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| Gouger Street, looking westward from the Adelaide Central Market | |
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| Type | Street |
| Location | Adelaide city centre |
| Length | 1.1 km (0.7 mi)[1] |
| Opened | 1837 |
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| West end | West Terrace Adelaide |
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| East end | King William Street Adelaide |
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| LGA(s) | City of Adelaide |
Gouger Street (/ˈɡʊdʒər/ GUUJ-ər) is a major street in the centreofAdelaide, South Australia.[2][3] It was named after Robert Gouger, the first Colonial Secretary of South Australia.[4]
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.
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Streets and squares of Adelaide city centre
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