Located in the heart of Adelaide, North Terrace is one of the four terraces that mark the central business and residential district.
The street runs from West Terrace to Botanic Road and is home to cultural institutions, public buildings, universities, museums, and parks.
The northern side of North Terrace is mainly occupied by cultural institutions and other public buildings. Starting from West Terrace and travelling east, the buildings you will see include the parkland, Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide Medical and Nursing Schools (University of Adelaide), University of South Australia Cancer Research Institute, Adelaide Convention Centre and Exhibition Halls, Riverside Centre, InterContinental Hotel, Adelaide railway station building, Adelaide Casino, Old Parliament House, Parliament House, Adelaide Festival Centre and Elder Park, Government House, Torrens Parade Ground, South African War Memorial, Jubilee 150 Walkway, National War Memorial, State Library of South Australia, Institute Building, Spence Wing, Mortlock Wing, South Australian Museum, Art Gallery of South Australia, and the University of Adelaide.
The southern side of North Terrace includes the Newmarket Hotel, assorted accommodation, businesses and medical practices, City West campus of the University of South Australia, the Lion Arts Centre, the historic Holy Trinity Church, assorted accommodation, businesses and government offices, the Dame Roma Mitchell building, assorted accommodation and various Adelaide head offices, "Gawler Chambers", David Jones, Scots Church, Freemasons' Hall, Waterhouse House, First Church of Christ, Scientist ("Christian Scientist" Church), Ayers House, 19th century Terrace houses, and the historic Botanic Hotel.
The Glenelg tram line extension from Victoria Square to the University of South Australia City West campus was