Things to do in South Australia

South Australia has so much to offer; world-class wineries and restaurants, spectacular coastline, iconic Australian wildlife – the list goes on… In partnership with Tourism South Australia, we’ve rounded up the best destinations and experiences to inspire your upcoming holiday.

D'Arenberg Cube Winery, McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale

Late flight into Adelaide? No worries! Be amongst the rolling vineyards of McLaren Vale in less than 45 minutes. Stay the night and be ready to take on the wineries in the morning. On Saturday, enjoy a winery tour, tasting and secluded gourmet picnic at Gemtree Wines, who are working their biodynamic magic and producing some incredible wines. d’Arenburg Cube is just down the road, where you can have a go at blending at your very own wine. If you’re the adventurous sort, you can even skydive over the region.

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Mt Lofty House at sunset
Adelaide Hills

The Adelaide Hills is a short drive away and is famous for its cheese, cider and wine – sounds like fun, right? Take an evening stroll through the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens and watch the sun go down. Beside the gardens is the beautiful Mount Lofty House. With spa treatments, incredible degustation dinner options, and very special accommodation, you can roll right into bed after a day of great wine and great food.

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Adelaide CBD

Spend Sunday strolling through the city and stop for a tour of the famous Central Market. If you’re up for a thrill and want a different perspective on the city, take on the Adelaide Oval RoofClimb at twilight. You’ll harness up, strap in and head for the top of the iconic sails. There’s an incredible view of the city up there and you can see out towards the coastline, lined with pine trees silhouetted in the sunset. For something more relaxing, take to the water for a scenic cruise along the River Torrens.

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Hot air balloon flying over Barossa Valley
Barossa

No trip to Adelaide would be complete without a visit to the Barossa. If you’re in town for a long weekend, spend Monday at Penfolds, Yalumba and Seppeltsfields. You can blend your own bottle at Penfolds, enjoy a heritage tour and tasting at Yalumba and celebrate your birth year straight from the barrel at Seppeltsfields. If you’re looking for an intimate wine tour, Two Hands Winery has some very special options. A sunrise hot air balloon flight or a helicopter flight are incredible ways to see this world-famous region. Make sure to take a drive down Seppeltsfield Road, lined with thousands of palm trees!

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Flinders Range glamping
Flinders Ranges and Outback

If you’re lucky enough to have more than just a few days in South Australia, the 5-hour drive north to Flinders Rangers is worth the trip. Spend a night glamping in a luxe tent with all the mod cons, embark on an exciting 4WD tour and learn about the local Aboriginal culture with a guided walk.

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Kangaroo Island wildlife tour
Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is a 45-minute ferry journey from Cape Jervis or a quick 30-minute flight from Adelaide. Boasting dramatic coastline, natural wonders and a diversity of wildlife, you’ll want to consider adding this to your itinerary. From beachside accommodation to wildlife and buggy tours, you’ll find no shortage of incredible local experiences.

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