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Holidays in South Australia  -  Travel information South Australia.

In South Australia, the outback is just out back. A few hours north of Adelaide and the earth turns a rich red hue, the sky becomes huge and the land rises up to the ancient peaks of the Flinders Ranges. Beyond lies the outback, where you can quench your thirst with a cold beer in a tiny bush pub, fly over Lake Eyre (a salt lake the size of Holland) or learn the legends of Aboriginal Dreamtime.

Regions in South Australia : Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Clare Valley, Eyre Peninsula, Fleurieu Peninsula, Flinders Ranges and Outback, Kangaroo Island, Limestone Coast, Murraylands, Riverland, Yorke Peninsula

Capital City of South Australia : Adelaide


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Car Rental South Australia

 Holiday Autos  -  
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

 Sixt - 
Pick-Up Station / Return Station: North + West, Rest + Perth

  
From Enhanced Hertz Driving Directions to Emergency Roadside Assistance, check out the many reasons why Hertz is #1 in Car Rental.

Holiday Homes

 Holiday-rentals.com

Hostels / Guest House / Country House

 
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability. We do not charge a fee to use this service.

 TFTHostels  -  Seach all hostels, book the cheapest
Hostels, Budget Hotels, Apartments, Guesthouses, B&B, and Campsites.
Hostel search engine. Search all Hostels, find the cheapest. Compare rates, reviews and recommendations. Check availability, specs and location. Book the hostel of your choice by visiting the hostel booking website.

 Bed & Breakfast
 Nomad  -  backpack hotels
 Youth Hostel Association

Hotels South Australia

 Adelaide Paringa Motel ***, 15 Hindley, 5000 Adelaide
Located in the heart of the Central Business District, 15 minutes from Adelaide airport and near all of Adelaide's cultural activities and places of interest.
The tourism accredited hotel offers its own booking service and provides numerous tour brochures which can be found in its spacious guest room. Just a short walk from the hotel is the famous Sky City Casino, the convention and festival centres, Adelaide University Campus (West and East), a variety of restaurants, and the Rundle Mall.

  

 

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

 Budget Motel Chain
 Flag Choice Motels

Housing

 Student Housing Australia
U.a. Monash University Clayton Campus / Caulfield Campus, Deakin University Burwood Campus / Geelong Campus, Latrobe University/RMIT Bundoora Campus, CBD Melbourne etc.

Jobs in Australia

Getting into Australia: The Complete Immigration Guide to Gaining a Short or Long-term Visa 
By Mathew Collins
Paperback 187 pages (January 28, 2005); Publisher: How To Books
 Australia Job Search  -  National vacancy database - job location finder
Getting a Job in Australia: A Step-by-step Guide to Finding Work Down Under 
By Nick Vandome
Paperback 192 pages (January 30, 2004); Publisher: How To Books

Lodges & Resorts / Island Resort

 P & O Australian Resorts
P&O Australian Resorts owns and operates resorts in Australia including Heron Island, Dunk Island, Bedarra Island, Lizard Island, Brampton Island, Wilson Island, Cradle Mountain Lodge and Silky Oaks Lodge.

Motorhome & Motor Rental

 Britz Campervans

National Parks

 Australia Nationa Parks

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

  -  Adelaide

 
Tours from Adelaide : Discover the wide open spaces and dramatic scenery of Australia.
 
 -  Create your perfect trip to South Australia - Flight, Hotel and Car



 Oz Talk Travel  -  Australia Holiday Specialists
South Australia is the gateway to Kangaroo Island along with many inland sights such as the Barossa Valley, famous for the region's wine production and Coober Pedy; the famous opal mining town.
 Vacations OZ
For that holiday of a lifetime in Australia visit vacation-oz.co.uk. From simple flight bookings to car hire, tours, accommodation and insurance we will make your holiday.
 Voyages Jules Verne  -  Great Journeys for the discerning traveller
 1st Class Holidays  -  bus, rail, ferries
Independent Travel and pre-planned Independent Tours, Adventure & Sport, Self-Drive Tours, Escorted Tours, Group & Incentive Travel.
 ANZCRO  -  itinerary planning experts
Their aim is to maximise your Aussie experience. Most popular: 9 nights Sydney -- Ayers Rock -- Cairns, 12  nights Melbourne - Sydney - Cairns, 12 nights Sydney - Ayers Rock - Cairns - Hamilton Island and 20 nights Sydney - Ayers Rock - Alice - Darwin - Cairns - QLD Islands - Sydney.
 Easyrider
 Jungle Tours
 Sahara Outback Tours
 Swindon Travel  -  independent travel agent - specialist travel knowledge Australia

Travel Guides South Australia

Travel Guides South Australia 
Adelaide and South Australia (Lonely Planet Regional Guides S.) 
By Susannah Farfor, Jill Kirby, George Dunford
Complemented by easy-to use, reliable maps, helpful recommendations, authoritative background information, and up-to-date coverage of things to see and do, these popular travel guides cover in detail countries, regions, and cities around the world for travelers of every budget, along with extensive itineraries, maps with cross-referencing to the te
Paperback 272 pages (June 2005); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications

Transport / How do I travel to South Australia

South Australia is centrally located within easy access to both the East and West coasts as well as being on the direct flight routes to Alice Springs, Darwin and the South East Asian ports.

 Airport of Adelaide

  Opodo  -  
Flight tickets South Australia.

- Rail Pass
The Australia Flexi Pass gives you the flexibility of 15 or 22 days of non-consecutive travel within a 6 month validity period- enabling you to travel on the services of the Great Southern Railway- Queensland Rail and CountryLink. You can stop when you wish to enjoy the country without wasting any valuable days on your pass.

 Firefly Express  -  coach line
 Greyhound  -  coach line
 Premier Stateliner

 The Ghan  -  the legendary journey through the heart of Australia
The Ghan operates a weekly return services departing Adelaide for Darwin and twice weekly services between Adelaide and Alice Springs. Encounter the spectacular landscapes of Australia, from the rugged Red Centre to the spectacular tropical scenery of the Top End.
 The indian Pacific  -  the adventure that spans Australia
Departing from Sydney and Perth twice weekly, the Indian Pacific travels 4352km via Adelaide, providing 3 nights aboard the great train in either direction. Experience one of the world's longest and greatest train journeys aboard the mighty Indian Pacific.
 The Overland  -  train transport Adelaid - Melbourne v.v.
The Overland operates four weekly daylight services from Adelaide to Melbourne and return overnight journeys Melbourne to Adelaide. The Overland pioneered intercapital rail travel over 100 years ago. It is a comfortable and relaxing way to travel between these two cosmopolitan cities.

 Sealink Kangeroo Island  -  Ferries / Coaches / Tours

 Department of Transport, Western Australia

 Maps International  -   
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
Maps of South Australia at Amazon 
 Map of Australia  -  online map
Map of Adelaide at Amazon 

 Travelmate  -  South Australia Route Planner

 Weather Office Australia  -  weather in the South Australia


Links 

 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Government South Australia
 Tourist Board South Australia  -  South Australian Tourism Commission

 Adelaide  -  Adelaide City Council - Capital City South Australia
Visitors Guide, Accommodation, Ask About Adelaide, Attractions, Eating Out, Environmental Walks & Activities , Explore the Park Lands, Getting Around, Image Gallery, Location Maps, Parking in the City, Renting & Buying Property, Shopping in the City, Studying in Adelaide

 Adelaide  -  Adelaide Tourism
Adelaide is an elegant, clean and gracious city close to some of the best metropolitan coastal area in Australia, all in view of the beautiful Adelaide Hills. The city has preserved its heritage and links with the past and offers a wealth of tourism experiences, which are readily accessible from the city.

 Adelaide Hills
Twenty minutes drive from the Adelaide GPO and you're in the Adelaide Hills where you can sample fresh, organic produce, experience the changing seasons and enjoy the panoramic views of the hillsides draped with steep vineyards and orchards.
 Barossa  -  Barossa Council  -  Tourism - Barossa Region
Premium wines, fine restaurants, magnificent old churches, wineries and cottages, traditional music, butchers and bakers, all in a peaceful rural setting where each season accentuates the beauty of the vineyards and the undulating hills. You can discover this region's heritage in local restaurants, over 60 cellar doors, galleries and other attractions.
 Clare Valley  -  Clare Valley
A little under two hours comfortable driving from Adelaide will bring you to the historic settlements of the Clare Valley. Wine writer James Halliday likens this South Australian region to Tuscany; exquisite heritage towns, stylish cellar doors and numerous, delightful accommodation options.
Regio's: Wine region, Burra and to the East, North and the West, Kapunda and to the South
 Eyre Peninsula  -  Eyre Peninsula Tourism  -  Unspoilt nature at its rugged best.
Eyre Peninsula covers a vast area stretching 1000 km from the Western Australian/South Australian border to the iron triangle city of Whyalla and 400km from the Gawler Ranges to Port Lincoln in the south.
It's an area covering over 2000 km of spectacular coastline, ranging from towering limestone cliffs, sweeping surf beaches, sheltered coves and bays, changing to a hinterland of rolling hills and farmland, remarkable rocks and rugged ranges. This is the perfect place for a real escape from the stresses of daily life. Walking along deserted beaches, throwing in a line, blue water sailing, abundant seafood and friendly locals.
 Fleurieu Peninsula  -  Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism
The Peninsula sweeps south from Adelaide down to Cape Jervis where you can catch the ferry Kangaroo Island. This is seriously good wine country with over 60 cellar doors, restaurants and produce outlets. There are well signed conservation parks, and the coastline offers vast beaches for walking, surfing and swimming. There's whale watching near Victor Harbor from June to October.
 Flinders Ranges and Outback  -  South Australia's giant backyard
Discover the Adventure ... Adventure on a grand scale through the Flinders Ranges and Outback. 250 odd kilometres from Adelaide you will be able to explore and uncover this magnificent region. Take a 4WD tour through the ancient areas of the Flinders & Gammon Ranges or a scenic flight over the historic lands of the Outback. There is an awesome world waiting to be discovered and experienced.
 Kangaroo Island  -  Tour Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island, one of the world's greatest natural habitats, is a short flight, or ferry trip south from Adelaide. Meet the locals - wallabies, goannas, koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, dolphins, sea lions, penguins, fur seals, eagles, whales and ospreys, just to name a few. Share with them the pure air and clean water that makes Kangaroo Island one of the last unspoiled wonders of the world.
 Limestone Coas  -  Limestone Coast Tourism
The Limestone Coast region reaches south down the coast from the Coorong National Park to the Victorian border, and inland through farming country to the famous Coonawarra wine region. Choose between energetic nature based exploration and for treats there's wine tasting at stylish cellar doors.
 Murraylands - Murraylands Tourisme
The region stretches along the Murray River from Swan Reach to Wellington and visitors have the choice of exploring old growth Mallee, visiting wildlife and zoological sanctuaries, taking river cruises or indulging themselves in a spot of idle houseboating.
 Riverland
A holiday in the Riverland is a holiday in the sunshine. Long days of sunlight ripen stone fruit and citrus and draw the sweetness forth from the grape. Sunshine also brings golfers out to play on balmy winter days and you can enjoy sailing, water-skiing and boating.
 Yorke Peninsula  -  District Council  -  Tourist Board  -  Yorke Peninsula Tourism
Fancy a holiday on your own island? Or a basket full of freshly caught salmon, mullet, squid or blue swimmer crabs? If you love to drop anchor, pull on the walking boots or catch a wave, head for Yorke Peninsula and you can do all this and more.

 Clare  -  see Clare Valley
 Cooper Pedy  -  Opal Capital of the World
Opal was first found in Coober Pedy on the 1st of February 1915 and since then has been supplying the world with the majority of gem quality opal. Coober Pedy today relies as much on tourism as the opal mining industry to provide the community with employment and sustainability.
Coober Pedy is probably best known for its unique style of underground living. There is a range of underground accommodation (as well as above ground if you prefer). There are authentic underground homes to explore as well as underground museums, potteries, opal shops, an art gallery and, of course, opal mines.
 Glenelg  -  City of Holdfast Bay [ coastal towns of Brighton and Glenelg. ]
The suburb of Glenelg is located on the beach, west of Adelaide. It takes approximately twenty minutes by car, and twenty to thirty minutes on the Glenelg Tram from Victoria Square in the heart of Adelaide.
Glenelg is an important piece of South Australia's history as this is where Governor Hindmarsh proclaimed the colony. Historical landmarks such as The Buffalo Replica ship and the Old Gum Tree should not be missed. The suburb also has a lot of magnificent architecture and beautiful churches. Glenelg offers a range of attractions ranging from the its historical sites, an excellent range of restaurants and cafes [ Jetty Road ], Magic Mountain - a mini fun park and of course its beautiful beach and jetty.
 Holdfast Bay  -  City of Holdfast Bay  -  Coast Adelaide
 Mount Gambler
The volcanic district around Mount Gambler has numerous lakes, views and lookouts. Among them are Browne's Lake, Valley Lake, Leg of Mutton Lake and the Blue Lakes. There are many good lookouts, the best being the Centenary Tower opened in 1904 and is equipped with a powerful telescope for viewing the district.
 Port Augusta  -  City Council
Port Augusta is situated on the quiet waterways at the head of the Spencer Gulf, in close proximity to the spectacular Flinders Ranges. Off to the west and south-west lie a range of hills which once marked the territory of the Nakuma Aboriginal tribe to the north-west are two remarkable flat-topped mounts, peacefully lying underneath the sky's vast blue canopy.
 Port Lincoln [ Eyre Peninsula ]  -  Visit Port Lincoln
 Victor Harbour  -  Tourism Victor Harbor
Once the main port of the South Australian coast and the access point for all goods travelling up and down the Murray River. Now one of the major tourist destinations in South Australia. Several well to do Adelaide families built their summer residence at Victor Harbor. The two best known are Mount Breckan and Adare.
 Whyalla  -  City of Whyalla - Tourism - Whyalla.com - Where The Outback Meets The Sea
Located on the western shores of the upper Spencer Gulf in South Australia. Founded in 1901 as the town of Hummock Hill, Whyalla has a rich history in the Australian Steel Industry.

 Murray River
Quick fishing expeditions in the crisp morning air. Lazy afternoon barbecues. Glorious sunsets beneath ancient cliffs. Pre-dinner drinks on the deck before dinner under the stars. And you won't even need to leave the front door when you make a houseboat your home on South Australia's awe-inspiring, 649km stretch of the Murray River.

 Study Australia
The Study Australia website is a complete Information Resource for international students wishing to study in Australia. This site is owned and managed by two Australians who have graduated from Australian universities, studied overseas as international students, and have more than 17 years' experience assisting international students study in Australia.
 Yorke Peninsula Country Tiems

Cuisine

With more than 250 cellar doors across 15 wine regions (most within an hour or two of Adelaide), South Australia is the undisputed home of Australian wine. And there are enough world-renowned restaurants, gourmet retreats, food trails, farmers markets and regional dishes to tempt even the fussiest eater. Buy lobster from the boat, eat oysters on the beach and then visit the real Jacob's Creek in the Barossa.

 Australian Recipes
See: Witjuti Grub & Bunya Nut Soup, Pop Moths, Kurrajong Muffins, Kangeroo Tail Soup, Aussie Burger, Aussie Lamb, Illawarra Plum Spare Ribs, and more
Good Food from Australia - by Betsy Newman (Editor), Graeme Newman
Take a culinary adventure to 'the land down under' with Good Food From Australia! From the famous Vegemite sandwich to grilling on the barbecue, the authors provide a generous collection of over 150 genuine Australian favourites. Start off with Egg and Bacon Pie (what real Australian men eat), then sample some hearty Pocket Steak Melbourne or Dandenong Rabbit Pie, with a slice of Victorian Salad, and top it all off with a slice of Maisie's Chocolate Peppermint Cake. You can even learn to drink a 'cuppa tea' and a beer like a real Aussie! If you enjoy cooking, and like to experiment in the kitchen then this is the book for you.
Paperback 284 pages (December 1997); Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc
Taste of Australia: New Ideas and Recipes from an Australian Restaurant 
By Victoria Alexander, Genevieve Harris
A collection of seventy dishes which draw on the cultures and ingredients that make up Australian cooking, with cuisine which blends local tastes with Mediterranean accents and local herbs.
Hardcover 135 pages (December 19, 1995); Publisher: Ten Speed Press

History of South Australia

 South Australian History
It is particularly the History of South Australia, its Outback and Flinders Ranges, including Mining and Family History, they try to research and promote.
Unearthed: The Aboriginal Tasmanians of Kangaroo Island - by Rebe Taylor
Before the settlement of South Australia, sealers took indigenous Tasmanian women to Kangaroo Island, establishing a cross-cultural community there. Many of their descendents still live on Kangaroo Island and this is their story.
Paperback 356 pages (April 1, 2004); Publisher: Wakefield Press,Australia

 Aboriginals Australia.com
 Australian Museum Online
The Australian Museum has an international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous studies research, community programs and exhibitions. The Museum was established in 1827 and is Australia's first museum, with unique and extensive collections of natural science and cultural artefacts. The Australian Museum is open every day of the year except December 25.

Music, Culture & Entertainment

Adelaide hosts one of the world's oldest arts festivals every even-numbered year, in February-March. The festival features the best of international and Australian dance, music, visual arts and outdoor events in a glittering display of contemporary and traditional cultural activities.

Voices of the First Day: Awakening in the Aboriginal Dreamtime (Inner Traditions S.) -  by Robert Lawlor
The best of what the Aboriginals have let outsiders know about their ecological and shamanic practices, origin myths and kinship rituals, social and spiritual practices. The illustrations are spectacular, more than 150 color and duotone illustrations include some of the earliest photographs of Aboriginal people, shown here for the first time.
Paperback 428 pages (November 1, 1991); Publisher: Inner Traditions International
Aboriginal Myths, Legends and Fables -  by A.W. Reed
Presents a wealth of poetic and imaginative tales from Aboriginal cultural heritage. While retelling the stories simply, this book captures the mystical bonds that exist between Aboriginal people, their environment and the spirit life of the Dreamtime. Each story provides the reader with an insight into one of the oldest cultures.
Paperback 440 pages (March 31, 1999); Publisher: Reed Natural History Australia
Aboriginal Art (Art & Ideas S.) -  by Howard Morphy
Aboriginal art has survived the colonial period to become a major feature of contemporary Australian society. This book surveys the great variety in Aboriginal art, from ancient rock paintings to powerful modern works in acrylic on canvas. The patterns and symbols of Aboriginal art, though they may at first appear abstract, are laden with meaning. Morphy explains the social contexts in which art is made and its religious significance. The book uses a contextual approach to show the interrelationships between such diverse art forms as body painting, dance, the decoration of weapons and utensils, and painting on bark, board and canvas. The text is illustrated with outstanding examples, many published here for the first time. Today, Aboriginal art is seen as an expression of Aboriginal history, culture and identity. This text explains why its international audience is growing.
Paperback 448 pages (October 1998); Publisher: Phaidon Press
 Australian Music Centre 
 Music Australia 
 National Library of Australia
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