Game on: thousands ready for AVCon
MORE than 20,000 outlandish characters will descend on Adelaide this weekend for the largest anime and video games convention in the southern hemisphere.
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All hail to Clare Valley’s good times
TAKE to a bike to burn off the wonderful food and drink you’ll encounter on a journey through the delightful Clare Valley, writes Scott Podmore.
Extra Adelaide flights to Singapore
SINGAPORE Airlines will offer two extra flights per week between Adelaide and Singapore, increasing connections between the two cities to 12 flights a week.
Travellers bitten by royal baby bug
AUSTRALIAN travellers are heading to the UK in the hope of timing holidays to coincide with the birth of the royal baby.
Dutch tall ships heading here
THE biggest gathering of tall ships in South Australia in 25 years will take place in Port Adelaide in August.
Wrangling python for a beaut job
WOULD you handle a two-metre long olive python if it could help you win a $100,000 six-month contract as wildlife caretaker in South Australia?
Best job aspirants in a flap over SA
A TRIO of international travellers have become some of South Australia’s biggest spruikers after swimming with sea lions, holding a two-metre python and hugging a koala.
Big surge in international tourists
SOUTH Australia has recorded the highest growth in international visitor numbers in five years, figures released today show.
The top 12 destinations from Adelaide to Darwin
EXPLORE Australia’s epic heartland: from the cold Southern Ocean, past Uluru and into the tropical Top End, write Charles Rawlings-Way and Meg Worby
Take a Ghan-der at landmark train
ALL aboard for a whistle stop tour of one of Australia’s oldest rail services, The Ghan.
Travel through the heart of Australia on The Ghan
A TRIP on The Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide is much more than just a journey between two cities, writes Christopher Russell.
Perfect companions among sea and vines
A TALENTED trio of wine industry women who share a passion for McLaren Vale will be part of the 21st Sea and Vines Festival on the June 8-10 long weekend.
Jetstar to fly daily to Top End
BUDGET airline Jetstar is launching a daily service between Adelaide and Darwin, adding an extra 1080 seats a week between the cities.
Cooking with Maggie Beer in the Barossa
A HOMELY welcome awaits at the television cook’s Farm Shop in the Barossa Valley, writes Briar Jensen.
Adelaide’s love letter from Chicago
SOMETIMES it takes a stranger to remind us of the many benefits of living in a our beautiful, easygoing city.
Discover the best Adelaide has to offer
SOUTH Australia’s capital has plenty to offer, whether you want to nourish the stomach or the brain, writes Scott Podmore.
Tasty spots on Kangaroo Island
AUSTRALIA’s third largest island is evolving as an all-year foodie destination with its honey farms, wineries, marron and cattle, writes Julian Swallow.
Chocolate & churches in Adelaide
THE South Australian capital is well-known for Haigh’s confectionary and Briar Jensen has a tasting session while taking in the city’s architecture, gardens and restaurants.
Track across the Outback on The Ghan
THE iconic train journey traces the route of the first Outback explorers and Afghan cameleers and there are plenty of opportunities for tours off the rails too.
Capital city pandas to all tastes
WHETHER it’s a picnic at the zoo with its giant pandas or enjoying a laugh at the Adelaide Fringe, this town has plenty to offer for a weekend away.
Escape’s guide to Kangaroo Island
HOP to Kangaroo Island for a gourmet break surrounded by some of Australia’s most spectacular wildlife and scenery.
Paying a high price at movies
A NIGHT out at the movies in Adelaide is among the most expensive in the world.
Kangaroo Island tops for tweets… if you pay us
KANGAROO Island has become an overnight Twitter sensation after revelations celebrities are being paid $750 to tweet about it.
Explore the Outback
GREAT views, Aussie wildlife and tales of early settlers make for a special road trip for Sarah Nicholson.
Luxury sailing at Kangaroo Island
ADVENTURE doesn’t come much easier than on this luxury yacht cruise to Kangaroo Island, writes Carolyne Jasinski.
Park Life: Coffin Bay Caravan Park
COFFIN Bay. It’s not the most inviting name for a town. But don’t let it put you off, a stay in Coffin Bay will give you a new lease on life.
Escape’s holiday dream team
THE last team I captained was the Albion Park under-16 cricket side in the NSW South Coast competition.
Saddle up for bush camel safari
EXPLORING the rugged Flinders Ranges from the back of a camel can be rough, but very rewarding, writes Carolyne Jasinski.
Adelaide outdoor cinema guide
ENJOY watching the stars under the stars with our guide to the best outdoor cinemas in Adelaide.
Best Aussie winter escapes
FROM sloshing wine in the Barossa to lounging in Darwin’s deckchair cinema – here is Australia’s must-do winter travel guide.
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