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Relaxed, cultured and cosmopolitan, South Australia is often overlooked in favour of it's more famous neighbours but should you venture here you'll be rewarded with authentic Aussie experiences, incredible wildlife and of course, fine food and wine.

The charming state capital of Adelaide offers open spaces, vibrant markets and street side cafes, whilst the beach-strewn coast is just a short journey away. It’s the perfect base for exploring the rest of this fascinating state as well as the being the starting point of the famous Ghan train journey through the Outback to Alice Springs and Darwin.

Treat your taste buds to world class wines and fabulous ‘slow food’ in the Barossa Valley and discover amazing wildlife on Kangaroo Island, Australia’s answer to the Galapagos. Beyond lies the distant horizons and aching silence of the Outback.

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OUR HOLIDAYS TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Here's a selection of our most popular holidays in South Australia.
If you'd like to see how you could fit this state into a wider exploration of the country - take a look at our Australia Holidays page.
Two grey seals touch noses on the pristine white sand of Seal Bay, waves crashing in the distance, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
South Australia Highlights
10 days / 9 nights
from €1,173
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Barossa Valley
  • Fleurieu Peninsula

    • A woman is perched on a cliff edge looking out to views of vast forests at The Grampians, Victoria, Australia
    Nature & Gourmet Retreats Of Southern Australia
    14 days / 13 nights
    from €2,369
  • Barossa Shiraz Estate
  • Barossa Valley
  • The Frames, Murray River
  • Great Ocean Eco Lodge, Cape Otway

    • A road leading downhill in Barossa Valley in South Australia, full with rich luscious trees and vineyards
    Wine, Kangaroos & Southern Sights - Motorhome Australia
    11 days / 10 nights
    from €1,068
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Barossa Valley
  • Flinders Ranges National Park

    • A kangaroo on a cliff top in Kangaroo Island surrounded by the bluest of seas on a summers’ day, South Australia
    Kangaroo Island 4WD Explorer
    5 days / 4 nights
    from €1,639
  • Lathami Conservation Park
  • Flinders Chase National Park
  • Vivonne Bay

    • An underwater shot of a group of sea lions, with one looking straight in the camera at Baird Bay, South Australia
    Eyre Peninsula: Wildlife & Ocean Encounters Extension
    4 days / 3 nights
    from €1,615
  • Swim with Australian sea lions at Baird Bay
  • Come face to face with koalas in native gum trees
  • Experience wild Australia with its abundance of birdlife and wildlife
  • Oyster fishing and tasting

    • A woman lay down on her bed inside her motorhome, looking out to the sea and countryside, Australia
    The Great Ocean Road - Motorhome Holiday
    11 days / 10 nights
    from €678
  • Melbourne
  • The Great Ocean Road
  • Apollo Bay
  • Port Fairy
  • Robe
  • Adelaide

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    WHERE TO GO IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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    People sat at a café next to a jetty leading out towards the sea at sunset, with fluffy pink clouds, Adelaide, South Australia
    Adelaide & Glenelg
    Discover pretty Adelaide, a city surrounded by world renowned wine regions. It is easy to see why the city offers a great restaurant scene of culinary delights and fabulous wines to savour. Head to the gorgeous beachside town of Glenelg, relax on the vast beaches and take in the stunning sunsets.
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    A couple walk along a white sandy beach admiring sea lions that litter the turquoise shore, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
    Kangaroo Island
    This large island, covered in native bushland offers everything from perfect white sand beaches, stunning scenery to an abundance of fascinating Australian wildlife. Get up close to kangaroos and sea lions and spot koalas in their natural habitat.
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    Wilpena Pound in South Australia, a natural amphitheatre, made up of impressive rock formations
    Flinders Ranges
    See the outback at the magnificent Flinders Ranges. Spot a wealth of wildlife including emus and kangaroos. The highlight, Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheatre, is awe-inspiring. Admire the sunsets and take to the air to see the sights in all their glory.
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    Rows of luscious green vines set within the peaceful countryside, fit with rolling hills, Barossa Valley, South Australia
    Barossa Valley
    One of South Australia’s premium wine regions, Barossa Valley has more than 80 cellar doors and 150 wineries to explore, all with their own specialities and quirks. Enjoy fabulous wines and delectable cuisine across the hills and valleys of this beautiful area.
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    Two couples have a picnic on the beach at sunset, with a surf board on the sand next to them, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia
    Fleurieu Peninsula
    Enjoy the picturesque wine region of McLaren Vale, along with the deserted beaches and breathtaking coastlines of the west. Further south is Victor Harbor with clear turquoise waters and stunning views; a perfect place from which to explore this beautiful area.
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    OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

    The Frames Hotel has unique pod rooms on stilts with thick square borders, perched on the edge of sandstone cliffs, Murray River, Australia
    5 star
    The Frames
    Barossa, Murray River & Fleurieu Peninsula
    from €350
  • In villa dining packages (payable locally)
  • Massage treatments
  • Nature cruises & local area tours (payable locally)
  • Free parking
  • Free wi-fi

    • Endless rows of rich green vines with the rolling hills in the distance at The Louise Hotel in Barossa Valley, South Australia
    5 star
    The Louise
    Barossa, Murray River & Fleurieu Peninsula
    from €197
  • Gourmet restaurant (open Tue - Sun)
  • Bar & wine cellar
  • Outdoor pool
  • Gym
  • Games courts
  • Free parking
  • Free wi-fi

    • The sophisticated, panelled lounge area at The Mayfair Hotel in Adelaide, fit with plush sofas and an elegant chandelier, South Australia
    5 star
    Mayfair Hotel
    Adelaide & Glenelg
    from €72
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop bar
  • Gym
  • Parking from $25 per day
  • Free wi-fi

    • Aerial view of Sea Dragon Lodge, set on a cliff-top with the blue sea below, bordered with large stones, Kangaroo Island, Australia
    4 plus star
    Sea Dragon Lodge
    Kangaroo Island
    from €200
  • Private villas
  • Free parking
  • Free wi-fi

    • The exterior of contemporary Majestic Roof Garden Hotel in Adelaide, fit with balconies and a rooftop terrace, South Australia
    4 star
    Majestic Roof Garden Hotel
    Adelaide & Glenelg
    from €57
  • Restaurant & bar
  • Exercise room
  • Parking from $22 per day
  • Free wi-fi

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    THINGS TO DO IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

    A group sit around a table perched on a cliff-top with a 4WD parked next to them and the turquoise water below, South Australia
    Fleurieu Explorer with Gourmet Food & Wine
    Approx 7-8 hours
    from €209
  • Wine Tasting in McLaren Vale
  • Locally Sourced Gourmet Al Fresco Lunch
  • Spectacular Views of Fleurieu Peninsula

    • A couple walk in between rows of lush green vines as the sun goes down behind them, Barossa Valley, South Australia
    Barossa Food & Wine Experience
    approx 8hrs.
    from €105
  • Premium Wine Tasting
  • Gourmet Food
  • Stunning Barossa Valley Setting

    • A couple wine tasting with their guide, with barrels of wine filling the room, South Australia
    Ultimate Winery Experience - Taste your Birth Year
    Approx 30mins
    from €61
  • Beautiful Seppeltsfield Winery
  • Taste A Wine From Your Year of Birth
  • Part of the Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia® Collection

    • A person stands looking up to an unusual rock formation, which has irregular holes and gaps in, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
    1 Night Kangaroo Island Highlights Tour
    2 days / 1 night
    from €904
  • Native wildlife including kangaroos, koalas and sea lions
  • Walk among the sea lions at Seal Bay
  • Explore Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park
  • Maximum 8 people

    • A great white shark approaches an underwater glass viewing dome with someone in, Port Lincoln, South Australia
    Great White Shark Tour
    Approx 12 hours
    from €217
  • Great White Sharks
  • Underwater glass viewing dome
  • Eco-friendly shark sighting

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    20.5 hours

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