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TD sat down with Rodney Harrex, executive officer of South Australia Tourism Commission, and discovered why travelling in South Australia is so special.

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Rodney Harrex, executive officer – SATC
With eight years in the top job at South Australia Tourism Commission, Rodney Harrex and his driven team are repositioning and strongly promoting ‘right now’ to capture visitors’ inevitable return.
TD sat down with Rodney Harrex, executive officer of South Australia Tourism Commission, and discovered why travelling in South Australia is so special.
Travel Daily (TD): What are some of South Australia’s unique selling points and your passions?

I love the Flinders Ranges and The Outback, where we have experienced record numbers recently. The Eyre Peninsula, and the mighty Murray River, is only a short drive from Adelaide, and The Murray is one of Australia’s most amazing, underplayed natural icons. I’ve recently visited with my family, enjoying the river’s sheer beauty, nature, and abundant wildlife. I love that it’s easy to get to from Adelaide, and it’s so peaceful and tranquil. Our morning walks with all the wildlife around was special. At night, you can sit on a deck and soak up the sunset and gaze across the river; it’s just spectacular.

But then, I also love our vast coastline and what it has to offer. One of my favourite places is the west coast of South Australia. Its remoteness and the rugged coastline are amazing, and I love whale-watching season over in The Great Australian Bight. To take a flight over the whales when they’re calving is quite remarkable. There are many ways to engage with nature; that’s a real strength of our state, whether swimming with sea lions, or to the other extreme, cage diving with great white sharks. It’s all very accessible.

Oyster Farm Tours by South Australian Tourism Commission

I love South Australia’s wineries and natural produce. Then there’s an amazing seafood variety from lobsters, fish, crayfish, abalone to prawns. When you bring this together with our natural surrounds, it is quite unique, and I think that’s a significant opportunity for travellers. In fact, eighty per cent of Australia’s premium wine comes from South Australia, and it’s all accessible from Adelaide. We rented a house in Coffin Bay, and when not relaxing, we immersed ourselves and actually got into the oyster beds, as they were shucking. Imagine a beautiful Clare Valley Riesling with fresh oysters just off the lease. It’s a pure, natural experience and when you connect with family and friends, it’s special.

We call Adelaide a boutique city with all the benefits of a big city, but we’re a good size. It’s easy to get around, and it’s 15 minutes to the city centre from the airport and 10 minutes on a good run. And then if you want to be at lunch after you’ve landed and had a meeting, you can be down in McLaren Vale in 45 minutes by freeway or the Barossa Valley in 60 minutes. You know it’s that accessible, which is unique and quite remarkable. Consumers want to have confidence in a city but not be overwhelmed.

Australia is incredibly well-positioned and taking in the vastness of what our continent offers, I think it is an exceptional experience and an amazing opportunity for local and international visitors. As the world starts to move again, consumers are going to be looking and thinking quite differently. As Australia opens, destinations like South Australia and Adelaide will do so well.

TD: What are the contributors under your leadership that have driven international tourism growth?

We have provided the right foundation for South Australia and a strategic framework of the 2020 plan. We are not a volume destination, and we focus on independent high-value travellers. And again, Adelaide is a boutique city; that’s what we are structured for. So, it was about targeting, independent self-drive visitors. Whether that was out of China, Singapore, or Europe, we really went for these travellers who have a little more time.

A ten-day itinerary has greater impact and more value. With several years in international markets, we’ve identified South Australia’s proposition; we don’t have to be all things to all people. We own what we own well, whether it’s nature, food and wine, accessibility, and be strong about these messages. Don’t try and be everything. I think that’s crucial. We’ve got great operators in South Australia; we’ve put a lot of energy as part of that framework to make sure they can access international markets. And then that’s given us a focus in terms of airlines, and we worked strategically with them to provide us with a good balance of visitation.

Murray River Walk by South Australian Tourism Commission

TD: What have you learned, and what’s the silver lining for South Australia, following the bushfires and now COVID?

I’ve learned to listen, engage, collaborate, act, and do it in a timely way. South Australia is made up of lots of small to medium-sized businesses and we wanted to make sure we were there working with them as we went through. And so, we were quick to act; we put cash grants out to those businesses because we weren’t spending our money on marketing; we repurposed it. We also repurposed some of our funding to road signage. So again, to help enhance the visitor experience.

Air access is crucial for South Australia as we come through this, and we’ve put a massive effort into rebuilding Adelaide’s domestic aviation. Air New Zealand is now arriving in Adelaide again, three times a week. We’ve had continuous service from Qatar and Singapore as we’ve worked through COVID; they’ve done an amazing job repatriating Australians, but importantly, taking our freight out, which has been crucial. Sharing to the world, a massive volume of South Australian fresh lamb, seafood, dairy, and wine. It’s all great international recognition.

Our challenge was managing information. There was so much of it, and people were overwhelmed. And we put a lot of effort into this, and I have a great team who came together every morning and focused on the issue at play to communicate succinctly. With an avalanche of information coming in, we cut through and gave small business the information that made a difference in their decisions. And I’m pleased to say, the feedback we got last year was, “you made it easy for us to make the right decisions”.

Market & Meander by Hotel Indigo Adelaide

TD: Adelaide is now seeing growth in the luxury accommodation market?

We have had over 1000 rooms added in the last twelve months, like Crowne Plaza, EOS by SkyCity, and Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets. We have a new-build Sofitel, opening in August and Marriott announced a new hotel at the heritage GPO, a $200 million investment. There are some great new properties in Adelaide, renovated classics and new rooftop bars. We’re growing into new demand, which is amazing to think we’re still in a pandemic. Adelaide in March 2021 had the highest level of occupancy of mainland Australia. That’s really encouraging when you think we’ve added nearly 1000 rooms.

TD: What messages do you have about South Australia for international travel agents and the broader travel community?

I think the key, leading point is that Australia is ready to work with you. Our states and territories work closely, to really enhance their individual experiences, keeping in mind consumers are looking for something a bit different. And we already see that, as we monitor what consumers are looking for on our website. I’d say to agents around the world, there’s another side of Australia to discover, here in South Australia, we are ready to deliver remarkable experiences.

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8 unique South Australian wildlife encounters https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/unique-south-australian-wildlife-encounters/ Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:56 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=671902 The post 8 unique South Australian wildlife encounters appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

It’s no secret that South Australia is teeming with magical wildlife experiences. Here, your clients can swim with sea lions, brave a shark cage dive, meet cuddly koalas, discover whale watching spots, hop alongside kangaroos and so much more. These unique Australian wildlife encounters are true bucket-list material.

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It’s no secret that South Australia is teeming with magical wildlife experiences. Here, your clients can swim with sea lions, brave a shark cage dive, meet cuddly koalas, discover whale watching spots, hop alongside kangaroos and so much more. 

We know from our own holiday booking habits that the decision to visit a destination is often sparked by the desire to see native species in the wild. That’s why we’ve rounded up eight of the most thrilling South Australia safaris and wildlife experiences – all commissionable – so you can start planning the ultimate nature escape for your clients. These unique Australian wildlife encounters are true bucket-list material.

 

Get up close with sea lions and Australian wildlife on Kangaroo Island

Swim with dolphins, Kangaroo Island
Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Famed for its abundant native flora and fauna, Kangaroo Island is known as ‘nature’s playground’ – and for good reason. In this rugged wildlife paradise, you’ll encounter Australia’s big-hitting species without any barriers. Spot wild eagles, kangaroos, koalas and goannas and bask on the rocks with long-nosed fur seals in Flinders Chase National Park or take a beach walk among sea lions in Seal Bay. Get up close and personal with kangaroos, koalas and wombats at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Or, for something truly special, swim with dolphins with KI Marine Adventures. You can even catch a glimpse of shy, spiky, egg-laying echidnas on a bush walk with the world’s leading echidna expert, Dr. Peggy Rismiller – bookable via Exceptional Kangaroo Island tours.

Located less than three hours southwest of Adelaide, the 4,409-sqkm Kangaroo Island is accessible even for those with little time to spare. Still need convincing? Here are seven really good reasons to book a trip to Kangaroo Island.

 

Marvel at Morialta’s koalas, wildflowers and waterfalls

Koala
Credit: Brad Leue

Rugged gorges, cascading waterfalls and unspoiled woodlands characterise the breathtaking Morialta Conservation Park, one of the most accessible wildlife parks in South Australia. Located 20 minutes’ drive from Adelaide city centre, this gorgeous conservation area is teeming with unique Australian wildlife. Encounter cackling kookaburras and koalas dozing in the gum trees as eagles soar overhead on a guided wilderness hike with Pure SA. With the waterfalls strongest in winter and the wildflowers blooming in spring, this is the ideal year-round wildlife escape.

 

Glimpse colourful birds and wildlife around Adelaide

Bird watching – Adelaide rosella
Credit: Graham Scheer

From the wetlands to the deserts, South Australia is home to more than 450 species of birds, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. You don’t have to venture far from Adelaide to catch a glimpse of the many-coloured mulga parrot, the vibrant blue white-winged fairywren or the primary-hued Adelaide rosella. Head out on a one- or two-day tour with expert guide Peter Waanders of SA Birding. Having conducted professional birding tours since 2002, he’ll unveil the best birdwatching spots, from the Adelaide Hills to the Murray wetlands and the coastal lagoons and dunes of Coorong National Park.

 

Join rewilding and conservation efforts in Arkaba

Kangaroos, Flinders Ranges
Credit: Maxime Coquard

Seeking an immersive South Australia safari? Explore the vast Flinders Ranges outback at Arkaba Conservancy, a 60,000 acre wildlife conserve and luxury homestead. The property is home to an impressive rewilding project that condenses the area’s towering rock formations and threatened native vegetation into a mini garden replica. Hands-on conservation activities include tracking feral cats with telemetry devices, setting up the trip cameras to monitor local wildlife and joining a biologist on land surveys. Their conservation efforts have made sightings of Australia’s three largest macropods – the red kangaroo, western grey kangaroo and common wallaroo – common, and have seen the return of the threatened yellow-footed rock wallaby. Emus, goannas and wedge-tailed eagles also roam the area.

For more eco-conscious experiences, check out Sustainable South Australia: Inspiring experiences for conscious clients.

 

Brave a shark cage dive in Neptune Islands Conservation Park 

For some it’s a lifelong dream, for others their worst nightmare, but there’s no denying the thrill of a great white shark cage dive. If you’ve got nerves of steel, embark on the ultimate marine adventure with Adventure Bay Charters. Set off from Port Lincoln Marina on the Eyre Peninsula – around seven hours’ drive from Adelaide – and catch sight of dolphins as you cruise towards Neptune Islands Conservation Park, the home of the great white. Here, you can either swim with sharks in a cage dive or view them from the safe, dry confines of the glass ‘Aqua Sub’. 

Shark cage dive
Credit: Adventure Bay Charters

Discover whale watching spots on the Eyre Peninsula

Glimpse majestic humpback whales and endangered southern rights as they frolic in the Great Australian Bight. In winter, these majestic creatures venture into the shallow waters to give birth and rear their young. Encounter them on a wildlife tour with Australian Coastal Safaris, who’ll drop a hydrophone overboard so you can catch the sound of humpbacks reverberating beneath the ocean. With the dramatic cliffs of the Eyre Peninsula as a backdrop, you can also get up close with dolphins, sea lions, fur seals, penguins, white-bellied sea eagles and some rare species of albatross. 

Xplore Eyre can also introduce you to whale watching spots on small-group tours that include accommodation and the one-and-a-half hour flight from Adelaide to Ceduna on the Eyre Peninsula. Check out some more of the best spots for watching whales in Australia here.

Whale watching, Eyre Peninsula
Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission/Milton Wordley

Take a multi-day wildlife trek along the Murray River

Traverse wetlands and riverine forests along Australia’s longest river. Flowing over 2,500 km, the Murray River is best explored by foot and houseboat. Teeming with over 180 endemic species of bird, the River Murray is also home to koalas, possums and kangaroos. For a unique South Australia safari experience starting in Renmark – a three-hour drive from Adelaide – book the Murray River Safari with Murray River Trails

Just 90 minutes south of Adelaide, you can explore where the Murray meets the ocean with Southern Ocean Walk. Starting at Cape Jervis, the entry-point to the iconic Heysen Trail, follow the shoreline of the Fleurieu Peninsula where you’ll spot everything from kangaroos to dolphins.

Birdwatching on the Murray River
Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission/Adam Bruzzone

Experience it all around with Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris in South Australia 

Mikkira Station. Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

If you’re the indecisive type, leave it to Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris to tick all your boxes. Starting at the tranquil Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary near Port Lincoln, spy koalas lounging in the bush as wild kangaroos and emus roam among the gum trees. After resting your head deep in the outback wilderness at Kangaluna Camp, follow animal tracks along the red dunes that surround Lake Gairdner’s glistening white salt pan. Amid the volcanic rock formations of Gawler Ranges National Park, encounter three large species of kangaroo and the rare crimson mallee before drifting over to Baird Bay to swim with sea lions and dolphins in the wild.

Immerse yourself in unique Australian wildlife

Although Australia’s borders remain closed for now, the South Australian tourism industry is looking forward to welcoming back international visitors when the time is right. If your clients are keen to encounter unique Australian wildlife, there is no better place than South Australia. Learn more about this diverse state here.

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8 incredible wine experiences in South Australia https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/8-incredible-wine-experiences-in-south-australia/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:00:51 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=672134 The post 8 incredible wine experiences in South Australia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Let’s raise a glass to 2021: the Year of South Australian Wine. There are a dizzying 700 wineries in South Australia spread across 18 distinct wine regions, including world-renowned Barossa, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills. And although borders to Australia remain closed for now, sharing the stories of how to enjoy some of Australia’s best wineries with your clients will help them plan an amazing adventure from Adelaide next year.

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Let’s raise a glass to the Year of South Australian Wine. With 200 of the best cellar doors in Australia within an hour’s drive of Adelaide, South Australia’s ‘vineyard city’ is firmly ranked among the Great Wine Capitals of the World. Fanning out from the city, there are a dizzying 700 wineries in South Australia spread across 18 distinct wine regions, including world-renowned Barossa, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra and Adelaide Hills. Together, they produce more than 80% of all Australia’s premium wine. Now, that’s something we’ll gladly celebrate!

From unique wine experiences and annual wine festivals to food and wine tours spotlighting mouth-watering pairings, we’ve rounded up eight of the best ways to for your clients to enjoy South Australia’s finest vintages. If you’re planning a trip for wine connoisseurs, ready them to hit the Epicurean Way when borders reopen. 

 

Taste your birth year at Seppeltsfield

Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Established in 1851, Seppeltsfield stands out among Barossa wineries as home of the world’s longest continuous vintage of fortified wine. Dating back to 1878, rare barrels of Para Vintage Tawny port are stowed in their Centennial Cellar, a living museum where you can sample direct from the barrel of your birth year. The vast range of descriptors used to capture this vintage – treacle, Indian spices, grilled nuts and everything in between – indicate its complexity, marking this as one of the world’s most unique wine experiences

Getting there: Seppeltsfield is under an hour’s car journey from Adelaide.

 

Become a wine blending master at d’Arenberg

Food and wine experiences in South Australia: The d'Arenberg Cube
Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Floating above the Mourvedre vines of McLaren Vale’s d’Arenberg winery, the iconic d’Arenberg Cube offers far more than Instagram fodder. Inside the Rubik’s cube-inspired structure, you’ll unearth tactile wine experiences, including a wine blending masterclass accompanied by spectacular views over the rolling vineyards. Let a master guide you through blending your very own Shiraz from three distinctive barrel samples and take a bottle of your final product home with you. Around since 1912, d’Arenberg has established itself as one of the best cellar doors in Australia for its artistic and immersive approach to knowledge sharing and impressive portfolio of sustainable, organic and biodynamic wines.

Getting there: Located around 40 km from Adelaide, d’Arenberg can be reached in just 35 minutes by car.

 

Enjoy good wine, food and music at the Winter Reds festival

Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Pay homage to South Australia’s deep, rich red wines at the Winter Reds festival in Adelaide Hills. This rustic three-day celebration takes place annually in late July. It features a vast array of food and wine tours dotted around the region coupled with local music, good food and open fires. In honour of the 2021 Year of South Australian Wine, this year features the biggest line-up to date. Those lucky enough to get to go can expect a heady mix of wine tastings, decadent degustation menus, wine-related masterclasses, family-friendly gatherings and raucous parties.

Getting there: Events and wine experiences take place across Adelaide Hills, around 20 minutes outside of Adelaide. Dedicated buses departing Adelaide at 10am and returning at 6pm relieve festival goers of dedicated driver duty and stop at various venues. 

 

Pair maritime-climate wine with Eyre Peninsula seafood

Best cellar doors in South Australia: Peter Teakle Wines
Credit: Peter Teakle Wines

Launched in 2017, Peter Teakle Wines is one of the newest wineries in South Australia. Overlooking Port Lincoln and Boston Bay on the Eyre Peninsula, the winery’s appropriately named, degustation-style Line and Label Restaurant pairs seasonal local seafood, like southern bluefin tuna and Spencer Gulf king prawns, with wines produced both on the estate and across South Australia. You can also explore the vineyard on guided food and wine tours. Available every weekend, these give you the chance to sample Peter Teakle’s impressive lineup of reds and whites, ranging from Riesling to Cabernet Sauvignon, paired with a cheese platter or charcuterie board.

Getting there: Port Lincoln is a 45-minute flight from Adelaide or a 650 km road trip.

 

Dine in an underground cave at Maxwell Wines

Food and wine tours: Maxwell Wines
Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Carved into a limestone hill in McLaren Vale, Maxwell Wines delivers one of South Australia’s most unique food and wine experiences. The winery and meadery are arguably outshone by the restaurant, which features a dining room overlooking the vineyards and another in a magical, candlelit, underground cave. Here, chef Fabian Lehmann channels his experience in Europe’s Michelin-starred restaurants into tasting menus that champion fresh, seasonal produce from local suppliers. Top off your visit with food and wine tours of the vineyard, winery and mushroom cave.

Getting there: Maxwell Wines is around 40 minutes’ drive from Adelaide.

 

Cycle the Riesling Trail in the Clare Valley

Wine Experiences: Sevenhill Cellars on the Riesling Trail
Sevenhill Cellars. Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

There’s no better way to take in the picturesque Clare Valley wine region than by bicycle. Running around 35 km from Auburn through Clare Valley and into Barinia, the Riesling Trail is punctuated with dozens of the best cellar doors in Australia. Take a leisurely ride, starting at Mount Horrocks Wines then stopping at an art gallery and wineries in Leasingham and Watervale. Next, cruise into Penwortham – the first site of European settlement in the region – followed by Sevenhill, home to the 170-year-old Sevenhill Cellars, Clare Valley’s very first winery and producer of sacramental wines for churches across the country. More vineyards can be found in White Hut, where you can peddle through natural bushland before reaching the trail’s end.

Getting there: The Riesling Trail passes close to 40 wineries in South Australia and is located approximately two hours drive north of Adelaide. Bike hire is available in both Clare Valley and Auburn.

 

Sample wine and nibbles degustation-style near Adelaide

Food and wine tours: The Lane Vineyard
The Lane Vineyard. Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Commanding a rolling green slice of Adelaide Hills, The Lane Vineyard owes its four distinct tiers of wine to the warm days and cool nights that characterise this renowned wine region. Open since 1993, the estate offers tastings of its exquisite single vineyard wines – including vegan and vegetarian varieties – as well as guided tours of the scenic vineyards. Those seeking memorable food and wine tours should book the Gathering Experience, a miniature degustation-style tasting that charts the best of The Lane’s signature wines and contemporary Australian restaurant.

Getting there: The Lane is a scenic 25-minute drive from Adelaide and just three kilometres from the historic village of Hahndorf.

 

Tour the historic home of Penfolds

Wine experiences: Penfolds Magill Estate
Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Visit the spiritual home of the esteemed Penfolds brand at Magill Estate Cellar Door, hands down one of the best cellar doors in Australia. Located in Adelaide, this iconic winery dates back to 1844 and is one of the world’s few urban single vineyards. Visitors can embark on a variety of food and wine tours ranging from the Ultimate Penfolds Experience, which takes you on a journey through the vineyards and underground cellars, capped off with an exclusive tasting of the highly acclaimed Grange, to the Twilight Tour and Luxury Degustation Dinner, which features a seven-course wine-pairing feast at the estate’s fine-dining restaurant.

Getting there: Penfolds Magill Estate is located in Adelaide, just eight kilometres from the city’s central business district.

 

Ready to unearth the best wineries in South Australia?

Although borders remain closed to Australia for now, the South Australian tourism industry is looking forward to welcoming back its international visitors when the time is right. With the Year of South Australian Wine spotlighting the best cellar doors in Australia, travel agents looking to sell food and wine tours should look no further than ‘The Wine State’ for inspiration. Learn more about what South Australia has to offer here.

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Discover South Australia on these four road trips from Adelaide https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/4-road-trips-from-adelaide-south-australia/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:00:09 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=671668 The post Discover South Australia on these four road trips from Adelaide appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Road trips are the ultimate way to unearth South Australia’s natural wonders, and there’s no better place to gear up than the vineyard city of Adelaide. Empower your clients to embrace the freedom of the open road as they cruise along kilometres of picture perfect coastline, roll through lush wine country and take in awesome outback vistas.

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Road trips are the ultimate way to uncover South Australia’s natural wonders, and there’s no better place to gear up than Adelaide. Empower your clients to embrace the freedom of the open road as they cruise along kilometres of picture perfect coastline, roll through lush wine country and take in awesome outback vistas, with plenty of great accommodation located along the way. 

Although borders remain closed for now, the South Australian Tourism Commission anticipates a surge in self-drive holidays when international visitors are welcomed back to Australia. With jaw-dropping sights at every turn, road trips in Adelaide give your clients the opportunity to explore at their own pace in the comfort and safety of a private vehicle. Manageable driving distances, traffic-free roads and friendly locals add to the appeal.

Send your clients on these four adventures for guaranteed access to the local insights that make road trips in Australia utterly unforgettable.

 

1. Road trip from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island via the Fleurieu Peninsula

Rolling wineries and pristine beaches team up to make this one of the best road trips in the Southern hemisphere. Start with one night in Adelaide before taking the three-hour car and Sealink ferry journey south along the coast to Kangaroo Island. Brimming with rugged beauty, the island’s coastline is studded with intergalactic rock formations, vineyards and white beaches, all surrounded by crystal clear waters.

Slow down and reconnect with nature on a wildlife excursion led by Exceptional Kangaroo Island or Kangaroo Island Odysseys. After being struck by bushfires in early 2020, the island is bouncing back and is still teeming with wild sea-lions, dolphins, birds, koalas and – of course – kangaroos. For more on where to explore, eat and drink, check out this three-day Kangaroo Island itinerary or discover these seven good reasons to book a trip to Kangaroo Island.

On your way back to Adelaide, traverse the jaw-dropping landscapes, world-famous wineries and sandy shores of the Fleurieu PeninsulaFor more activities, here are five things to do in the Fleurieu Peninsula

This self-drive holiday includes a total of around seven hours on the road. We recommend taking a seven-night trip, including four nights on Kangaroo Island, one night in the Fleurieu Peninsula and one night in Adelaide at either end.

Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission


2. Road trip from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Limestone Coast 

Self-drive holidays in Australia don’t get much better than the road trip between Adelaide and Melbourne. Kayak the saltwater lagoon of Coorong National Park, located two hours’ drive south of Adelaide, before venturing a further two hours to lounge on the powdery beaches of Robe, where you can feast on local crayfish. 

Just over an hour’s road trip inland, you can sample local wagyu beef  at Mayura Station and sip Shiraz while glamping amid the picturesque vineyards of Coonawarra. Coonawarra Experiences offer private wine tours of more than 20 cellar doors in the area.

Venture further along the Limestone Coast to discover Mount Gambier’s striking cobalt Blue Lake nestled amid dormant volcanoes, the underwater oasis of Kilsby Sinkhole where you can dive and discover their delicious gin (not at the same time of course!), the natural wonder that is the  Umpherston Sinkhole, and the glistening rock formations of Tantanoola Caves. Check out our Limestone Coast itinerary for more details.

Next, head to the Shipwreck Coast’s Warrnambool for a glimpse of southern right whales before embarking on the scenic route towards Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road, which is dotted with spectacular rock formations. 

The full drive time of this road trip is around 11 hours. We recommend taking an eight-night trip, including at least one night in Adelaide and Melbourne on either end.

Kilsby Sinkhole
Kilsby Sinkhole. Credit: Jessie Cripps


3. Road trip from Adelaide to the Flinders Ranges 

Road trips in Adelaide reach new heights when you head north. Lake Bumbunga’s flamingo pink shores and the sprawling vineyards of Clare Valley are reachable in less than two hours. Drive a further three hours and you’ll hit the dusty red roads and Martian landscape of the Flinders Ranges.

Once you’ve absorbed the Clare Valley’s rich wine heritage – and a glass or two of Australian Riesling – with Clare Valley Tours, you can rest for the night before venturing into the Flinders Ranges’ outback. Next, set up camp in an eco villa at Rawnsley Park Station. From here, you can unearth the area’s Aboriginal culture, deep red craters, rugged mountain ranges and gigantic natural amphitheatre, Wilpena Pound. Head to this Flinders Ranges and outback natural wonders bucket list for more inspiration.

The full drive time of this round road trip is 10 hours. We recommend taking a five-night trip, including one night in the Clare Valley, two nights in the Flinders and one night in Adelaide at either end.

Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges
Flinders Ranges. Credit: Tourism Australia


4. The Epicurean Way road trip from Adelaide 

Iconic wineries, artisan produce and decadent restaurants team up to make this one of the best road trips in Australia for foodies. Adelaide – the vineyard city home to Penfolds Magill Estate – makes the perfect jumping off point for this juicy adventure through Australia’s renowned wine regions with Ultimate Winery Experiences as your guide. 

Encounter biodynamic wines in d’Arenberg’s iconic Rubik’s Cube-like bar and enjoy a fine-dining feast at the Currant Shed in McLaren Vale before heading to Adelaide Hills for a crash course in winemaking at The Lane Vineyard. Work up an appetite on the 45-minute drive to the Barossa Valley, where quintessential South Australian cooking awaits at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop washed down with 100-year-old vintages at Seppeltsfield Wines.

Cram a picnic basket full of gourmet bread, seasonal veggies and local cheeses at Barossa Farmers Market before driving north to the Clare Valley to eat among the historic vineyards of Sevenhill Cellars with a glass of Riesling. You can find a more detailed itinerary here: South Australia’s Epicurean Way – A road trip with wine, wildlife and wow factor

The full drive time of this road trip in Adelaide is around four hours. We recommend taking a seven-night trip, including two nights in Adelaide, one night in McLaren Vale, one night in Adelaide Hills, two nights in Barossa and one night in the Clare Valley.

d’Arenberg Cube. Credit: Duy Dash


Explore more of South Australia by car

With its rugged wilderness, rolling vineyards and pristine beaches, South Australia is made for self-drive holidays. Uncover even more attractions, accommodation and travel tips for road trips from the vineyard city of Adelaide here.

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If you’re anything like us, images of remote nature retreats, luxury accommodation, and boutique boltholes are all it takes to spark intense wanderlust. From luxury lodges to some of the most unique accommodation in Australia, we’ve rounded up nine wow-factor stays to impress your clients with. These unique gems are not only a feast for the eyes, they’re run by passionate locals who’ll waste no time in introducing their guests to South Australia’s best kept secrets beyond the gateway city of Adelaide. They are also all fully commissionable.

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One Kangaroo Island. Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission


If you’re anything like us, images of remote nature retreats, luxury accommodation
, and boutique boltholes are all it takes to spark intense wanderlust. So we’ve rounded up nine of the best luxury accommodation in Australia’s south beyond the vineyard city of Adelaide. These unique gems are not only a feast for the eyes, they’re run by passionate locals who’ll waste no time in introducing your clients to South Australia’s best kept secrets. From luxury lodges to some of the most unique accommodation in Australia, these spots are true bucket-list material. They are also all fully commissionable.

 

1. One Kangaroo Island, Kangaroo Island

Credit: Kane Overall

Few nature retreats in Australia match the luxury of One Kangaroo Island. This exclusive, five-bed beachfront villa comes with your own private chef, who will whip up three-course meals from fresh, local produce. Azure ocean views seep into the property through floor-to-ceiling windows but we prefer to enjoy them from the lavish outdoor bathtub. Down on the idyllic Browns Beach, you can catch sight of dolphins and eagle rays while snorkelling or kayaking in the crystal waters.

How to get there: Kangaroo Island is a 30 minute flight from Adelaide or can be accessed via ferry as part of a wonderful road trip from Adelaide.


2. The Frames, Murray River

Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Wake up to tranquil views over the Murray River at The Frames. Located three hours’ drive from Adelaide, this luxury accommodation features spacious and secluded contemporary villas. Once you’re tired of pampering yourself in your private hydrotherapy spa, heated lap pool and infra-red sauna, you can explore the Riverland and vast Australian outback on one of The Frames’ fantastic nature tours. Glimpse kangaroos, pelicans and endangered malleefowl on a wetland wildlife cruise, enjoy sunset from a gondola or delve into the ‘food bowl of South Australia’ at the local farms and wineries.

How to get there: The Frames, Murray river is a three hour drive from Adelaide

3. Ikara at Wilpena Pound Resort, Flinders Ranges

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Get your glamp on at Ikara Safari Camp, a luxury glamping spot set amid Wilpena Pound’s ancient mountain ranges. After dozing beneath a blanket of stars in your air-conditioned tent, you’ll be ready to rise early. Take the opportunity to traverse the spectacular Flinders Ranges with a local Adnyamathanha guide. Or, for a bird’s eye view, opt for a scenic flight over the mountainous landscape. Nature retreats in Australia don’t get much better than this secluded luxury accommodation.

How to get there: Ikara is located 429 km north of Adelaide, around a five-hour drive.

4. Kangaluna Camp, Gawler Ranges

Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission/Peter Fisher

If you’re seeking unique accommodation in Australia, make a beeline for Kangaluna Camp. After a rejuvenating sleep in a curved-roof safari tent or quirky gypsy wagon, you’ll be ready to immerse yourself in the Gawler Ranges’ wilderness. Follow up your safari with spectacular stargazing and even glimpse Saturn through the camp’s telescope. Nature retreats in Australia are at their best when they’re at one with the environment, and Kangaluna doesn’t disappoint. The camp holds eco certification for its rain water collection system, use of recycled materials and tours that operate with minimal environmental impact.

How to get there: Book your client a flight to Port Lincoln from Adelaide and the accommodation as part of a wider tour with Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris.

5. The Louise, Barossa

Credit: John Montesi

Surrounded by undulating vineyards, The Louise stands out among the luxury lodges of Australia as a culinary destination. Beyond exploring local wineries like Seppeltsfield, you can sample the seasonal flavours of Barossa at the hotel’s acclaimed fine-dining restaurant, Appellation, which utilises fresh produce from the kitchen garden. Gas log fireplaces add to the property’s country home vibe, while the luxury suites’ private terraces look out over stunning sunsets.

How to get there: An easy 75 minute car journey from the vineyard city of Adelaide.

6. Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy

Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Desert Cave Hotel is carved into the lunar landscape of Coober Pedy. Like much of the town, it is partially nestled beneath the desert’s dusty orange surface. When you stay at this remote Outback hideaway, you’ll understand the appeal: the rooms are perfectly quiet and cool, with rock walls that give off a sophisticated Flintstones vibe. During your stay, explore the filming location for Mad Max 3,  and wonder at the rocky flat-topped mesas of the nearby Breakaways, the richly-coloured hills of the Painted Desert and the shimmering salt crystals of Lake Eyre.

How to get there: An easy flight from Adelaide or an awesome nine hour road trip, best broken up with overnight stops in the gorgeous Clare Valley and Flinders Ranges.

 

7. Prairie Hotel, Parachilna

Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Eat, drink and be merry at the welcoming Prairie Hotel. This remote outback pub and lodge radiates country charm from its iconic red and white striped awning to the leather furnishings and mounted stag heads of the interior. Expect to mingle with travellers and locals over in-house brewed beer in the Prairie Gallery Restaurant and Bar before digging into an exotic feast of emu pate, kangaroo fillet and camel sausage. Turn your stay into a nature retreat with adventures in the nearby Ediacara fossil fields and the surrounding Flinders Ranges outback.

How to get there: A six hour easy road trip on sealed roads through the Clare Valley wine region and Flinders Ranges. It’s worth overnighting clients in the Clare Valley to break up the journey and to add to the experience.

8. Rawnsley Park Eco Villas, Flinders Ranges

Credit: Don Fuchs

Luxury lodges of Australia meet nature retreat at Rawnsley Park Station’s eco-villas. Breathtaking views of Wilpena Pound and the star-studded night sky seep in through the glass verandah doors, over-bed skylights and retractable ceilings. With their rendered straw-bale walls and polished timber floors, the villas complement the natural landscape and have earned Advanced Ecotourism accreditation for being energy-neutral. Lounge in the pool in summertime before traversing the surrounding Flinders Ranges by foot, mountain bike, four-wheel drive or helicopter.

How to get there: Chinta Air operates charter flights from Adelaide directly to Rawnsley Park’s private airstrip or organise car hire for your clients, highlighting that it’s about a five hour drive on sealed roads.

 

9. Sequoia Lodge and Mount Lofty House, Adelaide Hills

Credit: Aaron Citti

Australia’s answer to Jay Gatsby was the original resident of Mount Lofty House. Encircled by breathtaking botanic gardens and vineyards, the five-star modern heritage hotel recently welcomed new luxury accommodation, Sequoia Lodge. Onsen tubs, an infinity pool, wildlife enclosure, tennis court, day spa, walking trails and acclaimed fine-dining restaurant Hardy’s Verandah make it tempting not to leave the estate. We suggest you tear yourself away to uncover the Adelaide Hills wine region, Piccadilly Valley and Adelaide’s laneway dining, museums, galleries, and beautiful beaches.

How to get there: A 20 minute drive from Adelaide city centre

Book luxury accommodation in Australia

Looking for the most unique stays for your clients? As you can see, South Australia is packed with luxury accommodation that gives a taste of the unexpected beyond the gateway city of Adelaide. Although Australia’s borders remain closed for now, the South Australian tourism industry is looking forward to welcoming back international visitors when the time is right. Start planning the perfect South Australia itinerary for your clients here.

 

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One Kangaroo Island One Kangaroo Island. Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission One Kangaroo Island Credit: Kane Overall The Frames Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission Wilpena Pound Resort – Ikara Safari Camp Credit: Tourism Australia Kangaluna Camp The Louise Credit: John Montesi Desert Cave Hotel Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission Prairie Hotel Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission Luxury Eco-villas Rawnsley Park Station Credit: Don Fuchs Sequoia at Mount Lofty House Credit: Aaron Citti
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Enjoying the distance now between devastating bushfires and COVID-19, South Australia is open for business again with much more to offer, see and do.

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Umpherston Sinkhole, Limestone Coast. Photo: Offroad Images

Enjoying the distance now between devastating bushfires and COVID-19, South Australia is open for business again with much more to offer, see and do.

TD caught up with Brent Hill, executive director of marketing, South Australia Tourism Commission, and talked about travel recovery and getting the word out.

Brent Hill, Executive Director, Marketing, SATC

Travel Daily (TD): As a destination marketing body, what have you learned?

Brent Hill (BH): We’ve learnt so much and we continue to do so. Firstly, we listened to those worst affected by the fires, ensuring safety and communication, reacting and supporting wherever we could. For our industry stakeholders and the people on the ground, recovery was immediately on everyone’s lips, and we had work to do. The second thing we did was to use every asset we own – social and digital media, corporate and government communications. We became cohesive like never before, and we all sent out the essential messages. Adversity has strengthened us all.

We knew we needed to implement an immediate recovery campaign. #BookThemOut was created as the industry needed marketing support and money in its pockets. So, we had to be really quick, and that made a difference. We are very proud of the #BookThemOut campaign, which was adopted nationally.

Then, I think with COVID, we saw a lot of brands go dark that literally said, “See you on the flip side.” We’re taking a breather kind of thing. We felt like we couldn’t do that. We needed to continue to operate.

Our main lesson was to use our audience and grow. We already had eight million annual website visits, and we now have ten million.

For a while, we also set up a whole new channel called SATV. We gave our operators a voice and found fresh eyes. It was fun, engaging and a very creative time for everyone involved. One of the upsides, as a travel community, is we all know each other better now.

Cape Willoughby, Kangaroo Island. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission

TD: What sets South Australia apart from other destinations, and how do you deliver this message?

BH: We deliver the message across all media, particularly on social media, where we can really see traction and the best results. Our brand philosophy is around a curious place, and South Australia is massive. It’s got incredible coastline, country, outback, river and wine regions. But sometimes that’s hard because we have so much diversity and different landscape. We’ve got to tell so many stories, and that’s what makes South Australia so appealing.

But we feel like Adelaide has come of age, and this amazingly accessible city is quintessentially boutique. It’s an effortless, uncomplicated city to get around and out of town attractions are very close. Adelaide has unique accommodation, some of Australia’s best restaurants, and several new and upcoming five-star hotels, classy roof-top bars, as good as anywhere in the world, a great coffee scene and wine bars. Precincts like the Adelaide Central Market has a funky, eclectic vibe, and the city has emerging confidence. Adelaide has the closest access of any city in Australia to the freshest produce, with an abundance of wine and seafood, exciting chefs and customers alike.

It’s a ‘20-minute city,’ from attraction to attraction, including the Adelaide Hills. Then, in 45 minutes to get McLaren Vale Wineries; or you’re in The Barossa Valley in under 60 minutes. Get on a plane and be on Kangaroo Island in 20 minutes or travel by car for about 90 minutes plus 45 minutes on the ferry. It’s all super-accessible.

Golding Wines, Adelaide Hills. Photo: Adelaide Hills Wine Region

TD: With social media’s impact on travel, where is your strength, and what have you achieved in that space?

BH: When I first started five and a half years ago, I brought a few guys over from a banking background. We set up the whole e-commerce space, literally with no one looking at our website. We now have ten million visits a year, which is the second-highest in the country for any destination. We have two million six hundred posts across all social outlets, and our real strength is the incredible tourism assets of South Australia.

You have to have a powerful digital program. You’ve got to do a whole bunch of integrated pieces that tell the same story, and you chip away. That’s where our success has come from.
We now generate around two and a half million leads, which go straight to the operators contributing bookings.

It’s amazing how powerful social is because we’ve done award-winning campaigns where we said, “Tell Us Where”. Literally, we just put up images of South Australia with no branding, and it went nuts. The good thing is now we’ve got pressure on supply, which is a great position to be in.

Sol Bar & Restaurant, Adelaide. Photo: Meaghan Coles

TD: With so much tourism development happening in South Australia, what can we expect in the next five years?

BH: The quality of product coming through is astounding, and it’s not just the big brands dominating. There is plenty of unique mum-and-dad stuff in South Australia, and that’s where the authenticity comes in. From local ‘passion projects’, fresh produce, immersive day tour experiences to large tourism infrastructure. South Australians are ready for you.

We’re getting all that five-star accommodation we needed from the top-down, but other gaps are being filled. Twenty million is allocated to the Tourism Infrastructure Development Fund, over two years.

The types of business applying are varied from gin distilleries that are doubling in size, arts and culture, caravan parks are putting on glamping experiences – food vendors that we’ve never had, and a refreshed Kangaroo Island.

I’m also absolutely convinced that even when international travel returns, domestic travel will remain strong. A new appreciation of our backyard is a beautiful thing.

TD: What messages do you have for international travel agents?

BH: Keep South Australia in mind, the enquiries and demand are still there. We’ve been busy enhancing our offering and promoting campaigns, and we have so much to offer your clients. Sign up for our SA Experts program, it’s worth investing time in our training: https://trade.southaustralia.com/sa-experts

Australia

trade@sa.gov.au

New Zealand

Stacey Kerr, Regional Manager

Stacey.kerr@adelaide.com

Tel: +64 21 036 7694

North America

Ernst Flach, Regional Director

ernst@wagstaffworldwide.com

Tel: +1 (323) 417 1488

China

Helen Sun, Regional Manager

helen.sun@adelaide.com

Tel:+86 21 6010 3957

Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan & India

Vivienne Li, Manager, Eastern Markets

Vivienne.li@sa.gov.au

Tel: +61 8 8463 4592

Southeast Asia

Alfred Kua, Business Development Manager

alfred.kua@adelaide.com

Tel:+ 65 6351 6313

UK and Northern Europe 

Janice Kurrle, Marketing Manager

Janice.kurrle@adelaide.com

Tel: +44 20 7438 4637

Central Europe

Christine Klein, Marketing Manager

christine@lieb-management.de

Tel: +49 89 698 063 818

Travelling to Australia once borders reopen? See you in South Australia!

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Clients will be looking to make memories and to treat themselves to special experiences, so here is a selection in South Australia to inspire you.

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Friends and families around the globe who have been separated from loved ones in Australia are looking forward to the day they can hop on a plane and head over to spend time with them. For now, borders remain closed but many people are already starting to plan the big reunion trip, presenting an opportunity for you to upsell when making flight bookings. Clients will be looking to make memories and to treat themselves to special experiences, so here is a selection in South Australia to inspire you.

Food and wine tours along The Epicurean Way

Golding Wines, Adelaide Hills Wine Region

Starting and ending in the vineyard city of Adelaide, this gourmet touring route features some of Australia’s best wineries and regional restaurants. For those clients flying in to visit friends and relatives in Adelaide, a guided tour over one or more days will ensure someone else does the driving, whilst they have all the fun. Touring with a guide also ensures your clients will discover secret spots which even their local hosts might not know about! Taste of South Australia, with over 30 years of insider experience, is a great company to book Epicurean Way touring with.  Whether it’s a day trip or longer, Taste of SA will create a personalised adventure based on your client’s passion points.

Another great touring option for a guided experience along the Epicurean Way is Coast and Co. Its proprietor Simon Burley will take your clients to some of his favourite places immersing them in local life as well as treating them to some of South Australia’s finest food and wine experiences. One of his curated tours is Fleurieu Wine & Farmstay, wherein guests partake in exclusive wine tastings and a 4WD experience while staying at The Coastal Lodge, an iconic B&B with a view of the countryside and wild Fleurieu Coast.

Cruise the Murray River

Murray River, South Australian Tourism Commission

Clients looking to live the outdoors Aussie lifestyle and discover a part of the country they may not have visited before will love a houseboat trip along the mighty Murray River. Murray River Trails was set up by locals in the know Tony and Susie Sharley to share the stories of Australia’s longest river, immersing their guests in its origin, its Aboriginal culture and the unique wildlife which thrives there. Clients have the option of booking the four-day Murray River Walk, a three day Murray River Safari which includes walking and kayaking, or a tailor-made houseboat holiday with your own houseboat captain. All three options include houseboat accommodation providing a wonderful opportunity for guests to reconnect with each other after time apart, and a wonderful opportunity to connect with the natural world.

Coastal trip to the Eyre Peninsula

Neptune Islands Conservation Park, Eyre Peninsula by instagram.com/king_roberto

The Eyre Peninsula, a 45-minute flight from Adelaide is where the ocean meets the outback; and is a place quite a few city dwellers haven’t visited before. Suggesting to a client visiting friends or relatives in Adelaide that they all go to the Eyre Peninsula for a long weekend will definitely pique their interest as this region guarantees a big hit of Aussie wildlife in the wild and some incredible outdoor experiences. Australian Coastal Safaris will take the whole gang on an incredible adventure – think fresh seafood tours, beach fishing, swimming with wild sea lions and dolphins in crystal clear waters, cage diving with Great White Sharks, e-bike trips where clients can get involved in citizen science projects and a whole lot more.

A hop to the wildlife paradise of Kangaroo Island

Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australian Tourism Commission

Just a short flight from Adelaide, Kangaroo Island is one of the best places in Australia to see native wildlife in the wild. Booking a client a big beach house for the extended group will ensure they have a great base from which to explore the island’s beaches, national parks, and many visitor attractions. Even if they’re taking their own vehicles we would recommend booking them a day or two’s touring with a local expert such as SeaLink, Exceptional Kangaroo Island or Kangaroo Island Odysseys. These tours will reveal the real secrets of the island and give a whole new perspective – even for those in the group that may have visited before.

Head Outback

Bush Pilots Scenic Flight, Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges & Outback, South Australian Tourism Commission

After a year of being confined largely to our own homes, the thought of holidaying in Australia and heading to the Outback is hugely exciting. For clients visiting friends and relatives in South Australia, suggesting that they book a trip to the Flinders Ranges – either as a group or as an extension to the family visit – is a good idea. Rawnsley Park Station provides the perfect base for exploring the region which is steeped in Aboriginal culture and whether they prefer to stay in a homestead, a cabin, a luxury villa, or even in a tent, your client will get a million-star accommodation thanks to a first-class view of the night sky. For those with questions about getting up there, it is an easy five-hour drive north from Adelaide on sealed roads, which can be broken up with a lunch stop or overnight stay in the gorgeous Clare Valley wine region. Those clients wanting to tour longer should book a campervan or a motorhome with Britz.

For those clients looking to combine South Australia with another state or territory the rail adventures offered by Journey Beyond Rail Journeys provide a bespoke experience that is much more than a seamless transit. They offer hand-crafted holiday packages featuring spectacular scenery coupled with unrivalled experiences both on and off the train. All aboard!

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With its boutique-city charm, COVID-safe practices, new accommodation and function spaces, proximity to world-class wineries and wildlife experiences Adelaide has much to offer the MICE market once borders reopen.

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With its boutique-city charm, COVID-safe practices, new accommodation and function spaces, proximity to world-class wineries and wildlife experiences; Adelaide has much to offer the MICE market once borders reopen.

Known as the ‘Festival City,’ Adelaide boasts an incredible year-round events calendar, accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes, a highly acclaimed dining scene and a choice of fabulous event spaces. The city of Adelaide and the wider state of South Australia is also committed to sustainability, being the first state in Australia to ban single-use plastics and showing an impressive commitment to renewable energy, sustainable wine production and regenerative tourism.

Here are just a few of the reasons why MICE planners should consider Adelaide.

The 20-minute city

Adelaide

Arriving in Adelaide couldn’t be easier. It has great connectivity internationally and strong connectivity to the rest of Australia, but despite being a busy airport the experience on arrival is warm, welcoming and efficient. The city is dubbed the ’20 minute city’ because you can reach the centre in just 20 minutes from the airport. In fact, Adelaide is so accessible that you can get around the whole city within just 20 minutes.

Walking is the best way to explore but the city is also served by an efficient tram and bus network. For a novel way to move around and discover Adelaide’s hidden gems booking an Eco Caddy tour is the way forward.

Adelaide Convention Centre

Adelaide Convention Centre

Australia’s first convention centre was given new life thanks to its two-phase AUD397 million redevelopment. The expansion has not only transformed Adelaide’s skyline with two new buildings, but boosted plenary capacity to more than 3000 and the Centre’s overall footprint to 20,000sqm of multi-purpose space, enabling the venue to not only host much larger events, but also a number of smaller events simultaneously.

According to Simon Burgess, general manager, Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC): “The ACC offers extremely modern, flexible and technologically advanced meetings and events venues. Key to delivering unprecedented flexibility was the installation of three different types of seating: hinged, rotating and retractable seats. The ACC’s redevelopment also saw the venue make a significant investment in technology to not only enhance the customer experience but pave the way for future technological developments.”

An internationally acclaimed events calendar

WOMADelaide 2019

South Australia is well known for hosting incredible festivals and live events. Its people like to party and everyone is invited! Coined as the “Festival City,” Adelaide itself is at the front and centre in hosting these events.

January kicks off with events such as the Santos Tour Down Under cycling race setting the bar high for the many sporting extravaganzas which then follow. These include the World Tennis Challenge, the equestrian Australian International 3-Day Event, and high-profile cricket matches at the Adelaide Oval. Food and wine lovers will love events like Tasting Australia, Adelaide Hills wine festival Crush, and the Barossa Gourmet Weekend.

Meanwhile, it’s called “Mad March” in South Australia for a reason: the Fringe Festival, Adelaide Festival of Arts and WOMADelaide all feature simultaneously. It’s an exhilarating and exciting time – some say there’s no better time to visit.

Choice of hotels

Mayfair Hotel

Adelaide has myriad accommodation options ranging from budget lodgings to luxurious hotels. Iconic hotels that have become embedded in the cityscape include the Hilton Adelaide and Mayfair Hotel. The Hilton is located in the geographical heart of Adelaide overlooking Victoria Square, while the the170-room Mayfair Hotel in the heritage-listed Colonial Mutual Life (CML) Building is in the heart of Adelaide’s shopping district.

Adelaide has welcomed new players in the last 12 months giving agents more choice than ever before. Located on the banks of the River Torrens, the luxurious Eos by SkyCity boasts versatile event and meeting spaces for private dinners, large to small events, board meetings and conferences.

Sofitel

MICE is a priority for Crowne Plaza Adelaide due to its CBD address and being situated near the tech hub Lot Fourteen and within walking distance to the Adelaide Convention Centre. The newly launched hotel features five event rooms ranging from an 18-pax boardroom style to a 237-pax ballroom theatre-style. Between meetings, guests may use the co-working space Plaza Workspace.

The Oval Hotel is Adelaide’s latest premium boutique hotel and is a convenient base for function organisers and guests, built into the side of the iconic cricket ground. It also features 25 unique spaces catering for groups ranging in size from three to 3,000 people and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.

The Accor Group puts another flag in the city with Sofitel opening later this year. The hotel is just footsteps from the River Torrens and a short walk to the Adelaide Oval and the Adelaide Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Strong sustainability credentials

The Lane Vineyard

Adelaide and the wider state of South Australia are leading the way in Australia when it comes to a commitment to sustainability, with new legislation and innovations making a tangible impact.

On the MICE front, the ACC is committed to becoming one of the “greenest” conference venues in Australia. It was the first convention centre to use earthworms to recycle its organic waste, reduce gas and water consumption, and re-use or recycle 90% of its exhibition waste. Moreover, the Adelaide Convention Centre purchases 97% of its food and beverages from local suppliers, which has not only injected over AUD4.1 million into the state’s economy but also results in fewer “food miles”.

The Centre partners with local charities like Oz Harvest to donate excess food to the community’s disadvantaged, and is platinum-certified with EarthCheck for their ongoing commitment to sustainability.

To ensure that environmental innovation is achieved, ACC has established a ‘Green Team’ – a group of staff volunteers who formed a committee to research and develop ideas and promote environmentally-responsible practices among the organisation.

Inspirational experiences beyond Adelaide

Murray River

Within a stone’s throw of Adelaide, your clients could be making their own wine as kangaroos hop through the vines, bushwalking through national parks teeming with native wildlife, dining on fresh seafood overlooking a white sand beach or floating down the mighty Murray River on a luxury houseboat.

We recommend clients linger longer after an event or meeting to immerse themselves in this ancient land. Highlights will include a trip to the iconic Kangaroo Island, a tour of the Epicurean Way which circles Adelaide and takes in some of the world’s best wineries, or the awesome Eyre Peninsula where the ocean meets the outback. To discover more about Australia’s rich Aboriginal culture, a visit to the Flinders Ranges (an easy five-hour drive north of Adelaide) is a must.

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Eco-friendly travel is on the rise, this is a chance for you to capture conscious travellers and potential clients looking for sustainable holidays in South Australia.

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Lake Bambunga, Clare Valley

Conscious clients looking to include sustainable and regenerative travel experiences in their holiday itinerary will be inspired by Adelaide and regional South Australia.

According to the latest statistics, over 53% of people want to travel more sustainably in the future and people will have a more eco-conscious mindset as the coronavirus pandemic has heightened people’s awareness of their impact on the environment and local communities.

Over the last year, the South Australian Tourism Commission has been building on its sustainable strategy, working with accommodation providers, winemakers and tour operators across the state to identify a huge number of quality experiences that make a positive impact on the environment and local culture. These have been captured on a new consumer-facing website, which will also help you plan more sustainable itineraries for your clients.

This focus on promoting sustainable tourism product dovetails with the wider government commitment to sustainability. Just this year new legislation, the first of its kind in Australia, came into force in South Australia banning single-use plastics which is part of the over-arching objective to make Adelaide Australia’s first carbon-neutral city. In the arts sector, a new AUD 200 million Aboriginal Cultural Centre is being built (due to open 2024) which will house over 30,000 anthropologically and spiritually significant works from across Australia – celebrating Aboriginal culture and sharing the stories and songlines of indigenous communities. And from an environmental perspective, a Nature-Based Tourism Co-Investment Fund incentivises operators to develop quality sustainable tourism experiences across the state.

Sustainability in South Australia is more than a checkbox, it is a way of life. Here is just a snapshot of some of the commissionable sustainable products and experiences, which you could include in client itineraries.

Sustainable stay

Ecopia Retreat, Kangaroo Island

A sustainable holiday in South Australia starts with choosing an eco-friendly accommodation. From luxury villas to glamping tents, there is a lot of choice for clients on all budgets. In the Flinders Ranges, about a five-hour drive from Adelaide is Rawnsley Park overlooking the majestic Wilpena Pound which is steeped in Aboriginal significance. Their eco villa accommodation, designed to complement the natural environment and featuring many sustainable features, has Advanced Ecotourism accreditation.

Further South, experience luxury off-grid living at Oceanview Eco Villas on Kangaroo Island. Owned by locals Tim and Tamsin Wendt, their two fully-hosted eco-luxury villas are set on a 500-acre rural property offering stunning coastal views and five-star interiors showing how even off-grid cabins can boast a real wow factor. Solar-powered and made from recycled jarrah timber and limestone paddock stonework everything about the villas is sustainable.

Also on Kangaroo Island, Ecopia Retreat boasts a meticulous design that allows it to achieve a low carbon footprint. The retreat relies 100% on rainwater, while its owners are committed to restoring the habitat of the rare Glossy-black Cockatoo by planting more than 500 native trees.

Guilt-free sips

Gemtree Wines. McLaren Vale

With hundreds of wineries in the region, Adelaide is one of the Wine Capitals of the World and the vineyard city of Australia. The city launched Sustainable Winegrowing Australia which later became Australia’s national sustainability program for the grape and wine sector, and today, the state is home to exciting wineries run by innovative winemakers which your clients can visit on tours and at cellar door tastings.

Gemtree Wines, just a 40-minute drive from Adelaide, takes sustainability seriously. It has three separate solar energy systems to power its winery, cellar door and vineyards and has built its cellar door using recycled materials. Co-founder and viticulturist Melissa Brown said Gemtree opened its sustainable cellar door in 2013 as “a showpiece of how you can run a business without having a huge impact on the environment”. Their eco-trail (former scrubland which they rewilded) is a gorgeous walk to take after a tasting.

For clients looking to delve deeper into Australia’s sustainable wine story, check out this link for more brilliant South Australian winery experiences.

And for foodies looking to consume consciously, there are opportunities right across the state. South Australians take the provenance of their produce very seriously and in cafes, markets, restaurants and food trucks across the region brilliant chefs and growers are serving up delicious dishes using local ingredients. Click here for more sustainable dining locations in South Australia.

Leave nothing but footprints

Baird Bay, Eyre Peninsula

“Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time” is a popular slogan for responsible tourism, and many tour operators in South Australia live by this. Exceptional Kangaroo Island pursues the idea of “shared space” and imparts an ethos of “observation not interaction” to their guests. Their eco-friendly tours focus on seeing wildlife in their natural habitat.

The Eyre Peninsula is South Australia’s ultimate aquatic playground with its pristine waters and striking coastlines. Australian Coastal Safaris offers sustainable aquatic wildlife adventures that will enable your clients to enjoy the amazing diversity in the region, learning about the species which make it so special.

Arkaba, Flinders Ranges

Arkaba is a protected wildlife conservancy nestled in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges & Outback which has delivered an incredibly successful rewilding programme. When you book guests a stay here (either in the Homestead which is one of the Luxury Lodges of Australia or on the guided walk), you are contributing to the conservation programs to help protect Arkaba’s (and Australia’s) biodiversity.

Preserving the culture and history so it can be enjoyed by future generations is also at the heart of a sustainable holiday in South Australia. Wilpena Pound Resort delivers unique and memorable Aboriginal experiences with Adnyamathanha guides to visitors to the Flinders Ranges – about a five-hour drive north from Adelaide.

South Australians across the state are looking forward to when they can welcome your clients again, sharing the amazing natural wonders and rich Aboriginal culture which they strive every day to protect for future generations.

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Kangaroo Island

A trip to Kangaroo Island in South Australia will give your clients a very special experience and will likely be the holiday highlight during their stay in Australia.

Just a short flight from the vineyard city of Adelaide, or a three-hour road trip and ferry ride, it is easy to whisk your clients over the Southern Ocean to this wildlife paradise. The island is teeming with native animals and birds and is also home to a thriving food and drinks scene curated by passionate locals who use local ingredients to great effect in wines, gins and on menus across KI.

Here are just a few of the reasons why your clients should not skip a trip to Kangaroo Island when South Australia’s borders reopen. The products and experiences mentioned are largely commissionable and we would recommend at least a two day/one-night stay. Those with more time on their hands will be richly rewarded with a four-seven day island stay including guided touring as this video shows.

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Wildlife in the Wild

Koalas

Kangaroo Island is famous for its beautiful and bountiful native flora and fauna but it’s not just mobs of kangaroos that you’ll see living happily in the wild in national parks, by beaches and on farms. You’ll also see huge numbers of koalas sitting drowsily on treetops, dolphins and long-nose fur seals frolicking in the water, and lots of beautiful birds. You’ve also got a good chance of seeing a very shy echidna or two. Due to its isolation from the mainland, animal populations have thrived on Kangaroo Island and there are many opportunities to get up close to them in their natural habitats.

Seal Bay

One of the highlights is the award-winning Seal Bay which offers visitors a chance to witness a rare colony of sea lions on a stunning white sand beach.  While visiting Seal Bay, take a stroll on the boardwalk appreciating the coastal scenery, limestone cliffs, and dunes.

Meanwhile, a boat ride with Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures can deliver sightings of southern right whales, humpback whales and more of those lovely long-nosed fur seals and Australian sea lions. Ospreys, sea eagles, gulls, albatross, and other coastal sea birds will soar above the vessel. The highlight of the tour is swimming alongside wild dolphins – a truly memorable moment.

Insta-worthy landscapes

Cape du Couedic Lighthouse

Being separated from the mainland, Kangaroo Island has preserved its natural wonders. The eye-popping landscapes at every turn are perfect backdrops to your social media feeds. From the Remarkable Rocks, Admiral’s Arch to the Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, there is so much to see in the Flinders Chase National Park. For now, entry into the National Park is only permissible with an accredited guide but we would always recommend touring Kangaroo Island with a guide anyway as they can get you to all the secret spots!

Don’t forget to visit Kangaroo Island’s highest peaks. At the eastern tip of the island is Cape Willoughby Conservation Park, the home of South Australia’s first lighthouse and Prospect Hill will give you a wonderful panoramic view of the island.

Delicious local produce

Dudley Wines

Kangaroo Island’s fertile soil and rich waters give rise to its high-quality produce, topnotch wines and spirits, and variety of gastronomic experiences. Wine definitely tastes better when sipped on the island’s clifftops overlooking the sapphire waters of the north coast. A trip to Dudley Wines is an experience that you cannot miss! The winery received accolades for its traditional wines but also has experimental blends. Moreover, its products bear fun and intriguing names, including the ‘Shearing Shed Red’, ‘Thirteen Sparkling Red’, and ‘Porky Flat Shiraz’, all of which have a story to tell! Other great island wineries include Bay of Shoals Wines, Islander Estate Wines, False Cape Wines, Amadio Wines, and Springs Road Wines.

Kangaroo Island Spirits

Meanwhile, Kangaroo Island Spirits is South Australia’s first boutique gin distillery. Established in 2006, partners Jon and Sarah Lark produce a range of high-quality liqueurs and spirits, with an emphasis on using local and native ingredients. All of the products are handmade in small batches using handcrafted copper pot stills. Drop by their cellar door any day of the week and enjoy their gin blending and gin platter experience.

Getting hungry? The island is dotted with restaurants and cafes serving the island’s local produce and wines. Surrounded by rich seas, wild-caught seafood is available all year-round. A unique gastronomic experience on the island is slurping freshly-shucked oysters and washing them down with local beverages at The Oyster Farm Shop.

Perfect places to stay

Oceanview Eco Villas

There are many unique places to stay during your trip to Kangaroo Island – from luxurious private villas to glamping tents and everything in between, whatever style you like, the island has you covered!

Overlooking the Redbanks, Oceanview Eco Villas offers two eco-luxury villas with marvellous coastal views of Nepean Bay. The perfect marriage of personalised five-star experience and sustainability is at the core of the property enabling guests to rest and restore while leaving a light footprint on the environment.

Glamping tent in Seafront Holiday Park

Forget the hassle of real camping and immerse yourself in the Australian outdoors with the convenience and luxury of glamping within the Seafront Holiday Park. Each tent is furnished with a plush bed and blankets; cooking utensils, plates and cutlery; and books, magazines and board games. The campsite is equipped with a kitchen/laundry, outdoor bbq area, fire pit and toilets and showers shared by all guests.

Other island accommodation includes a range of beautiful Bed & Breakfasts, gorgeous lodges and hotels, and stunning beach houses.

Awesome outdoor adventures

Little Sahara

For those seeking an adrenaline rush, Kangaroo Island has a plethora of thrilling experiences. Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action offers exhilarating, nature-based activities for all ages like quad biking, sandboarding, and flat-water kayaking. Surf the dunes like a pro on a sandboard, or slide on toboggans in Oceania’s Little Sahara.

For those who want to take it slow and explore the island’s scenic terrain, there are several hiking trails that include diverse landscapes and a big hit of wildlife in the wild. The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail is famous for its spectacular rugged Southern Ocean coastline and can currently be booked through a range of accredited operators.

The Art Scene

Fine Art Kangaroo Island

Art is important to the island community as it brings people together. Kangaroo Island’s art is largely inspired by freedom and island life and on a visit, you can experience it at community galleries, studios and in rustic bush and beach settings around the island.

To learn more about the island’s history visit the historic Maritime & Folk Museum in Penneshaw, the Hope Cottage Museum in Kingscote, and the Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum memorial.

No fuss tours

Remarkable Rocks

Kangaroo Island is a big place and is best discovered with a local guide who can share their secrets and get you to locations you wouldn’t ordinarily be able to access. The island is easy to drive around but the true magic of the island is revealed by passionate locals in the know who operate these small group and private tours. Explore the island in comfort and style with a promise of good food, good wine and wildlife in the wild. Exceptional Kangaroo Island is a trusted name when it comes to luxurious and sustainable small group and private touring all over the Kangaroo Island as is Kangaroo Island Odysseys.

Sealink operates the island ferry service but also offers a range of fantastic tours which can also be packaged with accommodation.

For your clients looking for a truly special inclusion in their next Australia holiday, for all those reasons above, Kangaroo Island is guaranteed to surprise and delight them and island locals are looking forward to welcoming them when borders reopen.

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From legendary cellar doors of wineries to dozens of wine bars, embarking on a wine tour in South Australia is the best way to discover the history, tradition and evolution of the region’s vines.

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The Epicurean Way – the perfect road trip for clients who love wine and wildlife

First time visitors to Australia, as well as clients who have been before but who are looking for something special, will appreciate you including “The Epicurean Way” into their itinerary. Starting and ending in the vineyard city of Adelaide, this circular food and wine tour in South Australia features some of Australia’s best wineries and regional restaurants as well as providing opportunities to spot koalas snoozing in trees and kangaroos hopping amongst the vines.

This culinary adventure can be enjoyed over four days but it is recommended that clients linger longer – spending a full week indulging in long vineyard lunches, taking behind the scenes tasting tours with the winemakers, and sleeping over in boutique boltholes and cosy cottages with wonderful winery views. The four wine regions which the route includes each have their own unique personality. Touring with a local guide will provide a break from driving, but more importantly will offer a rich insight into the local area and why South Australian wines are rated amongst the best in the world. As for when to visit, South Australia is blessed with largely warm sunny weather from October through to May. The products and experiences recommended below are largely commissionable.

Adelaide to McLaren Vale

Driving time: 45 minutes

Adelaide Central Market

Start this amazing culinary journey in Adelaide – the vineyard city of Australia and one of the world’s best boutique cities. Surrounded by 18 world-renowned wine regions, Adelaide is the gateway to South Australia’s Epicurean Way. Highly recommended for food lovers is a tour of the city’s Central Market by Food Tours Australia where you’ll meet stallholders and suppliers and get to sample delicious treats from across the region (especially the cheeses and fresh fish); and dining out in the city’s laneway restaurants where innovative chefs hero local produce on their exciting menus. 

Nestled in the foothills of Adelaide and just 15 minutes from the central business district, the Penfolds Magill Estate, which is home of the famous Grange is also worth a visit. Tour the underground tunnels and bluestone cellars to uncover the secrets of this historic site and enjoy a three-course lunch paired with highly-coveted Penfolds’ wines.

It’s hard to leave this vibrant city but just a 45-minute drive away, you can experience the magical McLaren Vale, where the coast meets the vines. Young winemakers and old-founding families alike champion a sustainable approach to winemaking and the results are remarkable. Award-winning wines which have their own identity are produced in stunningly scenic wineries – some of which are also home to great regional restaurants and lovely accommodation.

d’Arenberg Cube

Make sure you visit the d’Arenberg Cube, a stunning, futuristic piece of architecture juxtaposed in a field of Mourvèdre vines overlooking the rolling hills of Willunga. The Cube houses a tasting room, a casual eatery, private function areas, all dotted with artworks to stimulate all your senses. Get a bird’s eye view of the region aboard a helicopter or a biplane followed by an eight-course food and wine degustation at d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant for an unforgettable experience.

Taste, discover and experience the very best of the McLaren Vale along the McMurtrie Mile that will lead you to the cellar doors at Wirra and Wirra, Hugh Hamilton, Primo Estate, Sabella Vineyards; the gallery at Red Poles; and the McLaren Vale Beer Company. If you happen to be in town on Saturday morning, drop by the first (and still one of the best) farmers market in South Australia, Willunga Farmers Market, on the Town Square.

McLaren Vale to Adelaide Hills

Driving time: 45 minutes

The Lane Vineyard, Adelaide Hills

Tickle your palate with flavours from a region known for its cool climate, abundant fresh fruit and vegetables and boutique wineries. Dine at The Lane Vineyard which serves seasonal produce matched with its own delicious wines. Their panorama picnic experience is lots of fun as are Bike About Tours’ guided ebike trips through some of the Adelaide Hills’ best wineries including The Lane.

For those with a sweet tooth, a must-try in the Hills is Hahndorf Hill Winery’s ChocoVino experience that combines two of the best things in the world – wine and chocolate. If that is not enough, there are several chocolatiers in Adelaide Hills, Melba’s Chocolates & Confectionery in Woodside, Red Cacao in Stirling, and Chocolate @ No. 5 in Hahndorf.

Charcuterie boards adorned with locally-produced artisan cheeses are a perfect pairing to the region’s finest wines. Cheesemaking classes and tastings are offered in Udder Delights in Hahndorf’s main street and Woodside Cheese Wrights in Woodside’s Heritage Park.

Adelaide Hills to Barossa

Driving time: 50 minutes

Seppeltsfield Winery

A gourmet trip and wine tour in South Australia is not complete without a visit to the Barossa – an international icon known for its exquisite cuisine and fine wines. Enjoy the richness and abundance in the region with various experiences such as wine masterclasses, farmers markets, cooking classes, and blending and tasting tours.

Get an insiders’ view and learn the art and science of grape growing and winemaking in the valley at Jacob’s Creek or try vintage port from your birth year directly from the barrel in the Taste Your Birth Year tour at Seppeltsfield Winery. Several wineries in the region offer travellers opportunities to blend their own wine, a perfect souvenir to remember your trip.

Barossa Valley vineyards

Make sure to stop by Aussie food legend Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, a food haven full of Barossa’s famous produce. There is nothing better than to sit with a well-made coffee using the freshest local beans, and matching it with house-baked brownies or cakes.

Barossa Valley to Clare Valley

Driving time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Sevenhill Cellars

Blessed with favourable topography and a cool climate, a great range of crops has been lovingly grown, produced and processed in the Clare Valley region, which is just a 1 hour and 25 minute-drive from the Barossa. While the region is famous for its award-winning Rieslings, the Clare Valley also produces world-class reds, including Shiraz and Cabernet. Other varietals include Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Semillon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Tempranillo and Malbec.

Riesling Trail

Hire bicycles and ride along part of the 35-kilometre Riesling Trail following an unused railway line linking several wineries where travellers can pop in en route and open a bottle or two! The Clare Valley is home to around 40 wineries with different approaches to wine production making every visit a truly unique experience. Jesuits from Silesia planted the region’s first vines in 1851. Both vines and Jesuits are still producing premium table wines at the same site, now called Sevenhill Cellars and one of South Australia’s loveliest estates.

The Epicurean Way will connect your clients with passionate winemakers, chefs and farmers along a touring route rich in history and teeming with local wildlife. Circling back to Adelaide they’ll wish they could indeed linger longer!

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There are a lot of things to do in South Australia that travellers can look forward to once the country’s borders reopen.

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Are you feeling some cabin fever after being at home for quite a long time? South Australia has you covered once borders reopen from nature trips to gastronomic escapades to shopping excursions.

The rate of infection in the Land Down Under is low compared to global standards making Australia a perfect post-COVID destination. In South Australia, in particular, there have been only a few hundred cases since the pandemic began.

Travellers who love thrilling adventures and bespoke experiences flock to the region. Here are five things to do in South Australia that travellers will surely enjoy once we can all travel again.

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Explore Adelaide – the lifestyle capital of South Australia

Adelaide is a modern metropolis – a smorgasbord of picturesque seaside, wine bars left and right, and a thriving gastronomic scene.

Adelaide has a widespread reputation for being the gourmet capital of South Australia. See, swirl, sniff and sip in one of the world’s Great Wine Capitals with more than 200 wineries calling it home. The love for wine trickles into the city’s vibrant food scene with hole-in-the-wall restaurants and rooftop bars. From the city centre to the suburbs, Adelaide’s food scene never disappoints mixing great food and fanfare against the backdrop of an enviable cityscape.

A lot of things to do in South Australia can be found in Adelaide as the city brags energetic art scene, diverse shopping streets, must-visit laneways, fresh produce in the Adelaide Central Market, stunning stretches of sandy beach, and once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventures. Also dubbed as the ‘Festival City,’ people in Adelaide know how to celebrate, with a calendar full to the brim with events such as music festivals, culinary showcases, sporting events and more, you can’t help but join in the fun!

Eos by SkyCity

Adelaide’s wide range of accommodations is a destination of its own. Eos by SkyCity is part of the newly-transformed SkyCity Adelaide and is oozing with luxury. The hotel is minutes from the casino, convention centre and popular shopping precinct of Rundle Mall. Crowne Plaza Adelaide is within the city’s tallest building and Skydeck greets guests with the sprawling view of the city. The hotel is a stone’s throw away from laneways, galleries, shopping, bars and restaurants in the East End.

For a more tranquil setting, Oval Hotel is the first stadium hotel that offers guests expansive views of the historic parklands. Meanwhile, a short stroll from Adelaide’s Central Market is Hotel Indigo Adelaide, a boutique hotel boasting vibrant colour and electric wall art. 

Catch a flight to Adelaide from all Australian airports – Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane – by all major domestic airlines with a flight time of just less than two hours! Adelaide is also serviced by international airlines including Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand and Qatar Airways. Adelaide is the perfect jump-off point when travelling to other parts of South Australia.

Mayura Station

Indulge in amazing food and wine scene

Going on an ultimate gourmet trip is one of the best things to do in South Australia where seafood-rich coastlines and vineyards can be found. Whether you simply like to eat or desire to learn how to prepare mouth-watering dishes, South Australia has a place for that. Dine in almost a thousand epicurean restaurants in the region. Quench your thirst in Adelaide, the vineyard city, or embark on a wine tour to nearby wine regions of Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Barossa.

Hentley Farm, Barossa

Foodies also flock to Barossa where one can find fresh products such as delicious baked goods, dairy products, pickles and preserves. The Barossa Valley bears witness to the history, evolution and revolution of Australian wine. Don’t leave until you taste the traditional Barossa varieties like Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro and seasonally-driven menus.

However, a trip to South Australia is not complete without a visit to the Eyre Peninsula, which is Australia’s seafood frontier. The rugged coastal region is where some of the world’s finest wild-caught seafood is found like oysters, tuna, mussels, abalone, western king prawns, and southern rock lobster.

Cape Willoughby, Kangaroo Island

Go off-grid and meet South Australia’s wildlife

If an encounter with wildlife in the wild is on your bucket list, South Australia is the perfect place for you! The region is full of unique flora and fauna that you will not find anywhere else in the world.

Kangaroos are often spotted, not only in the outback but also in the rolling vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley and the Barossa, beachside on the Yorke and Fleurieu Peninsula, along the banks of the Murray River. South Australia is also a great place to spot koalas drowsily cling on trees in the wild. 

South Australia is teeming with wildlife attractions. Head to Cleland Wildlife Park, Gorge Wildlife Park or Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary in the Adelaide Hills, Urimbirra on the Fleurieu Peninsula or Mikkira Station on the Eyre Peninsula.

The 50-acre Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park is home to more than 1,000 animals, including Australia’s most iconic animals such as kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, wombats, and the elusive echidnas. 

Langton Island, Eyre Peninsula

The region also boasts under the sea adventures where one can get close to Australian sea lions, dolphins, whales, and the apex predator – The Great White Shark! Jump on board a boat charter from Port Lincoln with Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions, Calypso Star Charters or Adventure Bay Charters and sail to locations where Great Whites swarm. If you are brave enough, get inside a cage to come face-to-face with this magnificent beast!

Middleton Beach, Fleurieu Peninsula

Relax on South Australian beaches

South Australia is an undiscovered seaside destination and it is equally blessed with sapphire waters and stretches of sand. Adelaide has these family-friendly city beaches like Glenelg, Semaphore and Henley adorned with cool restaurants and bars and chic retail outlets.

Meanwhile, the Fleurieu Peninsula is South Australia’s best-kept secret. Neophyte and veteran surfers alike will be able to catch a wave in the mid-coast beaches of Christies Beach, Southport, Seaford, Moana and Sellicks Beach. The best thing is it is just 45 minutes from Adelaide. Head further south to Waitpinga Beach and Parsons Beach, which are known for their large swells and rips for surfers seeking a surge of adrenaline.

Flinders Ranges

Learn more about the outback and Aboriginal culture

Fall asleep under a million stars in the outback or go glamping in nature near Adelaide. South Australia features acres and acres of the great outdoors. Join a tour with an Aboriginal guide or visit the South Australian Museum in Adelaide, which houses the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal cultural material.

Aboriginal people have lived on the continent for thousands of generations. There are many places across the state that has great spiritual significance to Aboriginal first nations. South Australia is home to over 30 Aboriginal groups, with distinct beliefs, cultural practices and languages.

Once borders reopen, South Australia welcomes you back with sights, tastes and experiences that are ripe for those who want a little bit more.

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Adelaide and South Australia: Events and destinations for 2019 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/adelaide-south-australia-events-and-destinations-2019/ Tue, 04 Sep 2018 03:17:56 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=480786 The post Adelaide and South Australia: Events and destinations for 2019 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

With Adelaide and the whole of South Australia experiencing significant growth in its tourism sector, the South Australian Tourism Commission has released a guide for travellers and travel advisors on the events and new accommodations for 2019.

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River Torrens in Adelaide, South Australia
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With Adelaide and the whole of South Australia experiencing significant growth in its tourism sector, the South Australian Tourism Commission has released a guide for travellers and travel advisors on the events and new accommodations scheduled for 2019.

Known as the vineyard city, Adelaide, South Australia has over 200 cellar doors and they’re all within an hour’s drive from town. It’s a budding destination with visitor arrivals from the UK going up by 12% for the year ending March 2018 – increasing the overall trend for Australia (+4%). South Australia’s visitor economy reached an all-time high of AUD 6.7 billion (USD 4.8bn) with the State welcoming 6.9 million international and domestic visitors.

“Premium experiences which provide a real wow factor”

Janice Kurrle, marketing manager UK / Northern Europe, South Australian Tourism Commission, commented: “We are delighted with the performance of the UK market for South Australia. We know that Brits travel to Australia for our wildlife, food and wine, and coastal adventures; and across our state, we deliver premium experiences which provide a real wow factor to their overall holiday.”

Below are new accommodations, attractions and events set for 2019 – from film releases, luxury villas, festivals and wildlife excursions:

Sequoia, Adelaide Hills

Mount Lofty House

This new property comprises 15 luxury villas positioned on the Mount Lofty Estate and will offer views of the Piccadilly Valley. All existing rooms will be refurbished to elevate the property to an all-suite hotel. The refurbishment of the guestrooms is expected to be complete in February 2019, while Sequoia is scheduled to open mid-2019.

The development of Sequoia is part of an AUD 14 million upgrade of the Mount Lofty House, which has seen the construction of the Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant and the introduction of the Stables Day Spa.

Other new accommodations opened in South Australia include Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines; CABN in the Adelaide Hills; Stowaway Villas on Kangaroo Island; Ecopia Retreat on Kangaroo Island and Cadole at The Vineyard Retreat.

Anniversaries, events, and film releases

Storm Boy: Sony Pictures Australia has debuted the first full trailer for Storm Boy, a contemporary retelling of Colin Thiele’s classic tale. The film, shot mostly in the Coorong region (approximately a two-hour drive from Adelaide) will be released in Australia in January 2019.

90th Anniversary of the Ghan: Back on 4 August 1929, a crowd gathered at Adelaide Railway Station to farewell the first ever Ghan train as it headed north to Alice Springs. 90 years on, this legendary train journey attracts passengers who want a truly epic outback adventure by rail.

Penfolds celebrates 175 Years of winemaking: In 1844, Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold planted the vine cuttings they had brought with them on their voyage from the UK to Australia, establishing the Penfolds wine company at Magill Estate in the heart of Adelaide. By 1907, Penfolds had become South Australia’s largest winery. Today, the world visits the urban winery and its vineyards in the Barossa to taste and buy their wines.

Adelaide Fringe, 15 February – 17 March 2019: The Adelaide Fringe, held every March, is the second biggest Fringe festival in the world – second only to the Edinburgh Fringe. Founded over 58 years ago, the festival takes over Adelaide for 31 days and nights each year.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival, 7 – 22 June 2019: Now in its 18th year and the biggest festival of its kind, Adelaide Cabaret Festival has continued to attract artists from around the country and the world. The festival not only highlights the big names but makes them too; further cementing Adelaide’s creative credentials.

Obama and Attenborough fossil discoveries: In 1946, while exploring for minerals, geologist Reginald Sprigg discovered fossil imprints in rocks around the low hills of the western Flinders Ranges (outback South Australia) at the old Ediacara minefield.

In June 2018, scientists discovered the ancient fossils of two new animals from the Ediacaran Era. They have been christened with the names Attenborites janeae and Obamus coronatus, after famed British naturalist Sir David Attenborough and Barack Obama – for his deep-seated love of science.

Wildlife in the Wild: Home to a vast array of Australia’s native animals, South Australian operators continue to offer visitors the opportunity to experience wildlife in the wild with a small group or private tours from Adelaide. Think kangaroos, koalas, sea lions, seals, wallabies, wombats, dolphins, glossy black cockatoos, wedge-tailed eagles, echidnas, and platypus. Passionate local guides share their backyard with guests in a responsible way.

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Ajay Jadeja visits the Adelaide Oval

Adelaide is drawing on India’s passion for cricket to lure more travellers to the city. The South Australian Tourism Commission recently released the second of three YouTube films targeted at the Indian market. The video is intended to drive interest in the city ahead of the upcoming cricket match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, which […]

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Adelaide is drawing on India’s passion for cricket to lure more travellers to the city.

The South Australian Tourism Commission recently released the second of three YouTube films targeted at the Indian market. The video is intended to drive interest in the city ahead of the upcoming cricket match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, which will be played in Adelaide early next year.

Ajay Jadeja visits the Adelaide Oval
Ajay Jadeja visits the Adelaide Oval

And the Commission’s CEO, Rodney Harrex, said he expects the game to be a big drawcard for Adelaide.

“We expect significant visitor numbers from India coming to Adelaide for cricket and other events through the year, so we wanted to showcase what the city has to offer,” Harrex said.

The film shows Adelaide through the eyes of Indian cricketer, Ajay Jadeja, who travels around the city. Set to a soundtrack created by a renowned Bollywood composer, the video features the Adelaide Oval cricket ground, the city’s riverside, markets and food, plus other South Australian regions including  Barossa, the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island.

CLICK HERE to watch the film.

“Adelaide and South Australia offer the true Australian experience, which you can enjoy in a short span of time. [It] is the only Australian city where you can swim with dolphins, cuddle a koala and feed kangaroos in one day and still have time to dine in world-class restaurants, feast on local produce and wine and watch a sunset by the beach,” Harrex added.

The one-day match between India and Pakistan will be played at the Adelaide Oval on 15 February 2015, marking India’s opening game of the ICC Cricket World Cup.

 

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SATC Ajay Jadeja visits the Adelaide Oval