Gawler River Travel Guide
Adelaide
Visit Gawler River
Popular places to visit
Adelaide Oval
Tour the stadium, witness an AFL showdown, see a game of rugby or cricket, browse the Bradman Collection, dine in style or rock out at a concert.
Glenelg Beach
This historic settlement is a thriving cultural destination, right on the beach.
Rundle Mall
World-class shopping at over 700 stores, farm animals and even a few ghosts make this much more than a typical shopping mall.
Adelaide Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Adelaide Casino during your travels in Adelaide? Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Catch an event at Adelaide Entertainment Centre during your trip to Adelaide. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Adelaide Zoo
Wander through the same rain forests as Sumatran tigers and watch giant pandas play at this award-winning zoo.
Things to do
Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour
Grand Mansions & Sub-Divisions Walking Tour
Full-Day Barossa Food & Wine Experience - Small Group Touring
Adelaide City Highlights Half Day Tour
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Gawler River
Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre
Our third time staying at Mawson Lakes Hotel and we stayed over in the Central Apartments in a 2 bedroom. Rooms seemed to have been slightly upgraded since we were there last year; particularly new carpet. Room was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for the week stay. Check in was quick ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes by IHG
Staff are nice, the room is clean and spacious. Overall its not what I expected just an average hotel I thought it would be a bit grand since its Crowne Plaza Hotel. Nice stay though.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Quest Port Adelaide
Excellent room and facilities. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Adelaide Manor
Convenient location.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Echo Holiday Parks - Windsor Gardens
Clean, well presented, spacious room and bathroom. Very peaceful and pleasant surroundings.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Blue Gums Hotel
Clean comfortable room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gawler River
Port Adelaide
You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Port Adelaide. You might want to make time for a stop at Jackalope Studio Gallery or South Australian Maritime Museum.
Semaphore
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Semaphore. You might want to make time for a stop at Semaphore Beach or The Semaphore Waterslide Complex.
West Lakes
West Lakes is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Westfield West Lakes, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
North Adelaide
North Adelaide is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Adelaide Oval or North Adelaide Golf Course.
Adelaide Central Business District
Victoria Square and Adelaide Town Hall are top sights in Adelaide Central Business District, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Victoria Square - Tarndanyangga Tram Stop or Rundle Mall Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.
Horsnell Gully
If you're spending some time in Horsnell Gully, Horsnell Gully Conservation Park and Giles Conservation Park are top sights worth seeing.
