The Venue
National Wine Centre of Australia
The Food – The Wine – The Experience
The National Wine Centre of Australia is an architectural treat but what is holds inside is the real attraction. Situated on the edge of Adelaide’s stunning Botanic Garden it is a combination of eye-catching architecture and smooth functionality. It is an exciting tourism venue that not only showcases the entire Australian Wine Industry, and also features spectacular architecture, natural lighting, outdoor terrace areas with views of the Centre’s vineyard and Botanic Gardens.
The 2011 ACTS Conference will take place in The Hickinbothan Hall, the centre’s premier venue. The room is dominated by a stunning wooden ceiling that rises to 23 metres. The Hickinbotham Hall overlooks the outdoor terrace area and vineyard and also features 100-year-old jarrah floorboard and a spectacular rammed earth wall that serves as an amazing backdrop for presentations.
Getting There
The National Wine Centre of Australia is adjacent to the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide, in the north east part of the City. The pedestrian entrance is located on the Botanic Road, the continuation of North Terrace. You can also walk through the Botanic Gardens to the Centre.
By Bus
The National Wine Centre is easily accessible by public transport. The Adelaide Free Buses – catch the City Loop (99C) around the city and stop at Botanic Gardens/East Terrace. The Botanic Road entrance to National Wine Centre is approximately 200 metres walk East.
Adelaide Metro buses including the O-Bahn bring you to the National Wine Centre bus stop either on Botanic Road (stop 1) or on Hackney Road (stop 2). More information about itineraries and timetables are available at the Passenger Transport InfoCentre corner King William and Currie Streets (call 8210 1000 or toll free on 1800 182 160).
The Adelaide Explorer bus also stops at key visitor attractions around Adelaide, including the National Wine Centre (call 8).
By Car
A passenger set down area is available on Hackney Road. Short term parking is available along Hackney Road and Plane Tree Drive, and car parks are located on Frome Road, Rundle Street and North Terrace. Please note on-site parking facilities are limited.
Accessibility
The National Wine Centre of Australia complies with regulations regarding public building and offers disables access and facilities for visitors.
