STATE: South Australia
Travel to South Australia (SA) to experience: Adelaide Hills, Yorke Peninsula, Clare Valley, the City of Adelaide, the Barossa, Eyre Peninsula, Fleurieu Peninsula, Flinders Ranges and Outback, Kangaroo Island, Limestone Coast and the Murray Riverland. South Australia is the fourth largest state (including the Northern Territory) and the driest in Australia. South Australia is a place of contrasts. The varied landscapes of immense deserts, rugged mountains and dry lakes entice many visitors to holiday in South Australia.
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The Adelaide Hills region in South Australia, South of Adelaide is the states oldest wine region dating back to the first vintage in 1841. The Adelaide Hills region of South Australia offers visitors historic townships, heritage accommodation properties with stunning gardens. A good selection of accommodation, hotels, tours and attractions for your holiday. Tourist information can be found at major tourist towns Hahndorf, Mount Barker and Stirling.
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Yorke Peninsula, South Australia with more than 600 kilometres of coastline and a host of sunny seaside towns, "Yorkes" is much loved by local South Australians.The stunning Yorke Peninsula region has a good selection of accommodation, hotels, tours and attractions for your SA holiday. SA Tourist information can be found at busier tourist towns such as Maitland and the Copper Triangle towns of Kadina and Moonta.
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The Clare Valley, north of Adelaide, South Australia known for food and wine, hotels, history, arts and festivals. All visitors to the Clare Valley region in SA can explore the pretty churches and vineyards along the Clare Valley between Auburn and Clare, including Leasingham, Watervale, Penwortham and Sevenhill. Clare Valley accommodation, tours, events, and destination information.
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About Adelaide, South Australia. Large choice of accommodation, hotels, bars and swimming beaches to be found around Glenelg, the oldest part of Adelaide. Explore many of the music and arts festivals that make Adelaide famous. The city of Adelaide is positioned on the banks of the picturesque River Torrens, among superb gardens, with the blue haze of the Adelaide Hills as a backdrop, giving it a relaxed atmosphere.
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The Murraylands region in South Australia has a good selection of accommodation, hotels, tours and attractions for your holiday. Tourist information for the Murraylands region; Murray Bridge, Murray River can be found at Mannum and planbooktravel is a useful resource for articles, reviews, stories, photos and blogs for the Murray region of South Australia.
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Barossa, South Australia, although relatively small in area, the Barossa Valley is Australia's best-known wine region. Each year thousands of visitors tour the wineries of Seppeltsfield, Angaston, Lyndoch, Penfolds and Wolf Blass to name a few, tasting the wines and making cellar-door purchases. The Barossa's Mediterranean-type climate and differing soils make it an ideal place for growing diverse varieties of grapes, producing consistently high quality wines..
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Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, watch Southern Right Whales play with their young beneath towering cliffs at the Head of Bight, or jump right in and swim with dolphins and sea lions at tranquil Baird Bay, and fluorescent cuttlefish at Whyalla all in the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia. Information on Eyre Peninsula holidays, touring, attractions, accommodation, hotels for tourists can be found at Ceduna, Port Lincoln and smaller towns in the area.
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Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia with its close proximity to Adelaide and outstanding combination of seaside resorts surrounded by idyllic rural townships, set among rolling hills and vineyards, make the Fleurieu Peninsula an ideal holiday destination. The region starts near the southern coast of Adelaide and continues to Cape Jervis, a small town situated at the tip of the Peninsula, which offers excellent views across Backstairs Passage to Kangaroo Island and a variety of accommodation, tours and events for your SA holiday.
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Flinders Ranges in Australia's Outback, renowned for its rugged mountain scenery, deep gorges and tranquil valleys, this is a land of legends and South Australian 4x4 adventure holidays. Main attractions include Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, Flinders Ranges National Park, Gammon Ranges National Park, Wilpena Pound, Coober Pedy, William Creek Hotel, Pichi Richi Railway, Birdsville Track, Iga Warta. A mix of accommodation and tours at Coober Pedy, Hawker, Port Augusta, Quorn and Roxby Downs.
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Kangaroo Island, South Australia is the third largest island off the Australian coastline. Main attractions include Cape Borda Lighthouse, Cape Gantheaume, Flinders Chase National Park, Kingscote, Maritime Heritage Trail, Penneshaw, Ravine des Casoars, Remarkable Rocks, Seal Bay, Stokes Bay and Vivonne Bay. A good range of accommodation and tours are available at Kingscote, Parndana, American River and Penneshaw.
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The Limestone Coast, in the south-east corner of South Australia, is rich in natural attractions, with an arc of beaches and lobster-fishing ports stretching along the coastline to the Victorian border. The SA region, which centres on Mount Gambier has main attractions including: Blue Lake, Bool Lagoon, Bordertown, Cape Jaffa Lighthouse, Canunda National Park, Coonawarra Wineries, Crater Lakes, Kingston SE, Millicent, Naracoorte Caves, Padthaway, Penola, Pool of Siloam, Robe and Tantanoola Caves. There is no shortage of accommodation and attractions for travellers to the area.
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The Murray Riverland produces close to half of South Australia's wine grapes and is becoming increasingly known as a wine area in its own right. Murray Riverland is the heart of the fruit bowl of South Australia, where more than 90% of the state's citrus, stone fruit and nuts are grown; local produce can be sampled from stalls along the roadside. Attractions include Banrock Station, Fresh Fish and Dried Fruit Outlets, Loxton Historical Village, River Cruises and The Big Orange. Accommodation in the main towns of Berri, Loxton, Barmera and Renmark.
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More on South AustraliaTravel to South Australia (SA) the fourth largest state (including the Northern Territory) and the driest in Australia, South Australia is a place of contrasts. In the unique position of bordering all the other mainland states, two-thirds of South Australia is dominated by a near-desert environment. Although conditions here are harsh and unrelenting, the varied landscapes of immense deserts, rugged mountains and dry lakes entice many visitors. In contrast to the arid lands of the north and west are the gulf lands, which include the Eyre, Yorke and Fleurieu peninsulas, fringed by quiet beaches and fishing towns; the rolling hills of the Mount Lofty Ranges; and the dry south-east plains watered by the mighty Murray River, Australia's longest, as it flows to the sea. The extensive 3700km South Australian coastline offers scenic driving and walking routes along its many indentations as well as offshore islands to explore, the largest being Kangaroo Island. Touring South Australia by car is generally easy. From the state's sophisticated capital, Adelaide, there are links to the Barrier, Sturt, Ouyen, Dukes and Princes hwys to the eastern states; the Stuart Hwy, which crosses the continent to Darwin;and the Eyre Hwy, which traverses the virtually treeless Nullarbor Plain to Western Australia. There are many reasons to visit South Australia, including the spectacular scenery, fishing, flora, fauna and the national, conservation and recreation parks that make up over 20% of the state. However, wine is usually top of the list. South Australia's wineries are legendary - the names Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra are recognised by most Australians and overseas visitors. Four out of every ten glasses of Australian wine are produced from vineyards in the south-east corner of South Australia. The South Australian Regions include: Adelaide Hills, Yorke Peninsula, Clare Valley, the City of Adelaide, the Barossa, Eyre Peninsula, Fleurieu Peninsula, Flinders Ranges and Outback, Kangaroo Island, Limestone Coast and the Murray Riverland. Most popular photoslatest storiesNaracoorte Visitor Information Centrenaravic | 2008-09-17 | The Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre offers Visitor Information for travellers to Naracoorte and the limestone coast region. One of the most popular attractions in the town is the Naracoorte Swimming Lake.... | read more Explore Robe, South Australiagfitter | 2008-08-21 | Whilst enduring my hectic pace of life in Melbourne, Australia, there is always a place of relaxation in my mind when I recall my times spent exploring the Limestone Coast, South Australia. | read more Historic Victor Harbor, South Australiascenicencounter | 2008-03-03 | Victor Harbor is steeped in indigenous tradition. Granite Island, The Bluff and Kent Reserve all hold great cultural significance to the local Ngarrindjeri people. | read more Activities Galore at Victor Harborscenicencounter | 2008-03-03 | There is plenty to do in and around Victor Harbor for those interested in sport and recreational activities including.... | read more top storiesExplore Robe, South Australiagfitter | 2008-08-21 | Whilst enduring my hectic pace of life in Melbourne, Australia, there is always a place of relaxation in my mind when I recall my times spent exploring the Limestone Coast, South Australia. | read more Activities Galore at Victor Harborscenicencounter | 2008-03-03 | There is plenty to do in and around Victor Harbor for those interested in sport and recreational activities including.... | read more Cuttlefish Boatdivenaturalwanders | 2008-01-31 | We met the dive boat down at the marina, and were soon on our way. Our first dive was on a massive stone breakwater just off from the steelyards. | read more Coober Pedynaturalwanders | 2008-01-31 | Just past William Creek is the turnoff for Coober Pedy. We cruised on, taking care on the road as it was very patchy in sections. When driving these tracks, one should take extra care at creek crossings and floodways as the surface can be quiet rough. | read more Most popular photosPopular Towns
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Victor Harbor
Only an hour's drive from Adelaide, Victor Harbor is one of the state's major tourist destinations. On the Fleurieu Peninsula, it nestles in a sandy curve of Encounter Bay. Because of its accessibility, the population swells on weekends and can incre ... more
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Whyalla
South Australia's largest regional city, Whyalla is located near the top of Spencer Gulf. It
prospered on iron ore discovered at nearby Iron Knob in the late 1880s. A rapid period of
expansion followed when BHP set up their fully integrated steelwork ... more
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Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy, known as the last frontier and 'Australia's opal mining capital', is a modern
mining town. Well-known for its unusual 'dugouts'; underground accommodation which
enables the inhabitants to escape scorching summer heat. The Aboriginal name ... more
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Goolwa
Located on the Murray River, the town of Goolwa is a popular holiday spot within easy reach of
Adelaide. This charming old river port is steeped in steam and riverboat history. In its
heyday between the 1850s and the 1880s, the town was a prosperous ... more
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Orroroo
Orroroo is a pretty little town lying on the edge of the Southern Flinders Ranges. It is a
service centre for the surrounding agricultural region. Proclaimed a town in 1876, the name
comes from the Aboriginal word 'oorama'. There is controversy over ... more
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Port Augusta
The most northerly point on the Spencer Gulf, Port Augusta is often referred to as the
'Crossroads of Australia'. Major highways of the north, south, east and west meet here, and
the city is an important link for the Indian Pacific and Ghan railway l ... more
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Robe
Previously, one of the most important ports in the state, Robe was settled in 1846 and is now a
holiday destination and the home port of a commercial crayfishing fleet. The town is located
on Guichen Bay, 336km south of Adelaide, and was named after ... more
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Adelaide CBD and Suburbs
To explore the CBD of Adelaide, it is best to leave the car behind and walk or take the City Free bus. The centre of town is well planned and it is easy to wander along the wide, attractive streets lined with cafes, restored Edwardian and Victorian b ... more
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editors picksExplore Robe, South Australiagfitter | 2008-08-21 | Whilst enduring my hectic pace of life in Melbourne, Australia, there is always a place of relaxation in my mind when I recall my times spent exploring the Limestone Coast, South Australia. | read more Cuttlefish Boatdivenaturalwanders | 2008-01-31 | We met the dive boat down at the marina, and were soon on our way. Our first dive was on a massive stone breakwater just off from the steelyards. | read more Coober Pedynaturalwanders | 2008-01-31 | Just past William Creek is the turnoff for Coober Pedy. We cruised on, taking care on the road as it was very patchy in sections. When driving these tracks, one should take extra care at creek crossings and floodways as the surface can be quiet rough. | read more Coober Pedy to Port Augustanaturalwanders | 2008-01-31 | From Coober Pedy, we headed south on the Stuart Highway, back to Pt. Augusta. | read more Why Whyalla?naturalwanders | 2008-01-31 | After spending a day in Port Augusta cleaning out the dust from our campertruck, doing five loads of washing, and having the oil changed in our car; we headed down the road a piece to Whyalla. Why Whyalla, you may well ask? | read more Venus Baynaturalwanders | 2008-01-31 | We left Whyalla and headed across the Eyre Peninsula for an area called Baird Bay. We stopped in Kimba for lunch, and had a quick visit over to the silos to see the Big Galah, one of those massive structures that are so kitsch you just have to stop and have a look at them. Finally, we arrived at Venus Bay, our destination for the day. We had driven across the top of the peninsula rather than along the coast via Port Lincoln. | read more Coward Springsnaturalwanders | 2008-01-31 | Our destination for the day was Coward Spring, a mound spring in the middle of the desert. | read more Victor Harbor and the Fleurieu Peninsula for Nature Loversscenicencounter | 2008-03-03 | Victor Harbor boasts historic charm, nature's spectacular sea-scape land formations and an abundance of wildlife. It continues to be one of the most popular destinations to visit in South Australia. | read more Activities Galore at Victor Harborscenicencounter | 2008-03-03 | There is plenty to do in and around Victor Harbor for those interested in sport and recreational activities including.... | read more Historic Victor Harbor, South Australiascenicencounter | 2008-03-03 | Victor Harbor is steeped in indigenous tradition. Granite Island, The Bluff and Kent Reserve all hold great cultural significance to the local Ngarrindjeri people. | read more |
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