Wine tasting in Barossa Valley
Take the opportunity to discover one of the world’s finest wine growing regions, within easy reach of Adelaide. Unlike other famous wine regions South Australian wineries lack pretension and are always hospitable. The state also features several other beautiful wine regions producing some of the world’s best wine. You will find award winning wineries in the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley.
Get coastal
From the golden sands of the metropolitan beaches (such as Glenelg) to the more secluded coastal regions of the peninsulas, South Australia has you covered for stunning beaches. Whether it’s for activities like surfing, or simply relaxing with friends, SA’s beautiful beaches provide the perfect backdrop along the Fleurieu Peninsula and Limestone Coast.
Wilpena Pound
Wilpena Pound is a spectacular natural amphitheatre, located about a five hours drive north of Adelaide. It is the gateway to the famous Flinders Ranges National Park, a world famous and iconic part of Australia’s outback. Wilpena Pound provides the ideal setting for exploring this unique and fascinating landscape.
Adelaide Fringe Festival
South Australia is known as the ‘Festival State’ and for good reason! The Adelaide Fringe Festival is SA’s most renowned and popular event of the year. In March, the city attracts thousands of comedians, artists, musicians, street performers and more. The whole city comes to life for a full month and is thoroughly enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.
Explore the Adelaide Hills
The Adelaide Hills are known for three things – their food, wine and friendly locals. A drive through the small towns scattered all through this beautiful part of the country is a great way to appreciate the diversity of Australian culture. From tasting some fresh bakery goods from the small bakeries of Stirling to a sipping a beer at one of the pubs in the traditional German town of Hahndorf, this is an experience for curious and hungry international student.
Discover the wildlife on Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island is only a short ferry from Cape Jervis (a 90-minute drive from Adelaide) and is the perfect place if you like native wildlife. You can expect to see wild kangaroos, koalas, echidnas and sea lions at Seal Bay, as well as some stunning views from the Remarkable Rocks. You can also go caving, explore sand dunes or take a dip at Vivonne Bay.
