Occupying the south center of Australia, SA is a place of lush farmlands, great wine growing regions and blessed with abundant minerals and natural resources, including Opal. See South Australia Attractions - South Australia Museums.
To the west and north west there are the arid regions of the Nullarbor Plains and the Victoria desert. The beautiful Kimberleys lie to the south east for enjoyable camping, hiking and trekking experiences and the southern coastline affords both sheltered beaches and excellent surfing spots.
Things to Do
Take an idyllic river cruise on a paddle steamer, explore the Flinders Ranges, take a wilderness tour. Take the ferry to Kangaroo island with its strange rock formations, wine taste your way across the myriad of wineries in Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale and the Limestone Coast.
There is lots to do in South Australia, and not enough time...
South Australia Places to Visit
Adelaide
Adelaide - Friendly, attractive city and state capital of South Australia. The city has been known in the past for being somewhat quiet and conservative. It offers much to those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of places like Sydney and Melbourne. See more about Adelaide City South Australia - Adelaide Map.
Adelaide Hills
Only a short drive from the city, the Adelaide Hills are renowned for their beauty. Even the drive there affords great scenery! See more about the Adelaide Hills South Australia.
Barossa Valley
The Barossa Valley South Australia offers great wining and dining! Only an hour drive north east from Adelaide one could easily spend a number of days exploring what Barossa Valley has to offer. See more about Barossa Valley South Australia.
Clare Valley
The scenic Clare Valley Wine Growing Region has many historic townships such as Auburn, Minto, Watervale and Clare. See more Clare Valley South Australia.
Eyre Peninsula
Eyre Peninsula has some of the most beautiful accessible coastal scenery of the state. Crystal clear lagoons with white sandy beaches backed by huge sand dunes. See more Eyre Peninsula South Australia.
Fleurieu Peninsula
Fleurieu Peninsula, to the south east of Adelaide is a favourite with Australians. With its many wineries, beautiful rugged coastline and pounding surf. See more Fleurieu Peninsula South Australia.
Flinders Ranges and Outback
The Flinders Ranges is a three hour drive from Adelaide. In the Outback there are chances to fossick for opals, explore abandoned mines, see aboriginal sites dating back thousands of years and journey through a timeless landscape, by rail, on foot and 4WD. See more Flinders Ranges and The Outback.
Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo island, covering over 4,500 sq. kms., is a beautiful natural place with diverse flora and fauna that had escaped the ravages of the fox, rabbit and human population since the 1800s. See more Kangaroo Island South Australia.
Limestone Coast
The Limestone Coast offers much to the visitor, great wines are grown here and the white sandy beaches, coastal scenery of cliffs and sheltered bays are delightful. See more Limestone Coast South Australia.
Murraylands Riverlands
The Murray river meanders to the ocean through splendid Australian scenery, filling beautiful lakes, billabongs and lush wetlands along the way. Take a cruise, hire a houseboat, or take a paddle steamer ride. See more about the Murraylands Riverlands South Australia.
Yorke Peninsula
Where sheer cliffs meet the ocean! But a lot more as the Yorke Peninsula is also a place to explore Australia’s Mining Boom and Bust history, deep sea fishing, and white swimming and surfing sandy beaches tucked away amongst the cliffs. More about Yorke Peninsula South Australia.
