The Official South Australia Guide - Edition 5

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

What’s On / Shopping / Food & Drink / Culture & Entertainment / Education HIGHLIGHTS AND OVERVIEW OF Adelaide / Adelaide Hills / Barossa Clare Valley / Kangaroo Island / Eyre Peninsula / Yorke Peninsula Murray & Riverland / Fleurieu Peninsula & Limestone Coast / Flinders & Outback

2020 EDITION

Nestled in the foothills of Adelaide, with spectacular views over the city, Penfolds Magill Estate is one of the worlds few urban single vineyards only 15 minutes drive from Adelaide city.

Open 9am–6pm daily FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES Phone + 61 (08) 8301 5569 magill.cellardoor@penfolds.com 78 Penfolds Road, Magill, SA 5072 www.penfolds.com

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The Historic Cockle Train Travel the route of Australia’s first public railway, travelling through wide open farmland, through coastal holiday towns and along the beach, on one of Australia’s most scenic railway routes.

Operates Wednesdays and Sundays year-round, Saturdays during daylight saving and daily during most South Australian School Holidays. Tickets at South Coast Stations on day of travel

The Southern Encounter Departing from the heart of Historic Mount Barker, just 25 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, The Southern Encounter travels through the tall eucalyptus and rolling farm land of the southeastern Mt Lofty Ranges, through the Scottish settlement of Strathalbyn, and onward across

towering viaducts and through mallee scrub to the Historic river port of Goolwa.

Operates on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month May to November.

Bookings essential.

The Highlander Following the route of the Southern Encounter from Historic Mount Barker through the Mt Lofty Ranges to the Scottish hamlet of Strathalbyn. Time for lunch in one of Strathalbyn’s pubs, a picnic in the park, or a browse through Strathalbyn’s many antique shops, before a spirited run back up the hill to Mt Barker, arriving mid-afternoon.

Operates Thursdays in April and May, and on selected Sundays.

Bookings essential.

Bookings on 1300 655 991

For more information on our other services, running dates and general information, visit www.steamranger.org.au

STEAMRANGER HERITAGE RAILWAY The Bugle Ranger

The Fleurieu Explorer

A short Sunday afternoon’s journey from Mount Barker on board one of our historic ‘Redhen’ Railcars. Travel over the highest point of our railway at Philcox Hill to the old station site at Bugle Ranges.

Operates 4th Sunday of the month from June to October.

Tickets at Mt Barker Station from 1pm on day of travel.

The newest of our train services - operating on selected Saturday evenings. Travelling from Historic Mt Barker, our all-first class train winds its way to Goolwa, where you are transferred by luxury road coach to a local winery for a gourmet meal of regional produce.

Bookings are essential.

Heritage train travel between Mt Barker, Strathalbyn, Goolwa, Middleton, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor

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Open for lunch Thursday–Sunday from 12pm

d’arry’s verandah restaurant

Open for lunch 7 days from 12pm polly’s wine lounge Open 7 days 11am–4pm

58 osborn road, mclaren vale

darenberg.com.au

@darenbergwine • @darrysverandah @darenbergcuberestaurant • @pollyswinelounge

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A message from the Minister Welcome to South Australia! This state has an abundance of culture, culinary delights, worldclass events and festivals and spectacular wildlife. From the architectural wonder that is the d’Arenberg Cube, to soaking up the sun at our picture-perfect beaches – there are plenty of reasons why South Australia is a top destination for visitors.

All year-round there are great events like the Santos Tour Down Under, the Superloop Adelaide 500, the Adelaide Fringe and Tasting Australia, being held both in Adelaide and in our easily accessible tourism regions. Adelaide is the gateway to spectacular regional experiences, complemented by stunning landscapes and natural beauty. From our world-renowned wine regions, the historic Outback and Flinders Ranges, to the wildlife sanctuary that is Kangaroo Island, we’ve got it all.

With some of the best winery experiences, proof of our title as a Great Wine Capital of the world can be found in every glass of wine. Our unique

experiences are all a short distance from the city – over 200 cellar doors are within an hour’s drive of the city centre.

Our first-class vintages will leave your tastebuds tantalised. Naturally, a wine adventure coupled with our worldclass seafood is a must during your stay.

South Australia has the best Australian experiences on offer, all in the one state, which you can see for yourselves as you follow the pages of this guide.

Once again, welcome to beautiful South Australia – guaranteed to be a destination that you will never forget!

Hon David Ridgway MLC Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment

All images courtesy of South Australia Tourism Commission unless stated otherwise.

A city designed for exploring.

Adelaide Visitor Information Centre

9 James Place, Adelaide (just off Rundle Mall)

Ph 08 8203 7611

Adelaide. Designed for Life.

cityofadelaide.com.au/explore

Contents 11 What’s On

73 Yorke Peninsula

12 City

74 Yorke Peninsula

15 Regional

Highlights 76 Overview

17 Adelaide 20 Shopping

79 Flinders & Outback

24 Food & Drink

80 Flinders & Outback

18 Adelaide Highlights

30 Culture & Entertainment

Highlights 82 Overview

33 Education

35 Adelaide Hills 36 Adelaide Hills Highlights 38 Overview

85 Fleurieu Peninsula & Limestone Coast 86 Fleurieu Peninsula & Limestone Coast

43 Barossa 44 Barossa Highlights

Highlights 88 Overview

46 Overview

53 Clare Valley

91 Murray & Riverland

54 Clare Valley

92 Murray & Riverland

Highlights

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56 Overview

94 Overview

59 Kangaroo Island

96 Essential Information

60 Kangaroo Island Highlights 62 Overview

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67 Eyre Peninsula 68 Eyre Peninsula Highlights 70 Overview

Publisher Jim Flynn Level 2, 173-179 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007 Australia

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What’s On

With so many festivals, sporting events and celebrations in Adelaide and throughout the state, how will you decide what to attend? Here’s just a taste of what’s on offer year round.

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Santos Tour Down Under and Festival of Cycling

Torrens Transit Carols

by Candlelight When: 7 December 2019 Bring your picnic rug and singing voice for a joyous evening with rides, food and fun from 2pm, preshow entertainment from 5-7pm, and the main concert from 8:15pm.

Elder Park, Adelaide adelaidecarols.com.au

Various locations throughout metro and regional SA tourdownunder.com.au

2019 Bay Sheffield Gift When: 26-28 December 2019 First run in 1887 to celebrate 50 years of the Proclamation of South Australia, this three-day athletics carnival attracts athletes from all over Australia and the world.

Colley Terrace, Glenelg saal.org.au

Adelaide International Tennis Tournament

When: 16-26 January 2020 Australia’s premier cycling race, the 22nd Santos Tour Down Under will traverse more than 800km of picturesque routes in a wide range of events, including the main men’s and women’s races, the People’s Choice Classic, the biggest bike expo in Australia, gala dinners, street parties and more.

St Jerome’s Laneway Festival When: 7 February 2020 An international music festival that focuses on showcasing contemporary Australian and international music in a totally unique setting From top among vibrant cafés, galleries, Santos Tour Down restaurants and markets. The Under. ISPS 2020 line-up includes The Handa Women’s 1975, Charli XCX, Ruel, Earl Australian Sweatshirt and many more.

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When: 12-18 January 2020 Wimbledon champion Simona Port Adelaide MADelaide.

Halep is set to headline lanewayfestival.com/adelaide the brand new Adelaide International as more than 100 of the ISPS Handa Women’s best players in the world compete for Australian Open $2 million in prize money at the weekWhen: 13-16 February 2020 long WTA and ATP combined event.

Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide The world’s best female golfers return worldtennischallenge.com to Adelaide to compete for one of the The Ultimate Guide to

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richest purses in Australia, battling it out across four days at Royal Adelaide, plus kids’ clinics, corporate functions and a host of celebrities involved with the annual pro-am on Wednesday.

traditional and contemporary musicians, dancers and DJs, street theatre and visual artists, all set around 100 amazing food, retail and charity stalls.

Adelaide Fringe Festival

Tasting Australia

When: 14 February – 15 March 2020 One of the most diverse arts festivals in the world – and the largest in the Southern Hemisphere – sees artists from Australia and across the globe take over the city in hundreds of pop-up venues in parks, warehouses, laneways and empty buildings, as well as established venues such as theatres, hotels, art galleries, cafés and town halls.

When: 27 March – 5 April 2020 Established in 1997, Tasting Australia is the country’s longest-running eating and drinking festival, with last year’s festival featuring more than 70 Michelin-starred and award-winning chefs, winemakers and other culinary experts from around the world in more than 160 events across 12 regions.

Royal Adelaide Golf Club, Adelaide golf.org.au/womensausopen

Plane Tree Drive womadelaide.com.au

Various venues throughout the city adelaidefringe.com.au

Various venues in Adelaide and surrounds tastingaustralia.com.au

Adelaide Festival When: 28 February – 15 March 2020 For more than 57 years the Adelaide Festival has delighted audiences with an outstanding mix of internationally acclaimed theatre productions, world-class musicians, breath-taking dance pieces, renowned writers and striking visual arts displays. This year’s centrepiece is a fresh staging of Mozart’s Requiem by pioneering international stage director Romeo Castellucci.

Various venues throughout the city adelaidefestival.com.au

The Superloop Adelaide 500 When: 20-23 February 2020 Australia’s largest-ticketed domestic motorsport event, this year the Superloop Adelaide 500 will host the opening round of the Stadium Super Trucks (SST) series, as well as the SuperEnduro-X and a star-studded after-race concert series.

Victoria Park superloopadl500.com.au

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Royal Adelaide Show When: 4-13 September 2020 Attracting more than 30,000 entries to its competitive categories, plus a non-stop line-up of musical acts, fireworks and other live entertainment, “The Show” is SA’s largest event and welcomes more than half-a-million visitors every year.

Adelaide Showground, Wayville theshow.com.au

OzAsia Festival

South Australia’s History Festival When: 1-31 May 2020 An annual celebration of SA history through hundreds of events ranging from talks to tours and walks to workshops that promote the state’s wonderful historical collections, places and stories through an amazing range of activities.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival When: 5-20 June 2020 Established in 2001 and the biggest festival of its kind, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival has garnered a reputation of highlighting the best local, national and international artists through an eclectic program of classic and contemporary cabaret performances.

Adelaide Festival Centre adelaidecabaretfestival.com.au

Adelaide Festival Centre, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide Convention Centre and Elder Park ozasiafestival.com.au

CheeseFest + Ferment Festival When: October 2020 A much-loved gourmet festival that allows visitors to sample and fall in love with their favourite local cheeses, Australia’s biggest Cheese Festival (and only Fermentation Festival) offers a series of workshops, demonstrations and of course stalls to taste and purchase.

Rymill Park, Adelaide cheesefest.com.au

SALA – SA Living Artists Festival When: 1-31 August 2020 A state-wide festival of visual art, SALA is a completely free, month-long event featuring artists from all levels and in any medium exhibiting across the state in galleries, open art studios, cafés, restaurants, wineries, shops, offices, public spaces and more.

Venues throughout Adelaide and state-wide salafestival.com Catch all the live motorsport action at the Superloop Adelaide 500 in February 2020. Adelaide Hills CRUSH Festival.

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Image: (Below) Adelaide Hills Wine Region

Various venues throughout the city history.sa.gov.au

When: October 2020 Australia’s premier international arts festival focusing on Asia brings together more than 300 professional artists from Japan, Singapore, China, India, Malaysia, Korea, The Phillipines, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Australia alongside more than 400 local community artists.

ďƒ’The SeaLink Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival. ďƒ˜World Championship Tuna Toss at the Tunarama Festival.

Feast Festival When: November 2020 A festival of arts and culture celebrating diverse sexualities and genders that has grown from a grassroots community event in 1997 to a city-wide celebration of diversity, passion and talent.

Various venues throughout Adelaide feast.org.au

Adelaide Motorsport Festival When: December 2020 A celebration of all forms of motorsport involving almost 800 vehicles in events such as touring rally car comps, openwheelers, touring cars, sports and racing cars from the 1930s to current day, and a huge display event boasting hundreds of rare and exotic collectible cars and bikes.

Victoria Park, Adelaide adelaidemotorsportfestival.com.au

CRUSH Festival When: 24-26 January 2020 Indulge in wine tastings, degustation menus, music, art installations, markets and more in the Adelaide Hills CRUSH Festival. Past events have included a Parisian picnic, costumethemed wine tastings, a golf challenge, music, art, theatre, croquet days and Mexican fiestas.

Adelaide Hills crushfestival.com.au

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Tunarama Festival When: 24-27 January 2020 Come celebrate the tuna industry that is the lifeblood of the Port Lincoln community at this familyfriendly festival that includes a street parade and entertainment from local musicians and performers, as well as unique competitions like the World Championship Tuna Toss, watermelon eating, prawn peeling and keg rolling.

SeaLink Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival When: 20-22 February 2020 A three-day celebration of racing, entertainment, food, wine and fun in a spectacular island setting, join the trackside throng to celebrate all that is great about country racing as the best horses from far and wide race for the Kangaroo Island Cup.

Port Lincoln tunarama.net

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Generations in Jazz

Barossa Gourmet Weekend

When: 30 April – 3 May 2020 Mount Gambier’s iconic Generations in Jazz festival is back with another exciting line-up of the jazz legends of today and the bright stars of tomorrow, bringing together up to 4,400 of Australia’s most talented musicians, along with a growing list of global artists.

When: 4-6 September 2020 Showcasing authentic regional food sourced from local producers, accompanied by world-class wines, it’s the perfect weekend for wine enthusiasts, foodies and families wanting to discover the Barossa. Choose from over 40 events, including intimate tastings, exquisite dining experiences, masterclasses, garden parties, picnics, platters, flame-grilled feasts and more.

Mount Gambier generationsinjazz.com.au

Various venues in the Barossa barossagourmet .com

Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend When: 15-17 May 2020 Celebrate the end of vintage with the Clare Valley winemakers and gain insight into the process of making wine as well as an opportunity to sample some wonderful local cooking at over 30 wineries.

Various locations in the Clare Valley clarevalley.com.au

Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations When: 1-31 October 2020 A month of celebrations all in the name of the much-loved variety of Cabernet Sauvignon, enjoy dinners, breakfasts, lunches, tastings and The Coonawarra Masterclass & Retrospective Tasting.

Winter Reds Weekend

When: 24-26 July 2020 Handpicked Festival When: November 2020 A weekend-long celebration of SA’s best cool-climate wines and sumptuous Head to the Fleurieu Peninsula’s Lake food, Winter Reds is a collaboration Breeze Wines in the Langhorne Creek between more than 30 wineries wine region for this one-day Above and venues and takes the form festival of food, wine, markets Relax with of over 50 events throughout the a warming and music in a magical setting. wine at Lake Breeze Wines, Step Road, entire Adelaide Hills region.

Various venues in the Adelaide Hills adelaidehillswine.com.au

Winter Reds Weekend.

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Image: Iain Bond

Various venues in the Coonawarra coonawarra.org

Image: Alexandra Porter

Adelaide

The city of Adelaide is a diverse hub in which visitors can sample the very best food, wine, art, shopping, beaches, world-class events and entertainment that Australia has to offer.

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Rundle Mall isn’t just Adelaide’s premier shopping destination with more than 700 retailers, it’s also an events, dining and entertainment hub that is always pulsing with life, day or night. Dotted with sculptures, fountains, buskers, historic buildings, cinemas, trams, accommodation and more, if you can’t find it along Rundle Mall, it probably doesn’t exist.

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Holdfast Shores, Glenelg marinapier.com.au

Overlooking Glenelg Beach just 20 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, Marina Pier offers a relaxing seaside, food, wine and shopping precinct.

Stroll the golden sands or spend your day discovering the dolphins on a cruise. Choose from an array of cuisines at one of the many restaurants on the pier, experience the breathtaking panoramic views of the marina or the sunset over the ocean – and shop to your heart’s content.

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See the highlights of the city Departs from Adelaide central bus station or selected hotels adelaidesightseeing.com.au

War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide adelaideoval.com.au

Overlooking the picturesque Torrens River is the historic and worldclass Adelaide Oval, home to South Australian cricket and football. Take a tour of the hallowed grounds or take to the rooftop on a RoofClimb adventure for the perfect city vantage point. If you get the chance to watch a game of cricket or Aussie Rules football here, you won’t regret it.

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Experience the cosmopolitan life of Adelaide on a half-day tour with Adelaide Sightseeing, taking in the city’s main attractions and points of interest. Along with morning pick-up from selected Adelaide hotels, you’ll receive expert commentary by a local guide and visit many city sights, including Adelaide’s Cultural Boulevard of North Terrace (University, Library, Art Gallery & Museum), historic North Adelaide, St Peters Cathedral, Adelaide Oval and much more.

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experiences at luxe Burnside Village.

Here are just a few shopping highlights to add to your must-visit list…

Adelaide Arcade 112-118 Grenfell St

adelaidearcade.com.au

This beautiful heritage-listed building was Adelaide’s first shopping arcade, and is more than 130 years old.

Just next to the Rundle Mall fountain, it has a sublime selection of unique independent shops, plus a Museum that traces the centre’s history.

Adelaide Central Market 44/60 Gouger St adelaidecentralmarket.com.au

Adelaide is bursting with Located in the heart of the city, The Adelaide Central Market has been a local culture, flavours, events foodie institution for more than 140 years, and entertainment. Soak up and is the largest undercover produce the sun at a picture-perfect market in the Southern Hemisphere, metropolitan beach, join the containing hundreds of stalls selling food party at Adelaide’s immersive from all around the world. festivals and events, or spend the night exploring its thriving restaurant and bar scene. There’s Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market a world of experiences right at Leader St, Wayville your fingertips. And in January, adelaidefarmersmarket.com.au February and March, when nights are at their longest and The largest market of its kind in South balmiest, Adelaide enters party Australia, the Adelaide Showground overdrive. In the space of a few Farmers’ Market runs every Sunday months, Adelaide is host to the from 9am-1pm and is always packed massive Adelaide Fringe with customers searching for Festival, Adelaide Festival everything from homegrown With over 700 retail of Arts, WOMADelaide, produce to preserves, pastries, stores, Santos Tour Down cheeses, meats, bread and more.

Rundle Street and Under and Clipsal 500 With so much of the produce Mall are a Adelaide. So, what would paradise for locally grown, it’s the best spot shoppers. in Adelaide to get a real taste of you like to do first? the region all in one place.

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Burnside Village

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447 Portrush Rd, Glenside burnsidevillage.com.au

Just 7km from the CBD in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs, Burnside Village is home to over 100 premium lifestyle and fashion stores, including iconic Australian an international fashion labels, health and beauty stores, jewellery merchants, fresh food outlets, bookstores and more.

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Adelaide is a shopper’s delight. The city’s biggest and most popular shopping area is Rundle Mall with more than 700 retailers in one convenient pedestrianfriendly strip. Discover boutiques selling local designs and higher-end clothing stores on Rundle Street, one-off, luxe homewares on King William Road, 250 retailers dotted along Norwood Parade and the crème de la crème of shopping

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Guardian lions mark the exit and entrance to Adelaide’s bustling Chinatown.

Chinatown Adelaide’s Chinatown is on Moonta Street, adjacent to the large Adelaide Central Market precinct between Grote and Gouger streets. Two large Paifang, which were erected by the city council, are guarded by the Chinese guardian lions that mark the entrances at either end. Discover restaurants, grocery stores and markets from China, India, Japan, Korean, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

find everything you need in one place.

Browse the city’s most expansive toy selection at Toyworld or check out the international and national retailers including Nine West, Angus & Coote, Review, Daiso, Platypus Shoes and Thomas Sabo. You’ll also find a 600seat lower ground food court with delectable delights including freshly baked sandwiches and delicious coffees, fast food and Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and Italian cuisines.

Ebenezer Place

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Moonta St

chinatownadelaide.com.au

27 Ebenezer Place

The site of the old Adelaide Fruit and Produce Exchange, Ebenezer Place runs parallel to Rundle Mall and is now overflowing with hip restaurants, bars and unique boutique shops.

Highlights include the retro Americana vintage outlet of Old Midwest; the Naomi Murrell clothing, jewellery and accessories store; and the clean-cut and contemporary Council of Objects textiles and homewares store. Ebenezer Place is closed to traffic, so it’s a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Myer Centre Adelaide 14-38 Rundle Mall myercentreadelaideshopping.com.au

A multi-level shopping centre in the heart of the CBD along the Rundle Mall shopping precinct and North Terrace, Myer Centre Adelaide is one of the city’s most iconic buildings and the largest shopping centre in town. With more than 80 specialty retailers, you’ll The Ultimate Guide to

Norwood Parade theparadenorwood.com Magill Road magillroad.com.au

Just five minutes from the city centre, Norwood Parade is a cosmopolitan hotspot buzzing with cafés, superb coffee, thriving pubs and popular restaurants. With more than 250 retailers, you’ll find no end of big brands and boutique options, plus a huge range of dining options. Only minutes away you’ll also find Magill Road, a bustling main street packed with op shops, antique stores, independent outlets, charming restaurants and more. It’s a treasure-hunter’s dream come true.

Orchid Wine Estate 208 Gouger St

orchidwine.com.au

Looking to invest in some of the best wines South Australia has to offer?

Orchid Wine Estate specialises in exporting bespoke wines grown from the finest local regions, including the Barossa Valley, Langhorne Creek, Limestone Coast and McLaren Vale.

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FOOD & DRINK

Rundle Street East Between Frome St and East Tce rundlestreet.com.au

Rundle Street Mall’s cooler, trendier little sister, Rundle Street East doesn’t have quite the same furious pace as the Mall – and is home to ultra-high-end clothing and homewares stores, its own eclectic range of cafés, restaurants and pubs, and the nearby Palace Nova Eastend Cinema if you’d like to wile away some time at the movies. Rundle Street East also has a thriving annual calendar of outdoor events, pop-up restaurants and markets. Check out the website for details.

Adelaide’s city streets are overflowing with boutique bars and world-class restaurants. Some of the best places to grab a bite can be found on Gouger Street, Rundle Street and King William Road. Leigh Street, Peel Street and Ebenezer Place are small-bar hotspots, with some of the coolest places tucked away in basements, behind secret doors and down unmarked alleyways. Here’s just a sample of the best on offer:

Botanic Gardens Restaurant Plane Tree Dr, Adelaide botanicgardensrestaurant.com.au

Unique Opals and Diamonds

Beautifully situated in the Botanic Gardens’ heritage rotunda and offering spectacular 180-degree views of the A genuine tourist attraction in its own Garden and Main Lake, the Botanic right, Unique Opals and Diamonds Gardens Restaurant features a modern are the largest opal manufacturing Australian menu led by acclaimed head jewellers and opal cutters in Adelaide. chef Paul Baker, and boasts ethically And with more than 70% of the world’s farmed produce, plus fresh vegetables opals found in the South Australian and herbs harvested daily from the fields, you know you’ve come to the Garden itself – a true “garden-toright place. Don’t miss out on table” experience! watching the shaping, polishing Above The lively and jewellery manufacturing night view Electra House Hotel first hand, as well as free of Rundle 131 King William St Street East admission to the Underground – the place electrahouse.com.au Opal Mine located directly to be, and be seen. beneath the store.

A three-level venue with a beer 5 Rundle Mall

uniqueopals.com.au

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garden housing fine-dining Asian fusion, casual bar eats and cocktails.

very close to the action and excitement of the CBD – which is very much in keeping with its Spanish/Portuguese Iberian-peninsula-inspired vibe and menu. Think shared plates, sangria and Spanish fortified wines… and that’s just for starters.

Hennessy Rooftop Bar Mayfair Hotel, 45 King William St mayfairhotel.com.au

The height of city chic, this bar offers stunning views of Adelaide and serves a range of premium champagne and cocktails.

Mrs Q Asian Kitchen and Bar 128 Gouger St

Hill of Grace King William Rd, North Adelaide hillofgracerestaurant.com.au

A fine dining restaurant housed within Adelaide Oval and overlooking the famous green turf, Hill of Grace is worth visiting purely to inspect the world’s only complete set of Hill of Grace wines, a priceless collection of Henschke wines from 1958 to the current release.

(Closed for renovations until late 2020.)

Iberia 279 Rundle St

iberiaadelaide.com.au

With its very own thriving kitchen garden in the nearby Adelaide Hills, Iberia follows in the great tradition of garden-to-plate dining that’s become so popular on the Australian restaurant landscape. Iberia’s location on the very hip and cool Rundle Street puts it The Ultimate Guide to

mrsq.com.au

Housed in the historic Loft, a former ballroom, Mrs Q is a mod-Asian kitchen and bar that blends New York chic with old-world Bangkok. Head chef Nu Suandokmai also brings flavours of modern and classic Vietnamese, Indonesian and Chinese to the table.

Pickled Duck Kitchen and Cellar 993 North East Rd, Modbury thepickledduck.com.au

“Have a ducking great time” is the playful call to action of this terrific pizza, burger and milkshakes joint in North Adelaide. Choose from a premium range of craft beers, spirits and wines, a delicious spread of gourmet pizzas, burgers and hearty salads, plus a wickedly sweet dessert pizza, churros, gelati, tremendous shakes and more – all in relaxed, modern and very airy open-plan surrounds.

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Routinely hailed as one of the finest restaurants in all of Adelaide, Orana is the seriously upscale establishment of head chef Jock Zonfrillo, who specialises in bringing traditional Aboriginal flavours and ingredients to life. This is an experience not to be missed.

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Minimalist decor suits the rough and ready ambiance, with the best seats in the house those best positioned to view all the action of the kitchen.

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For Adelaide’s best Thai Food, look no further than the queues lining up for a spot at this very reasonably priced local institution. With a love of fresh ingredients, great service and friendly hospitality, the staff at Social Street S2 truly live their vision of creating an open, welcoming space for everyone to enjoy.

A perfect spot for a special occasion, the River Café and Red Ochre Grill are housed one atop the other in a floating glass pavilion on the banks Urban Wine Room of the Torrens River with incredible 33-37 Wright Street views overlooking the city. A From left urbanwineroom.co splendid location by day or night, ModernAsian relax and enjoy the refined, Specialising in fine wines from cuisine at upmarket modern Italian dining Shōbōsho. evolving South Australian downstairs at the River Café, or the wineries and produce from Satisfied diners at indigenous-influenced Australian Australia and around the world, the River dining upstairs at Red Ochre. the Urban Wine Room gives off a Café. distinct Cellar Door vibe – with Shobosho the bonus that it’s right in the heart of 17 Leigh St, Adelaide shobosho.com.au the city. Run by Sam Smith, who has his own wine label VHS Wines in the With a name that means ‘fire house’, this Adelaide Hills, the Urban Wine Room modern-Asian revelation run by head mission is to introduce you to the chef Adam Liston seeks to blend smoke, unsung heroes of the SA wine scene. steam and fire to produce tasty morsels Prepare to be educated. that will delight diners day and night.

The impressively open kitchen and long Vietnamese Laundry line of firepits and cooking grills create 152 Sturt St an intense and captivating atmosphere, where the Korean and Japanese inspired A refitted Laundromat with retro vinyl yakitori, noodles, dumplings, bao, tunes, contemporary Asian-inspired robata grilled and spit-roasted meats cocktails and terrific street art.

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Restaurant Orana

MARION BAY - which overlooks the ocean is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a beer or wine and specialises in Modern Australian with a focus on quality cuts of meat and fresh seafood.

With 13 beers on tap, 100 bottles in their wine selection, and a huge range of sought after spirits, finding the perfect drop to accompany your meal isn’t going to be a problem.

The Taverns beer garden is a great place to enjoy a meal while viewing the activity on the local jetty and if sports are of interest we have all the Foxtel sports channels with many screens for the perfect angle.

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CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT Adelaide’s rich artistic life is demonstrated not just in its galleries and theatres but also in its parklands where festivals of art, music, film and literature are enjoyed. Be sure to experience at least one – if not all – of these highlights:

Aboriginal culture Adelaide is home to many fascinating and beautiful Aboriginal artworks and places of interest, including interactive experiences at Tandanya – National Aboriginal Cultural Institute (tandanya. com.au) and the South Australian Museum (samuseum.sa.gov.au). Both sites provide some insight into the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures from both an historic and contemporary point of view.

Adelaide Zoo adelaidezoo.com.au

Botanic Garden and Botanic Park Access via North Terrace, Plane Tree Drive, Hackney Road and Frome Road environment.sa.gov.au/botanicgardens

With so many exceptional beaches so close to the city, Adelaide’s sand and surf are virtually inescapable. From Brighton’s meandering esplanade to Glenelg’s beachside café culture, you’re never too far from the pristine coast.

Family-friendly Glenelg is the most popular metro beach, and also the easiest to access. Just hop on the tram from the city and get off at Moseley Square, metres from the water.

Explore the stunning collection of exotic, ornamental and native plants, as well as iconic cultural collections Galleries and Museums and Victorian buildings. Between the Botanic Garden and Adelaide Zoo you’ll Adelaide is renowned for its creative find Botanic Park, which is where the culture and is home to many traditional Moonlight Cinema (moonlight. and contemporary art galleries, From top com.au/adelaide) and including the Art Gallery of AwardWOMADelaide music festival South Australia (artgallery. winning Orana (womadelaide.com.au) are held. sa.gov.au), the Migration restaurant; Museum (migration.history.

Fine cuisine Beachside relaxation sa.gov.au) just a short stroll from at Urban Glenelg is 11km southwest of the CBD, Wine Room. Rundle Mall, behind the State with Henley Beach the same distance Library of South Australia (slsa. due west, and Brighton 16km southwest. sa.gov.au), and the South Australian The Ultimate Guide to

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Adelaide Zoo can be found on the northern edge of the city, within walking distance of the CBD, and provides visitors with the opportunity to get up close and personal to many animals, including Wang Wang and Fu Ni – the South Hemisphere’s only breeding pair of Giant Pandas.

Moseley Square is metres from the waters of Glenelg Beach.

inner-city dolphins! The excellent Maritime Museum, Railway Museum and Aviation Museum are all here too, along Lipson Street.

 Fun in the sun at Glenelg Beach. Adelaide Zoo is home to the only giant panda born in the Southern Hemisphere.

SkyCity Adelaide Casino North Terrace, Adelaide adelaidecasino.com.au

In the historic Railway Station building on the banks of the River Torrens, SkyCity Adelaide Casino is South Australia’s premiere casino destination, and the city’s most exciting gaming and entertainment venue. It’s also undergoing $330-million expansion, with a luxury hotel, VIP gaming rooms, three new bars and three new restaurants being added by late 2020.

Museum (samuseum.sa.gov.au), which houses the largest collection of Australian Aboriginal artefacts in the world. On the western side of the city and the Riverbank precinct you’ll find the Samstag Museum of Art (unisa. edu.au/samstagmuseum), JamFactory Contemporary Craft & Design (jamfactory.com.au) and the Adelaide College of the Arts – Light Square Gallery (tafesa.edu.au).

Theatres

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Historic Port Adelaide 14km northwest of the CBD cityofadelaide.com.au

Discover Port Adelaide’s wealth of 19th-century buildings, classic Australian pubs and atmospheric old wharves in South Australia’s maritime heartland. You’ll find evocative seafaring history, a waterside heritage area with Sunday markets, galleries, cafés and pubs, including a brewery hotel, and the world’s only The Ultimate Guide to

Cultural choices here include the world famous Adelaide Festival Theatre (adelaidefestivalcentre.com. au), which also houses the historic Her Majesty’s Theatre, and the charming and intimate Bakehouse Theatre (bakehousetheatre.com), showcasing the best of grass roots and amateur theatre productions. Be sure to also check out the Adelaide Repertory Theatre (adelaiderep.com), the oldest surviving amateur theatre company in the Southern Hemisphere. Adelaide is home to world famous theatre companies, including the State Opera of South Australia (saopera.sa.gov. au) and the State Theatre Company of South Australia (statetheatrecompany. com.au). For shows suitable for the whole family, try Windmill Theatre (windmill.org.au) and Patch Theatre Company (patchtheatre.org.au).

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 Flinders University pushes the boundaries of education in South Australia.

EDUCATION Visitors to Adelaide don’t just come for the sun, beaches, wineries and jampacked events calendar. They also come for the exceptional level of educational institutions housed on state-of-the-art campuses. As one of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has long been a hub for international students seeking to realise their potential, with a wide range of options. Here’s a sample:

University of Adelaide

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North Terrace

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Established in 1874, the University of Adelaide is Australia’s third oldest university, and the oldest university in South Australia. It has an international reputation for academic and research excellence. Consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities globally, it delivers graduates that make a difference in their local and global communities. Its main campus is the site of most teaching and research facilities. Set in the cultural heart of the city, the University offers excellence in its educational and social facilities.

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the experience and expertise required to make an impact in their career, the University of South Australia is the largest in the state, with more than 33,000 students including 6,000 international students. Its programmes, of which there are more than 400 on offer, include real-world experience such as fieldwork, placements, industry projects and work experience.

Flinders University Sturt Rd, Bedford Park flinders.edu.au

For more than 50 years, Flinders University has been pushing the boundaries of higher education in South Australia. With a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research that has spread across the world, they are a truly global university, enrolling over 26,000 students, including over 5,000 international students from over 90 countries. Their brave, innovative thinking drives economic, industrial and technological change, their courses are future-focused and industry-linked, and their students graduate future ready.

With globally recognised degrees, vibrant campuses, exceptional teachers and strong industry connections, Flinders has a bold mission of changing lives and changing the world.

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SOUVENIRS & GIFTS Don’t forget friends and family...

LUSH Cosmetics Myer Centre, Rundle Mall lush.com.au

LUSH handmade skin care products are the ultimate beauty salon. The products here are all handmade, using the freshest ingredients and essential oils, not only pure natural, but also colorful colors.

UGGS R US 50 Gawler Pl, Adelaide uggsrus01@gmail.com

The classic UGG is a style that will never go out of fashion. Manufactured by an Australian owned and operated factory, which has been manufacturing genuine sheepskin UGG boots in Australia for more than 30 years, UGGS R US are conveniently located in Gawler Place just off Rundle Mall. UGGS R US is committed to delivering its customers the latest fashion-forward style and colours, and guarantee their boots are of the highest quality and fit available in Australia.

Adelaide Haunted Horizons Unique Opals 5 Rundle Mall, Adelaide uniqueopals.com.au

Black opal from the inland NSW town of Lightning Ridge, set in an 18K white gold diamond ring, unique and precious.

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Myer Centre, Rundle Mall, near the entrance ausgeoshop.com.au

Give yourself the gift of the spookiest, scariest and most “real” experience you’re likely to have in South Australia – on an unforgettable Adelaide Haunted Horizons Ghost Tour!

Take home a lifelike, almost life-sized Wombat Wayne as the perfect testament to your adventure in Australia! Available now from the Australian Geographic Shop.

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Adelaide Hills

Beginning just minutes from the city centre, discover some of Australia’s best restaurants, providores, cool-climate wineries and wildlife experiences.

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Overlooking the picturesque Piccadilly Valley, the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden spans 97 hectares of walking trails, gullies, the ATCO Heritage Rose Garden, the very popular Magnolia Gully with its stunning, rare species, hidden streams and waterfalls, one of the richest fern collections in the country, an outstanding Rhododendron collection and more. You’ll happily spend hours uncovering all of its secrets.

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Like something out of a Bavarian fairytale, the baroque towers and romantic design of this luxury hotel set on lush grounds must be seen to be believed. More a work of art than a mere lodge, this architectural masterpiece is truly fit for royalty. Stop by for an afternoon tea, a romantic dinner or a indulgent overnight stay.

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Hang out in Hahndorf 26km (half-hour drive) southeast of the Adelaide CBD adelaidehills.org.au

Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement is unbelievably charming, reflected in the distinctive architecture, amazing selection of authentic restaurants, cafés and bars, and quaint main street and shopping precinct.

You’ll wile away many hours here just wandering, staring and experiencing all the unique sights on offer.

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Pick Strawberries at Beerenberg 2106 Mount Barker Rd, Hahndorf beerenberg.com.au

There’s nothing like the taste of freshly picked strawberries! Especially if you pick them yourself. Each year from November to April you can do just that at Beerenberg Family Farm, just minutes past Hahndorf. There’s no better day out with the family than hunting through an open patch to find the perfect strawberry.

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settlers arrived in the state. A scant six years later, Australia’s first wine export was on its way to England – and the The list of cities in the world with secret was well and truly out.

No other city in the world has a this much to see and do just 20 legitimate wine region of this calibre minutes from the heart of the just 20 minutes from the CBD. Among CBD is a very short list indeed. the long list of luminaries, visitors are With rolling green hills, historic spoilt for choice with names such as towns and award-winning Shaw + Smith, Hahndorf Hill Winery, wineries, the Adelaide Hills The Lane Vineyard, the gorgeous K1 specialise in exquisite, locally

by Geoff Hardy near Kuitpo forest, the sourced produce, cool-climate wines and up-close-and-personal eco-certified Sinclair’s Gully – and that’s only the beginning. experiences with Australia’s At the end of January, many of the most-loved wildlife. And that’s cellar doors in the region take part in just scratching the surface. the annual CRUSH festival, a celebration of the finest food and wine offerings Stretching from the iconic Barossa in in the Adelaide Hills. Indulge in wine the north to Kuitpo Forest in the south tastings, degustation menus, music, art bordering McLaren Vale, the Adelaide installations, markets and more. Each Hills are affectionately known as “the year you can uncover some great themed land of the long lunch” and are alive with events that will take you on a journey of viticulture, cattle and sheep production, the senses. Or if you’re visiting in winter, dairy production, fruit produce, don’t miss Winter Reds at the end of July horticulture – and of course tourism. and warm up with hearty fare, roaring With more than 60 wineries and 50 fires and a glass of red. cellar doors to choose from, virtually Cheese has become a big part of a new one over every hill and rise, the food and wine experience in the the Adelaide Hills is one of Australia’s Adelaide Hills since two awardbest cool-climate wine regions, winning producers of gourmet offering endless options for visitors Above The cheese, Woodside Cheese Wrights to indulge in. boutique Grape vines were first planted Hahndorf and Udder Delights, opened their Hill doors in the 1990s. The Adelaide in the Adelaide Hills in 1839, just Winery.

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Don’t miss the annual CRUSH Festival.  Built in 1853, the Handorf Inn has a vast menu of German food and wine.

apples, cherries, strawberries, pears, figs and honey, plus German-style bakeries and small-goods. Local produce is available in cafés and restaurants, farm gates and local markets.

There are three major shopping precincts here: Hahndorf, the garden village of Stirling and thriving Mount Barker. Buy flowers from a roadside stall, meander through a market or choose art from one of the region’s many galleries.

Hahndorf in particular is worth setting aside extra time for exploring. One of the prettiest towns in Australia, and the oldest surviving German settlement – thanks to Prussian pioneers who arrived here in 1839 – many buildings are half-timbered German-style stone or brick constructions with steeply pitched roofs. German heritage is everywhere you look. On Main Street, the circa 1853 Hahndorf Inn has a huge German food and wine menu. Even older is the German Arms Hotel, established in 1838, and is one of many places where you can tuck into sausages, schnitzels and sauerkraut.

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In the centre of Hahndorf is an impressive 19th century stone building that was formerly a boarding school and maternity hospital. Today it’s the site of the Hahndorf Academy, which showcases the work of local, national and international artists. And don’t pass up a chance to visit famed landscape artist Sir Hans Heysen’s former home, The Cedars, containing his studio and delightful gardens set on 60 acres on the outskirts of town.

The area immediately surrounding Hahndorf is just as interesting. Only a few minutes outside town is the Beerenberg Family Farm, which makes jams, sauces, chutneys, relishes and mustards, and has local honey, too. You can buy all this from the farm shop, and pick your own strawberries from November to April. Also here, in the charming nearby town of Woodside, you’ll find Woodside Cheese Wrights, where you can taste 20 different styles of local cheese, and the brilliant Melba’s Chocolates & Confectionery in the shop right next-door.

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Sample the delicious fare at award-winning Woodside Cheese Wrights.

From top left the Adelaide Hills where you If it’s markets you’re after, Cleland you’re in luck. Every weekend, can cuddle a koala – with the Wildlife Park. somewhere in the Adelaide other being Gorge Wildlife Park, Mount Lofty Hills there’s a top-class market situated in the aptly named mountain underway, featuring fresh Cudlee Creek. bike trails.

Morialta produce, fragrant flowers, More active visitors will Falls food tastings, live music and love the world-class mountain Conservation Park. handcrafted artworks. The bike trails that are scattered award-winning Stirling Market throughout the Adelaide Hills. has around 80 stalls and is held each The Eagle Mountain Bike Park, just 15 month in conjunction with local minutes from the Adelaide city centre, businesses. The outdoor market is held features 21km of tracks designed to suit in a closed, tree-lined street where you’ll novices and experts alike. be able to soak up the ambiance of one of Further afield, the three waterfalls the Adelaide Hills’ prettiest towns. at Morialta Falls Conservation Park are At the weekly Adelaide Hills Farmers housed within Adelaide’s most popular Market in Mount Barker, produce is rock-climbing area, with the 30m cliffs seasonal and of the freshest quality. The located only 20 minutes from Adelaide’s market aims to make food-buying an CBD. Mount Lofty Summit is the highest enjoyable experience. With the whole peak near Adelaide and provides community involved, that’s exactly spectacular views back to the Adelaide what it does.

Plains, and across the seas to Kangaroo For wildlife and nature lovers, Island and the Yorke Peninsula.

Cleland Wildlife Park is home to The passionate locals at the more than 130 species of Australian Adelaide Hills Visitor Information wildlife. A self-guided tour through Centre in Hahndorf can steer you in the 35-hectare park helps visitors the right direction all over the Adelaide discover native animals, bushland and Hills, or visit adelaidehills.org.au for wetlands. It’s also one of two places in more information.

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REIS CREEK WINES

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Combining modern innovation with a commitment to quality, the Barossa is home to some of the most famous vineyards in the world – with a rich tradition of fine cuisine and heritage artifacts to explore.

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If you’re short on time, book yourself a full-day sightseeing tour of all the highlights of the Barossa with Adelaide Sightseeing. This five-star rated small-coach food and wine tour lets you sample some of the Barossa’s finest produce, including Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, lunch at Lambert Estate at Angaston, wine tastings galore and much more.

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At Seppeltsfield Estate, the Taste Your Birth Year tour allows you to sip a fortified wine made the year you were born. You can also taste wine made during important moments in history, or have a taste of the world’s longest and only unbroken collection of single vintage tawny since 1878.

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159 Hermann Thumm Dr, Lyndoch 1847wines.com/chateau-yaldara

50 Pheasant Farm Rd, Nuriootpa maggiebeer.com.au

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Just outside the town of Lyndoch on the banks of the North Para River, the magnificent Chateau Yaldara gets its name from an Aboriginal word that means “sparkling” – and the enchanting gardens, award-winning Hermann’s Restaurant, boutique wines and lovingly restored architecture truly make this a gem of the Southern Barossa region.

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One of the Barossa’s most famous cultural exports, Maggie Beer is virtual royalty on the Australian food scene. She has made the Barossa her home since 1973 and her beloved Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop stocks an incredible range of homemade sauces, condiments, olive oils, jams, preserves, pickles and a whole lot more.

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BAROSSA OVERVIEW

 Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre.

“The Barossa” as an entity is divided into the five distinct communities of Angaston, Lyndoch, Nuriootpa, Tanunda and Williamstown, along with the wine-growing areas of the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, plus the neighbouring agricultural communities of Kapunda, Freeling and the town of Gawler. With a winemaking heritage that reaches all the way back to 1842 – and with a total of 750 grape-growing families in the Barossa, more than 150 wineries and 80-plus cellar doors to choose from – you’re not likely to go home unsatisfied or empty handed.

The Barossa is ideally suited for red wine production, particularly Shiraz and richly flavoured Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mataro, Riesling, Semillon and fortified wines – all thanks to its particularly mild The Ultimate Guide to

summers and cool winters. Some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world can be found here – some estimated at more than 150 years of age – and they continue to grow and produce grapes for wineries such as Langmeil, St Hallett Wines, Turkey Flat Vineyards and Bethany.

The highlight of the Barossa region’s annual event calendar, the Barossa Gourmet Weekend showcases authentic regional food sourced from local producers, accompanied by world-class wines. It’s the perfect weekend for wine enthusiasts, foodies and families wanting to discover the Barossa. And with spring in full flight, there’s no better time to soak up the Barossa and savour everything

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436 Seppeltsfield Rd, Marananga seppeltsfieldroaddistillers.com.au

Seppeltsfield Rd Distillers produces small-batch Barossa gin in a purpose-built distillery, where owners Jon and Nicole Durdin invite you to witness the magic of distilling while undertaking a Seppeltsfield Rd Distillers gin tasting.

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Seppeltsfield. Jacob’s Creek.

Absolute giants of the winemaking world, and they can all be found in this unsurpassed viticultural gem of a region, the Barossa, just an hour’s pleasant drive north of Adelaide.

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Tawny – and offers a range of winetasting experiences, including the very popular Taste Your Birth Year tour. JamFactory at Seppeltsfield Estate also provides a unique studio space for professional artisans, plus an opportunity for visitors to meet the makers and tour the gallery and shop.

The Barossa is also home to some of Australia’s finest restaurants, inspired by fresh food, local wine and produce from the region. Indulge in some of the best culinary experiences at Hentley Farm, Fino at Seppeltsfield, St Hugo and fermentAsian to name just a few.

A particular stand-out on the gourmet scene in the Barossa is Appellation Restaurant, a fine diner located at The Louise country house hotel, which offers luxury accommodation among the vineyards.

One of Australia’s finest regional dining experiences, Appellation’s menus showcase seasonal produce grown in the restaurant’s kitchen garden, complemented by an exceptional wine list. The Louise also offers bespoke guided tours, private wine tastings and cooking classes.

Other cooking schools in the Barossa region that have successfully established themselves over the years include Casa Carboni – housed in an exposed brick building in the it has to offer. Encompassing more heart of Angaston, 80km northeast than 40 events, choose from intimate of Adelaide and offering expertise tastings, exquisite dining experiences, in traditional Italian fare; acclaimed masterclasses, garden parties, picnics, chef Mark McNamara’s Barossa Food platters, flame grilled feasts and more.

Luddite Kitchen Studio for simple, Be sure to take a long, slow drive uncomplicated and delicious food; down Seppeltsfield Road, one of and of course the hugely popular the most photographed roads in Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop cooking the Barossa, lined with towering school in Nuriootpa, where free date palm-trees planted in the 25-minute cooking demonstrations 1930s, before making your way to are held in-store daily.

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and picnic hamper at the Barossa Information Centre and add to your basket with gourmet food stops along the trail. Find freshly baked bread at Apex Bakery, handmade cheese from the Barossa Valley Cheese Company, traditionally smoked sausages from Schulz Butchers and a relish or two from Zimmy’s Barossa Valley Produce.

The Barossa Farmers Market is another must-visit attraction. This lively market packs a lot of variety into the Vintners Sheds in leafy Angaston on Saturdays from 7.30am-11.30am.

For the past decade, home cooks have embraced the Barossa Farmers Market as a one-stop shop for ingredients that are synonymous with the Barossa.

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 Handmade delights from the Barossa Valley Cheese Company.

The market only showcases fresh produce and food that is sourced from homes and farms in the Barossa: think Italian pastries, small-batch cheeses, balsamico, squares of buttery fudge, charcuterie, oils, pickles, preserves and condiments. Also recommended are the expertly made tarts from Eleni’s Baked Goods, freshly baked sourdough from Mehl and Wiech’s Egg Noodles, handmade for more than 75 years using the same recipe. Reward yourself for getting up so early with a cheese-and-tomato toastie and brew from Barossa Coffee Roasters.

Beyond the wineries, the rich, fertile Barossa is also brimming with nature-based experiences – including endless bush trails, reserves and forests. Fossick for gold, opal, garnet, diamonds and other gems at the Mount Crawford Forest Reserve. Visit the Herbig Family Tree in Springton – a hollow red-gum that formed the first home of European settler Johann Friedrich Herbig, his wife and two of their 16 children who lived there more than 155 years ago. Then there’s the dramatic and fascinating Barossa Reservoir, which is held back by the Whispering Wall at Williamstown.

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100 metres away – something the kids light meals and wine tastings, and a will certainly enjoy putting to the test. shop with a fantastic range of lavender Another often-overlooked attraction products – toiletries, household in Williamstown is the Para Wirra products, plants and gifts. Be sure to Conservation Park, a 1,417-hectare talk to the staff, who are always keen protected area nestled in the to help you learn more about foothills of the Mount Lofty lavender. The Lavender Farm Below Take off on Ranges. Featuring a stunning and shop are open every day, a Barossa bush landscape covered with with the café open daily from 1 Helicopter leafy eucalypt trees including September to 31 December, as tour.

Pink Gums, Blue Gums and well as every weekend. glorious golden wattles in spring, Feeling flighty? Why not Para Wirra’s fantastic network of expand your horizons – literally – scenic drives and bushwalking trails with a hot-air balloon flight and see offer excellent opportunities to spot Barossa from the skies? Top operators patrolling emus, grazing kangaroos at in the area include Barossa Balloon dawn and dusk, short-beaked echidnas Adventures in Nuriootpa and Barossa and any one of the 100 species of birds Valley Ballooning in Seppeltsfield. that call the park home.

Or, if you’re not all that keen on For another very different an early morning start, you could experience, don’t miss the unique get your aerial fix via helicopter chance to stroll through more than two instead. As South Australia’s premier hectares of lavender at the multi-award tourist helicopter company, Barossa winning Lyndoch Lavender Farm, Helicopters offers endless options for where you can touch and smell more viewing the Barossa’s patchwork quilt than 90 different varieties. A working of paddocks and vines from the air. lavender farm in beautiful rural Established in 1989, it’s the longestsurroundings with an abundance of running helicopter company in the birds, butterflies and Bearded Dragons, state and is family owned and operated.

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House and Garden in Kapunda, just north of Nuriootpa. One of Australia’s great homesteads and one of the first grand rural properties of South Australia, Anlaby was settled in 1839 by Frederick Dutton and is the oldest Merino sheep stud farm in the state. The property is in the process of being restored to breathe life into the original buildings and gardens that once echoed to the sounds of a prosperous and thriving rural station and community. The Manor House was one of the first residences on the property to be refurbished, and is now available as short-stay accommodation.

Explore the Folly and the 10-acre gardens – including the 600 roses in the formal rose garden. Visit the stable quadrangle with its old clock tower, stables, blacksmith’s shop, harness and saddle rooms and grooms’ quarters.

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for the award-winning show. Wander the heritage streets at leisure, explore the historic buildings, or follow the walking trail and learn about Freeling’s rich farming history. Of particular interest is the Gungellan Hotel, where many scenes from the show were shot, along nearby Kapunda and Roseworthy. The actual station that the McLeod’s lived in – called Drover’s Run on the show – is around 15km to the southwest, filmed on a real property called Kingsford, where you can book in for luxury lodgings in the lovingly restored Kingsford Homestead.

To learn more about the Barossa’s rich heritage, embark on the Barossa Heritage Trail, a driving route that loops through historic towns such as Nuriootpa, Tanunda and Bethany between Angaston and Gawler. You’ll also pass through towns with delightful names such as Eden Valley, Mount Pleasant and Cockatoo Valley. In each town, there are a number of fascinating self-guided heritage walks, fully outlined in a map available from the Barossa Valley Visitor Information Centre. It’s only 38km or a 30-minute drive between Angaston and Gawler, but depending on how long you want to linger in the local art galleries and antique shops in the towns, you could make it a full day trip. After all, what’s the rush?

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CLARE VALLEY OVERVIEW A gorgeous, scenic two-hour drive north of Adelaide, the secluded Clare Valley is a land of lush pastures, vast plains, hidden valleys and of course world-class vineyards and cellar doors.

Spanning a 200km by 100km corridor of picturesque landscapes, the area is dotted with more than 30 sizeable towns and small villages.

Only 15 years after European settlers came to South Australia, the valley saw its first grape vines planted, when in 1851 a group of Jesuit priests staked out a few vines in order to cultivate and produce a sacramental wine. That practice continues to this day at one of Australia’s oldest and most unique wineries, Sevenhill. History lovers will adore the ancient buildings, handexcavated wine cellar and nearby stone church with its underground crypt.

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International wine judges continue to rate the Clare Valley Rieslings and Shiraz as among the best in the world, and there are more than 30 cellar doors and wineries, all positioned in a 40km corridor between the quaint town of Auburn and Clare itself. A bike trail, aptly named the Clare Valley Riesling Trail, follows this corridor as it meanders through vineyards and wineries scattered between each town and village.

Other viticultural highlights of the region include Mr Mick Cellar Door and Mr Mick’s Kitchen (mrmick.com.au); Taylors Wines (taylorswines.com.au); Jim Barry Wines (jimbarry.com); Pikes Wines (pikeswines.com.au); and the more boutique Paulett Wines (paulettwines.com.au); Knappstein Enterprise Winery and Brewery (knappstein.com.au); Reilly’s Wines (reillyswines.com.au); Kilikanoon (kilikanoon.com.au); and Skillogalee (skillogalee.com.au).

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methods to produce everything from grain-fed chicken and organic lamb to chutney and extra virgin olive oils.

The Clare Valley is also packed full of markets and fairs, from the Auburn Markets and Clare Valley Food Wine and Art Market, to the Burra Show. And with so much rich heritage to explore – from the wonderfully preserved historical towns such as Burra, Watervale, Sevenhill and Mintaro – to the fascinating mining culture of outposts like Burra’s Monster Mine, there’s no end to the variety of experiences on offer.

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The wellpreserved stone church at Sevenhill Cellars, the first winery to be established in the Clare Valley.

Valley played host to its first Gourmet Weekend back in 1985. Today, to mark the end of “vintage” each year in May, thousands of visitors continue to flock to the region for the event to get a peek at the process of winemaking, plus the chance to sample local delicacies cooked at over 30 wineries, culminating in a gala dinner.

Further cementing its reputation as a burgeoning gourmet region, there is now a Clare Valley Food Trail to match the Riesling Trail. Spanning from Clare at its northernmost point and passing down through Sevenhill, Watervale and Auburn, resident food-lovers use time-honoured

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Just 15km off the mainland, Kangaroo Island – known affectionately as “KI” to the locals – is accessible by 45-minute SeaLink passenger and vehicle ferry ride from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw, or 30-minute flight from Adelaide to Kingscote. Whichever mode of transport you choose to embark on your KI escape, you’re guaranteed to find a sanctuary of wildlife, dramatic seascapes and idyllic beauty waiting for you upon arrival.

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Highlights include Fine Art Kangaroo Island in the main settlement of Kingscote for amazing paintings, jewellery and metalwork; Shep’s Studio, a gallery open parttime where local artist the late Neil Sheppard created his fabulous seascapes; the quaint and tiny Baudin Beach Art Gallery on the midcentral coast of the island; and the Roo Lagoon Red Gum Gallery for handcrafted timber works. And for lovers of history and museums, there’s the Penneshaw Maritime and Folk Museum for fascinating insight into early life on KI; and the Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum for stories, photos and memorabilia relating to the development of the soldier settlement scheme on KI in the early 1950s.

For bushwalking enthusiasts, you can’t go past the spectacular views along the 61km Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail, with guided walking tours available through SeaLink (sealink.com.au). And for those who love to get wet out in the surf, head to the southern coast where there are five world-class surfing bays with beach breaks, gentle swells and everything in between. You’ll be thrilled to know that you are surfing in waves that have reached you all the way south from Antarctica!

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touring destination – especially since you can easily bring your own car with you on the SeaLink ferry if you wish. Then, once you’ve driven ashore, there’s more than 1600km of winding scenic roads to explore at your leisure.

To cover the entire length of the island from east to west takes roughly two hours and 20 minutes – or around 45 minutes from north to south.

But in that time you’ll be amazed at the variety of landscapes, from soaring cliffs to patchwork fields and everything in between.

If you’re interested in trying some of the local varieties of Kangaroo Island wine, you’ll be pleased to learn that KI was declared an official Australian Wine Region in 2001. With grapevines having been grown and cultivated here since 1836, there are now 25 established wine growers on Kangaroo Island, spread out across 150 hectares of vineyards. Visitors can choose from 18 local labels, five of which are now being sold in far-flung places such as Europe, Asia, the UK and the US. For a gourmet taste of everything the island has to offer, check out the fabulous resource at eatdrinkki. com.au/map, which takes you on a gastronomic journey through the island’s many restaurants, cafes providores, wineries, cellar doors, farmers’ markets and much more.

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on the island to devour oysters, freshwater marron, abalone and King George whiting all in one place than at the Oyster Farm Shop in the charming seaside town of American River. Then there’s the distinctive tastes offered at Australia’s first dedicated gin distillery, Kangaroo Island Spirits (kispirits.com. au); and the island’s first boutique brewery, Kangaroo Island Brewery (kangarooislandbrewery.com.au); both are located just outside Kingscote.

On the far north-eastern tip of the island you’ll find the hidden gem of the Emu Bay Lavender Farm, where you can learn about lavender production, see it in its various stages throughout the season, and even taste some goodies made with lavender. There’s a charming product room onsite where you can purchase the locally made goods, as well as a small café and area for light meals.

With such a prominent position on South Australia’s often-tempestuous coastline, it’s no surprise that there are over 60 recorded shipwrecks lying hidden in the waters surrounding Kangaroo Island – and that means some of the best scuba diving conditions to be found anywhere in Australia.

Above the surface of the water, kayaking opportunities are everywhere on KI – including a roughly five-kilometre stretch of the calm and delightful Harriet River near Vivonne Bay that’s perfect for all levels of experience. Parts of the river here

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are great for swimming but the scenery can be far better appreciated on board a kayak, which you can hire with ease from Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action (kioutdooraction.com.au).

For those travelling with kids, don’t miss the incredible birds of prey demonstrations at Raptor Domain at Seal Bay, and the sheer abundance of aquatic experiences on offer at the more than 50 picture-perfect beaches and bays on KI. Fish from the historic jetty at Emu Bay; after dark on the Kingscote foreshore, visit the Kangaroo Island Penguin Centre to see a colony of fairy penguins; join a fishing tour from Penneshaw, Kingscote or American River; explore the swimmable rock pools and uncrowded surf breaks at Stokes Bay; go snorkelling in D’estrees Bay; or take a canoe out for a paddle along Chapman River and Antechamber Bay. Home to South Australia’s first lighthouse, Cape Willoughby Conservation Park is another star KI attraction. There are also stunning limestone caves to explore in the Kelly Hill Conservation Park, while at Cape Borda on the far northwestern coast, you can climb the uniquely squareshaped Cape Borda Lightstation and enjoy some of the best views that Kangaroo Island is renowned for.  Sample KI Spirits Gin at Cygnet River just west of Kingscote.  Kayaking on the serene Chapman River.

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Swim in Whyalla's crystal clear waters with giant cuttlefish

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Known as the Seafood Frontier, the Eyre Peninsula boasts some of the freshest and tastiest seafood in Australia.

Pair it with local wine and you’ll never want to leave. Purchase freshly caught wonders of the sea at Port Lincoln’s Fresh Fish Place (portlincolnseafood. com.au), treat yourself at the Ceduna Foreshore Hotel (cedunahotel.com. au), or sink your teeth into oysters at Oyster Farm Tours (oysterfarmtours. com.au) and Pure Coffin Bay Oysters (coffinbayoysters.com.au).

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Snorkel or dive in the protected waters of Whyalla and see how Australian Giant Cuttlefish, the chameleons of the sea, change colour right before your eyes. Stop-off at the Whyalla Visitor Information Centre for more information. Regular tours are available with PureSA just offshore from Stony Point or Black Point.

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EYRE PENINSULA OVERVIEW

Known as Australia’s “seafood frontier”, the region is famous for its oysters, abalone, King George whiting, southern  Dive into the crystal clear rock lobster and blue fin tuna, to name waters of Coffin Bay. a few. To experience the best of Eyre  Boarding on Gunyah Beach Peninsula’s fresh seafood, visitors are Sand Dunes. invited on a gastronomic journey along this unforgettable stretch of coastline.

Whyalla in the Eastern Eyre Peninsula, And beyond the plate, there are plenty to the Gawler Ranges in the north, more marvels to see – including to Streaky Bay and Ceduna on the opportunities to swim with dolphins, west coast and the edge of the vast, sea lions and giant cuttlefish, cage tree-less Nullarbor Plain. dive with Great White Sharks or take a While the west coast of the Eyre whale-watching tour to see Southern Peninsula is popular with Wright whales migrating.

Above surfers, the east coast features The triangular region spans Take in an protected bays like Coffin, from the city of Port Lincoln Oyster Farm Tour as part of Venus and Streaky Bays – which (home to the Tunarama Festival your Seafood produce some of the finest and world-famous Tuna Toss) Safari. oysters in the world. on the Lower Eyre Peninsula to The Ultimate Guide to

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With more than 2,300km of stunning coastline, the Eyre Peninsula produces some of the best seafood and unique aquatic experiences in the world.

Meanwhile, inland you’ll find ancient geological formations, expansive salt lakes and native wildlife in huge numbers.

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Port Lincoln, on the east coast, is Gawler Ranges National Park, a 1.5 the place to go for Great White Shark billion-year-old landscape featuring experiences; try local cage divers volcanic rock formations, expansive Calypso Star Charters (sharkcage salt lakes like Lake Gairdner, and diving.com.au), Rodney Fox Shark diverse native wildlife such as Expeditions (rodneyfox.com.au) wombats, wallabies and more Below and Adventure Bay Charters than 140 species of birds.

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In Baird Bay’s protected Dive in for the found here; this endless stretch ultimate eco- of featureless road begins at waters, Baird Bay Ocean Eco experience Experience (bairdbay.com) the edge of the Eyre Peninsula, and swim offers you the chance to swim with dolphins at the seaside town of Ceduna. at Baird Bay. with sea lions and bottlenose To round out your visit, don’t dolphins. While inland forget the impressive limestone there is a multitude of experiences Talia Caves at Elliston on the west to enjoy, including exploring the coast of the Eyre Peninsula, and the giant Gunyah Beach Sand Dunes along the southern edge of the Coffin Bay National Park for a spot of 4WD-ing and sand dune boarding!

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Yorke Peninsula

Get ready to go barefoot and experience the Yorke Peninsula’s endless supply of sun, sea and sand – with picturesque towns and a spectacular national park to enjoy as well.

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2.5hrs northwest of Adelaide aboriginalsa.com.au

A gorgeous port town and part of the “Little Cornwall” tradition of the region along with nearby Kadina and Moonta, Wallaroo has an amazing Marina, a number of historic heritagelisted buildings, and is on the doorstep to the lands of the Narungga traditional owners, whose history and culture can be explored with Aboriginal Cultural Tours.

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With over 700km of sparkling coastline to choose from, it’s impossible not to find a beach perfect for you. Highlight spots include Dolphin Beach (which is actually made up of five smaller beaches, perfect for families, fishing and of course dolphin spotting!); Ethel Beach on the tip of the peninsula where the remains of the shipwrecked Ethel can be seen; and Cap Clairout, a secluded stretch of sand beneath the pretty Corny Point Lighthouse.

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Innes National Park Southern tip of Yorke Peninsula southaustralia.com

Perfect for camping, fishing, surfing and bushwalking, Innes National Park is accessible by 2WD, making it ideal for day trips. Spot an abundance of wildlife, take in the coastal views, visit lighthouses and beaches, and discover shipwrecks and the historic town of Inneston, an abandoned township surrounded by bushland, as well as its stunningly blue lake.

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Historic Moonta Bay and Mines 2.5hrs northwest of Adelaide southaustralia.com

In the heart of the Copper Coast region of the northern Yorke Peninsula, Moonta Bay is home to a historic township, a fascinating mining outpost and museum, the Moonta Mines Tourist Railway, the top-quality Moonta Gallery of the Arts, terrific watery fun parks for the kids, a very pretty jetty for fishing and endless seaside fun for the whole family.

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YORKE PENINSULA OVERVIEW Just an hour’s leisurely drive north of Adelaide, the Yorke Peninsula is overflowing with beaches that are pleasantly crowd-free, pretty coastal towns and stunning national parks. The entire stretch of coastline takes just two-anda-half hours to drive from tip to tail, and is one of those rare places in Australia where you can watch the sun rise and set over the ocean.

For outdoor types, a dedicated “Walk the Yorke” trail details over 500km of intricate cycling and walking trails suitable for all fitness and skill levels, reaching all the way from Port Wakefield to Moonta Bay, encompassing the entire distinctive boot-shape of the peninsula.

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Catching blue swimmer crabs under the jetty at Androssan. Golf at The Dunes in Port Hughes. Cape Spencer Lighthouse. The wreck of the Ethel.

On the extreme southwestern tip of the “boot” lies Innes National Park, a 9,200-hectare wildlife haven of untouched flora and fauna, spectacular rugged cliffs, waterholes carved from limestone by the traditional owners, and even views to Kangaroo Island far off in the distance.

Seafood lovers will also find plenty to enjoy here, with the Yorke Peninsula’s waters providing some of the best fishing in the state from boat, shore or jetty. Rake the shallows for blue swimmer crabs, dive for crayfish and scallops or drop a line for King George whiting.

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With dozens of country pubs and Yorke Peninsula and Kangaroo Island. taverns, a great range of restaurants Keen golfers have much to choose and two cellar doors, the region from, including the Greg Normancontains many hidden dining designed links course at The Dunes gems featuring local produce. in Port Hughes.

Two underwater dive trails The Farm Shed Museum Above provide excellent diving at Kadina features one of the from left opportunities for beginners largest collections of historical Aboriginal Cultural Tours farming implements, and is and the experienced. The of the Yorke Warding Island Maritime well worth a visit. And for Peninsula.

Sunrise over Heritage Trail off Port Victoria a fascinating peek into the the fields along history of the traditional has eight shipwrecks, Maitland Road while the Investigator Strait owners of the land, discover the in Moonta – an amazing Shipwreck trail highlights culture of the Narungga people spot for a ten of the shipwrecks between country drive. with Aboriginal Cultural Tours.

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ďƒ“Idyllic fishing off Browns Beach, part of Dolphin Beach.

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Flinders & Outback

With a unique, rugged and natural beauty formed over the past 540 million years, the Flinders & Outback region covers more than half of South Australia – and is waiting for you to explore.

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850km north of Adelaide cooberpedy.sa.gov.au

430km north of Adelaide wilpenapound.com.au

An opal-mining town where half the residents live underground to escape hot temperatures in summer and stay cosy during winter, only in Coober Pedy will you find underground churches and art galleries, plus a golf course without a blade of grass. With its frontier feel and strange lunar-like landscape, Coober Pedy has featured in many films. Visit a working mine and try your hand at noodling for opals; nearby attractions include Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park; Moon Plain; and the Painted Desert in the Arckaringa Hills.

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A massive bowl almost 100km wide that stands above the surrounding plains, the rim of Wilpena Pound is made up of the stumps of huge mountains, believed to have been as high as the Himalayas, that have been eroded over millennia. The best way to see the distinctive shape is on a scenic flight from Wilpena Resort inside the Pound. It offers a range of lodgings from motel-style rooms to glamping as well as a campground and Aboriginal cultural walks and 4WD tours. You can also trek inside the Pound and climb up over the rim.

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Based in Port Augusta and offering departures from there and Birdsville, Arid Air offers flights and tours to many outback areas that are best appreciated by air. Customise your own tour or choose from one of many flights over Lake Eyre, Anna Creek Painted Hills, the Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Coober Pedy, Dalhousie Springs, Birdsville, Innamincka and many more breathtaking destinations you must tick off your bucket list.

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Positioned perfectly at the entrance of Wilpena Pound among river red gums, native pines and abundant wildlife, Ikara Safari Camp in the heart of the IkaraFlinders Ranges National Park offers a ‘glamping’ experience that keeps you connected to the great outdoors – even after you’re safely in your room. With 15 premium Safari Tents complete with king size beds and en-suite bathrooms, it’s the perfect base for exploring the National Park while also indulging in a little well-deserved luxury.

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FLINDERS & OUTBACK OVERVIEW The iconic Flinders Ranges and the vast desert country beyond have always attracted people looking for adventure.

Mountain biking, long distance hiking, birdwatching, scenic flights and off-road driving are just some of the many activities available when you come to stay.

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Every day is different. Delve into the rich Aboriginal culture on a tour with the traditional owners, soak in Outback thermal springs, take a scenic flight over the vast salt lake Kati Thanda– Lake Eyre, go four-wheel driving, cycle across a desert landscape or just sit and have a cold beer with the locals at an Outback pub.

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Despite its sparse population With some of the oldest geological and low rainfall, the Flinders formations on the planet and abundant Ranges & Outback produces a huge native wildlife such as emus, range of bush foods, while its feral kangaroos and wedge-tailed eagles, game meats like kangaroo and emu there’s always something new to see. are also enormously popular. Other Some of the most famous landmarks gourmet delights include quandong are the Painted Desert, Painted Hills, ice cream and Southern Flinders’ Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, wines. The region also offers a Kanku-Breakaways Conservation vibrant calendar of country races, Park and Wilpena Pound. rodeos and other community events As one of South Australia’s great road – and supports a thriving artistic trips, the Flinders Ranges & Outback is community. You’ll find plenty of an incredible travel destination offering galleries and private workshops. desert landscapes, ancient ranges, Drive further south and Aboriginal culture and plenty of you can visit towns where the outdoor adventure. Other great From Left Visit a still Outback meets the ocean. Port regional attractions include the operating Augusta, Port Germein, Port opal town of Coober Pedy, the mine in Coober Pedy Pirie and the Flinders Ranges Heysen Trail, the breathtaking and fossick all provide a refreshing sea Brachina Gorge and the historic for opals of change where canoeing, sailing, Pichi Richi Railway, always a hit your own. fishing and other water sports with the kids. are on the agenda.

To learn more about the evolution of You’ll need at least a week to this ancient landscape, visit Wadlata scratch the surface in the Flinders Outback Centre’s ‘Tunnel of Time’, go Ranges & Outback, a place where stargazing at Arkaroola, learn about the roads are still largely traffic local flora at the Australian Arid Lands free and every day is a new lifeBotanic Garden or test your off-road enhancing adventure. skills on the Ridgetop Tour.

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Fleurieu Peninsula & Limestone Coast Beginning less than an hour south of Adelaide, discover rolling hills, pastures, orchards, farms and vineyards nestled on picturesque beaches and winding coastlines.

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Explore the Naracoorte Caves 3.5 hours southeast of Adelaide, just outside the town of Naracoorteg naracoortecaves.sa.gov.au

Begins roughly 150km southeast of Adelaide southaustralia.com

The Coorong is one of Australia’s most iconic parks, with 130km of saltwater lagoons and striking scenery. Separated from the Southern Ocean by sand dunes, activities here include kayaking, boating, bushwalks, 4WD trails, camping, fishing and birdwatching.

A must-see is Jack Point, home to the country’s largest breeding colony of Australian Pelicans.

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Travel back in time to discover the rich fossil history of Naracoorte Caves.

Tour the cave system to see spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and reconstructed skeletons of megafauna that roamed the Earth half a million years ago. Take a scenic cave tour or a fossil tour to view all the sites and learn more about fossils in this historically significant area.

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McLaren Vale begins just 40km south of Adelaide southaustralia.com

Recognised as the birthplace of the South Australian wine industry and home to some of the oldest vines in the world, McLaren Vale is best known for its shiraz and houses a collection of more than 80 cellar doors – all within easy driving distance of Adelaide.

Highlights include Wirra Wirra, d’Arenberg, Fox Creek and Chapel Hill.

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Visit Victor Harbor 85km south of Adelaide southaustralia.com

Beyond its stunning, accessible beaches there is so much to see and do in Victor Harbor. Take in the views from The Bluff, spot whales off the coast, sample the incredible variety of high-quality restaurants and cafés, hop on to this section of the famous Heysen Trail, catch the horse-drawn tram out to Granite Island or the historic Cockle Train that runs along the coast, or even go swimming with tuna!

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The Fleurieu Peninsula and Limestone Coast are also home to some of the best wine regions in the world, with around 130 cellar doors to choose from – including Currency Creek Winery, d’Arenberg Wines in McLaren Vale, Wrattonbully, Mount Benson and Padthaway on the Limestone Less than an hour south Coast, and of course the Coonawarra – the of Adelaide you’ll find the jewel in the crown and regarded as one beginnings of the Fleurieu of Australia’s top producers of premium Peninsula, marked by red wine. Where McLaren Vale is famous the wonderful wine region of for its Shiraz, a little further southeast McLaren Vale. Beyond that, and lies Langhorne Creek, a consistently stretching all the way south cooler region thanks to afternoon past the expansive Coorong breezes emanating from nearby Lake National Park and eventually Alexandrina (be sure to visit the aptly Mount Gambier near the border named Lake Breeze winery, especially with Victoria, lies the Limestone in November when it plays host to the Coast, one of the most diverse hugely popular Handpicked Festival.) regions in Australia, with Both the Fleurieu Peninsula and visitors able to experience lush Limestone Coast offer a wide range of farmland, spectacular caves, captivating wilderness and more. activities including surfing, fishing, diving, snorkelling, sailing, whale watching, biplanes, hot air First up on the Fleurieu Above The ballooning, kayaking and much Peninsula is one of the mostd’Arenberg more. There are also more than a visited seaside towns in South Cube at d’Arenberg dozen golf courses here, including Australia – Victor Harbor; don’t Wines in top-rated courses such as the miss the amazing horse-drawn McLaren St Andrews-style Links Lady Bay, a tram to Granite Island, and the Vale. sand-based course rated the leading historic Cockle Train that runs country golf course in South Australia. along the coast to Goolwa.

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FLEURIEU PENINSULA & LIMESTONE COAST OVERVIEW

Images: (Carriage) Graham Scheer, (Caves) Mike Haines

Diving adventures are available through shipwrecks off the coast of the Peninsula, such as the HMAS Hobart off Rapid Bay or the Star of Greece, which sank in 1888.

There are also reefs off Port Noarlunga, Aldinga, Second Valley and Victor Harbor.

And offshore from the Limestone Coast, more than 100 ships have met their watery end, with visitors able to explore the Southern Ocean Shipwreck Trail.

A treasure trove of natural wonders, the Limestone Coast boasts the stunning Blue Lake at Mount Gambier, as well as the only World Heritage-Listed site to be found in South Australia – the Naracoorte Caves – which contains fossils of animals that called the Limestone Coast home for over half a million years.

From the succulent seafood harvested from the clear, cold waters of the Southern Ocean to some of the nation’s most unforgettable lamb, beef and dairy experiences, the Limestone Coast is a

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 Enjoy walks on the beach at relaxing Port Willunga.  Naracoorte Caves in Mount Gambier.  Take a horse-drawn carriage to Granite Island.

gastronomic adventure. The Limestone Coast Real Food Trail provides visitors with the means to discover the region’s hidden gems by linking together more than 47 local producers, farm gate sales outlets, cellar doors, restaurants and cafés to create a South Australian feast.

Sharing Flavours of the Fleurieu is a food and wine trail that heads out from Mount Compass through some of the best food spots on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and is a great culinary

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Visit the famous Robe Obelisk. Long Beach in Robe. Mount Gambier’s stunning Blue Lake.

experience for the senses. Catch a rainbow trout, try some tasty cheese from the cheese-maker’s own outlet and sample olive oil direct from the groves.

At the southernmost extreme of the Limestone Coast lies one of the state’s hidden gems: the sleepy seaside town of Robe. Boasting rugged natural scenery and beautiful beaches interspersed with a stunning range of boutiques, restaurants and high-end accommodation, Robe has something The Ultimate Guide to

for everyone. Wander along the perfectly named Long Beach, sample the local food and wine offerings, or delve into the town’s rich heritage-listed history.

Some of South Australia’s best surf beaches are located on the Fleurieu Peninsula, including Middleton, Waitpinga and Parsons Beaches. And with more than 400 kilometres of Limestone Coast to explore, there’s no shortage of aquatic experiences to be had there too – including a visit to one of the world’s longest jetties in Beachport, and the world’s largest crustacean, The Big Lobster, which can be found in Kingston South East.

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Don’t miss the iconic Big Lobster in Kingston South East.

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Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery, endless activities and overwhelming charm of the mighty Murray and surrounds.

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No visit to the famous Murray Region would be complete without at least attempting to catch yourself a legendary Murray Cod – which can grow to more than a metre in size. It’s a prized catch, complete with bragging rights, but as a protected species they must be returned to the water after you’ve taken a photo for proof.

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Less than an hour southeast of Adelaide, Monarto Zoo is a must-see.

The 1,500-hectare open range zoo features a diverse range of animals, including lions, giraffes, rhinos, cheetahs and chimps to name a few.

Stroll around the park on the walking trails or take the Zu-Loop Shuttle, which is a free hop-off, hop-on service to all wildlife viewing platforms.

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One of life’s great pleasures is captaining your own houseboat on a leisurely cruise down the magnificent Murray – and it couldn’t be easier.

You only need to be over 18 and have a driver’s license to become your own houseboat captain, and there are houseboats to suit any budget – from upscale five-star boats with a private chef, to small and modest for all the family.

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Don’t miss the towering cliffs at Big Bend, the longest single bend in the Murray, which also boasts the tallest cliffs along the entire length of the river.

Rich in fossils, flora and fauna, Big Bend is believed to be up to 20 million years old. There are also caves here of Indigenous significance that have been continuously occupied for millennia.

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The third-longest navigable river in the world – after the Amazon and Nile – the mighty Murray River flows for more than 2,500km across parts of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, and is estimated to be roughly 130 million years old. At its closest point to Adelaide the river is a mere hour’s drive to the east, at the town of Mannum, while 90 minutes due south of Adelaide will fetch you up in the Lakes and Coorong district, where the Murray spills into the sea.

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The birthplace of the paddle steamer, Mannum is home to the iconic PS Murray Princess, a four-storey high masterpiece that’s propelled by paddlewheel. Also here is the excellent Mannum Dock Museum, home to the PS Marion, a circa 1897 wood-fired, steam-driven paddle steamer that still carries passengers to this day. It’s one of the finest ways to experience the Murray River and the abundance of wildlife to be found along its fertile banks.

For thousands of years, the Ngarrindjeri and Nganguraku people have called this river system home, so the entire region is rich with Indigenous history. And when it comes to aquatic experiences, the Murray River is a water-skiing, wakeboarding, canoeing and kayaking heaven. Hire your own and gain unique access to

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 Big Bend in all its glory.  Hop aboard the historic PS Murray Princess.

Image: (PS Murray Princess) Sealink Travel Group

 Canoeing for miles in all directions at White Sands Murray Bridge.

thousands of kilometres of pristine waterways and the charming towns along its banks, including the major town centres of Renmark, Berri, Loxton, Waikerie, Barmera and Monash. All of these towns also have a very strong art scene with a multitude of galleries, exhibitions and artists capturing the essence of the river and its people.

More than a quarter of Australia’s wine grape production happens in the Riverland, with major varieties such as Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot all thriving in the warm climate. Cellar doors abound, all set in beautiful surrounds where you can taste and purchase exceptional wines. Highlights

include Banrock Station – which is nestled among an impressive wetland environment allowing you to stroll down scenic walking trails, do a spot of bird watching and discover native wildlife – as well as Caudo Vineyard, 919 Wines, and Angove.

Navigating the Murray River wouldn’t be possible without the series of locks and weirs dating back to the 1920s and 1930s. Six locks in South Australia are still in use today, along with 11 ferry crossings running 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

And with more than 300 species of waterbirds and thousands of migratory birds living on or around the Murray River, you’ll definitely want to bring your binoculars.

 Gaze in awe at the amazing giraffes at Monarto Zoo.  Fishing for the mighty Murray cod.  Explore Coorong National Park.

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Essential Information DRIVING

Car Hire

Always drive on the left in Australia. If you are just visiting, you can drive the same type of vehicle as your current licence allows, but you must drive according to any conditions on your overseas licence.

You will need either one of these: • a current licence issued in another country that is written in English • a current licence with an English translation if necessary or an international driver’s licence.

• You must carry your licence documents at all times when driving and produce these and your passport to police on request.

You must not be disqualified from driving in any country. If your overseas licence expires while you are in Australia, you must get an Australian licence.

International driving permit Your international driving permit (IDP) must be issued by the same country that issued your driver’s licence. The permit verifies in several languages that you have a valid driver’s licence. You may need an IDP to rent a car. An IDP is valid for 12 months and you must also carry your driver’s licence from your home country.

Acceptable translations Driver’s licence translations will only be accepted if they meet one of these conditions: • an original document (photocopies, faxes and certified copies are not acceptable), • translated by a National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) approved translator and signed by the translator, • from a consulate office in Australia, signed by a consulate officer, and on official consulate letterhead, • from the South Australian Government Interpreting and Translating Centre or interstate equivalent, or the Federal Department of Social Services’ free translating service on the appropriate template.

For more information, visit sa.gov.au.

Distances and Safety Tips There are many dirt, gravel and unsealed roads in the outback and other regions, including Kangaroo Island. Extra precaution should be taken when driving in these conditions and the appropriate insurance should be purchased. Check with your car hire company to make sure you can take your hire car on these roads. You should avoid driving between dusk and dawn, and in poor weather when outside city areas. Kangaroos, emus and koalas are known to wander into traffic unexpectedly, particularly in low light.

Blood Alcohol Limit The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit in Australia for a fully-licenced driver is under 0.05. South Australian Police operate mobile drug and breath testing units year-round. It is an offence to drive with a BAC over 0.05.

Hiring a car in South Australia is easy. You can hire a car with any valid driver’s licence as long as it is in English. For licences in other languages you will need to supply an approved English translation or International Driving Permit (IDP). Please note that some car hire companies will not allow you to hire a car unless you have had your driver’s licence for at least a year. You will find car hire facilities at the Adelaide Airport and throughout the city and suburbs. Some of South Australia’s most popular car hire businesses are Budget, Thrifty, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and RedSpot Sixt.

Emergency In an emergency, call triple zero (000) for ambulance, fire or police assistance throughout Australia. From mobile phones, call 112. For non-emergency police attendance, call 131 444.

Bushfire information A bushfire danger period exists between November and April each year in South Australia. This can be extended, depending on the seasonal weather conditions. During fire danger periods, there are fire restrictions that apply.

These include total fire ban days. For up to date details about fire bans and fire safety information, visit the Country Fire Service website (cfs.sa.gov.au/ site/home.jsp) or phone 1300 362 361.

BEACH SAFETY Swimming Safely For your safety, surf lifesavers patrol many beaches throughout South Australia. If you go to the beach, swim between their red and yellow Surf Life Saving flags.

Keep safe by following these tips: • Never swim alone.

• Read and obey the signs.

• Don’t swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Always check the depth of the water.

• Never run or dive into the water.

Even if you have checked the depth, water conditions can change.

• If you get into trouble in the water, stay calm. Signal for help, by holding up one arm and waving, float and wait for assistance.

• Keep the beach clean, put your rubbish in a bin. Leave nothing but footprints.

• Keep out of dunes and fenced areas. They are there to preserve the beach environment.

• Always swim at beaches with patrolling lifesavers or lifeguards.

Be safe at patrolled beaches The safest beaches are those patrolled by surf lifesavers or lifeguards. They are trained in beach and water safety, and have equipment handy to help you if you get in trouble.

• Swim between the red and yellow flags – this is the area that surf

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lifesavers are watching and can respond to quicker than other areas.

• If caught in a rip, or if you get in to any trouble in the water, do not panic.

Float and raise one arm for help.

• Look for the patrol shelters - this is where surf lifesavers will be set up and patrolling the beach from.

All South Australian surf lifesavers wear a distinctive red and yellow uniform, making them even easier to spot. For more information visit the Surf Life Saving SA website (surflifesavingsa.com.au).

Weather South Australia has a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and mild winters. Generally speaking, it is hotter to the north in the Flinders Ranges, and cooler further south, on Kangaroo Island.

Summer: December – February.

South Australian summers are dry and can get quite hot. The temperature in Adelaide is often above 35°C, however daily temperatures can get as high as 45°C. The sun can be extremely intense in Australia. To avoid skin burn, seek shade whenever possible, particularly between the hours of 11am and 3pm. When out in the sun, wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face, ears and neck.

Use a maximum protection, broad based spectrum sun screen of at least SPF 30+, and drink plenty of water.

Autumn: March – May. Autumn is a great time to visit Adelaide. There’s a lot of sunshine and the weather usually stays in the low to mid 20s. Autumn colours are best seen in the Adelaide Hills.

Winter: June – August. South Australia gets most of its rainfall during the winter months of June, July and August. Winter temperatures in South Australia hover around 15.9°C. It gets colder in the Adelaide Hills and the Outback, often dipping below 10°C. Spring: September – November.

Spring is awash with colour. Trees are a lush green and flowers bloom in the city parks. The average daily temperature in spring is a pleasant 21.7°C.

Tipping in Australia Tipping is not customary and hotels and restaurants do not add service charges to your bill. Tipping is always your choice and is not required nor expected.

Visitor Information Centres When travelling throughout South Australia, look out for blue signs displaying a yellow “i” symbol. These signs will show you the way to a Visitor Information Centre. The symbol means that they are accredited and offer professional standards of operation and service. Staff at accredited visitor information centres can give you friendly advice on where to stay and what to do.

They can also help you with booking accommodation and activities. Open seven days a week, they can provide maps, brochures and invaluable local knowledge.

More info at southaustralia.com

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Wine is all about enjoyment.

Golding Wines, Lobethal. Photographer: Jessica Clark

So relax, indulge and immerse yourself in the Adelaide Hills.

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THE CBD UNDERGROUND OPAL MINE

DUTY FREE

100m North Terrace

Gawler Pl.

KING WILLIAM ST

Hindley St

RUNDLE MALL