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South Australia Vacations

South Australia is best known as a premier wine destination. In fact, it has officially been named a Great Wine Capital of the World. 

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Featured South Australia Hotel

Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

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Kangaroo Island, Australia

This beautiful hotel overlooking the American River Bay provides an idyllic getaway.

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Overview

In addition to world-class wines and wineries, South Australia is a mecca for lovers of the beach and surfing, and off its shores lies the Great Australian Bight, an ideal spot for whale watching. The state’s cosmopolitan coastal capital city, Adelaide, is home to a plethora of renowned museums, including the South Australian Museum and Art Gallery of South Australia. Other must-see sights in South Australia include Kangaroo Island, one of the best places in the country to view native wildlife, and both the Yorke and Eyre peninsulas, where you will find some of Australia’s most scenic coastline. 

What to See

Adelaide - The cosmopolitan coastal capital city of South Australia, Adelaide is home to a cornucopia of renowned museums, including the South Australian Museum and Art Gallery of South Australia, which boasts an expansive collection of indigenous art. 

Kangaroo Island - Situated off the mainland of South Australia, Kangaroo Island boasts secluded beaches, astounding rock formations, and nature reserves that protect native wildlife such as sea lions, koalas, an array of bird species, and, naturally, kangaroos.