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<p><i>A feel-good road trip itinerary</i> for <strong>South Australia</strong></p>

A feel-good road trip itinerary for South Australia

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<p><i>Australia’s unknown icon</i> <strong>Wilpena Pound</strong></p>

Australia’s unknown icon Wilpena Pound

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<p><i>Here are the best places to swim</i> around <strong>Australia</strong></p>

Here are the best places to swim around Australia

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<p><i>A photo essay</i> of a summer by the sea in <strong>South Australia</strong></p>

A photo essay of a summer by the sea in South Australia

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<p><i>A guide to</i> <strong>South Australia’s</strong> best winery experiences</p>

A guide to South Australia’s best winery experiences

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<p><i>8 of</i> <strong>South Australia’s</strong> best markets</p>

8 of South Australia’s best markets

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<p><i>Review</i>: Mount Lofty House, <strong>South Australia</strong></p>

Review: Mount Lofty House, South Australia

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<p><i>The best ways</i> to holiday here this year in <strong>South Australia</strong></p>

The best ways to holiday here this year in South Australia

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The ultimate travel guide to your next South Australia getaway. Sip in Wine tasting, walk national parks and explore Kangaroo Island or the Murray River.

Millie Brown - Robe
Limestone Coast

A photo essay of a summer by the sea in South Australia

Millie Brown captures the essence of a summer in South Australia in Robe on the Limestone Coast.

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Kangaroo Island South Australia
South Australia

The best ways to holiday here this year in South Australia

South Australia, discover the best ways to holiday here this year...

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Penneshaw Kangaroo Island
South Australia

A feel-good road trip itinerary for South Australia

What’s better than a road trip that crisscrosses beautiful wineries, incredible eateries and stunning scenery? Well, one that does as much good for your soul as it does the communities you traverse.

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Review: Mount Lofty House, South Australia
Adelaide Hills

Review: Mount Lofty House, South Australia

Only 20 minutes from the city streets of Adelaide, there is room to roam and relax at Mount Lofty House.

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A guide to South Australia’s best winery experiences 
South Australia

A guide to South Australia’s best winery experiences

South Australia’s wine regions cater to all tastes – from its robust shiraz to aromatic whites and experimental drops aged in buried amphorae.

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Deep-Creek-Waterfall
Fleurieu Peninsula

The Deep South Australia coastal walk to a hidden waterfall

Just 100 kilometres from Adelaide, a relatively unknown guided walk reveals the magic and mystery of the southern Fleurieu Peninsula.

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Adelaide market
South Australia

8 of South Australia’s best markets

Is there anything better? An event when everyone comes together to celebrate the four Cs: clothing, cuisine, collectables and crafts.

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Photography: Dillon Seitchik-Reardon
Australia

Here are the best places to swim around Australia

Caroline Clements and Dillon Seitchik-Reardon took a year off work to live the Aussie dream: travelling the country in search of the best swimming spots, from beaches to lakes to gorges. Here, they talk us through some favourites from their resulting book Places We Swim, a loving homage to our national obsession with the water.

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Wilpena Pound Flinders Ranges
Flinders Ranges

Australia’s unknown icon Wilpena Pound

How can something as marvellously grand as the Flinders Ranges' Wilpena Pound fly under the radar for so long?

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Discover the best places to visit and things to do in South Australia with our ultimate travel guide. From beautiful beaches, world-renowned wine regions, a vibrant and cultural capital city and charming country towns, it’s easy to plan your next South Australian getaway.

South Australia is a great holiday destination for a romantic getaway in wine country, family beach holidays on the coast or road tripping to the outback; immerse yourself in the very best South Australia has to offer.

Top things to do in South Australia

South Australia is blessed with multiple wine regions to indulge in a spot of wine tasting. Head to McLaren Vale for a premium cellar door experience and a stop by the d’Arenberg Cube. Arguably South Australia’s most famous wine region, the Barossa Valley is a must-visit for wine lovers. Head to the charming Clare Valley for award-winning Riesling and picturesque vineyard views. Further afield, Coonawarra on the Limestone Coast is known for its big, bold Cabernet Sauvignon wines.

Walk off all that great South Australian food and wine with a hike or trek in South Australia’s rugged and beautiful great outdoors. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely afternoon stroll or an intrepid multi-day wilderness adventure, such as the Southern Great Ocean walk, you can find a hike or trek to suit your level of fitness in South Australia. Arkaba Walk at Wilpena Pound is a 4-day hike and one of Australia’s eight Great Walks, traversing the ancient Flinders Rangers in Outback South Australia. Adelaide also has some great hikes to suit all levels of fitness.


 

Where to stay in South Australia

You’ll find plenty of accommodation options in South Australia to suit every budget, from camping and caravan parks, budget hotels, to beachside resorts, boutique hotels and luxury accommodation. Choosing where to stay in South Australia will depend on the style of holiday you seek. From a Barossa Valley wine weekend to an Adelaide cultural mini-break to cruising the Murray River, there is so much to see and do, and the perfect accommodation to suit your style and budget in South Australia.


 

The best places to eat and drink in South Australia

South Australia is renowned for its world-class wine regions like the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, which pair perfectly with the state’s abundant local produce. Adelaide’s thriving food scene offers everything from farm-to-table dining to vibrant multicultural markets. Coastal regions like the Eyre Peninsula serve up fresh seafood, including oysters and kingfish, while the rolling hills and outback towns showcase hearty country fare. Whether you’re sampling artisan cheeses or sipping fine shiraz, eating in South Australia is a delicious way to experience the region’s natural bounty and warm hospitality.

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