trip planner
Favourites Profile Settings
Alerts
Algal bloom Outback roads
Experience Coffin Bay, Eyre Peninsula

Discover the best of South Australia

Travel to an island full of iconic Australian wildlife or to the outback where untamed landscapes are just waiting to be discovered. The word has now landed around the world; Lonely Planet has named the Flinders Ranges & Outback as one of the world's top travel destinations for 2026. Dine in world-class restaurants and sip on award-winning wines.

Whether you desire an off-road wild adventure in region or fly in luxury to the boutique city of Adelaide. South Australia offers the best of Australia all in one holiday. 

 

A Guide to Discover South Australia

Make your South Australian holiday memorable. Here are the top things you must see and do in South Australia. Dare to swim with a Great White Shark? Or dine in a 120 year old fig tree? Go off-grid and 4WD on tracks of red-glistening dirt or snorkel off the pristine coastlines of blue shores. Time to tick it off your bucket list and plan your trip to South Australia.

Cricket Australia Adelaide Oval British Team
BOOK YOUR ASHES HOLIDAY WITH Freedom Destinations
Umpherston Sinkhole, Limestone Coast
Natural Wonders Bucket List
Wander Kangarooisland Accommodation 1920X800
Accommodation: Where To Stay In Kangaroo Island
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, Adelaide Hills
Discover the best of the Adelaide Hills
Whale watching, head of bight
South Australia's top wildlife experiences

Adelaide and South Australia Holiday Package Deals

Start planning your holiday to South Australia with these travel deals. Discover everything from all-inclusive packages and day trips to bespoke experiences. If you are visiting us from a Northern European country, please check local listings for your Australian specialist agent.

  • BOOK YOUR ASHES HOLIDAY

    BOOK YOUR ASHES HOLIDAY

    Freedom Destinations

    T&C's available on website.

    An Official Licenced Travel Operator for the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series

    BOOK NOW
  • Book your Ashes adventure with Gullivers Sports Travel

    Book your Ashes adventure with Gullivers Sports Travel

    Gullivers Sports Travel

    T&C's available on website.

    Join Gullivers Sports Travel in Adelaide for the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series!

    BOOK NOW
  • Discover South Australia

    Discover South Australia

    Explore South Australia's wineries, wildlife, and landscapes on a 15-day self-drive tour from £3,019pp.

    T&C's available on website.

    Travel Australia with First Class Holidays

    BOOK NOW

Start your Aussie Adventure in Adelaide

The heart of the state, the city of Adelaide. Home to buzzing rooftop bars, cuisines from all over the world, roaring world-class events like the Adelaide Fringe, Tasting Australia and SANTOS Tour Down Under is what makes Adelaide, the renowned festival state. In a convenient location surrounded by the hills, pristine coastlines and a bustling city.

Adelaide's Best Experiences and Attractions

There's no shortage of things-to-do, here in Adelaide. Whether you're the adventurous or luxurious kind, the central heart of South Australia has something for everyone. From swimming with dolphins, to exploring 130 acres of the botanic gardens, or sipping on locally produced gin on the still waters of the city. Here is a local's guide on the top attractions you must visit to experience the very best of Adelaide.

Ultimate South Australian culinary experiences

If you like to let your tastebuds guide you, it’s no wonder you’ve found yourself in South Australia. Adelaide is the perfect opportunity to practice your wine and food pairing skills. Home to world-class restaurants, award-winning wineries, the largest undercover fresh produce market in the southern hemisphere and endless food festivals. All of this makes Adelaide the foodie capital of Australia, hope you’re hungry!

South Australia Best Places to Eat

There is so much to taste, see and discover in South Australia. From wine tasting to fresh farmer's produce, strawberry picking tours to degustation dining and everything in between - here is a selection of the renowned South Australian restaurants and bars just waiting for you to explore, in South Australia.

The Festival State

With a world class festival and events calendar that spans the whole year, you'll always find frivolity on your South Australian itinerary. Think festivals dedicated to Australia's most watched game, or all things culinary excellence; Australia's biggest cycling race, international sporting debuts or the world's second largest arts festival. There's a reason why South Australia is known as the festival state.

Epic South Australian Road Trips

Road trip to South Australia and explore our great state with one of our six iconic routes - or mix and match our curated guides to build your own journey. Start your Adelaide to Darwin road trip via the Explorers Way, drive from Perth to Adelaide along the Seafood Frontier, or road trip from Adelaide through South Australia's famed wine regions. There's a path for everyone.

  • Highlights: Sinkholes, white sandy beaches, Kangaroo Island and wine regions 

    5 to 9 days | 18 attractions | 940 kilometres

  •

    Highlights: Rugged coastline, whale watching, oysters and pristine beach sanctuary 

    8 to 10 days | 15 attractions | 955 kilometres 

  •

    Highlights: World-famous wine regions, off-grid stays and award-winning produce

    4 to 5 days | 21 attractions | 233 kilometres 

  •

    Highlights: White sandy beaches, world-famous surf breaks, shipwrecks and native wildlife 

    5 to 6 days | 17 attractions | 460 kilometres 

  •

    Highlights:  Exploring the winding river, water sports for days, fresh fruit stalls and wine

    5 to 7 days | 22 attractions | 382 kilometres 

  •

    Highlights: Outback mountain ranges, aboriginal landmarks and unrivalled golden hours

    8 to 10 days | 20 attractions | 1,142 kilometres 

Southern Ocean Drive

Southern Ocean Drive

Coastal Way

Coastal Way

Seafood Frontier

Seafood Frontier

Explorers Way

Explorers Way

Epicurean Way

Epicurean Way

Mighty Murray Way

Mighty Murray Way

Subscribe to our newsletter

Be the first to know about the best attractions to see in South Australia.

Explore South Australia like a local — unlock your personalised Trip Planner tool, manage your favourites and tailor your website and email interests to suit you.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS TEXT - The value here would be replaced with a link to our privacy policy using Javascript.

Traveller Essentials

Here are a few useful guides to help with planning your trip to South Australia.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S REGIONS

From the outback to the coast and everywhere in between, get closer to the real South Australia in our diverse regions.

Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide Hills
Adelaide Hills
Barossa
Barossa
Clare Valley
Clare Valley
Eyre Peninsula
Eyre Peninsula
Fleurieu Peninsula
Fleurieu Peninsula
Flinders Ranges and Outback
Flinders Ranges and Outback
Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island
Limestone Coast
Limestone Coast
Murray River, Lakes and Coorong
Murray River, Lakes and Coorong
Riverland
Riverland
Yorke Peninsula
Yorke Peninsula
From the outback to the coast and everywhere in between, get closer to the real South Australia in our diverse regions.
'Community' Artwork by Gabriel Stengle

LET’S STAY IN TOUCH

Sign up for our newsletter and get top stories, exclusive offers, events and free travel inspiration straight to your inbox!

Newsletter signup