Gawler East Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Victor Harbor & Southern Highlights Full-Day Tour
Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour
Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour
Kangaroo Island Full-Day Tour from Adelaide with Return Ferry
Our pick of the best Gawler East Hotel Deals
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
Room was so clean and fresh, pool area for kids amazing 👏
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Adelaide Manor
Very clean and excellent aircon during the extreme heatwave.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Wine Vine
Clean room and beautiful perfume in the air upon arrival. Easy to find. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Vine Inn Barossa
Great experience
Reviewed on 8 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 Adelaide Oval or North Adelaide Golf Course.
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.
