South Australia
Home of the first overseas telegram now a five-star hotel
Adelaide’s historic GPO has been reimagined with a 14-storey cube-like tower behind the 150-year-old building.
- by Jane Reddy
Port guide: Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Kangaroo Island has bounced back from its 2019-20 summer bushfires and is as beautiful as ever. Here’s what you should take in.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Adelaide
Adelaide no longer wants to be nicknamed ‘Radelaide’? Too bad
You get the name you’re given in Australia. And if you want to change it, whatever you do, don’t say so.
- by Ben Groundwater
This city botanic garden tour is eye-opening and mouth-watering
Plants used to sew skins, others used to lure animals: a walk in the garden is made a lot more absorbing thanks to a new discovery tour.
- by David Whitley
Kangaroo Island’s other luxury retreat has been transformed
A revamped lodge is making waves on Kangaroo Island by giving the fire-weary land and its inhabitants a helping hand.
- by David Whitley
One of Australia’s epic train journeys is now even more remarkable
This railway divides Australia down the middle like a zipper, the 2979-kilometre journey opening up parts of the country in a way that no other holiday can.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Clare Valley, SA: Australia's underrated wine region is like a little piece of Europe
Clare Valley's little piece of Europe was named after the seven hills of Rome.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
The best times to visit Adelaide
Adelaide has long called itself the festival city - not just because it’s jam-packed with arty parties, but because the city is a natural stage.
- by Max Anderson
The must-do highlights of Adelaide in three days
Australia’s ‘big country town’ packs a surprising amount of attractions and distractions, and all within a space that can be easily explored on foot. Get ready for a lively 72 hours...
- by Max Anderson
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