Go local and have fun in South Australia

South Australia is famous for its wine but there is plenty of other great local produce to try.

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In partnership with Tourism Australia

South Australia is famous for its wine but there is plenty of other great local produce to try.

Spread the love by supporting these regional gems.

Emu Bay Lavender Farm, Kangaroo Island

Emu Bay Lavender Farm, a brilliant place to visit to liven your senses. Picture: Supplied/Emu Bay Lavender Farm

Summer means the lavender flowers are in bloom, and the local Kangaroo Island bees are producing the farm’s signature lavender honey. Pop in for handmade lavender products, homewares and more.
MORE INFORMATION: emubaylavenderfarm.com

The Islander Estate Vineyards, Kangaroo Island

The Islander Estate Vineyards boasts classic French winemaking expertise. Picture: Supplied

Discover fine, elegant drops created by blending the extensive viticultural potential of Kangaroo Island with French winemaking expertise.
MORE INFORMATION: iev.com.au

Golding Wines

Golding Wines owner Lucy Golding (l) with stylist Kiera Blanden at Golding Wines in Lobethal. Picture: Tom Huntley

Set on the outskirts of Lobethal, Golding Wines produce expressive and approachable cool-climate wines.

MORE INFORMATION: goldingwines.com.au

KI Spirits, Kangaroo Island

Take a seat! KI Spirits is the place to relax and try Wally Wild barrel-aged gin. Picture: Supplied

KI Spirits

For every delicious bottle of Wally Wild barrel-aged gin sold, Kangaroo Island’s KI Spirits is donating $10 to Disaster Relief Australia.

MORE INFORMATION: kispirits.com.au

Bird in Hand

The Bird In Hand may be temporarily closed but its online ‘cellar door’ is open. Picture: Supplied/SATC

The Adelaide Hills cellar door is temporarily closed during the redevelopment of the space, so in the meantime, shop these globally adored wines online.
MORE INFORMATION: birdinhand.com.au

Millie Mae’s Pantry, Kangaroo Island

Locally grown produces, from oils to jams, can be found at the delightful Millie Mae’s Pantry. Picture: Narelle Bouveng

This Kangaroo Island pantry store is a treasure trove of locally grown and made produce from olive oil, honey, sauces and jams, to handmade reusable coffee cups.

MORE INFORMATION: milliemaespantry.com

INTO THE WILD

When you have finished sampling some of the best produce the State has to offer there are plenty of other places to visit.

ZOOS SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Adelaide Zoo recently welcomed the arrival of otters including this cutie. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Brenton Edwards

Manager of Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park, an hour east of the city, Zoos South Australia works to save species from extinction and has been caring for wildlife harmed by the bushfires.

Plan a visit for a memorable experience for all ages.

MORE INFORMATION: zoossa.com.au

NATIONAL PARKS SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Staff from Natural Resources Kangaroo Island check the health of a glossy black-cockatoo chick. The birds are an endangered species. Picture: Supplied/ Natural Resources Kangaroo Island

The bushfires have threatened the endangered Kangaroo Island dunnart and Glossy Black cockatoo. National Parks South Australia is supporting their recovery.

MORE INFORMATION: parks.sa.gov.au

THE KANGAROO ISLAND WILDLIFE PARK

Keep your hand flat when feeding emus at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, Kangaroo Island. Picture: Julie Fletcher

The Kangaroo Island Koala Rescue Centre was established by the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to help rescue and raise injured animals following the bushfires.

MORE INFORMATION: kangarooislandwildlifepark.com