North Terrace, Adelaide


North Terrace is one of the four terraces that bound the central business and residential district of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It runs east–west along the northern edge of "the square mile". The western end continues on to Port Road and the eastern end continues across the Adelaide Parklands as Botanic Road.

North side of North Terrace

Theoretically, the northern side of North Terrace is part of the Adelaide Parklands. However, much of the space between North Terrace and the River Torrens is occupied by cultural institutions and other public buildings. Starting from West Terrace and travelling east, these buildings include:
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South side of North Terrace

Starting at West Terrace and travelling east, the southern side of the street includes:
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  • The historic Holy Trinity Church
  • Assorted accommodation, including the Stamford Plaza and Grosvenor Hotels, and Oaks Adelaide Embassy suites
  • Various businesses and government offices
  • The Dame Roma Mitchell building
  • Assorted accommodation and various Adelaide head offices
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  • Assorted businesses
  • The historic Ayers House
  • 19th century Terrace houses
  • The historic Botanic Hotel

Glenelg tram extensions

In October 2007, the extension of the Glenelg tram line from Victoria Square to the University of South Australia City West campus was completed. In 2010, a further extension along the remainder of North Terrace to continue along Port Road to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre was opened. Construction of a new junction, branch lines along the eastern end of North Terrace and King William Road and four new stops began in July/August 2017 and opened on 13 October 2018.