Gawler East Travel Guide
Adelaide
Visit Gawler East
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Lunch from Adelaide
Victor Harbor & Southern Highlights Full-Day Tour
Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour
"Discover Hahndorf: Wine, Cheese, Beer, Shops & Lunch Day Trip"
Adelaide: Barossa Day Out: Wines, Brewery, Chocolate & Lunch
Top hotels in Gawler East
Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre
Excellent staff and a smooth check-in experience. The room was clean and comfortable, with good cooking facilities. Free parking was a big plus. The location is very convenient, close to all amenities and the CBD, making everything easily accessible.
Reviewed on 2 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
Highway 1 Holiday & Lifestyle Park
Great stay, friendly staff. Would recommend
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Adelaide Manor
The property was clean and as described. There was no room service or restaurant on the day we were there unfortunately
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Wine Vine
The premises are quite new and everything looks modern, clean and well maintained. The area is fairly quiet, with minimal noise despite being close to a main road. When we arrived, the weather was extremely hot, around 36 degrees, and there were quite a few summer flies and mosquitoes, mostly in ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Vine Inn Barossa
Great staff, good sized room
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gawler East
Mawson Lakes
Lake views, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Mawson Lakes. You might stop by Tea Tree Plaza or Coopers Brewery while you're in the area.
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.
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 North Adelaide Golf Course or Adelaide Oval.
Horsnell Gully
If you're spending some time in Horsnell Gully, Horsnell Gully Conservation Park and Giles Conservation Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
