SOUTH AUSTRALIA
South Australia is classed as the state in south central Australia along the Southern Ocean. It covers an area of 984,377 km2, and 4800 km of coastline (with 100 islands). Its capital is Adelaide. South Australia became a British colony in 1836 and joined the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The state's population is 1 1 554 700 (June 2006) and most of those reside in the coastal areas and in the valley of the Murray River which is the only navigable river and drains about one seventh of Australia then enters the sea in South Australia. Its principal industries and export are wheat, wine and wool. More than half the nations wines are produced there.There are lots of things to do and see in SA, such as sample the fine wines of the Barossa region, explore the inexplicable Flinders Ranges or watch whales at Head of Bight. You can also swim with dolphins in Adelaide. From Adelaide to the underground opal mining town of Coober Pedy in the Outback the treasures of SA are plentiful, with something for everyone.
Both the Eyre Peninsula and the Yorke Peninsula offer spectacular coastline with excellent fishing and surfing. If you are looking for some adventure visit Kangaroo Island.
ADELAIDE
Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and home to more than a million people (population 1,119,920 in 2003), 73% of the state's population.There you will find fine food, great wine (Adelaide is known as the wine capital of Australia), a sense of history, shopping facilities (Rundle Mall and the Central Market) and cultural events.
Things to do and see in Adelaide and close by include: Adelaide Festival Centre , Adelaide Zoo , History Trust of South Australia, The Maritime Museum , Postcards from South Australia, South Australian Archives, South Australian Museum , the State Library of South Australia, Kangaroo Island , Murray River, Barossa Valley (winery), Art Gallery of South Australia , the Migration Museum , Jam Factory and Design, Central Market, Pondalowic, Torrens River, and Botanic Gardens.
You will find only 40 minutes away from Adelaide, the best South Australian waves at waves York, Península and Pondalowic point.
Transport in Adelaide: Metro Airport
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KANGAROO ISLAND
Kangaroo Island is situated 15 km off the mainland coast of South Australia. The island is promoted as a world-class nature-based tourist destination.It attracts approximately 150,000 visitors per year.
Private property comprises significant areas of remnant native vegetation combined with cleared and semi-cleared improved pastures.
The island features 28 protected areas covering over 116,000 ha (or 25%) and managed by Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH). Important protected areas include Flinders Chase National Park, Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kelly Hill Conservation Park, Cape Gantheaume Wilderness Protection Area and Ravine des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area.
The Kangaroo Island Region encompasses all of Kangaroo Island and the surrounding marine environment, including the offshore Pages islands.
The marine environment of Kangaroo Island is spectacular and of great significance for biodiversity conservation, aquaculture, fishing, and other recreational uses.
BAROSSA VALLEY
Barossa Valley is one of Australia’s most well known wine growing regions, and it is situated just a short drive north from Adelaide.
On the way to the Barossa Valley it is also worth stopping at Springton on the way. There is also the amazing Whispering Wall at the Barossa Reservoir, where the acoustics are so good that a conversation at one end can be heard perfectly clearly at the other.
There are around 50 wineries in the region, with the majority being open to the public.
