Two unmissable experiences in South Australia right now

Why everyone is talking about the Art Gallery of South Australia and d'Arenberg Cube winery.

Two unmissable experiences in South Australia right now

By Akash Arora

Updated April 1, 2025, first published October 21, 2022

Why everyone is talking about the Art Gallery of South Australia and d'Arenberg Cube winery right now.

Four metres in height and 22 metres in circumference... the mere dimensions of Gerry Wedd's digital installation are impressive enough. But it is the sounds and images, such as the one of an urn spinning like a globe, that make this genre-defying work next-level.

d'Arenberg Cube winery.

Titled Wave, the display has just opened at the Art Gallery of South Australia, as part of the 2022 Adelaide Film Festival. Drop in at the gallery before January 8 to immerse yourself in the 360-degree installation.

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Food at d'Arenberg Cube winery's new Singapore Circus restaurant.

And while you're at it, don't forget to check out the new restaurant, Singapore Circus, at the d'Arenberg Cube winery.

Food at d'Arenberg Cube winery's new Singapore Circus restaurant.

It's a bit of a hike to get to the restaurant, located in the McLaren Vale wine region, about 45 minutes drive south of the Adelaide CBD. But we bet you won't be complaining when chowing down on head chef Jamie Steele's irresistible Asian-hawker-style fare. Our pick is the prawn and carp dumpling with black vinegar dressing.

Words byAkash Arora

Akash is the Deputy Travel Editor for Australian Community Media. He has lived and worked in four cities around the world – Sydney, London, New Delhi and New York – and, at last count, travelled to 42 countries.

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