Gouger Street, Adelaide

Gouger Street (/ˈɡʊdʒər/ GUUJ-ər) is a major street in the centre of Adelaide, South Australia.^[2][3] It was named after Robert Gouger, the first Colonial Secretary of South Australia.^[4]

Gouger Street South Australia
Gouger Street, looking westward from the Adelaide Central Market
West end East end
Coordinates	34.930707°S 138.587942°E / -34.930707; 138.587942 (West end) 34.930117°S 138.600059°E / -34.930117; 138.600059 (East end)
General information
Type	Street
Location	Adelaide city centre
Length	1.1 km (0.7 mi)[1]
Opened	1837
Major junctions
West end	West Terrace Adelaide
	Morphett Street Victoria Square
East end	King William Street Adelaide
Location(s)
LGA(s)	City of Adelaide

Street sign in Gouger Street. The Adelaide Hills are visible in the distance.

Gouger Street near Chinatown

Restaurant district

Gouger Street is known for its high-end international restaurants and cafes. Cuisines found along Gouger Street include Italian, French, Argentinian, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai. Many of the restaurants on Gouger Street have won awards. Some of the better known ones are Star of Siam (which specializes in Thai cuisine), La Porchetta (Italian) and Chi on Gouger.

The southern entrance of the Adelaide Central Market is on Gouger street. A paifang, comprising an archway erected by the city council and two lions donated by the People's Republic of China, marks the southern entrance to the Moonta Street Chinatown.

See also

Australian Roads portal