Things to do in South Australia
Home to 18 wine regions and hundreds of coastal drives to keep you busy behind the wheel, this state has something for everyone.
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Home to 18 wine regions and officially named a Great Wine Capital of the World, finding something to do in South Australia is no real challenge.
Whether you’re a foodie, a fan of nature or perhaps simply in need of a city escape this is a holiday at home you will never forget.
DISCOVER THINGS TO DO IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Outside of the capital city of Adelaide sits there are quaint country villages oozing with charm, green hills and a lengthy coastline of beautiful beaches.
But if you’re stuck on where to start, here are some of the best ways to discover South Australia’s best places.
Best day trip in South Australia
One Day Kangaroo Island Experience from Adelaide
Kangaroo Island is only 155 km long but it is packed with enough things to see and do to keep you busy for days.
But if you are tight for time, you don’t have to miss out on this unique island.
This day trip enables guests to see the highlights of South Australia’s premier nature-based tourism destination. With its picture-perfect beaches, stunning greenery, and hundreds of species of native wildlife, Kangaroo Island is unique.
A bus will pick you up outside your CBD hotel for the journey down the Fleurieu Peninsula, to Cape Jervis for the ferry journey across to Kangaroo Island.
The 45 minute trip across the Backstairs Passage lands you at the town of Penneshaw, where the ferry docks.
Once on the island enjoy a guided walk on the beach among a colony of rare and wild Australian sea lions with a National Parks Ranger at Seal Bay Conservation Park. Then, enjoy lunch at Vivonne Bay Bistro, set in beautiful bushland.
Spend part of the afternoon in the Flinders Chase National Park before your final activity of the day which is a visit to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to feed some kangaroos and get up close to koalas before returning to Penneshaw for your return ferry and coach transfer back to Adelaide.
Best Wine Tour in South Australia
Incredible Adelaide Coast Cruise with Winery Visits
By sea and land — this is the best combination to enjoy one of the state’s best wine regions.
This six hour tour takes you along the coastline on board the Awesome SA Charter boat. You’ll spend four hours cruising from North Haven to Wirrina Cove before touring wineries and returning to Adelaide by road.
After the cruise, you’ll stop off at the wineries of your choice during your two-hour road trip, or choose to get dropped off at the magnificent McLaren Vale vineyards on your way back to spend the night.
It’s an experience you’ll never forget.
Best Morning Experience in South Australia
Hot Air Balloon Flight over Barossa Valley with Breakfast
Rise and shine early birds! What better way to start your day than floating over the beautiful Barossa Valley in a hot-air balloon. In this experience, enjoy an unforgettable hot air balloon flight over some of the region’s most prestigious wineries, followed by a delicious Barossa breakfast with sparkling wine.
You will need about five hours for this experience, but it will fly by – literally.
Once you arrive at the launch site, you will watch your ride come to life during the balloon inflation, before you’re up, up and away.
As you soar through the sky, make sure to have your camera ready as there will be countless incredible photo opportunities. And make sure you have room in your stomach for the delicious breakfast afterwards that follows.
Best Thrill-seeking Experience in South Australia
Great White Shark Sighting Experience – Port Lincoln, South Australia
Not for the faint-hearted, this five-day expedition, which includes a face-to-face Great White experience is held during the Southern Hemisphere’s winter season.
This specially tailored itinerary provides guests with the chance to enjoy spectacular sunsets, sunrises, whales, albatross, and rainbows.
Designed for those interested in sharks and their behaviour, experienced divers, adventurers, shark photographers, and anyone who has a passion for these incredible creatures will love every minute.
Guests will get a chance to dive with the largest, mature great white sharks at the Neptune Islands. This tour is the only one of its kind that launches an Ocean Floor Cage (for qualified SCUBA Divers). However, all guests are able to get up close to great whites in the Surface Cage. While the expedition is for all ages, it’s recommended that children are at least 8 years old, and able to cope in an adult environment.
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