28 days in South Australia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock South Australia vacation planner
Start: Los Angeles
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Mount Gambier
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Naracoorte
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Victor Harbor
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Kangaroo Island
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Tanunda
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Port Lincoln
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Adelaide
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Mount Gambier — 3 nights

The most popular sites in Mount Bambier are the caves, where you can go cave diving.Change things up with these side-trips from Mount Gambier: Robe (Karatta Wine Room & Gallery, Robe Beach, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along The Blue Lake, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, explore the striking landscape at Umpherston Sinkhole, and explore the fascinating underground world of Cave Gardens.
To find photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Mount Gambier vacation maker website.
Los Angeles, USA to Mount Gambier is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Australian Central Standard Time (ACST), which is usually a 17.5 hour difference. When traveling from Los Angeles in January, plan for somewhat warmer days in Mount Gambier, with highs around 78°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Naracoorte.
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Naracoorte — 2 nights

Naracoorte is a town in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, approximately 336 kilometres south-east of Adelaide and 100 kilometres north of Mount Gambier on the Riddoch Highway .HistoryNaracoorte was formed from the merger of two towns, Kincraig, founded in 1845 by Scottish explorer William Macintosh, and Narracoorte, established as a government settlement in 1847. Start off your visit on the 9th (Mon): learn about winemaking at The Blok Coonawarra, contemplate the long history of Petticoat Lane, learn about winemaking at Balnaves of Coonawarra, then do a tasting at Majella Wines Coonawarra, then Head underground at Naracoorte Caves National Park, and finally stop by Yulgilbar Wood Gallery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Tue): do a tasting at Penley Estate, learn about winemaking at Brand's Laira, then learn about winemaking at Katnook Coonawarra, and finally do a tasting at Menzies Wine Room & Retreat.
For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Naracoorte trip maker site.
You can drive from Mount Gambier to Naracoorte in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Victor Harbor.
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For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Naracoorte trip maker site.
You can drive from Mount Gambier to Naracoorte in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Victor Harbor.
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Victor Harbor — 4 nights

Victor Harbor is a town in South Australia on the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula, about 80 km south of the centre of Adelaide. Explore Victor Harbor's surroundings by going to Blowhole Beach (in Delamere), McLaren Vale (Primo Estate, Fox Creek Wines, &more) and Aldinga Beach (in Aldinga Beach). Next up on the itinerary: step off the mainland to explore Granite Island, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Oceanic Victor, make a trip to Basham's Beach Regional Park, and kick back and relax at Horseshoe Bay.
To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Victor Harbor trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Naracoorte to Victor Harbor by car takes about 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in January, and nighttime lows around 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Kangaroo Island.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Victor Harbor trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Naracoorte to Victor Harbor by car takes about 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in January, and nighttime lows around 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Kangaroo Island.
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Kangaroo Island — 5 nights
Abandoned by Aborigines a few thousand years ago, Kangaroo Island attracts over 140,000 visitors each year.Spend the 16th (Mon) exploring nature at Flinders Chase National Park. And it doesn't end there: see Off-Road Tours, enjoy the sand and surf at Island Beach, identify plant and animal life at Seal Bay Conservation Park, and surround yourself with nature on Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari.
To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Kangaroo Island online tour itinerary planner.
You can do a combination of car and ferry from Victor Harbor to Kangaroo Island in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Tanunda.
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Tanunda — 4 nights
One of the cities of the Barossa Valley wine-producing region, Tanunda has an easygoing atmosphere stemming from its close connection with agriculture and viniculture.Take a break from Tanunda with a short trip to National Motor Museum in Birdwood, about 38 minutes away. There's still lots to do: learn about winemaking at Seppeltsfield, don't miss a visit to Whispering Wall, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, and indulge your taste buds at Langmeil Winery.
To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Tanunda travel route planning app.
You can fly from Kangaroo Island to Tanunda in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, bus, and train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to fly to Port Lincoln.
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Port Lincoln — 2 nights
Primarily a marine industry town, Port Lincoln has about as many marina trawlers and grain silos as luxury yachts.Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): take a memorable drive along Winter Hill Lookout, then have unforgettable encounters with a shark diving experience, and then take in the pleasant sights at Parnkalla Walking Trail. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Glen-Forest Tourist Park & Vineyard, identify plant and animal life at Mikkira Station, and then stroll through Fishery Bay.
To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Port Lincoln trip builder site.
Fly from Tanunda to Port Lincoln in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to fly to Adelaide.
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Adelaide — 6 nights

Adelaide exists contentedly as a cultured, diverse, and attractive city with a laid-back center, leafy residential districts, and an underlying cosmopolitan atmosphere.Dedicate the 29th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: see where the action happens at Adelaide Oval, wander the streets of Rundle Mall, browse the eclectic array of goods at Adelaide Central Market, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Adelaide Zoo.
For photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Adelaide trip itinerary planning site.
Getting from Port Lincoln to Adelaide by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in January, and nighttime lows around 62°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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South Australia travel guide
Largely arid or semi-arid in terms of its climate and geography, South Australia nevertheless boasts several picturesque mountain ranges and grasslands, particularly in its coastal region. Founded in 1836 as a planned colonial province rather than a penal settlement, South Australia has a slightly different modern history than Australia’s other states. Economically prosperous and culturally rich, South Australia boasts a confident, easygoing personality.