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South Australia

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.

Play the world’s longest Golf Course on the Nullarbor Plain
Nullarbor

Play the world’s longest Golf Course on the Nullarbor Plain

Not satisfied with cricket matches that take five days to complete? There is now a golf course that takes four days and 1365km to play.

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The essential guide to visiting the Flinders Ranges
Flinders Ranges

The essential guide to visiting the Flinders Ranges

There are great rafts of information published about the Flinders Rangers. Here’s our distilled guide to the essential Flinders Rangers experiences, accommodation and dining options.

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Murphy's Haystack South Australia
South Australia

Murphy’s Haystacks South Australia Explained

AT rock hound Kerry van der Jagt steps back in geological time to investigate this extraordinary South Australian cluster.

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Coober Pedy moonscape mining holes
Coober Pedy

13 reasons Coober Pedy is delightfully strange

Opal mining town enigma Coober Pedy is very special place. Very special. Here are 13 reasons why this is Australia’s most delightfully strange town.

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Reflection on Lake Eyre, by Peter Elfes.
Outback South Australia

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyrethe where, what, when and how

The often dry Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is an outback enigma, famous for its rare and beautiful floodscapes. A scenic flight over Australia’s largest salt lake is near the top of the outback bucket list so here is everything you need to know: where and when to go, how to get there and just what you’ll see on a scenic flight – wet or dry.

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The truth about shark diving
Port Lincoln

The truth about shark diving

Shark diving Port Lincoln appears in as many nightmares as it does bucket lists.  Alissa Jenkins finds out that diving with great whites is confronting… but not for the reasons you’d expect.

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Lake Bumbunga: Another World
South Australia

Lake Bumbunga: Another World

 In search of striking landscapes, AT reader and amateur photographer Jacqui Turner heads to the picturesque salt-scape of Lake Bumbunga, SA

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Adelaide Hills
South Australia

Adelaide Hills

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Crossing the Nullarbor: all your top questions answered
Nullarbor

Crossing the Nullarbor: all your top questions answered

Australian Traveller drives the Nullarbor Crossing on one of Australia’s greatest outback journeys.

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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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