The Ellen Hotel
If you never thought of Port Pirie as hot and steamy, perhaps it’s time you did. I’m sitting in a mist thick enough to beat a London fog, a bit like a Sherlock Holmes plot set in the tropics.
If you never thought of Port Pirie as hot and steamy, perhaps it’s time you did. I’m sitting in a mist thick enough to beat a London fog, a bit like a Sherlock Holmes plot set in the tropics.
You have to admire a town that loves history. Even if, sometimes, it’s not entirely its own. I’m keen for a face-to-face with George the giant squid at Wallaroo’s Heritage and Nautical Museum.
It’s a tough choice when you arrive at Honeysuckle Rise Cottage. Do you drop your bags and sprawl on one of the big chocolate leather sofas, pour yourself a cuppa or just enjoy the views?
Between sips of my lime milk, I can’t help thinking how lucky we are in Adelaide to have such quiet and beautiful beachside havens nearby.
One Paddock Winery has a charming rustic feel, and its main building is a renovated and spacious hybrid of an old dairy and a Port Adelaide wharf shed.
If you love being close to the bush but don’t fancy camping, a Ridgetop Retreat cabin, amid the Deep Creek Conservation Park forest, offers a practical but classy solution.
A delightful private cabin nestled above Kings Beach, with panoramic views of the coast and the cliffs, must offer one of the best coastal views in the state.
Take the coastal route from Adelaide to Beachport, enjoying the scenery and visiting small towns along the way.
While there’s a big TV and a good music system, the best option is to lie on one of the two large leather lounges with a book or sit out on the huge deck and take in the view.
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