Title: Visit South Australia: Best of South Australia Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [South Australia Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-South-Australia.d11195.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in South Australia](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-South-Australia.d11195.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[South Australia Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-South-Australia.d11195.Flight-Destinations)[South Australia Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-South-Australia.d11195.Car-Rental-Destinations)[South Australia Vacations](https://expedia.ca/South-Australia.d11195.Destination-Travel-Guides) # South Australia ## Australia ![Penneshaw](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184560-Kangaroo-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337896-Adelaide.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184547-Kangaroo-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mount Gambier](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/185000/185051-Mount-Gambier.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adelaide Oval featuring modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65333-Adelaide-Oval.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Savour the wines of the Barossa Valley, enjoy a festival in Adelaide, dig for opals in quirky Coober Pedy and stroll the beaches of the Eyre Peninsula. South Australia is the country’s quiet achiever, witha pretty capital city,white-sand beaches, fishing villages and vast desert plains. Start off in the stylish and progressive capital Adelaide. Stroll around the city center to soak up the relaxed vibe of this surprisingly artistic river city. Explore the inner-city Adelaide Botanic Garden and see black swans in the Torrens River. Revel in one of the city's many summer festivals, such as the famous Adelaide Fringe Festival. On a hot day, grabyour beach towel and head to the trendy coastalsuburb of Glenelg. Tour the scenic Barossa Valley to the north and taste shiraz at the open cellar doors of famous wineries. The valley’s vineyards are among the oldest and most lauded in Australia. Escape into the vast Australian Outback by heading furthernorth. Admire the stunning Flinders Ranges and the natural amphitheater of Wilpena Pound. To find reprieve from the burning desert sun, stay in a dugout, an underground hotel, in the down-to-earth mining town of Coober Pedy. This is the Opal Capital of Australia, so try your luck finding some gemstones or visit the Umoona Opal Mine and Museum. To the west of Adelaide is the Eyre Peninsula, a rugged triangle of land with dramatic coastal scenery. Indulge in fresh seafood in Port Lincoln and stroll the beach in sleepy Coffin Bay. Go snorkeling for the chance to spot the well-camouflagedleafy sea dragons. Take a short flight or a ferry southwest to Kangaroo Island. With over a third of the island classed as nature reserve, it is teaming with Australian wildlife. Watch for koalas, echidnas, sea lions, wallabies, over 250 species of birds and, of course, kangaroos. Try some more wines in McLaren Vale in the scenic Fleurieu Peninsula on your way back up to Adelaide. South Australia may not be as often visited as some of its more famous neighbors, but with its unmistakable charm and wonderful experiences, the secret about this wild and wonderful state won't last for long. ### Popular cities in South Australia [AdelaideKnown for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly](https://expedia.ca/Adelaide.dx6051330) Nestled between the ocean and the Adelaide Hills, the South Australian capital is a hive of creativity, historical wonder and culinary delights. ## Reasons to visit - Adelaide Oval - Glenelg Beach - Rundle Mall [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Adelaide.dx6051330)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Adelaide-Hotels.d6051330.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Mount GambierKnown for Lakes, Entertainment and Natural parks](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Gambier.dx2278) Discover the beauty of the Limestone Coast’s volcanic plains and check out the fertile valleys and crater lakes that make up South Australia’s second-largest city. ## Reasons to visit - Blue Lake Reserve - Umpherston Sinkhole - Blue Lake [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Gambier.dx2278)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Gambier-Hotels.d2278.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Victor HarborKnown for Ports, Golf and Islands](https://expedia.ca/Victor-Harbor.dx6134459) Lie down on the sand, visit a penguin colony and go on scenic coastal walks and bike rides at this seaside getaway. ## Reasons to visit - Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram - South Australian Whale Centre - Soldier Memorial Gardens [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Victor-Harbor.dx6134459)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Victor-Harbor-Hotels.d6134459.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Coober PedyKnown for Friendly people, Sunsets and Deserts](https://expedia.ca/Coober-Pedy.dx904) ## Reasons to visit - St Peter & Paul Catholic Church - Serbian Orthodox Church [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Coober-Pedy.dx904)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Coober-Pedy-Hotels.d904.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Flinders RangesKnown for Dining, Nature and Tours](https://expedia.ca/Flinders-Ranges.dx553248623255227499) ## Reasons to visit - Wilpena Pound - Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Flinders-Ranges.dx553248623255227499)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Flinders-Ranges-Hotels.d553248623255227499.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [WhyallaKnown for Beaches, Marinas and Swimming](https://expedia.ca/Whyalla.dx3845) [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Whyalla.dx3845)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Whyalla-Hotels.d3845.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in South Australia ![Adelaide (and vicinity)](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/494000/494959-adelaide.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Adelaide (and vicinity) Nestled between the ocean and the Adelaide Hills, the South Australian capital is a hive of creativity, historical wonder and culinary delights. [](https://expedia.ca/Adelaide.dx6051330) ![Mount Gambier](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/185000/185037-Mount-Gambier.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Gambier Discover the beauty of the Limestone Coast’s volcanic plains and check out the fertile valleys and crater lakes that make up South Australia’s second-largest city. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Gambier.dx2278) ![Port Elliot](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/186000/186264-Limestone-Coast-Fleurieu-Peninsula.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Victor Harbor Lie down on the sand, visit a penguin colony and go on scenic coastal walks and bike rides at this seaside getaway. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Port-Elliot.dx181659) ![Port Lincoln showing a marina, landscape views and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/70000/70240-Port-Lincoln-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Port Lincoln Explore this Eyre Peninsula town’s beautiful bay on a fishing trip, boat cruise or diving tour and see abundant marine life in South Australia’s “Seafood Capital”. [](https://expedia.ca/Port-Lincoln.dx6142927) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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