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South Australia Home to Australia s premier wineries, Kangaroo Island (often called a “zoo without cages”) and rugged outback terrain, South Australia rates high on the list for experienced travelers to Australia.

Barossa Valley

The Barossa Valley, considered Australia’s premier winemaking region, is within an hour’s drive from Adelaide. The region is home to some of the best known wineries in Australia. Wines such as Penfolds, Peter Lehmann and Yalumba are exported internationally. With numerous events and festivals held throughout the year, picturesque countryside and welcoming local hospitality, the Barossa is a place worth experiencing.

Clare Valley

The Clare Valley, a 1 1/2 hour drive north of Adelaide, is a premium wineproducing area that has over 30 cellar doors in the region.

Kangaroo Island

Only a 30-minute flight or 2-hour coach and 45-minute ferry ride from Adelaide, Kangaroo Island is home to the most abundant and diverse variety of native wildlife in Australia—with fifty percent of the island covered in natural bushland. Covering an area similar to that of Long Island, NY, the large areas of National Park and wilderness land make the island the ideal place to explore the bushland for koalas and kangaroos. Sit among a colony of wild Australian sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park, relax on a deserted white sandy beach, or enjoy a barbecue amid a forest of tall eucalyptus trees. With breathtaking coastal and scenic landscapes and over 240 bird varieties, Kangaroo Island is a must see for anyone wanting an “authentic” Australian experience.

Flinders Ranges

 Gateway to the South Australian outback, The Flinders Ranges are full of Aboriginal history, wildlife, friendly people and natural wonder—like the ancient geological formations of Wilpena Pound and breathtaking views from St. Mary’s Peak. To the north, experience four-wheel driving along the ridge tops of Arkaroola.

Coober Pedy

The “opal mining capital of the world,” Coober Pedy is famous for its underground homes, or “dug-outs.” Visitors can tour the opal mines and spend a night in an extraordinary underground hotel. This “Wild West town” is known as “the last frontier,” yet it offers friendly hospitality and an experience like no other.