Bursting with culture, flavour and stunning terrain, South Australia is a must-visit for any curious traveller.
Adelaide, famous for its arts, culture, beaches and food not to mention its proximity to world-famous wine-regions, including the Barossa, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Valley and Clare Valley, Adelaide punches well above its weight when it comes to dishing up the best of the best.
Adelaide offers visitors a thriving arts scene with a year-round calendar of award-winning festivals and events. When it comes to food South Australia is the land of legends, a smorgasbord of cuisines. Taste your way through Adelaide’s best restaurants, bountiful markets and laneways packed with restaurants, bars and booming with regional distilleries and cellar doors.
Head to the hills and find small villages soaked in light. Visit the towns of Aldgate, Stirling, Oakbank, Birdwood, Crafers, Mount Barker and Handof, all within a one-hour drive from Adelaide's city centre. Brimming with wildlife wander down leafy lanes and find restaurants serving some of Australia’s best produce, cellar doors offering cool-climate wines.
If you’re a wine lover a visit to the local wine regions is a must. It comes as no surprise that the Barossa is one to add to your list. With over 80 cellar doors including the internationally renowned Penfolds. Another favourite is McLaren Vale. 45 minutes from Adelaide it is perfect for a day trip. The Mediterranean climate makes it a unique region growing grapes and famous for producing Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The home of Riesling, the Clare Valley spans over 40 kilometres from Auburn to Clare, offering the country’s best Riesling. A valley of many talents it is also known for its selection of craft breweries and cider houses.
Drive into the outback and the Flinders Ranges, find towering mountain ranges and spectacular gorges. Take an aerial tour of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre or drive along the Aboriginal Dreaming Trail. Visit the Wilpena Pound, Coober Pedy and Port Augusta and at night stare into the sky and enjoy a spectacular light show, night after night. Surrounded by wilderness, it is the ultimate road trip for any traveller.
With its raw rugged coastline, Kangaroo Island is surrounded by crystal clear waters and home to many natural wonders and wildlife. Accessible by ferry or air, the island offers visitors breathtaking scenery, mouth-watering produce and a laid-back lifestyle.
Another of South Australia’s many gems is the pristine coastline of the Yorke Peninsula. Only an hour from Adelaide, the Yorke Peninsula is one of South Australia’s most accessible seaside escapes. With a whopping 700 kilometres of white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, it offers so much to see and do. Spend your days fishing, surfing, swimming or simply relaxing on the beach. Visit one of the local breweries or take a bushwalk in the breathtaking Innes National Park, where you will spot an abundance of native wildlife as you stroll the trails.