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Travel
Head to the coastline and enjoy the ocean’s many delights The South Australian coastline combines long stretched of white-sand beaches, dramatic clifftop scenery, and a sparkling ocean full of dolphins and whales. Swim with dolphins, sea lions or cage dive with great white sharks. Delve a bit deeper and the pristine waters reveal a wealth of oysters, blue swimmer crabs and more.
Visit Kangaroo Island Follow the road less travelled and discover unique wildlife, mouth-watering food and wine, breathtaking scenery and a laid-back lifestyle on Kangaroo Island. Embark on a road trip and enjoy alfresco picnic lunches beside dozing koalas or sign up for a guided tour to discover the hidden treasures of this special place. QantasLink or Rex.
Experience the outback rugged hills patrolled by emus, kangaroos and wedge-tailed eagles. Among the highlights are the craggy red mountains and ancient gorges that make up the Flinders Ranges, a spiritual place known for the giant natural amphitheatre, soon forget. The huge salt lake changes from white to pink to blue and attracts waterbirds in their thousands.
Eat and drink
Delicious Adelaide A vibrant and culturally diverse city, Adelaide is best explored on a culinary adventure. Bars and restaurants serve local produce alongside local wines and spirits. Dine at one of the many modern restaurants such as the African-inspired Africola, or the New York-style Italian Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room, or head to Adelaide Central Market, or at Lot.100 in the Adelaide Hills for incredibly fresh, locally sourced produce.
Winery-hop until you drop Enjoy cool-climate wine in the Adelaide Hills, taste bold Barossa Valley reds and visit the iconic d’Arenberg Cube in McLaren Vale; a family-owned winery producing internationally renowned red. Visit their cellar door on the top level of this architectural masterpiece, with panoramic views over the surrounding vineyards.
While you’re in the neighbourhood, a stop at recently opened Chalk Hill McLaren Vale is a must. Home to Chalk Hill wines, Never Never Distilling Co and Cucina Di Strada, here you can sample premium wines from Chalk Hill wine bar, sample gin named the world’s best at Never Never Distilling Co tasting room and bar, and choose from a range of amazing Italian-style pizzas from Cucina Di Strada.
What’s New
Kangaroo Island luxury operator Exceptional Kangaroo Island has launched walking trails across the island, just a 45-minute ferry ride from the mainland. Feel a deeper connection to this wildlife paradise as you explore Kangaroo Island’s diverse landscapes by day, enjoying local produce tastings and other treats along the way.
In the Adelaide Hills, Golding Wines has relaunched its Nido Experience, a sixcourse grazing lunch with wine hosted in a whimsical handwoven “nest”, after the over the vineyards as you enjoy the ultimate taste of this easily accessible wine region, just a 45-minute drive east of Adelaide’s city centre.
Barossa has been recently complemented by multi-million-dollar lodge. Now options include a saltwater pool, delightful walking trails, and even the exclusive Kingsford ‘Bush Bath’ … an alfresco bathing experience.
