You’ve made it to Swan Hill, so from here, it’d be a shame not to continue into South Australia to complete the full course of the Murray. SWAN HILL TO MILDURA Winding your way north-west along the river, you’ll soon reach Mildura, an inland centre known for its fruit – in particular, its famous oranges. … Continued
The Explorer’s Way is an iconic Australian road trip that weaves through some of South Australia’s most spectacular landscapes. From Adelaide, you’ll journey through the temperate Mediterranean climate of the Clare Valley, and on to South Australia’s vast arid plains and salt lakes. ADELAIDE Your journey begins in South Australia’s picturesque capital city. Soak up … Continued
Some travellers can’t shake the idea that the outback suffers from a dearth of tasty treats fit for the discerning foodie; but those travellers have not undertaken the Explorer’s Way touring route, where sumptuous flavours and bespoke dining experiences beckon around every corner. CLARE VALLEY As one of South Australia’s most celebrated wine regions, it … Continued
Without exaggeration, the Flinders Ranges boasts some of the most spectacular landscapes in Australia, encompassing rugged mountain ranges, expansive plains and impressive gorges. Overflowing with trails to walk, four-wheel drive tracks to explore and stunning vistas to take your breath away, it’s wise to take your time and make the Flinders Ranges an extended trip. … Continued
The Epicurean Way road trip is the ultimate foodie pilgrimage, taking travellers through South Australia’s iconic wine regions: McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, the Adelaide Hills, and the Barossa Valley. While these regions are each uniquely charming, they all share a commitment to showcasing fresh, local produce, and a proud heritage as world-class food and wine … Continued
They don’t call it the seafood frontier for nothing! The Eyre Peninsula is teeming with aquatic life, from the scary to the playful, the delicious to the elusive. Summer is the best time of year to pull up a seat at a local restaurant and enjoy the fruits of the sea and, here, we’ve picked … Continued
Marvel at South Australia’s most remarkable offerings as you make your way along the Yorke Peninsula. The peninsula indulges its visitors with some of Australia’s finest beaches, farmland, seafood, fishing, shipwrecks and mining towns. Here is the first step of the journey. As you make your way out of Adelaide, treat yourself to an early … Continued
Four-wheel driving in summer is great for a lot of reasons: you can stay inside the car to escape the blistering heat; you can see some of Australia’s most stunning coastal scenery without getting sand everywhere; and you can usually avoid big crowds by venturing that bit further along the path less travelled. Much like … Continued
Take a break this spring on this beautiful coastal drive and camp among the pink gum forests near the historic salt lakes at Coorong National Park’s Salt Creek. From here, the gentle Ngrugie Ngoppun Walk (2.5 kilometres) and the more challenging Nukan Kungun Hike (27 kilometres) are easily accessible for active travellers. From August to … Continued
Follow in the footsteps (or hoof prints) of Scottish explorer John McDouall Stuart’s 1861 convoy as you travel from Adelaide to Darwin on the Explorers Highway. It took Stuart and company almost a year and a half to cross the continent, through unforgiving, unchartered lands, from Adelaide to Darwin. Stuart’s experience and care for his … Continued