Of all the statues along North Terrace in the city I think one of my all time favourites is the…read morestatue of Dame Roma Mitchell just outside of Government House. As a woman who broke ground in so many areas during her life, here she sits now, still breaking ground in her relaxed pose. While many of the other North Terrace works of art are regal looking men in sombre poses, here is Dame Roma relaxing in a chair as she watches the passing parade of North Terrace traffic. Roma Mitchell was the first Australian woman to be made a Justice of the Supreme Court of SA in 1965. She was Chancellor of the University of Adelaide from 1983 - 1990 and was Governor of South Australia from 1991 - 1996. While these were all very important roles, it was perhaps her role as a champion for the women's rights and her deep seated social conscience that held her in the highest regard. The Dame Roma Mitchell statue was sculpted by Janette Moore and unveiled in July 1999 around a year before her passing in March 2000. One can only assume she must have approved of this outstanding landmark.

Shiniest balls I've seen in SA…read more And I have, in fact, met up at the balls on more than one occasion, so I feel like I live here now. There is an actual name for this sculpture of spheres (I think it's actually "the spheres" or something insanely simple like that) but even Google maps has this listed as the Mall's Balls. So, there you go. Very shiny balls, excellent meeting place, and great for selfies.

Laugh or cry, these balls are an Adelaide icon. Yes I could go on and on with references to…read moreballs-this and balls-that, but I'm too sophisticated to bother. Located in the pedestrian Rundle Mall (THIS is how K Street Mall in Sacramento should look like!), these balls are so famous they ended up in a Ben Folds song properly entitled "Adelaide." I know you won't bother to look up the lyrics, so here you go: "Rundle Mall Watching as the locals pass Silver balls I can see their eyes are round They're pointed down They scan the spanning sidewalks Learning that there is no hurry Fuss or worry Adelaide" I have a bad sense of direction, so I generally know which way I'm headed according to where the Malls Balls are...

The Whirling Mandala is a large work by Australian Sculptor Greg Johns…read more It is situated on the grassy median strip of Osmond terrace, just before it crosses Magill road and becomes Stephens Terrace. Cast in Austen Steel, The Whirling Mandala presents a spiraling circular form constructed from rhythmical waves. As with a number of Johns' works, The Whirling Mandala was designed using principles of fractal geometry, which gives the work its natural, albeit abstract, form. Another similar example of John's work with fractal forms, entitled rhythm, may be seen on the foreshore at Glenelg.

It has been ages since I've actually been into the church, despite actually living in Adelaide…read more Actually, I really do appreciate how some of these churches leave the doors open to allow people to wander in and walk around, and this church is certainly no exception (though there is some volunteer sitting there ready to help people out, and to answer any questions). I wouldn't necessarily say that it is impressive, not compared to some churches that I've visited, but for a cathedral in Australia, it still isn't all that bad.

On my first visit to Adelaide I had the pleasure of attending this beautiful,architecturally…read moredesigned 150 year old Cathedral, to witness a wedding. This most holy and serene place is certainly a wonderful setting for two people to start their married lives together.

Without a doubt, Australia's most celebrated cricketer would have to be Donald Bradman. Known to…read moreall as 'The Don' there is a statue commemorating his sporting achievements just outside Adelaide Oval on Victor Richardson Road and it is simply one of most stunning statues I've seen in Adelaide. This larger than life bronze - it is actually a 2.5 metres - commemorates the sporting feats of a man who was viewed as a cult hero through his entire life and possibly will be forever more. I first noticed the statue one night as I was driving down Sir Edwin Smith Avenue from the opposite side of King William Road. The statue was perfectly lit from beneath and looked incredible in the evening light. I think I had the perfect viewing experience. Having visited the statue again, during the day and from a closer vantage point was a totally different experience. It was still a stunning piece of art but somehow different. Like the legend of the man, everything about the statue is oversized from Bradman's feet to his cricket bat. The artist is Robert Hannaford and depicts Bradman playing a shot. If you're a sports buff or you just appreciate good art, go and take a look but I suggest you go at night when viewing is at its best.

The Don is one of Robert Hannaford's finest sculptural works. This wonderfully expressive sculpture…read morewhich sits outside the Adelaide Oval is a bronze cast from a clay sculpture by Hannaford. It depicts Sir Bradman performing his trade mark cover drive and quintessentially captures the movement and quality of Bradman's poise. The gaze of the work is strong, piercing almost, and adds to the vitality of the habit so well caught. The direction of Bradman's vision directs us up, so as to imagine the flight path of the ball he has just struck. The handling of the work is textural and loose. A lovely aged patina gives Hannaford's sculpture the air of antiquity adding credence to the eminence of Bradman's legend.

Bonython Hall is a gothic revival style building situated on the North Terrace in the Cty of…read moreAdelaide. The building was constructed in the late 1800's to serve as the "Great Hall" of the University of Adelaide. Both the architecture and function of the hall were modeled on the Tudor Gothic style Great Halls of Oxford and Cambridge. The Hall is these days largely reserved for ceremonial purposes such as graduations and the like, and is of some attraction to newcomers to the city. In reality, however, Bonython Hall is a bit of a farce. Miniature in comparison with "Great Halls" upon which it is modeled, the the purpose of its construction was so as to prevent the running of highway through the centre of the university. Its architectural stylings were chosen out of its time to provide a false historicity to the university and in the opinion of many experts, the concrete monstosity that is the napier building is of greater architectural significace as an example of contemporary 1950's architecture. Not only this, but the entire exterior of the building is a facade in the gothic style, laid upon a structure buit with materials contemporary to the time of its construction, namely brick and concrete. Despite this I still think its a pretty building. We don't have much else like it around town and tickets to Europe are quite expensive. So enjoy what you've got I say.

Yes, you will have a "you're a wizard, Harry" moment in here. Spectacularly old world in its…read morearchitectural stylings, Bonython Hall is a one-off in Adelaide and a simply lovely place to visit. I worked at the Uni a few years back and as part of this I attended graduations and reunions held in the big ol' Hall on North Terrace. They were pretty magical. The huge pipe organ playing, the deafening sound of hundreds of feet, the proud parents and giddy be-gowned grads. The reunions were especially heart warming, with oldies who had studied at the University of Adelaide 50 years back re-visiting the Hall and re-enacting their graduation ceremony in the very place it was first held. This sense of continuous history is a great thing for a University and its students...and a far cry from the off-campus graduation ceremony I had at the Festival Theatre after finishing my degrees at UniSA (not that I'm bagging out my alma mater). There is a bit of a lean to the floor and it can get quite slippery: my advice to grads, maybe opt for the sensible flats and keep the heels for later! Yep I'm nothing if not practical, peeps.

There's a consensus that Ayer's House is the best place in Adelaide to organise functions,…read moreweddings, and formal events. The number of wedding processions pulling out of the Ayer's House driveway should be enough proof of this. The glass conservatory building around the side of the house is where you'll be for functions, and its impressive to say the least. The table decorations are impeccable, the interior decor is beautifully crafted, and everything is planned to perfection. I came here for a school formal once, and whilst it was very nice and fancy at the beginning of the evening, the kids lifted the roof on the dance floor. Whilst its appearance might put out a quiet, dainty character, once enough PAs are put into this place, it goes off! As John has pointed out, this isn't a walk-in establishment, and is only catered for private functions and big events. This place always seems to have something going on, so its advised that you book in advance.

Falling in to the hands of 19th century wealthy businessman and political figure Henry Ayres, the…read moreGeorge Strickland Kingston designed house on North Terrace, known today as "Ayres House" has remained an icon of Adelaide for over 165 years. Whilst this grand heritage premises can be explored by various historical tours throughout the year, it is primarily used as a high-end , fancy facility for events ranging from special meals, corporate occasions and many weddings. The beautifully appointed house with its manicured lawns and exquisite rooms are a favourite with local brides to be. A Michelin star awarded Head Chef and his unfaultable silver servants, put the finishing flourishes on the perfect Adelaide dining experience, ensuring Ayers House is the pinnacle of class. The quality and taste of each passionately prepared dish is largely unrivalled throughout metropolitan Adelaide, and at the very least is certainly the best food of any event venue.

Located at the corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue…read more In 1931 The National War Memorial was dedicated to those who served in the First World War. The monument has two sides. They represent The Call to Duty and the epilogue of war, The Spirit of Compassion. Each side features a relief carved from Angaston marble, with granite steps leading up to the monument. Even though the memorial originally honored those who served in "The Great War", the site has since grown to incorporate a number of smaller memorials. Battle of Lone Pine, an honor roll of those who died in World War II, the Malayan Emergency of 1948-1960, the Korean War, the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation in Borneo, and the Vietnam War. The additional memorials are along Kintore Avenue at the edge of Prince Henry Gardens.

On the corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue in the city sits the National War Memorial…read morecommemorating those South Australians who gave their lives in World War I between 1914 and 1918. Back when the memorial was first suggested (in 1919) the government took a half an acre of land from Government House for the memorial to be placed and ran a competition to find the most suitable design. The winning design was finally unveiled it 1931 so it took a few years to get things together. Apparently a fire destroyed the first lot of entries in the competition so they had to start again. There are two sides to the monument depicting the prologue and epilogue of war. If you do visit, be sure to go inside where you'll find a list of names inscribed on plaques of those who gave their lives during the war to end all wars. It's quite a chilling experience and I defy you not to get a shiver up your spine. Ever increasing crowds gather at the memorial for commemorative services every year on Anzac and Remembrance Days and flowers are laid in memory of the fallen. You can however visit on any day and I suggest you stand at the base of the monument and spend a moment to take in its significance.

I'm not really all that sure if may tourists actually get up here, which would be a bit of a shame…read morebecause it is one of those iconic Adelaide landmarks. Okay, I have to admit that the view was pretty awesome before they decided to revamp the Adelaide Oval, which means that these days the view is sort of okay, but I can't really say that it is absolutely fantastic. Anyway it's a look out with this statue of Adelaide's founder pointing towards, well, the city of Adelaide. It is supposed to represent him standing on this hill over 175 years ago and saying, 'yep, I think we'll build a city right there). Apparently this also used to be his tomb, but it was moved at some point in time to the middle of Light Square where it still sits (though I'm not sure if many people actually realise that it is his tomb).

It's frowned upon to talk Geocaching to muggles. So I won't tell you there's a really awesome…read moreGeocache nearby. Feeling romantic? Have something to contemplate? Grab yo self a seat. It can get a little awkward when there's a few groups as it starts to get dark and not enough (any) privacy between benches. It's a really great view of the cricket stands with an OK view of the top half of the cityscape behind. It's still the best view of the city (other than Mount Lofty). And being the best is what matters here.