Top 10 things to do in South Australia
From shark cage diving to bushwalking, making your own wine blend to sleeping in an underground hotel, here is a list of top ten activities in South Australia.
Aquatic Adventures On The Eyre Peninsula - Not only can you swim with sea lions and dolphins, you can also swim with tuna – an activity that can't be experienced anywhere else in the world. You can also enjoy whale watching from the Great Australian Bight or visit the only location in Australia where you can get the adrenalin pumping and shark cage dive with great whites. Let's not forget all the other water activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, surfing and kayaking.
Make Your Own Wine Blend On The Fleurieu Or In The Barossa - Take your winery tour to the next level and try your hand at blending. Historic vineyards like Penfolds, D'Arenberg and Wolf Blass allow visitors to participate in an interactive experience where they become winemakers. Bottles are then sealed and personally labelled so the 'special' wine can be savoured back home.
Wildlife Spotting On Kangaroo Island - Kangaroo Island is one of the best locations to see Australia's diverse native wildlife in its natural habitat – koalas, sea lions, penguins, echidna, seabirds and of course eponymous kangaroos are just a few of the animals that call the island home.
Bushwalking In The Flinders Ranges - One of the world's oldest mountain ranges is best explored on foot. The Arkaba Walk, acknowledged as one of Australia's "Great Walks", is a four-day/three-night experience that starts and ends at the historic Arkaba Homestead. An undisputed highlight is sleeping in swags under the outback stars.
Sleep In An Underground Outback Hotel - Coober Pedy is the world's opal mining capital and an outback destination that becomes so unbelievably hot the local population has adapted by building underground homes, shops, restaurants and even a church. Sleeping in an underground hotel is a memorable, once in a lifetime experience.
Scenic Flight Over Wilpena Pound - Considered one of Australia's natural wonders, Wilpena Pound is an ancient amphitheatre, the centerpiece within the stunning Flinders Ranges National Park. Best appreciated from the air, the 640 million year old natural formation can also be admired on foot, bike or from the comfort of a 4WD.
Take In Adelaide - In the last couple of years, Adelaide has been transformed from sleepy to vibrant. The city now teems with chic, small bars and a plethora of edgy restaurants opened by a new breed of young, innovative chefs. Couple this with an enviable year round calendar of sporting and cultural events, not to mention a rejuvenated Adelaide Oval, and it's easy to see why there's never been a better time to visit.
Eco Safari Adventures In The Gawler Ranges - A gem in South Australia's crown, the Gawler Ranges, located on Eyre Peninsula, are filled with bountiful wildlife, white haze shimmering salt lakes, and breathtaking star gazing opportunities. Visitors can also experience the true-Australian camping style of sleeping out under the stars in a swag.
Luxury Experiences - Luxury comes in many forms in South Australia – whether it be award winning lodges like Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island or The Louise in the Barossa, or customised guided tours that focus on niche interests such as gourmet food and wine, nature and wildlife, photography and food foraging.
Life's A Beach - South Australia boasts over 5,000 kilometres of coastline so it should come as no surprise to hear that the state is fringed by one stunning sandy beach after the other. And what's more – they are all wide, pristine and uncrowded. Wherever you go, whether it be Kangaroo Island, the Fleurieu or Eyre Peninsulas, and even Adelaide, you are never far from a sublime beach experience.
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