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Welcome to South Australia

Your Gateway to Wine, Wildlife and Wide-Open Roads

South Australia is made for exploring by car. You can start your day with coffee in Adelaide, hit the coast by lunch, and fall asleep under outback stars. It’s home to incredible wildlife, vast national parks, dramatic rock formations, and some of the country’s best wine regions.

Whether you’re driving the Southern Ocean Drive, exploring the Adelaide Hills, or taking the ferry to Kangaroo Island, every turn feels like a new adventure. It’s a state of contrasts—coastal charm, desert silence, and paddocks full of grapes all in a single trip.

Best Time to Visit South Australia

South Australia has a Mediterranean climate – mild winters and hot summers. Autumn and spring are perfect for road tripping, wine tasting, and beach stops. Summer can get hot inland, while coastal areas stay breezy and beautiful.

Popular South Australia Road Trip Regions to Explore

You don’t have to drive far to feel a world away in South Australia. These regions are perfect for building your own road trip itinerary:

• Adelaide & Adelaide Hills – Laid-back, creative, and full of flavour. Explore laneways, cafes, and bars before heading up to the Hills for views, wineries and villages like Willunga.
  
• Kangaroo Island – Wildlife meets wilderness. Think wallabies, sea lions, rugged coastlines, Flinders Chase National Park, and untouched beaches. Catch the ferry from Cape Jervis for a few days of pure escape.
  
• Fleurieu Peninsula – Just an hour drive south of Adelaide. Perfect for lazy beach days, winery lunches in McLaren Vale, and coastal towns like Victor Harbor.
  
• Barossa & Clare Valley – Two of Australia’s most iconic wine tasting destinations. Stop at family-run cellar doors, indulge in local produce, and soak in the South Australian paddock-to-plate lifestyle.
  
• Eyre Peninsula – Known as the Seafood Frontier. Head to Port Lincoln, Coffin Bay, and Whyalla for epic ocean views, snorkelling, and even shark cage diving. Don’t miss fresh oysters and remote sandy beaches.
  
• The Flinders Ranges & Outback – See ancient landscapes, Aboriginal rock art, and red dirt roads that go on forever. The perfect place for a bucket list 4WD trip or quiet escape into nature.
  
• Yorke Peninsula – Hidden coves, great surf, and white sand beaches that rival anywhere in Australia. Great for camping and laid-back roadies.
  
• Riverland & Limestone Coast – Houseboats on the Murray, craters, sinkholes, and the surreal blue lake of Mount Gambier—this stretch near the Victoria border is often overlooked, but well worth the detour.
  

How to Travel Around South Australia

Exploring South Australia by road is the best way to take in the diversity and space. Whether you’re in a car or campervan, we’ll make sure your journey runs smoothly—no guesswork, no backtracking, just the good bits.

• Self-Drive Adventures – We’ll sort your route, maps, and must-stop wineries and wildlife experiences. Go at your own pace with the confidence of local insight.
  
• Private Guided Tours – Travel with a local expert who’ll show you the lesser-known gems, from outback tracks to ocean lookouts.
  
• Small Group Tours – A fun, easy way to explore the highlights of South Australia without doing all the planning.

Start your South Australia road trip in Adelaide, or link it up with a longer journey from Melbourne, Sydney, or even Tasmania. We’ll help you create a route that fits your time, style, and sense of adventure.

Ready to Plan Your South Australia Road Trip?

Whether it’s wine, wildlife, or wilderness you’re after, South Australia delivers. With epic landscapes, rich culture, and space to breathe, this is where your Aussie road trip dreams come true.

• Browse our most popular South Australia road trip itineraries
• Choose from self-drive, guided, or small group trips
• Or let us build a custom route just for you

Let’s hit the road and discover the real South Australia.