Cricket fan or not, the opening match of the ICC World Cup 2015 on the 15th of February will definitely catch your attention. That’s because it’s the battle between India and Pakistan which is reason enough to not give it a miss. The cricket fever has already caught on while the magnificent Adelaide Oval, Australia is all set to host the match.
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Top 5 Must-Do’s
1. Take a tour of the most picturesque stadium: If you are a sports nut, you can’t come to the recently refurbished Adelaide Oval and not take a tour of it. what has changed in the stadium which makes it imperative for fans to visit?? The heritage scoreboard and the century-old Moreton Bay Fig trees are a sight to watch. A mix of old and new will leave you awestruck. Don’t forget to take the guided tour of the stadium.
Tour operating time: Monday to Friday: 10 am, 11 am and 2pm; Saturday: 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm
Tour cost: 20 AUD (adult) and 10 AUD (child)
Tours are not available on event days and public holidays.
2. Binge on desi food: You don’t have to let go of your desi food cravings if you are in Adelaide. Beyond India (O’Connell Street, South Australia) and Sukh Sagar (Prospect Road, South Australia) are Indian restaurants that will make you feel completely at home. While Sukh Sagar serves authentic Indian street food, Beyond India serves robust tandoori flavours from the north and spicy exotic flavours from the south.
3. Sip your favourite drink: Catering to all sports fans with lip smacking food, top quality drinks and friendly staff, Rosemont Sports Bar is located right in the heart of Adelaide.
Sun-Thurs: Bar 7 am to 3 am. Gaming Room: 5 pm to 11 am.
Fri-Sat: Bar 24 hours. Gaming Room: 5 pm to 11 am. Lock Out from 3am; existing patrons may remain in the venue.
Long Weekend Sundays: Bar 24 hours. Gaming Room: 5 pm to 11 am. Lock Out from 3am; existing patrons may remain in the venue.
4. Get the thrill of a lifetime: If speed gives you a high, go for Fastrack Racing at Mallala Motor Sport Park in Adelaide and get an adrenaline rush as you drive a real racing car. Don’t worry! You will receive expert tuition from your instructor before you get adventurous with the speed machine.
5. Drive from Melbourne to Adelaide: Go on a self-drive from Melbourne to Adelaide along the magnificent south-east coastline and create beautiful memories. Drive past surf spots around Bells Beach on the Great Ocean Road. Find out more, right here.
Five Things You Didn’t Know About The Adelaide Oval
- When watching a match, every spectator will be just 40 metres from the nearest washroom, food and beverage outlet.
- There are 563 toilets for females, 139 for males, 36 for disabled people, seven for families and 559 urinals. So you don’t need to worry about waiting in serpentine queues!
- 77 per cent of the seats are under cover compared to 75 per cent at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- There are more than 250 selling points around the stadium where you can simply ‘tap and go’ to pay so you don’t have to carry cash.
- There are 53 electronic turnstiles to scan your ticket or phone during entry to prevent you for waiting in long queues for hours.
Where To Stay?
When visiting Adelaide to watch the world cup matches, I’d recommend you choose a hotel close to the stadium to be amidst all action. Overlooking the Adelaide Oval is Intercontinental hotel. Standing right on the banks of the Torrens River, it offers luxurious river view rooms and riverside dining. Click here to book a room.
Another hot-selling property is the Grand Chancellor. A short stroll away from the Adelaide Oval, this is also in close proximity to the Rundle Mall. Book it now before it’s sold out!
Do not wait for the last minute to plan your visit. A deadly combo of India v/s Pakistan, the impressive Adelaide Oval and a plush hotel is completely worth it.