| South Australia has so much to offer, here are just a | | | | breathtaking Fleurieu coastline, plantations of the |
| few of the highlights. The capital Adelaide, the world | | | | Kuitpo forest, the heights of Mount Lofty and the |
| Famous Barossa Valley, the unique town of Coober | | | | vineyards of the Barossa Valley, and then on to |
| Pedy and Kangaroo Island, plus much more... | | | | magnificent gorges in the Flinders desert. |
| 1. Adelaide | | | | 6. Flinders Ranges |
| There is always something happening in this spacious | | | | Accessible via Port Augusta, this region is remote, |
| city. With parks and gardens surrounding the CBD, | | | | diverse and breathtaking. With so much to see you |
| you can picnic in the beautiful Adelaide Botanic | | | | will need at least a few days set aside to enjoy the |
| Gardens, or stroll down to the River Torrens to | | | | ranges and their natural beauty. Start at Wadlata |
| watch the paddle boats and cyclists along the rivers | | | | Outback Centre, displaying the history and best |
| edge. Not far away is the South Australian Museum. | | | | attractions to visit in the area. Head to Quorn, not far |
| Adelaide Zoo is great for families, with over 1000 | | | | from the lovely Warren Gorge and also the Kanyaka |
| native animals to spot. The beach is also close by, | | | | Ruins. One of the best towns to visit is Hawker, not |
| with Brighton the perfect choice for a getaway, or | | | | far from Wilpena Pound which has plenty of wildlife |
| Glenelg featuring the Rodney Fox Shark Museum. | | | | and amazing scenery. |
| 2. Barossa Valley | | | | 7. Coober Pedy |
| Known as Adelaide's wine capital, this is where you | | | | Known for its colourful opals, Coober Pedy is a unique |
| get away from the fast paced city life and enjoy | | | | and attractive place to visit, with its |
| wandering around vineyards, cellars and cosy lanes | | | | famousunderground accommodation to escape the |
| with quaint shops filled with delicacies and fine art. | | | | heat. The unique shops and art galleries have to be |
| Make sure you visit Lyndoch Lavender Farm which is | | | | seen to be believed, and you can't miss the |
| well known throughout the area, as well as the | | | | underground mines. One of the most popular is the |
| Barossa Historical Museum and the famous Penfolds | | | | Old Timer's Mine which is one of the oldest and also |
| Barossa Valley Winery. Take a few days out to relax | | | | displays some of the opals that were first discovered |
| and do nothing (except sample the wines and great | | | | in the early 1900's. |
| food) or hike in one of the national parks for | | | | 8. Kangaroo Island |
| incredible scenery. Barossa Valley is a must do | | | | Australia's third largest island is only two hours from |
| experience. | | | | Adelaide and accessible via Cape Jarvis on the ferry. |
| 3. Port Augusta | | | | Not surprisingly you will find plenty of kangaroos on |
| Known as the South Australian crossroad, you can | | | | the island, plus penguins, seals, koalas and many |
| travel across the Nullarbor from here, north to Alice | | | | more. There are lighthouses dotting the island as well |
| Springs, south to Adelaide or east to New South | | | | a numerous walking trails that will take you through |
| Wales. There is so much to do here. The Australian | | | | the uninhabited Flinders Chase National Park. At Kelly |
| Arid Lands Botanic Gardens offers beautiful walks | | | | Hill you can visit the underground cave systems, and |
| and the Outback Centre closer to the city offers | | | | Kingscote is where you can best see the cute |
| plenty of historical displays. This is the perfect base | | | | penguins at play. Murray Lagoon is also worth visiting |
| for travel in any direction to see the outback at its | | | | for its prolific birdlife. Visit for the day or stay at one |
| best. | | | | of the many campgrounds. |
| 4. Fleurieu Peninsula | | | | 9. Yorke Peninsula |
| Known for its wines, beaches and fishing, this is the | | | | With wildlife in every direction and scenic national |
| ultimate holiday destination, and great for all the | | | | parks make you feel like you are the only person |
| family. Enjoy bushwalking in the national parks, or | | | | around. There are a number of fantastic walking trails |
| head to the coastline to see penguins at Granite | | | | such as the Standsbury Coastal Trail, Edithburgh, Port |
| Island or whales at Encounter Bay. The diving is | | | | Vincent trails. Visit the lighthouse at Cape Spencer |
| incredible, with shipwrecks lining the coast, and it is | | | | and on to the Samphire Coast which is popular for |
| just as enjoyable to soak up the sun on the mainland | | | | bird watching. There are a number of camping |
| at one of the many camping grounds dotting the | | | | grounds to choose located close to pristine white |
| coast. Stay for a week or a few days, and enjoy | | | | beaches and lookouts. |
| the relaxed lifestyle of South Australia's most | | | | 10. Innes National Park |
| beautiful peninsula. | | | | This is the perfect place to visit to get away from |
| 5. Heysen Trail | | | | the city and get back to nature. With a great |
| This is one of South Australia's most well known | | | | camping ground in the park, you can base yourself |
| walking trails, starting at Cape Jervis near Kangaroo | | | | here for as long as you like and enjoy the carpet of |
| Island, and ending in the Flinders Ranges, some 1200 | | | | wildflowers and walking trails which wind around the |
| kilometres away. Not for the fainthearted, you might | | | | coastline. Visit Inneston Village which will take you |
| prefer to start small and enjoy one of the two hour | | | | back in time, or hop over Chinaman's Hat island to |
| walks along the way. If you have the time, this is the | | | | enjoy some more bushwalking and birdlife. The |
| ultimate walk for those who want to see South | | | | endless coastlines and abundant wildlife will keep you |
| Australia in all its diversity. Experience the | | | | coming back. |