South Australia

South Australia is a well kept secret situated along the southern coast of Australia, with the capital city Adelaide bursting with colour and life as a vibrant location. Being well known for its numerous festivals and exquisite wine regions, South Australia can never be done in one trip.

Kangaroo Island situated just off the coast of Adelaide offers a wide spread of different landscapes and scenery. Beautiful beaches, lush forests, rustic farmlands, and rugged outback are just a few things Kangaroo Island is home to, along with of course Kangaroos.  The island also boasts natural attractions and sensitivity to the environment under sustainable tourism.

Barossa Valley is just a stone throws away from the capital city Adelaide, but is informally known as the wine capital of Australia. Relaxation and friendly people are what Barossa offers, along with fine cuisine and wine to follow in their many luxurious restaurants.

South Australia is full of Lakes but one in particular captures national attention. Lake Eyre is not only the biggest lake in Australia when full but it also boasts the lowest point in Australia at 15 metres or 50 feet below sea level. Over its salt flats, has also been the location for various land speed records throughout the decades.

For the explorers out there, Flinders Range is just the place to explore with the mysteriousness of the South Australian outback covered by these vast mountain ranges. South Australia is proud to offer a selection of locations and attractions throughout the state creating diversity within its tourism trade.

Sport doesn’t hold a key to a South Australians heart, but the most popular sport throughout the state is Australian Rules Football. Due to the small population but intense involvement in the sport, South Australia holds the highest participation rate in the sport of all the states and territories. South Australia just has two teams – the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power, it houses only one stadium – AAMI stadium, but between this all there is a 70,000 plus membership base.

South Australia’s 3 universities are based in Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Whyalla but the most controversial issue about the State’s education levels is the compulsory age students must reach before they can leave school being at 17 – a lot higher than any of the other states.

Despite sharing a border with nearly every state and or territory, South Australia is unique in what it can offer everyday life. With traditional and serene landscapes, a vast mountain range and coastline, South Australia is a fresh taste of authentic Australia.