South Australia

South Australia

Located in south-central Australia, South Australia is a blend of lively cities, lush coastal towns and vast, arid desert. Australia’s fourth-largest state, South Australia’s capital is the city of Adelaide. Adelaide is a bustling city, which draws visitors from all around to enjoy the food, culture, arts, history and its’ many festivals. Every year Adelaide hosts the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival, which attracts hundreds of artists and audiences alike. With hundreds of exhibitions, open studios and interaction with the artists, this two-week festival displays the work of South Australia’s visual artists, including local Aboriginal artists. With day and night events, this free festival offers visitors the opportunity to take in some local history, enjoy good food and drinks, and appreciate some of the works by some of South Australia’s best artists. Just one of Adelaide’s many events; the SALA encompasses Adelaide’s creativity.

Just a quick flight, or ferry ride, from Adelaide can take visitors to Kangaroo Island. Located southwest of Adelaide, Kangaroo Island is home to quiet towns, clear blue waters, and an abundance of wildlife in their natural habitat. With an array of birdlife, kangaroos, koalas, penguins, seals, wallabies and more, a trip to Kangaroo Island offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the laidback environment of the pretty coastal towns, as well as observe South Australia’s wildlife, without having to visit a zoo.

With Australia famous for so many of its’ wines, South Australia plays its’ part too.  A trip to South Australia’s Limestone Coast, halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne, the Limestone Coast is home to a number of wine regions and charming wineries. One of the areas more famous wine regions is the Coonawarra wine region.  Here visitors can enjoy the picturesque vineyards while enjoying some of the local wine.  The Limestone Coast is also home to the Naracoote Caves. These breathtaking caves are not only a sight to see, but also a window to history. Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Naracoote Caves are fossil caves, and one of the largest fossil sites in the world.

Approximately five hours from Adelaide, puts visitors in Flinders Ranges and the South Australian Outback. The Flinders Ranges offer an array of caves, walking and biking trails, green forests, and finally, dry red sands and dusty peaks as it develops into South Australia’s arid Outback. Once in the outback, visitors can enjoy wild exploration while four-wheel driving, camping under starry skies and the outback’s unique wildlife.

With so much to do and see in South Australia, visitors continue to flock to this state.