In Adelaide, there is a brilliant blend of things to see and do: immerse yourself in the culture

of Adelaide's North Terrace, with its museums and city cafes

indulge in retail therapy while shopping at Rundle Mall

sample the tastes on offer at the famed Adelaide Central Market

sip award-winning wines at the National Wine Centre

follow in the footsteps of sporting champions at the world-famous Adelaide Oval

enjoy a retreat to the cosmopolitan seaside suburbs of Glenelg, Henley Beach and Semaphore

Climate: Averages 15C in winter and 29C in summer

Population: 1,158,259

http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/adelaide/index.html

One visit to the Adelaide Hills and you'll see why this place fuelled the creative fires of so many artists: Located only 20 minutes from the city of

Adelaide home to the famous town of Hahndorf, the

garden village of Stirling, Mount Barker, Lobethal and Birdwood.

offers you numerous walking and cycling trails, great attractions, welcoming cellar doors, quality pubs & restaurants, good shopping, an abundance of fresh local produce and a wide range of accommodation.

Climate: average 14C in winter and 28C in summer

http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/AdelaideHills/index.html

The wine capital of Australia, a place where you can get a taste for the finer things in life: share a drink with the people who actually

make the region's world class wines meet them at the Barossa's wineries and

cellar doors, run into them at restaurants, or on a golf course

browse art stores get out into the sunny countryside and

stretch your legs with a walk in a national park

Climate: Dry summers (up to 35C), mild winters

http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/barossa/index.html

If you're after a taste of the country, this is as real as it gets: home to a working rural community who

uphold traditions that have been passed down through generations

experience lovingly restored heritage towns such as Burra and Kapunda

explore farm shops and cellar doors share a drink with locals, and listen to their

stories soak up the festive harvest-season

atmosphere

Climate: Continental weather, average 29C in

summer and 13C in winter

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With its breezy pace, Yorke Peninsula is the ideal place to go for a peaceful getaway: renowned for it’s cruisy atmosphere and

laidback lifestyle the beaches are great places to go

swimming, surfing, fishing or on a family picnic

Innes National Park is an amazing place to visit - serene, yet full of wildlife, with bushland, rugged cliffs and secluded ocean beaches

treat yourself to some of the best fishing in the country by dropping a line off one of the region's historic jetties

Climate: Average in summer 25 – 30C and 14 – 15C

in winter

http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/YorkePeninsula/index.html

If you want a coastal holiday you'll never forget, travel to the Eyre Peninsula: discover unforgettable sea adventures swim with sea lions and cage dive with Great

White Sharks see sheltered coves and bays that are

perfect for fishing explore secluded beaches, and stunning cliff

faces spot giant whales as they undertake their

annual migration through the Southern Ocean

home to national parks, ancient caves, and the Nullarbor

taste mouth-watering local seafood Climate:

Average 25 – 29C in south and 34C inland during summer, average max winter temperate 15 – 18C

http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/EyrePeninsula/index.html

Beautiful Kangaroo Island is a microcosm of different landscapes and environments: explore stunning beaches, forests, desert

dunes and farmland see amazing native wildlife in it’s natural

habitat ranked the best island by a panel of 522

experts by comparing the commitment to sustainable tourism and preserving the environment

choose the accommodation to suit you, from wilderness retreats to new luxury lodges

Climate: Average 23C in summer and 15C in winter

http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/ki/index.html

The Fleurieu Peninsula is your coastal holiday escape: an adventure playground is famed for its

coastal thrills, secluded beaches, adventurous tours and unspoilt wildlife

a paradise for divers and snorkelers, with dramatic shipwrecks and stunning marine life, including the famed Leafy Seadragon

alive with vibrant and creative festivals, events and art

home to some of the best produce and vineyards in the country

Climate: Mediterranean climate with cool winters and

warm to hot, dry summers

http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/Fleurieu/index.html

It may have taken 26 million years to create the Limestone Coast. But good things are worth the wait. enjoy water sports at picturesque port towns

such as Kingston SE, Robe and Beachport be amazed by impressive volcanic craters and

mountain lakes experience spectacular caving sites

Climate Average temperature in summer is 21-29C and

15C in winter

http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/limestonecoast/index.html

It's a big river - and a big playground so come out and play in the Murraylands: holiday on a houseboat, cruising up and

down the river at your visit the towns of the Murraylands that

have a relaxed, casual feel spend a lazy afternoon in the sun after a

day of water sports or fishing go bushwalking or enjoy an old-fashioned

sing-along by the fire at a camping site

Climate: Summer days at 30C and nights 13C,

winter days are 16C with nights at 5C

http://www.southaustralia.com//Murraylands_VisitorGuide_07.pdf

Everything about the Riverland reinvigorates your senses: see the mighty Murray River flow through

deep limestone canyons taste the world class wines that are grown

alongside wetlands filled with wildlife sit on the banks of the river with a fishing

line and a cold drink

Climate: Summer average 30C, spring in autumn

25C and sunny 16C in winter

http://www.southaustralia.com//Riverland_Regional_Guide_2008.pdf

You can visit on the internet:

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