South Australia Attractions

No matter what kind of adventure you’re after, you’ll find endless things to do in South Australia. Explore stunning beaches, world-class wine regions, unique wildlife encounters, untamed mountain ranges and scenic coastal road trips.

From the native wildlife of Kangaroo Island to the ancient landscapes and scenery of the Flinders ranges, South Australia offers an amazing variety of natural attractions, food and drink, arts and culture, walking trails, and iconic outback experiences.

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Kangaroo Island

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Kangaroo Island

  • South West Adelaide
  • South Australia

Kangaroo Island is a wildlife safari adventure featuring an extensive range of iconic exotic and native animals living in pristine natural habitats.

Fleurieu Peninsula

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Fleurieu Peninsula

  • Southern Coastine
  • South Australia

Explore the Fleurieu Peninsula - Adelaide's amazing weekend playground, offering some of the state's finest scenic, wildlife, culinary and adventure experiences

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

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Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

  • Central Outback
  • South Australia

The Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary offers spectacular Ridgetop, Ridgetop Sleepout and stargazing Astonomy Tours across the ancient landscapes of the Flinders Ranges.

This is the ultimate outback adventure, where one can explore rugged mountains, towering peaks, gorges, waterholes and unique native wildlife.

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Cleland Wildlife Park South Australia

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Cleland Wildlife Park

  • Mount Lofty Summit Rd, Crafers | SA
  • Wildlife

An award-winning wildlife park where visitors can walk amongst native animals in a scenic, safe, natural environment

Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

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Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

  • Yorke Peninsula | South Australia
  • Natural

A coastal wilderness playground blessed with stunning scenery, beaches, walks, historical sites and abundant native wildlife

Adelaide Botanic Gardens Australia

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Adelaide Botanic Gardens

  • Adelaide | South Australia
  • Parks and Gardens

Take time to explore the beauty and diversity of beautifully landscaped gardens, lakes, artworks & tree-lined walks

Carrick Hill South Australia

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Carrick Hill

  • Carrick Hill Dr Springfield | South Australia
  • Heritage

Explore this stunningly preserved period mansion and Edwardian style gardens set in a 100 acre estate in the Adelaide foothills

Barossa Valley South Australia

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Barossa Valley

  • Barossa Valley | South Australia
  • Attraction

From amazing wineries & seasonal produce to pictureque villages & rolling hills; the Barossa offers much to explore and enjoy.

Pearson's Farm

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Pearson's Farm & Animal Rescue

  • Gosse Rd Clarendon | South Australia
  • Wildlife

Meet gorgeous rescued Farm and native animals up close including Highland cows, Alpacas, Kangaroos, Sheep, Horses & more.

Cleland National Park South Australia

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Cleland National Park

  • Mount Lofty Summit Rd, Crafers | SA
  • Natural

Experience walking and bike trails through Adelaide Hills bushland, native wildlife, creeks, waterfalls and panoramic city views

National Motor Museum

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National Motor Museum

  • Shannon St Birdwood | South Australia
  • Theme Park

See South Australia's motoring history on display with over 300 vehicles ranging from Vintage and Veteran to Classic and Sports

Monarto Safari Park South Australia

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Monarto Safari Park

  • Monarto Rd, Monarto | South Australia
  • Wildlife

The world's largest open-range Safari outside of Africa, is home to over 50 species of exotic & native reptiles, birds & mammals

The Highlander South Australia

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The Highlander

  • Mt Barker to Strathalbyn | South Australia
  • Heritage

Experience a heritage diesel or steam journey through the glorious southern Mt Lofty Ranges from Mt Barker to Strathalbyn.

The Farm Clarendon South Australia

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The Farm Clarendon

  • Grants Gully Rd Clarendon | SA
  • Attraction

A unique organic farm experience featuring Highland 'Cuddle A Cow' and 'Photoshoots", along with heritage chickens & farm produce

Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park

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Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park

  • Princes Hwy, Tantanoola | South Australia
  • Natural

Enjoy an informative guided tour of the cavern and see stunning pink and brown stalactite and stalagmite formations

Furever Farm Animal Sanctuary

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Furever Farm Animal Sanctuary

  • Gogel Rd Rockleigh | South Australia
  • Wildlife

Visit this safe haven for adorable rescued farm animals and get up close and personal with goats, cows, horses, sheep and more

Granite Island Recreational Park

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Granite Island Recreational Park

  • Granite Island Victor Harbor | SA
  • Natural

Explore rugged boulder landscapes, crashing ocean waves, walking trails, panoramic coastal views and abundant marine life

Urrbrae House

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Urrbrae House

  • University of Adelaide | South Australia
  • Heritage

Tours are available of the majestic two-storey colonial style Bluestone mansion highlighting the rich history of the estate

Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens Australia

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Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens

  • Adelaide Hills | South Australia
  • Parks and Gardens

Enjoy the beauty & serenity of the park's many gardens, fern gullies, sculptures, artworks, walking trails and tours

South Australian Museum

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South Australian Museum

  • North Tce Adelaide | South Australia
  • Cultural

Discover endless wonders on five floors of national and international biological, earth science and cultural galleries, & exhibitions

York Peninsula South Australia

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York Peninsula

  • York Peninsula | South Australia
  • Natural

Majestic beaches and unique national parks offer fabulous scenic, aquatic, recreational, adventure and wildlife experiences

Gilbert’s Motor Museum South Australia

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Gilbert’s Motor Museum

  • High St Strathalbyn | South Australia
  • Attraction

See over a century of motoring history in a constantly evolving collection of classic, vintage, muscle cars, motorcycles and more

Wilpena Pound South Australia

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Wilpena Pound

  • Wilpena Pound | South Australia
  • Natural

Explore a vast amphitheatre of mountains and experience impressive geological, cultural and wildlife features

Adelaide Zoo South Australia

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Adelaide Zoo

  • Frome Rd Adelaide | South Australia
  • Wildlife

Tame your curiosity for wildlife by getting up close and personal to an extensive range of exotic and native animals

Eyre Peninsula South Australia

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Eyre Peninsula

  • Eyre Peninsula | South Australia
  • Natural

A natural coastal playground blessed with aquatic activities, landscapes, abundant wildlife, walks and mouth-watering seafood

Murphys Haystack South Australia

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Murphys Haystack

  • Mortana Eyre Peninsula | South Australia
  • Natural

A group of ancient wind-worn pink granite boulders and pillars that were formed 1500 million years ago

Gorge Wildlife Park South Australia

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Gorge Wildlife Park

  • Redden Dr Cudlee Creek | South Australia
  • Wildlife

Explore one of the largest privately owned collections of Australian native and exotic birds, animals and reptiles in the country

Cummins House South Australia

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Cummins House

  • Novar Gardens | South Australia
  • Heritage

Enjoy an informative guided tour of the historic and lovingly preserved Cummins House and old style manicured gardens

Narcoorte Caves South Australia

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Narcoorte Caves

  • Wonambi Rd Narcoorte | South Australia
  • Natural

Take a guided tour or experience adventure caving in the spectacular world heritage listed limestone cave system at Narcoorte

Tramway Museum South Australia

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Tramway Museum

  • St Kilda Adelaide | South Australia
  • Heritage

See an extensive collection of electric and horse drawn trams dating back 1880, with 2km historic tram rides available

Heysen Trail South Australia

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Heysen Trail

  • Various locations | South Australia
  • Adventure

Take the 1,200 km journey from Cape Jarvis to Parachilna Gorge and experience the longest walking trail in Australia

Urimbirra Wildlife Park South Australia

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Urimbirra Wildlife Park

  • Hindmarsh Valley | South Australia
  • Wildlife

See over 400 native and farmyard animals in a natural wetlands environment of the open range wildlife park in Hindmarsh Valley

Coober Pedy South Australia

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Coober Pedy

  • Coober Pedy | Central South Australia
  • Natural

Descend beneath the sun-baked lunar landscape of the outback to discover a fascinating history & quirky lifestyle

South Australian Aviation Museum

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South Australian Aviation Museum

  • Port Adelaide | South Australia
  • Heritage

See 30 historically significant aircraft including the F111 and AP-3C Orion, along with engines, displays, artefacts and more

The Breakaways Conservation Park

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The Breakaways Conservation Park

  • Coober Pedy | Central South Australia
  • Natural

Explore 15,000 hectares of majestic arid scenery, colourful low hills, native flora species & Australian wildlife

Marble Hill

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Marble Hill

  • Norton Summitt | South Australia
  • Heritage

Explore the fully-restored Scottish baronial castle style estate, Stables and vic-regal gardens during open days and special events

TreeClimb Salisbury South Australia

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TreeClimb Salisbury

  • Salisbury Park | South Australia
  • Adventure

The ultimate interactive adventure amongst the treetops at the Harry Bowey Reserve with courses available to suit all ages

Engelbrecht Cave South Australia

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Engelbrecht Cave

  • Mount Gambier | South Australia
  • Parks and Gardens

Take an amazing 30 minute guided tour beneath Mount Gambier through a unique and beautiful limestone cave system

Gawler Ranges National Park South Australia

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Gawler Ranges National Park

  • Gawler Ranges | South Australia
  • Natural

Explore a rugged wilderness highlighted by rocky gorges, seasonal waterfalls, unique native wildlife and ancient ranges

The Beachhouse South Australia

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The Beachhouse

  • Colley Tce Glenelg | South Australia
  • Attraction

Enjoy rides and attractions for all ages including Dodgem Cars, Water Slides, Bumper Boats, Mini Golf & Arcade Games

Morialta Conservation Park South Australia

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Morialta Conservation Park

  • Rostrevor | South Australia
  • Parks and Gardens

Enjoy a bushwalker’s paradise featuring walking trails, rugged ridges, native wildlife, seasonal waterfalls and rock pools

Mount Gambier South Australia

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Mount Gambier

  • Mount Gambier | South Australia
  • Natural

Explore a diverse land of blue crater lakes, limestone caves, sink holes, volcanos, unique wildlife and rugged coastlines

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary

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Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Stock Rd Mylor | South Australia
  • Wildlife

Enjoy a range of wildlife habitats, and see wallabies, kangaroos, koalas, platypus, dingoes and more in their natural surrounds

Port Lincoln South Australia

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Port Lincoln

  • Port Lincoln | South Coast South Australia
  • Natural

Dive into the seafood capital of Australia and explore the natural beauty of this coastal playground on the Eyre Peninsula

Old Government House South Australia

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Old Government House

  • Bel Air National Park | South Australia
  • Heritage

Take in the buildings at Old Government house, then wander the landcaped grounds of the Victorian-style Bel Air residence

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary South Australia

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Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary

  • Port Lincoln | South Coast South Australia
  • Wildlife

See bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat, along with sting rays, fur seals, sea lions and a variety of seabirds

Ikara Flinders Ranges National Park

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Flinders Ranges National Park

  • Central Outback | South Australia
  • Natural

Explore ancient mountain ranges - home to rocky gorges, creeks, indigenous rock art, wildlife & pioneering heritage buildings

Martindale Hall

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Martindale Hall

  • MinMan Road, Mintaro | South Australia
  • Heritage

Step back in time and experience the elegance of the mansion's 32 beautiful rooms, rich architecture & stunning grounds

Cockle Train South Australia

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Cockle Train

  • Goolwa to Victor Harbor | South Australia
  • Heritage

Travelling from Goolwa to Victor Harbor, enjoy a scenic heritage train journey featuring blue waters & coastal landscapes

The Murray River South Australia

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The Murray River

  • Various locations | South Australia
  • Natural

Experience ancient landscapes, along with spectacular wilderness scenery that's brimming with history and wildlife

Wittunga Botanic Garden Adelaide South Australia

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Wittunga Botanic Garden

  • Blackwood | South Australia
  • Parks and Gardens

A hidden oasis featuring an extensive collection of water-wise plants, unique wildlife, guided tours and walking trails

Adelaide Gaol South Australia

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Adelaide Gaol

  • Gaol Rd Adelaide | South Australia
  • Heritage

Take an informative guided tour and see Prison Cells, Hallways, the Burial Site and prisoner recreational areas

Victor Harbor South Australia

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Victor Harbor

  • Victor Harbor | South Australia
  • Heritage

Explore an amazing range of outdoor adventures within tranquil islands, pristine beaches, rocky cliffs, tours and trails

Bordertown Wildlife Park South Australia

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Bordertown Wildlife Park

  • Tatiara Bordertown | South Australia
  • Wildlife

See unique white kangaroos roaming free in their natural habitat along with deer, peacocks, wallabies, emus and native birdlife

Raptor Domain Kangaroo Island

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Raptor Domain

  • Kangaroo Island | South Australia
  • Wildlife

Rehabilitation and conservation Centre providing a unique and interactive “In-Flight” Birds of Prey display & presentation

Urban Climb

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Urban Climb

  • Hindley St Adelaide | South Australia
  • Adventure

Take your fitness to new heights with seven amazing bouldering walls catering for all experience levels and ages

Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

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Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Kangaroo Island | South Australia
  • Wildlife

A diverse and pristine Wildlife habitat home to an extensive range of Australian native mammal, bird and plant species

Pichi Richi Railway South Australia

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Pichi Richi Railway

  • Port Augusta - Quorn | South Australia
  • Heritage

Experience a heritage-style train journey between Port Augusta and Quorn through the rugged and spectacular Flinder Ranges

Botanic Park Adelaide South Australia

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Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla

  • Hackney Rd Adelaide | South Australia
  • Parks and Gardens

Take a leisurely walking trail through this 34 hectacre green oasis featuring century-old conifer, palm, olive, fig and Plane trees

Elder Park Adelaide South Australia

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Elder Park

  • King William Rd Adelaide | South Australia
  • Parks and Gardens

Overlooking the beautiful Torrens Lake, Elder Park features world-class sporting events, arts, walks & cultural experiences

Glenelg Beach Adelaide South Australia

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Glenelg Beach

  • Glenelg Holdfast Bay | South Australia
  • Natural

Adelaide’s most popular beach is famous for pristine sands, aquatic activities, seaside picnic areas, sidewalk cafes and shops

Uleybury Native Wildlife Sanctuary

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Uleybury Native Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Medlow Rd Uleybury | South Australia
  • Wildlife

Walk amongst a wide range of Australian native animals including emus, kangaroos, wombats, wallabys, possums & potoros

Henley Beach Adelaide South Australia

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Henley Beach

  • Henley Beach Adelaide | South Australia
  • Natural

Experience Henley Beach's seaside vibe, Jetty, coastal recreational activities, vibrant food scene & quirky shopping precinct

Urrbrae House Gardens

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Urrbrae House Gardens

  • University of Adelaide | South Australia
  • Parks and Gardens

Enjoy wandering through beautiful themed gardens incuding the Rose Garden, Garden of Discovery, Sensory Garden & Sculptures

National Wine Centre Adelaide South Australia

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National Wine Centre Adelaide

  • Hackney Rd Adelaide | South Australia
  • Attraction

From the vine to the bottle, see the full winemaking process, then enjoy a delicious meal, a taste and the delightful experience

West Beach Adventure South Australia

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West Beach Adventure

  • West Beach | South Australia
  • Adventure

Aerial Activity Centre featuring a five level climbing adventure complete with 70 obstacles/challenges, Giant Swing & more

National Railway Museum Port Adelaide South Australia

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National Railway Museum

  • Port Adelaide | South Australia
  • Heritage

Take a journey into railway history with loads of carriages, engines, exhibits and locomotives to explore

South Australian Museum Adelaide

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South Australian Museum

  • North Terrace Adelaide | South Australia
  • Cultural

Five floors of South Australian historical artefacts, including a large collection of Indigenous cultural material and displays

Kartmania South Australia

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Kartmania

  • Gepps Cross Adelaide | South Australia
  • Attraction

Take the wheel of our Karts and challenge your friends on a 600m track that provides the ultimate outdoor karting experience.

Beaumont House South Australia

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Beaumont House

  • Beaumont Adelaide | South Australia
  • Heritage

Take a tour of the 1849 Beaumont House and gardens, with afternoon tea on the verandah overlooking the city and gulf

Blue Lake South Australia

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Blue Lake

  • Mount Gambier | South Australia
  • Parks and Gardens

Located in a volcanic crater, the dazzling saphire waters of Blue lake can be seen from the road, walking track or viewing platforms

RoofClimb Adelaide Oval

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RoofClimb Adelaide Oval

  • North Adelaide | South Australia
  • Adventure

Experience 360 degree panoramic daytime or twilight views of Adelaide, the coastline and foothills from the Adelaide Oval rooftop

Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary

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Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Humbug Scrub | South Australia
  • Wildlife

Enjoy a unique opportunity to walk amongst Australian native wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos, emus, cockatoos and peacocks

Art Gallery of South Australia

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Art Gallery of South Australia

  • North Terrace Adelaide | South Australia
  • Cultural

A stunning & dynamic collection of 47,000+ works covering Australian, Asian, American and European art with regular exhibitions

Waite Arboretum

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Waite Arboretum

  • University of Adelaide | South Australia
  • Parks and Gardens

27 Hectare Arboretum featuring over 2,500 tree species from around the world, walking trails, native wildlife and scuptures

Adelaide Central Market

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Adelaide Central Market

  • University of Adelaide | South Australia
  • Parks and Gardens

Adelaide's premier food destination for fresh produce and multicultural cuisine with over 70 traders, cafes and eateries

South Australian Maritime Museum

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South Australian Maritime Museum

  • Port Adelaide | South Australia
  • Heritage

Explore three floors of maritime displays and exhibitions showcasing the history and stories of South Australian seafaring

Skyline Ferris Wheel Glenelg

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Skyline Ferris Wheel

  • Moseley Square Glenelg | South Australia
  • Attraction

From October through to May, the 35m Skyline Ferris Wheel provides spectacular panoramic views of Glenelg and surrounds

The Semaphore Train

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The Semaphore Train

  • Semaphore-Fort Glanville | South Australia
  • Attraction

All aboard! The whole family will enjoy a scenic 4km coastal steam train journey from Semaphore to Fort Glanville and return

Umpherston Sinkhole

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Umpherston Sinkhole

  • Mount Gambier | South Australia
  • Parks and Gardens

Take the staircase down to the sinkhole floor, and walk amongst the lavish sunken garden, flowers and manicured greenery

Echo Farm

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Echo Farm

  • Mount Gambier | South Australia
  • Heritage / Wildlife

Step back in time, and experience an old working farm complete with the Farmhouse Museum, historic displays, and farm animals

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