unique look. If you’re after a special gift – one that will stand out from the crowd - then Magill Road is a ‘must-do’ afternoon of fascinating browsing – it’s a fossicker’s heaven.
