Travel South Australia

South Australia offers many dramatic and diverse regions for travellers to explore. From the famous wine destinations such as the Barossa and Clare Valley to the famous outback regions of the Flinders Ranges as well as Coober Pedy, the Opal-mining town, with its underground city centre, hotel and attractions.  The state’s capital city, Adelaide, is an up-and-coming happening city with its burgeoning small-bar scene, world-class art and music, and many event and festival offerings. Guests enjoy walking through Adelaide’s Rundle Mall as well as taking a nice stroll through the stunning flora at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.

Kangaroo Island is a can’t-miss island stop to add to your vacation itinerary!  This is the destination where travellers can truly encounter some of the country’s most memorable nature, wildlife and gourmet food and wine, all in one place.  From epic rock formations like Admiral’s Arch and Remarkable Rocks, to abundant wildlife like kangaroos and seals out in the open and restaurants offering freshly caught seafood, cheeses and wines, many vacationers revel in the truly-Australian experiences.  Note: Flinders Chase National Park is currently closed.

Visiting the McLaren Vale wine region, at just a 45-minute drive from the city of Adelaide, is another excellent choice for travel itineraries.  The origin of the state’s wine industry offers visitors over 80 cellar doors, gourmet food and art.  Walk to cycle along the Shiraz Trail, a five-mile path following an old trailway that has been repurposed solely as a winery trail where you can stop and taste Shiraz wines along the way.

Hop on the iconic Ghan train from Adelaide and head on an expedition through the outback to Alice Springs, Katherine and Darwin.  In 2019, The Ghan marked 90 years of outback crossings. Offering more than simply transit between Adelaide to Darwin, guests enjoy the sumptuous dining onboard as well as elegant private cabins, five-star service and the wide choice of included off-train experiences.

Consider a 3,4, or 7 night a paddle-wheeler cruise along the Murray River.  With no more than 120 guests, these special cruises allow you to enjoy the tranquility and wildlife of the Murray riverlands, nature walks and heritage.

Don’t leave without visiting the Adelaide Central Market, the largest covered market in the Southern Hemisphere! For over 150 years, this marketplace has been a popular spot for fresh produce, meat and poultry, baked goods and some of the city’s most popular cafes.