Preparations are under way for the Royal Adelaide Show, with organisers expecting 400,000 people to descend on Wayville. 

The show will feature the Skyflyer XXL, a ride which, at a height of 60 metres, is so tall it required approval from aviation authorities. 

“I think you’re going to be able to see Glenelg from the top of this tower right here at Wayville,” Jamie Pickett from Skyflyer XXL said.

“It’s actually the biggest touring ride in Australia at the moment.”

The ride, almost double the height of the Ferris wheel, is scheduled to be assembled with a specialist crane. 

Alongside the new attraction, showgoers can expect classic show experiences, including an increased presence of Bluey-themed attractions.

Despite challenging conditions for producers, the show will feature a 14 per cent increase in agricultural competitors. 

“It’s a record for the last couple of years,” Jordan Philp from the Royal Adelaide Show said. 

“But what we know is our farmers are really keen… to get back to the city and reconnect with people that they haven’t seen in a long time.”

In the lead-up to the opening, an estimated 10,000 staff and volunteers are working to prepare the Wayville showgrounds. 

The Country Women’s Association (CWA) is providing meals for staff and volunteers. 

“We give as much of a homely atmosphere as we can,” Evelyn Dyer from the CWA said. 

“And we give all home-cooked meals… and it’s just lovely to have that service for people.”

Attendees have been advised to plan their travel arrangements in advance. 

Due to partial tramline closures, buses will replace tram services. 

Shuttle services will operate from designated city UParks, offering a special parking rate of $8.