The concierge recommends: Adelaide

By GRANT BRADLEY

If Greg Williams wanted to give up work on the concierge's desk at Adelaide's Radisson Playford Hotel he might consider the diplomatic corps.

On the day Australia caned the Black Caps 3-zip in cricket he was full of praise for the Kiwi effort, even suggesting the series could have gone either way.

His recommendations: Best Paid Attraction: Cleland Wildlife Park - a 20-minute drive towards the hills from central Adelaide, it showcases Australian native animals.

Best Family Attraction: Glenelg seaside area - a half-hour tram ride from the central city. Big hotels, big beach, a large fun fair for the kids and plenty of restaurants.

Best Free Attraction: Adelaide Botanic Garden - 25ha on the perimeter of the central city. A good place to do not much, but check out the Palm House, brought from Germany in 1877.

Best Eating: Red Ochre Grill, relatively new on the banks of nearby River Torrens. Best of modern Australian grub - plenty of native animals on the menu.