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South Australia: Things To Do & Places To See

South Australia boast a distinct diversity of landscape and mesmerising things to see and do from its phenomenal coast, vast outback, world-renowned wineries, bountiful wildlife and colourful cities and towns, it truly has it all.


 

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Just a short ferry ride from the Fleurieu Peninsula or a 30 minute flight from Adelaide, visit Kangaroo Island and discover gourmet delights and incredible wine and gin or explore Flinders Chase National Park. Taste impeccable fresh oysters on the Eyre Peninsula and get to know the marine wildlife that call the waters home, from swimming with seals and dolphins to cage diving with the majestic great white shark. Wish to see it all? Take a luxury cruise showcasing the highlights of South Australia’s bountiful coast.

 

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Only a five hours drive from Adelaide or a short plane trip explore the otherworldly outback landscape of South Australia. Revel in a landscape more than 600 million years old in the Flinders Ranges and marvel at the culturally important and natural amphitheater site of Wilpena Pound. Take a scenic-flight over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, Australia’s largest salt lake. Visit the underground town and ‘opal capital of the world’ at Coober Pedy or sleep under the boundless skies and drift to sleep under thousands of stars in a luxury swag.

 

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Australia’s longest river, one of the best places to explore the Murray River is South Australia. Take a relaxing river cruise, kayak the calm waters or lace up your hiking boots and explore the internationally recognised Riverland Ramsar Wetland and its rich Aboriginal culture and heritage.

 

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Named a ‘Great Wine Capital of The World’, South Australia is home to 18 wine regions. Explore the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley. Take a tour at one of the many wineries and taste cool-climate wines from internationally recognised Chardonnay to rich bodied Pinot Noir or try your hand at your own blend. Discover artisan delights, character filled towns and villages and enjoy opulent escapes and 5-star retreats.

 

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How To Get To South Australia

The most accessible hub to experience South Australia is it’s capital of Adelaide. Adelaide airport supports flights from many international destinations and Australian capital cities, making it easy and practical. If you are coming from Western Australia, why not take a rail journey on the Indian Pacific or jump on board The Ghan on an iconic train travel adventure from the Northern Territory. If you are arriving from Victoria, this makes for the perfect opportunity to travel the famed Great Ocean Road on a road trip to remember.

 

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