South Australia > Adelaide

Adelaide is the Capital of South Australia and is famous for being one of Australia's primary wine producing regions with more than 60% of Australian wine being produced within a 3 hour drive of the city. Step back into the past along Adelaide's North Terrace where great colonial buildings hold the city's cultural foundations. Adelaide is a captivating blend of Mediterranean and Australian lifestyles with abundant shopping, restaurants and culture.

 

The Adelaide Hills along the eastern border are just a 20 minute drive east of the city, the Mt Lofty and Light's Vision Lookouts offer great views. The hills and Fleurieu Peninsula are the great garden and orchard areas of South Australia. The southern coastline bustles and the bays of Gulf St Vincent are safe for swimming. The gulf is bordered by two peninsulas, the Yorke Pennisula to the west and the Fleurieu Penninsula to the south east, with the world renowned Kangaroo Island across the opening to the Southern Ocean.  Much of the charm of the hills and coastal regions comes from its preserved heritage.

 

One of the most visited towns in the hills, historic Hahndorf, retains the atmosphere of its German settlers. The Hahndorf Academy is a museum, art gallery and heritage centre.

The Barossa is located just an hour north-east of Adelaide. Its strong wine heritage, a Germanic culture and natural beauty provide a unique and hospitable location. Wine has long dominated life in the Barossa Valley, and there are many open vineyards and wineries. Take a scenic drive through the valley's historic towns and villages, sampling and tasting a wide selection of both cheese and wine.