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The Australian Holidays Getaway Project :
A National Collaboration
A previous version of this
website encouraged people
throughout Australia to contribute useful facts and travel related information
about their town and/or district. The initiative met with mixed success and the
following contributions for South Australia are published
as an extract from the original.
Adelaide
Adelaide is a lovely city built on a square grid that flanks the Torrens River.
It is known as the "city of churches" and St Peter's Cathedral is in the centre.
All around the city centre are various squares and parklands which makes
Adelaide a very green city. The main shopping area in the city is
Rundle Mall. Visitors will find an excellent selection of
Adelaide hotels
in all price ranges.
Ssidewalk cafes are an
established part of the local scene. The river precincts offer gardens with
walking and cycling tracks. Details of he city transport services are available
at the
TransAdelaide
site. Adelaide's major cultural boulevard is North Terrace wihere
visitors will find the restored Mortlock library, the Art Gallery of South Australia and the
South Australian Museum with
its spectacular whale displays and collection of Aboriginal natural history and Dreamtime
exhibits.
More Aboriginal culture is on display at Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Institute.
Port Adelaide is the home of the maritime history of the region which can be found in the
Maritime Museum. Alicia Stokes
Barmera
Bedford Park
Birdwood
Birdwood is situated around half an hour drive from Adelaide set in the scenic
hills area. The town's main interest lies with the old Birdwood Mill - National
Motor Museum which is internationally renowned. To soak in everything the museum
has too offer at least half a day should be dedicated. Occasionally special
events are run by the Museum, two of the more notable are the Bay to Birdwood
run and the Rock and Roll Reundavous. Chris Martin
Bordertown
Burra
Clare
Situated 135km north of Adelaide, amongst wooded hills and surrounded by
grapevines, Clare and the Clare Valley is gaining a well deserved reputation as
a great place to visit. Most people come to taste some of the award winning
wines produced at nearly 30 wineries, and to enjoy country hospitality at the
many accommodation places.
If wine tasting is not your
thing, (or you just want a break from it), you can call into some of the antique
shops and galleries, enjoy old buildings, explore famous places like Martindale
Hall or Bungaree Station or simply take in the natural beauty of the area.
Peter Verrion
Coober Pedy
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. Jetty Road, Glenelg has many
restaurants and cafes. There are also several restaurants located on side
streets - all within walking distance. The Stamford Grand also offers three
restaurants to choose from if you are seeking a little luxury.
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, Magic
Mountain - a mini fun park and of course its beautiful beach and jetty.
Samantha Kelly
Goodwood
Goolwa
Goolwa is about 90km south of the Adelaide CBD. Goolwa is located on the River
Murray and is at the exit to the ocean of the river. Goolwa once was a thriving
paddleboat port and is a designated inland port in Australia. Sites and
attractions include river tours, especially to The Coorong, a designated RAMSAR
ecological migratory birds area. The Murray mouth is another popular tour where
you can see where the Murray exits to the ocean. The Goolwa Barrage is
interesting in showing how the Murray River was controlled to stop flooding and
drought further upriver. The Goolwa barrage is one of 5 barrages in the area.
There is lots of accommodation and rental holiday houses in Goolwa.
Vicki Crawford
Gumeracha
Hahndorf
Hahndorf is a pretty little town situated in the Adelaide Hills. It is the
oldest German Village in Australia. Hahndorf is a very popular tourist
attraction where descendents of the settlers still make and sell tradional
crafts such as leatherwork and woodwork. Alicia Stokes
Hindmarsh Island
This is a small island (19km x 9km) with mainly rural aspects. It is 100km south
from the Adelaide CBD and is joined to the mainland at Goolwa by a bridge. It
sits in the estuary of the Murray River as it exits to the ocean. 25% of the
island is part of the Coorong National Park and you are able to see the Murray
mouth from the lookout area.
Facilities include a caravan
park, a tavern (excellent meals), a very small general store (licensed
bottleshop), a café in the centre of the island (excellent meals, licensed).
There are several B&B’s on the island and a farm stay and the island has several
small boat launching ramps. The island is a photographers and birdwatchers
paradise, excellent fishing and boating destination and a very picturesque area
to visit. Vicki Crawford
Jolimont
Kadina
Kapunda
Leigh Creek
Leigh Creek is virtually the southern end of major tracks like the Birdsville
Track, Oddnadatta Track etc. and has become a major tour staging post for the
far northern part of South Australia, Western Queensland and NT.
Beat
McLaren Vale
Meadows
Meningie
Milang
Mt Compass
Mt Gambier
Located mid-way between Melbourne and Adelaide, Mount Gambier is a fine stop off
point for those interested in coastal regions, forests and of course the famous
Coonawarra vineyards. Travel time from either Adelaide or Melbourne is
approximately 5 hours. Mount Gambier offers varied accommodation from budget to
4 star and has one of the best camping grounds and sites in South Australia,
located immediately adjacent to the famous Blue Lake and the other crater lakes
in the region.
Mount Shanck, the little Blue
Lake (sink-hole actually) are only 15 minutes away with a little extra travel to
get to the south coast and cray-fishing port of Port McDonnell. The Great Ocean
Road, Portland and Warrnambool are an easy drive from this location The town
boasts 2 fine 18 hole golf courses, race course, motor cycle racing, speed cars
and is the venue of some Ladies International tennis competition.
The Lady Nelson Park offers
full tourist information and literature on the area and is located just out of
the town centre, which incidentally has a number of heritage buildings over 100
years old, including Jens Hotel, the Old Town Hall, Cave Gardens and the old
Post Office. Take some time to come and enjoy this area of South Australia. A
great summer location but can get cool to cold in the winter - bring a jacket at
all times. Ken Haig
Nailsworth
Naracoorte
North Adelaide
Parkside
Parkside and Unley are two neighbouring suburbs about five minutes out of the
city on the southern side of Adelaide. They feature many trendy cafe's and King
William and Unley Road offer some of the best shopping to be had in the state..
as does Glen Osmond Road, which is where many of the state's seconds shops are
located. Rebecca Wenzel
Port Adelaide
Port Augusta
Port Augusta is a relatively unknown town that has a lot to offer, about three
hours drive north of Adelaide. Name another place where you can stand on a
bridge, over the sea watching the dolphins play, and be surrounded by hills and
mountains, only a stones throw away from the Outback. From Port Augusta you can
visit the amazing Flinders Ranges and take a ride on the Pichi Richi Railway or
go on a quiet cruise to the top of the Spencer Gulf.
Visit the Australian Arid Lands
Botanic Garden, hosting one of the world’s largest Erempohila gardens. Other
attractions include the Wadlata Outback Centre and the Fountain Gallery, as well
as the newly developed Foreshore. The crossroads of Australiaand the gateway to
the Outback. A. Greenfield
Port Lincoln
Renmark
Roxby Downs
Stirling
Strathalbyn
Tanunda
Underdale
Unley (see Parkside)
Venus Bay
Venus Bay is a picturesque small seaside holiday town which sits on a narrow
peninsula overlooking Venus Bay and its islands, about 700 km west (7hrs) of
Adelaide. It is quiet, peaceful and friendly and its tranquil sheltered waters
provide an absolute mecca for the small boat and jetty fisherman as well as
water-skiing, swimming, canoeing or sailing. The town Lookout offers
breathtaking views of towering cliffs and booming surf rolling in from the Great
Australian Bight.
Keen board riders can also view
surf conditions of nearby surf beaches from here. Venus Bay offers a variety of
facilities by way of bed & breakfast, holiday units, caravan park, licensed
general store, fuel & gas, fish-scaling bay, boat-launching facilities,
playground, public toilets, safe swimming beach with shade, public phones,
visitor information and boat hire . A 9 hole “scrape’ golf course is located
nearby (halfway between Port Kenny and Venus Bay). Nearby Port Kenny has a hotel
which serves great local grub and cold beer most nights. See:
http://www.venusbaysa.com
James Horne.
Wayville
Whyalla
Woomera
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