5 best places to shop in Adelaide, South Australia

When considering shopping cities in Australia, Adelaide is not usually top of mind. However, you’re missing out if you don’t visit this city. You’ll enjoy big shopping savings in Adelaide. So where is the cheap shopping in Adelaide? What are the shopping centres or malls in Adelaide?

Torrens Lake Adelaide South Australia

Keep reading the 5 best places to shop in Adelaide; Rundle Mall, Harbour Town Premium Outlets, Westfield Marion, Adelaide Arcade and Westfield Tea Tree Plaza.

This post contains affiliate links.


Rundle Mall

Rundle Mall is the heart of shopping, dining and entertainment in Adelaide. With over 1000 retailers including local and global brands, you’ll be spoilt for choice. In addition to retail stores, there are several supermarkets and large department stores in the area. You’ll find bargains in this iconic shopping mall.

The pigs of Rundle Mall Adelaide South Australia

You’ll have such a great time, hours will just fly by.

Just ask the Rundle Mall Pigs – Horatio, Oliver, Truffles and Augusta on a day out! 🐽 They are waiting for you!


Harbour Town Premium Outlets

Are you a lover of Premium Outlet malls? You’re going to love Harbour Town. Big discounts are available in all 100+ retail stores in the centre. 💰💰

Harbour Town is located 15 minutes from Adelaide City, 10 minutes from Glenelg or five minutes from Adelaide airport. Take the J1 bus from Adelaide city to get there.

If you’re an interstate or international tourist, make sure you visit Centre Management to pick up your FREE Tourist discount card when you arrive. This discount card gives even bigger savings on the already discounted prices available in the centre.

You’ll need an empty bag to carry all your shopping bargains. Happy shopping!



Westfield Marion

Westfield Marion is the largest shopping complex in Adelaide. In Oakland Park, a suburb 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) south of Adelaide, Westfield Marion has 342+ stores spread over four floors. Transport to the centre is via several regular bus or train services, leaving Adelaide City.


Adelaide Arcade

Adelaide Arcade is a heritage arcade located off Rundle Mall with 65+ stores. Grand, elegant and timeless.

Adelaide Arcade Adelaide South Australia

The arcade opened in 1885, with a real old-world feel and atmosphere about it and contains several unique stores and retailers.

Feel like people watching? Grab a cappuccino from one of the many cafes in the arcade, relax and enjoy the view! The colourful umbrellas, will lead the way.



Westfield Tea Tree Plaza

Westfield Tea Tree Plaza in Modbury, a suburb 17 kilometres (10.5 miles) north east of Adelaide, is worth a visit. The shopping centre has 250+ retail stores featuring local and overseas brands. You can get to the centre via several regular bus or train services leaving Adelaide City.


Suggested posts:

5 best day trips to go on from Adelaide

Kangaroo Island – 5 best attractions to add to the itinerary


Click to go to Travel Resources


Discover more from The Smart Travelista

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.


Discover more from The Smart Travelista

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading