South Australia holidays

South Australia is bordered by Western Australia, the Northern Territory and New South Wales and flanked in the south by the Southern Ocean. There are approximately 1.5 million people in South Australia living in the fertile coastal areas and the valley of the Murray River. A holiday to South Australia would not be complete without a visit to Adelaide, known as the City of Churches and one of South Australia's most popular holiday spots. This state is famously known for its wines and opals. Over half the wine in Australia is produced in this region and the vineyards flourish in this Mediterranean climate.

South Australia attracts tourists each year with its many stunning attractions including the Barossa Valley, Flinders Ranges, often referred to as the gateway to the State's outback, Kangaroo Island, home to colonies of sea lions, fairy penguins, kangaroos and marine life and exploring Hahndorf, Australia's oldest surviving German settlement.

Top 10 things to do in South Australia

1. Discover the Barossa Valley – Tourists are spoilt for choice in this spectacular part of Australia and enjoy the finest selection in wines. The Barossa Valley boasts some of the world's oldest shiraz vineyards. Choose from

2. Swim with Dolphins and Sea Lions at Eyre Peninsula – This is an absolutely perfect setting to swim with these magical creatures. For those wishing to see dolphins from a distance, visit the stunning Point Labatt.

3. Take in a Church – Adelaide is the City of Churches and has an impressive selection of breathtakingly beautiful churches and Catholic buildings in it's city centre, some dating back to the mid–19th century.

4. Experience the Outback – Cober Pedey, famous for it's opals and underground homes has a unique outback experience – spending a day with a mailman as he delivers along his route, discovering the outback and seabeds dating back 120 million years.

5. Wildlife Spotting on Kangaroo Island – Kangaroo Island is the third largest island off Australia and is home to widest range of native animals in their natural habitat.

6. Take in a Festival, Event or Culture – Adelaide hosts some 200 concerts each year and has a reputation for being rich in arts and culture.

7. Cruise the Might Murray River – The magnificent Murray is famed for it's spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife and for it's awe-inspiring towering sandstone cliffs fringed by weeping willows and traditional red gums.

8. Cycle the Clare Valley's Reisling Trail – This trail takes in the old rail line of Auburn and Clare and has some spectacular grass and farm lands, bush and gum tree woodlands.

9. Walk the Heysen Trail – This trail is considered to be South Australia's premier walk which traverses the Fleurieu Peninsula, Adelaide Hills and Flinders Range. This is an amazing opportunity to see wildlife such as kangaroos, lizards and wildflower.

10. Check out the Great Australian Cattle Drive – This is an action packed 5 week event of Cattle Droving where the most experienced Drovers showcase their skill and ability.

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