South Australia info
It is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the north by the Northern Territory and Queensland, to the east by Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and along the south by the Great Australian Bight and the Southern Ocean. With nearly 1.6 million people, the state comprises less than 10% of the Australian population and ranks fifth in population among the states and territories.
The majority of its people reside in the state capital, Adelaide, with most of the remainder settled in fertile areas along the south-eastern coast and River Murray.
Bays in South Australia, Australia
Adelaide sits on the eastern shore of Gulf St Vincent, in the far south of South Australia. There is no denying that the city has a superb setting - the centre is surrounded by green parkland, and the metropolitan area is bound by the hills of the Mt Lofty Ranges and the waters of the Gulf St Vincent. Nearby is the Barossa Valley wine region....
The small holiday town of Aldinga Beach consists of a superb string of sandy beaches, ideal for fishing, swimming, skin diving, and sunbathing....
American River is a peaceful fishing village nestling into a hillside of native vegetation and located at the entrance to Pelican Lagoon, an aquatic sanctuary. The town looks across the bay to Eastern Cove. At night wallabies and possums can be seen. During the day scenic walks along the coast are enjoyed. Bird watchers delight in the numerous species of land and aquatic birds, including the beautiful and rare Glossy Black Cockatoo. Pelicans and black swans grace the shores. American River is famous for its fishing, with boating and sailing also favourite pastimes. The town has a boat ramp, barbeque and picnic facilities and fishing charters....
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Ardrossan is a coastal town and tourist destination located on the Eastern side of the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, with deepwater shipping port and towering cliffs of red clay....
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Blackwood Adelaide is a wonderful place to experience the heritage, culture and convenience of a larger city, without all of the frustrations. The city of Adelaide makes an excellent base for visitors wishing to explore the state's other exciting regions, many of which can be explored in day trips. With so many attractions and activities based in the city, visitors are sure to fall in love with the wonders of Adelaide....
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Emu Bay is the perfect place to stay on Kangaroo Island. It is the best base for the exploration of Australia's third largest offshore island....
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The Adelaide Hills is arguably South Australia's most accessible region. The Adelaide Hills region offers an insight into country life with a community vibe evident in all the towns. It is an ideal day trip destination with beautiful scenery to be enjoyed all year round....
Glenelg is a popular beach-side suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. Located on the shore of Holdfast Bay in Gulf St Vincent, it has become a popular tourist destination due to its beach and many attractions, home to several hotels and dozens of restaurants....
Enjoy Glenelg's coastline, spectacular sunsets and bustling Jetty Road with over 300 cafes, restaurants, specialty shops and galleries. Ride on an historic tram to Adelaide City, shop in Rundle Mall and the famous Central Food Market, visit the Festival and Convention Centre, grand Casino or the magnificent Botanic Gardens....
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Happy Valley is a metropolitan suburb of Adelaide, South Australia....
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Kangaroo Island abounds with fauna and flora. Enjoy a luxurious island holiday with stunning sea views and enchanting wildlife....
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Kensington is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters....
Kingscote is the largest town on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, with harbour and commercial fishing fleet and is home to a colony of the smallest penguins in the world....
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Enjoy twilight strolls through unspoilt Australian bush where Tammar Wallabies and Kangaroos can be seen in large numbers. See Echidnas digging into large ant mounds looking for their evening meal. Amazing Sunsets that astonish and change each night. See the many varieties of wild flowers, during the Spring Season September - November. For Star Gazers the zero ambient light allows almost perfect views of the Southern constellations....
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McLaren Vale is less than an hour's drive from Adelaide. It is a charming township surrounded by more than 50 vineyards and wineries. The vast majority have their own cellar door, where tastings and sales are available....
Middleton is a holiday and tourist destination, in the summer many people escape the heat of Adelaide for the cooler sea-breezes. In winter, tourists visit to try to spot the Southern Right Whales which calve and mate in the waters off of Middleton's beaches. Middleton is part of the Alexandrina Council area. It is in the state electorate of Finniss and the federal Division of Mayo....
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Mount Gambier is located approximately 4 1/2 hours drive from Adelaide in South Australia, either via the Princes Highway along the coast or inland via the Duke and Riddoch Highways. It is also the same distance from Melbourne in Victoria, making it an ideal place to stopover when travelling between states or cities. There is so much to see and do while in Mount Gambier, plan to stay for at least a few days or make it your destination for a week long vacation and relax....
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Normanville is a small rural town near the coast on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia....
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O’Sullivan Beach is located within the City of Onkaparinga, and is a seaside suburb in Adelaide, South Australia with wide sandy beach, marina, boat ramp and foreshore for water sports and recreation....
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Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia is a small town on the north east coast with penguin colony, safe swimming beaches, great accommodation choices and a variety of good places to eat....
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A substantial fishing township on the southern edge of the Eyre Peninsula. Port Lincoln really is the keystone of the Eyre Peninsula. A substantial city located on Boston Bay (a bay which is more than three and a half times the size of Sydney Harbour) and nestled in on the easterly side of the Eyre Peninsula over the years it has become the most important grain and fishing port in the region. As a result it has become the informal capital of the whole peninsula....
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Welcome to Stirling, a village and district of extraordinary charm & beauty, with European vegetation and a Mediterranean ambience. Stirling is a place of upmost beauty and prestige. Surrounded by exotic plants with wonderful tree-lined streets and historic buildings, it is one place not to be missed with any outing in the Adelaide Hills....
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Summertown is the ideal central base from which international guests may explore the delights of the Adelaide Hills. Adelaide is renowned as the center of the Australian Wine Industry, and the Hills region is where the original vineyards were established....
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The Toorak Gardens area was originally part of the then larger, and now adjacent, suburb of Rose Park. Between 1912 and 1917 it was named "Toorak", and subsequently "Toorak Gardens". It is an inner eastern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia located 2 km east of the Adelaide city centre....
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Tungkillo in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, less than an hour's drive from the City. It is an ideal base to visit many places of interest with its close proximity to the Barossa Valley, River Murray and numerous other Adelaide Hills attractions....
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Welcome to South Australia's unique coastal paradise! Boasting historic charm, spectacular seascapes, land formations and an abundance of wildlife, you'll find a day is not enough to discover all the secrets of Victor Harbor!...
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West Beach is a seaside suburb of Adelaide, South Australia....
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Whyalla is the third most populous city in South Australia after Adelaide and Mount Gambier. It is a seaport located on the east coast of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia....
Willunga is an historic township which was established only three years after the settlement of South Australia. As far as can be determined the name Willunga comes from the Aboriginal word 'willangga' meaning, possibly, 'the locality of green trees' although some people insist it means 'black duck'. Willunga is a town full of genuinely interesting old buildings. It is situated on the edge of the McLaren Valley which lies to the north. Instead of vineyards or slate, modern Willunga is known for its almonds. Each July the town holds its Almond Blossom Festival....
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