Things to Do
So many choices
Get a taste of things at the Adelaide Central Market, Coopers Brewery and Bottega Rotolo cooking school. Indulge in Haigh's Chocolates. Cruise on the Popeye riverboat through the heart of the city of
Adelaide - voted Australia's most liveable city.
Attend an
event - there are so many throughout the year in both the city of Adelaide and in the regions. The Santos Tour Down Under is in January. The Adelaide Fringe festival, WOMADelaide and Clipsal 500 V8 supercar race are in March. Watch cricket and AFL at the newly redeveloped Adelaide Oval.
Visit the giant pandas at
Adelaide Zoo. Their names are Wang Wang (male) and Funi (female), the only giant pandas in the southern hemisphere. You can even take a behind the scenes tour and help prepare their bamboo breakfast.
Head for the hills
Take a day trip to Hahndorf, one of the most famous towns in the
Adelaide Hills. It’s Australia’s oldest surviving settlement and has a strong German heritage. Stop at nearby Cleland Wildlife Park to feed kangaroos and hold a koala.
Visit one of the many cellar doors in the region and enjoy a long lunch. Take your tastebuds on a ride with a wine and chocolate tasting experience like no other.
Hit the beach
Relax on a beautiful beach. Catch a tram from Adelaide to Glenelg for some fun in the sun. Enjoy al fresco dining on Jetty Road or Holdfast Marina.
Drive down to Adelaide's southern beaches and dive along the Port Noarlunga reef. Watch the sun set from the amazing Star of Greece restaurant at Port Willunga.
Visit our National Landscapes
Admire nature on
Kangaroo Island. Visit Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch – these rock formations are incredible! See native animals thriving in the wild, like seals at Seal Bay. Explore stunning beaches and desert dunes.
See rock art, fossils and spectacular landscapes in the
Flinders Ranges and Outback. Get a bird’s eye view of Wilpena Pound on a scenic flight. Marvel at Lake Eyre from the air or the glorious Painted Desert.
Head down the coast
Stop by the seaside town of Victor Harbor on the
Fleurieu Peninsula. Cross the causeway on a horse-drawn tram and see little penguins on Granite Island. Visit the South Australian Whale Centre or board the Cockle Train for a steam train ride.
Holiday on the
Murray River, an Australian icon. Hire a houseboat in the
Riverland and see the water up close. Drop a line and go fishing.
Visit Coorong National Park at the Murray River’s mouth. It’s a sanctuary for birds and fish.
Further down is the
Limestone Coast - home to the world famous Coonawarra reds and rock lobsters.
Go fishing on the
Yorke Peninsula or
Eyre Peninsula. Feast on oysters, lobsters and abalone. Dive in and swim with wildlife. Enjoy the antics of sea lions and the thrill of great white sharks.
Taste South Australia
Try some wine. Adelaide has more than 200 cellar doors on its doorstep. Explore the
Barossa, Australia's most famous wine region. Drink the world’s best Riesling in the
Clare Valley.
Catch your breath in our beautiful parks and gardens. Adelaide Botanic Garden is a haven in the heart of the city.
Visit the
Regions pages to discover more things to see and do in South Australia.
Finding the real Australia in SA
Greg Snell came looking for a real Australian adventure...He already knew the big cities and backpacker hangouts, but in South Australia, he discoverd something more.