South Australia Travel Guide
About South Australia
South Australia is referred to as the Festival State, offering a year-round calendar of arts and events - and a rich cultural tapestry to boot.
80% of South Australia's population live around Adelaide and in a small number of rural centres. Adelaide, (known as the 20 minute city), is a place to experience the buzz, culture and convenience of a big city without the frustrations. The city centre, surrounded by parklands, is a charming blend of historic buildings, wide streets, hip shops, street cafes and restaurants. All can be experienced by simply strolling around at ones leisure.
Festivals and events occur with remarkable frequency for a city of Adelaide's size. The Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts is one of the most innovative arts festivals in the world, while the Adelaide Fringe is now the second biggest in the world after Edinburgh. The Clipsal 500 Adelaide V8 race annually attracts more than 200,000 people and has been named Australia's best major event. Adelaide's international music festival WOMADelaide has the Adelaide Botanic Garden as its backdrop. The Tour Down Under is the biggest road cycling event in the land.
Just outside of Adelaide itself you can swim with dolphins, watch whales at Head of Bight, spot birds on The Coorong or see the extraordinary wildlife of Kangaroo Island. The food and wine of South Australia is a gourmands dream. An abundance of award winning restaurants can be found in Adelaide, along the coast and throughout the renowned wine regions of the Barossa Valley, the Adelaide Hills, Coonawarra, the Clare Valley and McLaren Vale. Or you may prefer picking through seasonal delights at intimate farmers markets. Head north a few hours and the earth turns a rich red hue, the sky becomes huge and the land rises up to the ancient peaks of the Flinders Ranges forming a continuous ridge running over 800km from southeast of Adelaide into the interior. Beyond the Ranges lies the outback, which occupies more than 75% of South Australia's area. Fly over Lake Eyre (a salt lake the size of Holland) or learn the legends of Aboriginal Dreamtime.
Regions of South Australia
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Adelaide
Bordering on the enchanted Mt Lofty Ranges, Adelaide is a place to experience the buzz, culture & convenience of a big...
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Adelaide Hills
Just a short drive from the center of Adelaide, the Adelaide hills is a pocket of paradise surrounded by manicured v...
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Barossa
Just an hour from Adelaide, the Barossa offers everything you'd expect from one of Australia's most famous wine reg...
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Clare Valley
The Clare Valley is famed for its distinctive variety of wines, local produce, restaurants and country pubs. The great...
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Eyre Peninsula
There's 2000 kilometres of coastline to explore on Eyre Peninsula, and rarely will there be another boat bobbing...
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Mclaren Vale & The Fleurieu Peninsula
Beautiful, bald hills sweep down to sun-drenched beaches. Wineries, orchards and pastures are...
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Flinders Ranges & Outback
The Flinders Ranges & Outback region of South Australia covers more than 80 per cent of the state. Th...
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Kangaroo Island
Separated from the Australian mainland about 9000 years ago, Kangaroo Island remains one of the most unspoilt natur...
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Coonawarra and the Limestone Coast
Famed for its red wines, red soils & red rock lobster, the Limestone Coast is located in the...
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Murraylands
Recharge on Australia's mighty Murray River as it winds its way through the heart of the Murraylands, carving out s...
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Riverland
The Riverland is a couple of hours from Adelaide, and perfectly located for a few days of rest and relaxation on the driv...
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Yorke Peninsula
Imagine wallowing in the shallows and catching blue swimmer crabs, diving for crayfish & scallops just off-shor...
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Readers Choice 2018 - Vineyard Restaurant
Maximilian's Restaurant and Sidewood Cellar Door
Providing the ingredients for a quintessential Adelaide Hills dining experience is Maximilian's Restaurant and Sidewood Cellar Door. Nes...
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Readers Choice 2018 - Modern Australian
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard
An all-encompassing destination for wine tastings, functions, mouth-watering local cuisine and an enviable view, Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard has fast warranted i...
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Readers Choice 2018 - Fine Dining
Hardy's Verandah Restaurant
A short drive from Adelaide, overlooking the rolling patchwork of Piccadilly Valley, is Mount Lofty House, home to Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant. An elegant a...
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Edinburgh Hotel and Cellars
A beautiful, heritage-listed Victorian building houses the Edinburgh Hotel and Cellars, a contemporary restaurant in the heart of Mitcham and a popular dest...
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Leonards Mill at Second Valley
Set in a 166-year-old flour mill on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula is the award-winning Leonards Mill at Second Valley. Nestled among picturesque ...
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The Olfactory Inn
Petit in size, yet ample in delectable flavours, find The Olfactory Inn on High Street in Strathalbyn for a quintessential country dining experience. Journeying f...
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Readers Choice 2018 - Regional
Gather Food and Wine
Creating memorable culinary moments for travellers and locals alike is Gather Food and Wine, now based in Adelaide. Husband and wife team, Sarah and Tom Til...
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Readers Choice 2018 - South American
Hoosegow Charcoal Restaurant
Indulge in a smoky sensation at Hoosegow Charcoal Restaurant on Magill Road, a popular venue inspired by exotic tastes in St Morris. Encompassed in an am...
4 Sep to 4 Oct
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The Currant Shed
Culinary decadence awaits all who journey down Ingoldby Road, finding The Currant Shed restaurant nestled among the lush vineyards in McLaren Flat. Surrounded on ...
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Cafe Sia Gawler
Tucked inside the Gawler Green Shopping Centre on Tulloch Road, Café Sia Gawler finds popularity among a loyal local crowd for sumptuous cuisine and tantalising beverage...
2 Aug to 30 Sep
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The Lane Vineyard
Worth a detour? Without question! If not for the picturesque setting, the food at The Lane Vineyard restaurant certainly makes any travel worthwhile. Nestled in the ...
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Readers Choice 2018 - Modern Australian
Sunset Food & Wine
Kangaroo Island Restaurants SA
Residing on the highly sought after Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia, is renowned restaurant, Sunset Food & Wine. With undisturbed ocean view...
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Mitolo Wines - Bocca di Lupo
Food and wine made with passion and love are on the menu at Bocca di Lupo restaurant at Mitolo Wines, on McMurtrie Road in McLaren Vale. The Mitolo st...
13 Sep to 13 Oct
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Insieme Ristorante
Tucked between Adelaide City’s office buildings on Flinders Street is Insieme Ristorante, established since 2009. Recently taken over by new owners, this restau...
28 Sep
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The Line & Label
While visiting the Port Lincoln area of the Eyre Peninsula, a visit to The Line & Label on Whillas Road is an absolute must do. Perched regally above the vineyard...
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Blessed Cheese
When exploring the rolling hillsides of the Fleurieu Peninsula, be sure to visit Blessed Cheese café on McLaren Vale’s Main Road and pick up a delectable assortment...
17 Mar to 17 Dec
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Longview Vineyard Accommodation
For those looking to stay a night or two in the Adelaide Hills, Longview Vineyard Accommodation is sure to have you covered. Located only a 40-minu...
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Readers Choice 2018 - European
Kaffana
Discover the delicacies of Eastern European cuisine in Adelaide at Kaffana, tucked into the thriving hub of activity between Currie and Hindley Streets. Separated into thr...
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Readers Choice 2018 - Regional
Paesano Cucina
Showcasing a range of traditional family recipes, Paesano Cucina on O’Connell Street brings Italian inspiration to North Adelaide. With large glass French doors a...
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Readers Choice 2018
Cantina Sociale
Adelaidians with a nose for a drop need only head to Cantina Sociale bar off Sturt Street to find satisfaction in a glass of wine. This city establishment has fast...
26 Mar to 30 Sep
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Sevenhill Hotel
When it comes to the quintessential Clare Valley experience, combine wining and dining in peaceful surrounds at Sevenhill Hotel. With country heart and a warm traditi...
22 Apr to 30 Sep
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Chianti Restaurant Adelaide
Those looking for an elegant dining experience with the friendly warmth of a classic Italian trattoria, head to Chianti Restaurant on Hutt Street in Ad...
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Readers Choice 2018 - Modern Australian
Stamps
Aptly named for its location beside the old post office, the award-winning Stamps restaurant is quaintly tucked away on a leafy back street of Mitcham, in Adelaide. But while t...
3 Apr 18 to 3 Apr 19
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ArtWine Estate
Established since 2008, ArtWine Estate’s award-winning labels can now be enjoyed at the cellar door tucked into the Adelaide Hills along Bird In Hand Road, Woodside. Th...
16 Jul to 30 Sep
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BA:M Adelaide
Residing along Currie Street in the heart of Adelaide City is locally loved Korean fusion restaurant BA:M Adelaide. Discover an interior fitted out with blond timber...
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Terre Cafe & Bar
Escape city hustle and bustle at historic Terre Café & Bar on High Street in Willunga. From beginnings as a bakery in the 1880s, Terre has evolved into a quirky, rust...
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La la la
If cravings lean towards Italian, head to La la la on Gilles Street in Adelaide’s CBD. Formerly a supermarket, the site has been transformed into a restaurant catering fo...
11 Sep to 31 Oct
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