South Australia Travel Maps & Location Guides

The wine and festival capital of Australia, Adelaide is a place to experience the buzz, culture and convenience of a big city without the frustrations. The city centre, surrounded by parklands, is a charming blend of historic buildings, wide streets.. read more

Ceduna has a population of about 4000 residents. Located on the shores of Murat Bay, Ceduna is a scenic town with a view of the ocean. The name Ceduna comes from the aboriginal word "Chedoona" which means a place to sit and rest. The main industries of the town include.. read more

Taking its name from the Aboriginal word "kupa" (uninitiated man or white man) and "piti" (hole), Coober Pedy produces most of the world's opals. Its opal fields, discovered in 1913 by 14-year-old Willie Hutchison, cover an area of 4,954 square kilometres.. read more

The Nullarbor Plain is 77,000 square miles and stretches 720km. Not surprisingly, the name comes from the Latin Nullus and Arbor, meaning 'no trees'. The Nullarbor region is one of the largest semi arid Karst landforms in the world. There are a variety.. read more

Just an hour from Adelaide, Victor Harbor is one of the state's best coastal playgrounds. Enjoy the wildlife centre, whale centre or a penguin tour then ride the Steam Ranger Cockle Train or explore the art galleries. read more

Discover the mystery of the forest at night on a guided walk. Cleland Wildlife Park gives you an opportunity to see nocturnal creatures, including endangered species, in their natural habitat. Bookings are essential and a fee applies of AUD23.00 per adult and AUD14.. read more

The Coorong is renowned as an area of national and international biological and historical significance. It is a habitat for numerous species of migratory birds and provides refuge for ducks, swans, cormorants, seagulls, terns, grebes and pelicans. The park is also an.. read more

Covering some 4,500 hectares, Deep Creek Conservation Park is the largest remaining block of wildlife habitat on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The park contains a variety of landform and vegetation types and is home to a suite of native fauna. The park is an.. read more

The ranges are a spectacular wilderness area of unspoiled beauty. Vast domes of volcanic rock display a vivid array of colour against the pure white of the many salt lakes in the area, including Lake Gairdner. The ranges are renowned for their display of wildflowers in.. read more

Swim with the sea's friendliest locals who inhabit the waters at Glenelg, just 20 minutes from Adelaide. Catamaran cruises provide the perfect eco- friendly way to watch dolphins as they go about their daily play on the sandy shoreline. read more

The course is not long but still provides a challenge to the low handicappers, as accuracy is the priority, particularly approach shots to the greens. The course is generally open to the public except for Wednesdays and Saturdays, as these are competition.. read more

Grange is well known as the home for some of Australia's best red wines. Take a tour and discover the history of the Grange vineyards. Visit Grange cottage or Maggil Estate winery and taste a drop of red not to mention some of the scrumptious meals being.. read more

Granite Island is famous for its colony of Little Penguins but why not catch the Horse Drawn Tram over and spend the day. There is so much to do here. A newly established boardwalk makes the walk around Granite Island a pleasure. It is approximately three.. read more

Visit the award-winning Loxton Historical Village with more than 38 fully furnished buildings and sites exhibiting farm equipment, machinery and household items used by early settlers. Or stop in at The Pines Loxton Historical Home and Garden, displaying.. read more

Situated on the northeast coast of the Island, the seaside village is an attractive welcome for visitors arriving on the Sealink ferries. With a commanding view of the mainland, just 18km across Backstairs Passage, Penneshaw is the community centre for Dudley Peninsula.. read more

Driving off the main between the ferry port of Penneshaw and Kangaroo Island's capital, Kingscote, visitors will come across the road to Pennington Bay. This quick side trip is spectacular. The short drive reveals a spectacular beach with towering cliffs.. read more

This friendly city sits at the head of Spencer Gulf and is an excellent holiday destination with a number of world class attractions, a wide range of water activities, a relaxing foreshore including playground and barbecue areas, and extensive shopping facilities.. read more

This is a model seaside village, with cafes, antique and gift shops along The Strand. Feel the sand between your toes at picturesque Horseshoe Bay - its large beach and safe swimming conditions making it a favourite venue for families. The surfing fraternity.. read more

The attractive and peaceful bay provides swimming for families, while spectacular walking trails take you along the cliff top north of the town with stunning views across Gulf St Vincent and new marina. Port Vincent is one of Yorke Peninsula's most popular resorts, with.. read more

Recently proclaimed the 'best beach' in Australia after extensive research by Sydney University and it's not hard to work out why. The long, curved, sandy beach is a superb site for picnics, beachcombing, surfing and fishing. Experienced surfers enjoy.. read more

It's easy to understand the garden's popularity with its range of attractions, including the picturesque Botanic Park, the International Rose Garden, the stunning Bicentennial Conservatory, the Museum of Economic Botany and the enchanting Palm House, just to name a few.. read more

Adelaide Oval is one of the most picturesque cricket ovals in the world. It is located in North Adelaide on War Memorial Drive. The oval can hold up to 34,000 spectators and is a sporting venue not only for cricket but Australian Rules football and Rugby Union.. read more

Adelaide's first railway station opened on the current North Terrace site in 1856. It served the broad gauge line between Adelaide and Port Adelaide, which was the first government-owned and operated steam railway in the British Empire. Adelaide Railway.. read more

The zoo is the place you to learn about the world's rare and endangered mammals, birds reptiles and fish and to take a closer look at some of Australia's own native animals. It's beautifully landscaped with habitat exhibits, walk-through aviaries full.. read more

View Remarkable Rocks, another of nature's wild sculptures, the Cape du Couedic Lighthouse and Light keepers cottages and Weirs Cove, the original landing site for the lighthouse settlement. The park provides visitors with the opportunity to see wildlife.. read more

Aldinga Beach itself is one of the few in Australia where cars are permitted to drove on parts of the broad sand, making it easier for you to reach the water and surf. This is also a great spot for scuba diving and snorkelling, with the beach overlooking.. read more

At night the town comes alive with nocturnal animals such as wallabies and possums. The town and surrounds are dotted with self guided walking trails that are the perfect setting for prolific birdlife and native flora. For those seeking peace and quiet.. read more

This gracious tree-lined town offers not only a reminder of the things of the past, but is a vibrant community in tune with today, with a firm focus on welcoming visitors and providing for your comfort. A leisurely stroll is all it takes to find some of the best food on.. read more

Under the expert tuition of Arkaroola's guides, this tour makes for the type of intergalactic experience that is not normally available to anyone but astronomers and scientists. You'll find some of the best astronomical viewing conditions in the southern.. read more

Taste a drop and breathe easy in this natural beauty spot upon the Adelaide Hills. Ashton, with its rolling hills and vineyards, provides a stunning landscape of green and gold. Just a short drive through this invigorating countryside is enhanced by stopping to sample.. read more

The National Trust cares for a number of beautiful buildings, including the old Police Station (1859), the Mechanics Institute (1859), St John's Anglican Church (1862), Post Office (1862) and the Council Chambers (1879), and all are located in St Vincent.. read more

Swimming with Bottlenose dolphins and Australian sea-lions in the sheltered waters of Baird Bay is a very special experience indeed . Nothing can prepare you for the marvellous feeling of swimming with these gentle and curious creatures. The sea-lions will approach and.. read more

Balhannah is a small town in the centre of the Adelaide Hills region surrounded by orchards and vineyards. The town has a classic country past, known for being one of the first Australian towns to have a fruit cold store. It was also important to the.. read more

Come and taste the wines that help save our earth. We believe the earth is our most precious asset. That's why part proceeds of every Banrock Station bottle and cask sold in Australia is donated to Landcare projects around the country. Please note: Banrock Station is.. read more

In summer there are boats everywhere. The Yacht Club runs weekly races, which are a great spectacle to watch from the shore. Canoeists and other boaters enjoy great fishing and sightseeing on the lake and adjoining wetlands abound with wildlife. It's a freshwater lake.. read more

Walk the meandering two kilometre riverfront from Berri to the popular recreational and camping reserve at Martins Bend. Stop in at Berri Estates, the largest winery and distillery in Australia, or Berri Direct for fruit juices, dried fruits and more.. read more

The small village of Bethany is the site of the first German settlement in the Barossa. It is one of the few surviving examples of a ‘hufendorf', a democratic form of Silesian village layout, where each family had its own long strip of land stretching.. read more

Travel the great Murray to the Big Bend. The Big Bend cliffs are the tallest cliffs on the Murray River and are hundreds of million years old. See a vast array of wildlife in and around the river or do a spot of fishing from your own dingy. Take a blanket and have a.. read more

About 30km northeast of Marree, you'll come across the former camel depot and date palm plantation of Lake Harry homestead (2000 date palms were planted here and many can now be seen in Renmark and Mildura on the Murray River). Near here you'll also see.. read more

This museum tells the history of motoring in Australia and has an excellent collection of vintage cars - more than 300 in fact. It's set in a beautiful complex by the River Torrens. The museum hosts special events each year including the Bay to Birdwood.. read more

Stay in a beachfront holiday home and soak up the views. Relax while fishing, swimming, sailing, boating or crabbing. Black Point is centrally located on eastern Yorke Peninsula, which is home to fantastic beachside towns, premier surfing destinations.. read more

Blanchetown is where the Murray River's lock and weir water flow management system starts. The system was constructed along the river in the 1920s and 1930s to help control the water level so that cargo and paddle steamers would always be able to navigate the waterways.. read more

Discover Aboriginal carvings, old homestead ruins, walking trails and rock pools. The rusting ruins of the Blinman mine now form an historic reserve, complete with interpretive information for self-guided tours. The sparse, hilly countryside makes for great 4WD journeys.. read more

Now Blyth is a quaint country town. Its hills offer stunning views of the western plains, with a scenic patchwork of colours created by different crops, especially in spring and autumn. Join the short interpretative botanical walking trail. First proclaimed in 1860, the.. read more

Brachina Gorge is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Flinders Ranges Outback region. It has an unaffected natural history which can be explored by taking the Geological Tour, a self guided tour tracking 130 millions years of natural formation.. read more

Delight in the local European gardens and lines of deciduous trees along the creek. Visit the award winning St Githa's Garden, best seen in spring and summer. This formal English garden features lawns, roses, perennials and outstanding floral displays.. read more

Bunyeroo and its surrounds offer a glimpse back in time. Untouched natural history tells the story of how the South Australian outback has formed over hundreds of millions of years. Bunyeroo is most noted for the Bunyeroo Gorge. The gorge acts as a great.. read more

It all began with the discovery of copper in 1845 by shepherds Thomas Pickett and William Streair. A number of townships soon developed – the South Australian Mining Association town of Kooringa, plus Redruth (Cornish) Aberdeen (Scottish) Llywchwr (Welsh) and Hampton (English).. read more

Just south of Penong, you'll find the highly acclaimed Cactus Beach, where surfers from all over Australia and overseas can be found year-round. Cactus has three perfect surfing breaks - Castles and Cactus both left handers and Caves, a powerful right-hand break.. read more

Cape Spencer marks the very tip of the Yorke Peninsula. From the edge of the cliff, the ocean stretches out towards Althorpe island. The serenity and isolation is disturbed only by the crashing waves against the rocks below. The most popular landmark at Cape Spencer.. read more