Activities in South Australia
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Heysen Trail
Australia’s longest walking trail: 1200km between Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu Peninsula and Parachilna Gorge in the Flinders Ranges. Access points along the way make it ideal for half- and full-day walks. Note that due to fire restrictions, some sections of the trail are closed between December and April.
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Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide
by Viator
Discover the magnificent flora and fauna of Kangaroo Island by plane or by sea and immersenbsp;yourself in the natural pockets of unspoiled wilderness as you…Not LP reviewed
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Barossa Valley with Hahndorf Tour from Adelaide
8 hours (Departs Adelaide, Australia)
by Viator
Barossa Valley, wine tasting, Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf. Sample the delights of the Barossa Valley from Adelaide, including wine tasting and a delicious…Not LP reviewed
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Kelly Hill Conservation Park
A series of dry limestone caves, close to Flinders Chase National Park, was 'discovered' in the 1880s by a horse named Kelly, who fell into them through a hole. Adventure caving tours leave at 2.15pm daily, following on from the standard tour. Minimum age is eight years; bookings essential. The Hanson Bay Walk (9km one way) runs from the caves through mallee scrub and past freshwater wetlands.
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Adelaide Oval
Hailed as the world's prettiest cricket ground, the Adelaide Oval hosts interstate and international cricket matches, plus South Australian National Football League (SANFL) football games in winter. A bronze statue of 'the Don' (Sir Donald Bradman) cracks a cover drive out the front. When there are no games happening you can take a two-hour tour, departing from the Phil Ridings Gates on War Memorial Dr. Call or check the website for tour details.
Also at the oval is the excellent Bradman Collection Museum, where Don devotees can pore over personal items of the cricketing legend.
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Coopers Brewery
You can't possibly come to Adelaide without entertaining thoughts of touring Coopers Brewery. Tours take you through the brewhouse, bottling hall and history museum, where you can get stuck into samples of stouts, ales and lagers (some of which are carbon neutral). Bookings required; minimum age 18. The brewery is in the northern suburbs − grab a cab, or walk 1km from Islington train station.
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Adelaide City Morning Sightseeing Tour
3 hours (Departs Adelaide, Australia)
by Viator
A perfect blend of old and new, from historic buildings to modern architecture, picturesque parks and the regions finest food and wine, Adelaide has something…Not LP reviewed
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Spirit of the Coorong
Runs eco-cruises on the Murray and into the Coorong National Park, including lunch and guided walks. The 4½-hour Coorong Discovery Cruise (adult/child $74/55) runs on Mondays and Thursdays all year, plus Tuesdays and Saturdays from October to May. The six-hour Coorong Adventure Cruise (adult/child $88/60) runs on Sundays all year, plus Wednesdays from October to May. Bookings essential.
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Peter Lehmann Wines
Another multiawardwinning winery, with classic Barossa Shiraz and Riesling. Mind you, the Semillon is equally fabulous. This is probably the best range of consistent and affordable wines in the Barossa. Buy a bottle of anything and enjoy it with a picnic in the winery grounds. There's a parkland walk from the cellar door along the Para River to Richmond Grove.
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Botanic Gardens
Highlights at the Botanic Garden include a restored 1877 palm house, the new waterlily pavilion (housing the gigantic Victoria amazonica ) and the fabulous steel-and-glass arc of the Bicentennial Conservatory, which recreates a tropical rainforest. Free 1½-hour guided walks depart the garden cafe at 10.30am daily.
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Murray River Riverboat Tour including Lunch from Adelaide
8 hours (Departs Adelaide, Australia)
by Viator
This enjoyable full-day tour takes you out of the hustle and bustle of the city and into the picturesque and peaceful towns that surround the Murray River.…Not LP reviewed
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Lighthouse Tours
On the northwestern corner of Kangaroo Island, CapeBorda is topped by an 1858 lighthouse, standing tall above the rippling iron surface of the Southern Ocean. There are walks here from 1.5km to 9km, and lighthouse tours departing at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm daily (plus 3.15pm and 4pm during summer holidays).
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Coorong Wilderness Tour from Adelaide
8 hours (Departs Adelaide, Australia)
by Viator
Travel through the picturesque coastal seaside towns on this full-day tour from Adelaide. Enjoy guided walks and an eco-cruise as you discover the serenity and…Not LP reviewed
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Haigh's Chocolates Visitors Centre
If you've got a chocolate problem, get guilty at this iconic factory. Free tours take you through the chocolate life-cycle from cacao nut to hand-dipped truffle (with samples if you're good). Tour bookings essential.
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Seal Bay Conservation Park
'Observation, not interaction' is the mentality. Guided tours stroll along the beach (or boardwalk on self-guided tours) to a colony of (mostly sleeping) Australian sea lions. Sunset tours run in December and January only. Bookings advised.
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Skillogalee
Quite possibly our favourite SA winery (OK, so it is our favourite), Skillogalee is a small family outfit known for its spicy Shiraz, fabulous food and top-notch Riesling (a glass of which is like kissing a pretty girl in summer). Kick back with a long, lazy lunch on the verandah (mains $20 to $30).
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Wirra Wirra Vineyards
Fancy some pétanque with your plonk? This barnlike, 1894 cellar door has a grassy picnic area, and there’s a roaring fire inside in winter. Sample reasonably priced stickies (dessert wines) and the popular Reserve Shiraz. Whites include a citrusy Viognier and aromatic Riesling.
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Victor Harbor with McLaren Vale Wine Region Tour from Adelaide
8 hours (Departs Adelaide, Australia)
by Viator
Discover the McLaren Vale wine region and taste top local wines on a day tour from Adelaide. Travel through pretty seaside towns and mountain ranges, spend time…Not LP reviewed
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d’Arenberg Wines
A favourite spot in the Vale for lunch, ‘d’Arry’s’ relaxes atop a hillside and enjoys fine views. The wine labels are part of the character of this place: Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz, Dead Arm Shiraz, and the Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc are our faves. Book ahead for lunch.
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Belair National Park
South Australia’s national parks and conservation areas have thousands of kilometres of marked trails traversing eye-popping wilderness. Around Adelaide there are walks to suit all abilities in the Mt Lofty Ranges, including trails in Belair National Park.
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Morialta Conservation Park
SA’s national parks and conservation areas have thousands of kilometres of marked trails traversing eye-popping wilderness. Around Adelaide there are walks to suit all abilities in the Mt Lofty Ranges, including trails in Morialta Conservation Park.
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Coriole
Take your regional tasting platter out into the garden of this beautiful cottage cellar door (1860) to share kalamata olives, homemade breads and Adelaide Hills’ Woodside cheeses made lovelier by a swill of the Redstone Shiraz or the flagship Chenin Blanc.
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South Coast Surf Academy
Off the Gulf St Vincent coast, top dive sites include Second Valley, Rapid Bay jetty, Cape Jervis and the ex-destroyer HMAS Hobart, which was scuttled off Yankalilla Bay in 2002. Pick up a permit from South Coast Surf.
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Adelaide Highlights and Hahndorf Afternoon Sightseeing Tour
4 hours (Departs Adelaide, Australia)
by Viator
Discover the highlights of Adelaide on this afternoon half-day tour.Travel through the Adelaide Hills dotted with unique and historic villages. Visit Hahndorf,…Not LP reviewed
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Adelaide Aquatic Centre
The closest pool to the city, with swimming and diving pools, gym, sauna, spa and other facilities.
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