Adelaide has become the first capital city in Australia to recognise the local indigenous people as the traditional land owners of the area.

The Kaurna people have been officially recognised by the Federal court, 18 years after the application for native title was first lodged.

The land rights run from Myponga to Lower Light and from the foothills to Adelaide's coastline.

Kaurna woman Katrina Karlapina said “South Australia has positioned itself on the national map in terms of history and significance — it's a celebration for us all.”