28 days in South Australia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock South Australia itinerary 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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Drive to Cape Jervis Ferry Pier, Ferry to Penneshaw Ferry Pier, Drive to Kangaroo Island
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Kangaroo Island
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Tanunda
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Port Lincoln
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Adelaide
— 6 nights
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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 still lots to do: explore the activities along The Blue Lake, Head underground at Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and take in the dramatic natural features at Umpherston Sinkhole.
To find where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Mount Gambier road trip planning tool.
Los Angeles, USA to Mount Gambier is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. You'll lose 17.5 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Mount Gambier due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Los Angeles in January, you will find days in Mount Gambier are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (14°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow 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): do a tasting at The Blok Coonawarra, contemplate the long history of Petticoat Lane, learn about winemaking at Balnaves of Coonawarra, learn about winemaking at Majella Wines Coonawarra, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Naracoorte Caves National Park, and finally look for gifts at Yulgilbar Wood Gallery. Keep things going the next day: do a tasting at Penley Estate, then do a tasting at Brand's Laira, then learn about winemaking at Katnook Coonawarra, and finally do a tasting at Menzies Wine Room & Retreat.
To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Naracoorte holiday planner.
You can drive from Mount Gambier to Naracoorte in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Victor Harbor.
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To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Naracoorte holiday planner.
You can drive from Mount Gambier to Naracoorte in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time 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: head off the coast to Granite Island, admire the landmark architecture of Basham's Beach Regional Park, observe the fascinating underwater world at Oceanic Victor, and kick back and relax at Horseshoe Bay.
To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Victor Harbor attractions site.
You can drive from Naracoorte to Victor Harbor in 4 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Kangaroo Island.
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To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Victor Harbor attractions site.
You can drive from Naracoorte to Victor Harbor in 4 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 19°C. 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. There's still lots to do: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, explore the striking landscape at Admirals Arch, enjoy the sand and surf at Stokes Beach, and get great views at Cape du Couedic Lighthouse.
To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Kangaroo Island trip maker website.
You can do a combination of car and ferry from Victor Harbor to Kangaroo Island in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly 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.Step out of Tanunda with an excursion to National Motor Museum in Birdwood--about 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Whispering Wall, do a tasting at Seppeltsfield, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, and steep yourself in history at Gardner Knives.
Discover how to plan a Tanunda trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
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, daily temperatures in Tanunda can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can 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.On the 24th (Tue), cruise along Winter Hill Lookout, then have unforgettable encounters with a shark diving experience, and then take in the pleasant sights at Parnkalla Walking Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Glen-Forest Tourist Park & Vineyard, look for all kinds of wild species at Mikkira Station, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Fishery Bay.
For reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Port Lincoln trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by flight from Tanunda to Port Lincoln takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time 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. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Adelaide Oval, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Adelaide Zoo, admire the masterpieces at Art Gallery of South Australia, and enjoy the sand and surf at Glenelg Beach.
To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Adelaide travel route planning app.
Traveling by flight from Port Lincoln to Adelaide takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In January, daytime highs in Adelaide are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to fly 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.