Adelaide Plains
The
Adelaide Plains () is the area in
South Australia between the
Mount Lofty Ranges on the east and
Gulf Saint Vincent on the west.
The plains are generally fertile with annual rainfall of about 460 mm per year. The southern part is now covered by the urban sprawl of
Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. The next band north is the "bread basket" of South Australia, with
market gardens and vineyards, particularly around the towns of
Virginia and
Angle Vale. The remainder is predominantly used for growing
cereal grains such as
wheat,
barley, and
canola, and
sheep.
The Adelaide Plains are crossed by a number of rivers and creeks, but most dry up during summer. The rivers include the
Onkaparinga River,
River Torrens,
Little Para River,
Gawler River,
Light River and
Wakefield River.
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Wine Australia - Adelaide Plains*
Wine Diva - Adelaide Plains
