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Profile South Australia
South Australia offers endless unique Australian experiences – from the cosmopolitan
gateway of Adelaide to the rugged landscapes of the Flinders Ranges, and the wildlife
paradise of Kangaroo Island to the world renowned wine region of the Barossa
Top 5: Must Dos
■ Wildlife spotting: Kangaroo Island is
one of the best places to see the widest
range of native animals in the wild
■ Head into the outback:
Four hours’ drive north
from Adelaide, the
Flinders Ranges are
packed with Aboriginal
culture, outback pubs
and endless activities
■ Cosmopolitan Adelaide: Check out
the city’s alfresco dining, jam-packed
events calendar, parklands and cultural
boulevards and browse the amazing
Central Markets
■ Marine encounters: Swim amongst
Swimming with the sea lions, Baird Bay
the rare Australian sea lions and
dolphins in the Eyre Peninsula in
protected waters around
WHAT TO DO.
Coober Pedy, where you fossic for opals. Baird Bay
South Australia is a state of contrasts. A It’s also possible to take Aboriginal tours to ■ Wine tasting and gourmet
destination not to be missed for those travel- learn all about this ancient culture and their tours: South Australia
ling Down Under, it boasts nature and wildlife, relationship with the land, and visit exclusive boasts more than 300 cellar
outback experiences and great food and wine, rock art sites. Another lovely idea is to stargaze doors and 17 wine regions
and all easily accessible from the gateway from the world’s largest privately owned
capital, Adelaide. Just think WOW as your sales telescope or take part in the epic Great
tool – Wildlife, Outback, Wine! Australian Cattle Drive.
We Aussie Specialists
Swim with dolphins in Glenelg, a seaside And gourmets and wine lovers won’t be
During November, we will offer all new
suburb of Adelaide; go whale watching from disappointed here: they can cycle from winery
qualified South Australian Specialists a
the Great Australian Bight; hold a koala in the to winery along the Riesling trail in the Clare
free bottle of quality wine from the
McLaren Vale wine region! To check up
wildlife reserve in the Adelaide Hills or swim Valley, make their own blends of wine at the
on all our fam opportunities, destination
with tuna at Port Lincoln. Suggest a three-day Penfolds Barossa Winery, travel along the
details, events, information on discounts
tour to the wildlife paradise of Kangaroo cheese and wine trail in the McLaren Vale or
and for downloadable brochures, visit
Island, Australia’s Galapagos, as there’s too visit the Yalumba cellar door in the Barossa,
www.southaustralia.com
much to see in one day. The Flinders Ranges the oldest family-owned winery in Australia.
and Gawler Ranges are both ancient landscapes
offering breathtaking scenery and unique
WHAT’S NEW.
Get in touch
wildlife too.
Contact South Australian Tourism
■ The Great Australian Cattle Drive is back
in 2010!
Commission:
Call us on: 020 7438 4636, Write to us
NEXT LEVEL.
■ Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia’s newest
at: info@satc.australia.com
The outback is a special place – easily luxury eco-lodge can be found on Kangaroo
Or visit: www.southaustralia.com
accessible from Adelaide and ideal during the Island.
Australian winter (UK summer). Popular trips ■ Our new product manual comes with first
include 4WD tours through the Flinders time, second time and special interest itineraries.
Ranges, a scenic flight over Wilpena Pound, ■ There’s a new-look motivational guide,
and the underground mining town of a great planning tool to hand to clients.
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