South Australia Regions

1. ADELAIDE and NEARBY

Surrounded by parkland, Adelaide is a gateway to the nearby delights of wine valleys Barossa and Clare, scenic Adelaide Hills, Riverland, and the Fleurieu Peninsula - more about Adelaide and nearby

2. BAROSSA and CLARE VALLEYS

Two of Australia’s great wine growing regions, both easily accessible from Adelaide and both with interesting pioneering heritages - more about Barossa + Clare Valleys

3. KANGAROO ISLAND and FLEURIEU PENINSULA

Picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula is the gateway to Australia’s third largest island, Kangaroo Island, a great place to see native animals in their natural habitats - more about Kangaroo Is + Fleurieu

4. COORONG and LIMESTONE COAST

South east from Adelaide and includes coastal towns like Robe, wine icons like Padthaway and Coonawarra, plus the extinct volcano at Mt Gambier - more about Coorong + Limestone Coast

5. MURRAY RIVER REGION

Australia’s longest river enters the Southern Ocean near Goolwa and before this flows through pretty orchard and wine country known locally as ‘Riverland’ - more about Murray River Region

6. YORKE and EYRE PENINSULAS and NULLARBOR PLAIN

A huge, largely coastal area west of Adelaide and a place to see dolphins, sea lions and Southern Right whales and their calves - more about Yorke + Eyre Peninsulas and Nullarbor Plain

7. FLINDERS RANGES and SA OUTBACK

About a 5 hour drive north from Adelaide, the Finders Ranges and the massive natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound are at the beginning of the mysterious Outback, which includes the opal centre of Coober Pedy - more about Flinders Ranges and SA Outback

Oz Experience The original hop on, hop off small group touring network for active and independent travellers. It's not an express bus, it's more than a tour, it's the ultimate ride!	Prime Mini Tours, SA An established operator providing small group day tours from Adelaide including the Barossa Valley,the Murray River, Hahndorf/Victor Harbor and McLaren Vale/Adelaide Hills.
TravelLink Australia Touring between Melbourne and Adelaide - a choice of itineraries and products feature short escapes and tour journeys which include Kangaroo Is. and the Great Ocean Road	Xpress Tours A new concept of individual tours to the best locations in Australia. Experience Australia and Asia/Pacific faster without being limited to distance and time constraints
Tourabout Adelaide Dedicated to delivering visitors a memorable and informative stay in South Australia - tours and services with a personal touch	Parkwood Personalised Tours Unique, high-quality tours around Victoria and south east SA in a luxury air conditioned vehicle with elegant boutique hotel or bed and breakfast accommodation.
Unforgettable Houseboats A fleet of 10 luxury houseboats accommodating from 2 to 12 people. Based at Mannum on the Murray River in South Australia	Auswalk Superb accommodated walking holidays, in every type of Australian environment. Can be guided or self-guided walks guaranteed to depart with as few as 2 persons
VIP Backpackers Resorts A group of independently owned backpacker operators who provide quality budget accommodation and substantial travel discounts for independent travellers	Barking Gecko MTB Tours The leading cycle tour company in the Flinders Ranges, providing a range of soft adventure experiences and educational packages with a ecological and interpretive focus

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Horse riding in the Flinders Ranges © SATC

Pelican near jetty, Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island © SATC

DID YOU KNOW ... The notoriously strict Capt William Bligh, most famous because of the Mutiny on the Bounty in 1789, later became state Governor of NSW in 1805. His abrasiveness helped lead to the ‘Rum Rebellion’ in 1808 when soldiers who had mutinied, imprisoned him for 2 years.