South Australia
South Australia is a state that has remained politically innovative and culturally vibrant throughout its history. It is known for its festivals and fine produce.
While South Australia is not the tourist magnet that its northern neighbour is, South Australia offers a different perspective on Australia from many of its different parts. With world-class wine and other produce, friendly people, unspoilt environment and a very relaxed pace of life, it offers the break in Australia that you may have been looking for.
South Australia Destination
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia. In Adelaide, you can enjoy stylish architecture, boutique shopping, sandy swimming beaches, fabulous arts events, nightlife, fine dining, and some of Australia’s best café strips. Its population is slightly over 1 million, which makes it by far the largest city in the otherwise sparsely populated state. It is also known for having the conveniences of a large city, while at the same time being far less cosmopolitan than the “Big Four”. Adelaide is centrally located among the wine regions of McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Clare Valley, all of which are within day-trip distance.
Barossa Valley
Barossa Valley is in South Australia and is one of the best wine-producing regions on the Australian mainland with a rapidly-growing international reputation. Many of the area wineries are open for tastings and there are organized tours operating out of Adelaide to visit them.
The Barossa Valley is a pretty safe area. The usual travel precautions always apply though. Also, you should be very careful not to drink and drive. The police are very vigilant as this region sadly has a high rate of car accident deaths amongst young males - the roads can be very windy and large gum trees in these region often front onto the road, which can make coming at one very daunting as you round a corner. Stick to the speed limits and keep safe.
Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island is an island about 45 minutes by ferry off the coast of South Australia. The island is 160 kilometers across, and has an abundance of wildlife, natural scenery, wineries and beaches. Many species for which Australia is famous for can be found here like kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and penguins. There are plenty of opportunities to see these animals close up in their natural habitat.
Flinders Ranges
Flinders Ranges is an Outback mountain range in South Australia and one of Australia’s great national landscapes. This is a rich environment for you to experience. The Flinders Ranges provide an emotionally uplifting and tranquil travel destination. It’s home to Wilpena Pound, a giant natural ampitheatre. It’s the ideal destination for Outback drives, camping, trekking and just drinking in the fresh air and starry skies. There’s plenty of accommodation, including campsites and luxury eco villas.
The Flinders Ranges region covers most of the north-east of South Australia, and includes some sparse and isolated parts of the state. For most tourists, the areas most often visited are Wilpena Pound and the towns in the middle and far north of the state, though more adventurous travellers may choose to venture beyond onto the Birdsville and Strzlecki Tracks towards Queensland and the Northern Territory. Because of the lack of public transport, unless you are on a scheduled tour, it will more than likely be necessary to hire a car. Hitchhiking is not recommended due to the isolated areas and the extreme temperatures, especially in summer.
Tours & Activities in…
- Adelaide
- Adelaide Hills
- Arkaroola
- Barossa Valley
- Birdsville
- Chambers Gorge
- Clare Valley
- Coober Pedy
- Coonawarra
- Coorong National Park
- Eyre Peninsula
- Fleurieu Peninsula
- Flinders Ranges
- Glenelg
- Goolwa beach
- Hahndorf
- Kangaroo Island
- Lake Eyre
- Mannum
- McLaren Vale
- Mt Gambier
- Murray River
- Oodnadatta Track
- Otway Ranges
- Port Augusta
- Victor Harbor
- Wilpena Pound
