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South Australia’s new Monarto Safari Resort.

An African-style safari on home soil? This Aussie resort is a game-changer

Home to a herd of newly relocated elephants and a deluxe 78-room hotel, South Australia’s Monarto Safari Park is the newest bucket-list stay for wildlife lovers.

  • Anthony Dennis
The hotel is perfectly positioned on the corner of King William and Franklin Streets.

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.

  • Jane Reddy
Vivonne Bay’s mouthwash-blue coastline.

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.

  • Brian Johnston
Peel Street, Radelaide.

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.

  • Ben Groundwater
Bookabee tours … plants had many different Indigenous uses.

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.

  • David Whitley
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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.

  • David Whitley
TRA 4OCT 08. The Ghan between Adelaide and Darwin. Supplied by Tourism NT

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.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
Sevenhill Cellars in Clare Valley.

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.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
A big wheel deal: The Santos Tour Down Under.

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.

  • Max Anderson

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