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The 13th Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education Conference is being held at the Holiday Inn, Adelaide, South Australia.

Whether you want to be entertained, get out and party, or just relax with the family on holiday, Adelaide has something for you. For shopaholics, wander down Rundle Mall and indulge in some retail therapy. There's more than 800 shops to choose from, so you won't run out of options.

Just be sure to pick up some treats from Haigh's Chocolates - they'll help you deal with life when you eventually have to go home. Stop by Jurlique for beauty products, and at RM Williams to take home merchandise from the legendary Outback outfitter. Read our Adelaide Shopping pages for more ideas.

If you want to immerse yourself in South Australia's rich arts and culture, stroll along North Terrace - Adelaide's "cultural boulevard." It's home to the Aboriginal Cultures Gallery in the South Australian Museum, Adelaide Botanic Garden and the National Wine Centre. Just around the corner, wander through the fascinating National Aboriginal Cultural Institute - Tandanya.

And if you're after a meal or a drink, there are more than 700 restaurants, cafes and pubs to choose from. So, sample the al fresco styles of East Rundle Street, try the seafood and Asian cuisine at Gouger Street, and treat yourself to some fine dining at the restaurants and cafes of North Adelaide.

But if there's one thing you absolutely must do, it's take a trip to the Adelaide Central Market. It's open every Saturday - and the best time to turn up is early in the morning for breakfast.

When & Where

Holiday Inn, Adelaide

28 June - 30 June 2010

Keynote Speakers

Professor Marcia Devlin
Professor of Higher Education, Deakin University

Professor Marcia Devlin holds the inaugural Chair in Higher Education Research at Deakin University, Victoria.
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Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington
PVC Teaching & Learning, Monash University