South Australia

A southern state famed for its wine regions, with Adelaide, Kangaroo Island wildlife and the Flinders Ranges each offering something distinct.

South Australia lies in the south-central part of the country. Its capital, Adelaide, is known for its festivals, food and neatly planned city grid. The nearby Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley are renowned wine regions, Kangaroo Island offers close encounters with wildlife such as sea lions and kangaroos, and Wilpena Pound in the northern Flinders Ranges showcases the grandeur of the outback landscape. Spring and autumn have the most pleasant weather. Adelaide Airport is the main gateway, and you can also cross the interior aboard The Ghan train.

Destinations

• Adelaide
• Kangaroo Island
• Flinders Ranges
• Coober Pedy
• Mount Gambier
• Port Lincoln
• Barossa Valley
• Clare Valley
• Coorong National Park
• Robe

Itineraries

• Adelaide, Barossa & Kangaroo Island Classic – From Adelaide to the Barossa and McLaren Vale, then ferry to Kangaroo Island for sea lions and Remarkable Rocks.
• Flinders Ranges & Outback Loop – Self-drive deep into South Australia's red peaks to see Wilpena Pound, canyon geological trails, and Outback towns.
• Adelaide to Melbourne Coastal Drive – Drive east along the South Australian coast via the Coorong, Robe, and Blue Lake, then join the Great Ocean Road to Mel…
• Explorer's Way: Adelaide to Alice Springs – Drive north along the Stuart Highway via the Flinders Ranges and Coober Pedy to Uluru and Alice Springs.
• Port Lincoln & Coffin Bay Seafood & Wildlife – Fly to Port Lincoln and rent a car to swim with sea lions, taste Coffin Bay oysters, and explore national park coasts.