East Terrace marks the eastern edge of the
city centre of
Adelaide, the capital city of
South Australia. It is one of the main north-south thoroughfares through the east side of the city. Although the terrace essentially runs north-south between
North Terrace and
South Terrace, unlike Adelaide's other three terraces, its path is far from a straight line; travelling the entire length of East Terrace requires turning at
right angles at most intersections. After crossing South Terrace, the street continues through the
parklands as Beaumont Road, but unlike other roads through the parklands it is not a thoroughfare; there is a break in the middle of it.