South Australia
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South Australia is a place that is commonly visited by Australian tourists and now in ever increasing numbers by international tourists as well. It is a state where variety is the key. The variety in the different regions of the state is fantastic. It ranges from desert and stark arid outback scenery through to lush river plains planted with grape vines through to wild and windswept coastal beauty. In the north, and covering more than half of the state, is the great Ausralian outback and within South Australia's borders are some of the outbacks most important attractions. The largest of these is lake Eyre. Sometimes a dry salt lake and sometimes filled with flood waters from Australia's north, Lake Eyre changes from a hot desert wasteland to a haven for fish and birdlife depending on its state. When full it is one of the great sights in Australia's heartland. Also in the outback are the oal mining town of Coober Pedy and the beautiful Wilpena pound.
The Barossa and the Clare Valleys are the best known places in South Australia. This is Australia's oldest and best know wine growing region and home to some of the best red and white wines in the world. There are many cellar doors throughout the region and many of these are household names. They are only a bit over an hours drive from Adelaide which is the capital of South Australia. In the south is a rugged and beautiful coastline where you will find fascinating places to visit. Kangaroo Island is one of Australia's most unspoiled places and less that half of it has been cleared from its natural state. The wildlife here is unchanged since the coming of Europeans and it is one of the best places in the country to spend a holiday.
Back on the mainland places like Mt Gambier on the Fleurieu Peninsular has some magnificent scenery including coloured lakes and beautiful caves. The Yorke Peninsular is a popular holiday destination with many small fishing villages, agricultural farmlands and a beautiful coastline. Ont eh western coast of the St vincents Gulf are several towns and cities that you should visit. Port Lincoln is Australia's tuna fishing capital,and Whyalla is the steel city of the south with a historic production of steel from South Australian iron ore.
Follow this link to www.satravel.net.au to book all your South Australian holidays.
