44 days in South Australia Itinerary

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 36 minutes away. There's lots more to do: do a tasting at Kies Family Wines, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, and steep yourself in history at Langmeil Winery.

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Sydney to Tanunda is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Australian Central Standard Time (ACST), which is usually a -0.5 hour difference. Traveling from Sydney in April, plan for a bit cooler nights in Tanunda, with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Port Lincoln.

Primarily a marine industry town, Port Lincoln has about as many marina trawlers and grain silos as luxury yachts.

Change things up with these side-trips from Port Lincoln: Food Tours (in Coffin Bay), Corny Point Lighthouse (in Corny Point) and Minniribbie Farm (in Wangary). Spend the 14th (Fri) exploring nature at Coffin Bay National Park. There's much more to do: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, kick back and relax at Fishery Bay, look for gifts at Eyre Peninsula Book Bazaar, and cruise along Winter Hill Lookout.

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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 16th (Sun) so you can fly to Coober Pedy.

The population of Coober Pedy exploded after the discovery of opals in 1915.

Coober Pedy is known for museums, nature, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Faye's Underground Home, go deep underground at Tom's Opal Mine, stop by Opalios, and look for all kinds of wild species at Josephine's Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage.

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Fly from Port Lincoln to Coober Pedy in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to fly to Clare.

The town of Clare is located in South Australia in the Mid North region, 136 km north of Adelaide. Get out of town with these interesting Clare side-trips: Victoria Square (in Kadina) and Moonta (Moonta Heritage Trail 38 & Moonta Mines Museum). There's much more to do: take in the exciting artwork at Vine Art Studio, Gallery & Therapeutic Massage, pause for some serene contemplation at St Aloysius Church, hike along Riesling Trail, and do a tasting at Greg Cooley Wines.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Clare trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Coober Pedy to Clare takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Kangaroo Island.

Abandoned by Aborigines a few thousand years ago, Kangaroo Island attracts over 140,000 visitors each year.

Spend the 27th (Thu) exploring nature at Flinders Chase National Park. The adventure continues: get outside with Outdoor Activities, relax in the rural setting at Clifford's Honey Farm, identify plant and animal life at Seal Bay Conservation Park, and explore the striking landscape at Remarkable Rocks.

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Traveling by flight from Clare to Kangaroo Island takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel to Adelaide.

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 3rd (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Adelaide Botanic Garden, don't miss a visit to Adelaide Oval, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Adelaide Zoo, and look for all kinds of wild species at Cleland Wildlife Park.

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Adelaide online vacation planner.

You can fly from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus. April in Adelaide sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to drive to Victor Harbor.

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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Victor Harbor: Fleurieu Hills Vineyard (in Willunga), McLaren Vale (d'Arenberg, Wirra Wirra Vineyards, &more) and Vineyard Road Cellar Door (in Belvidere). There's lots more to do: step off the mainland to explore Granite Island, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Urimbirra Wildlife Park, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and explore the striking landscape at Rosetta Head.

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You can drive from Adelaide to Victor Harbor in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, daily temperatures in Victor Harbor can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive to Robe.

Robe is a town and fishing port located in the Limestone Coast of South Australia. Get out of town with these interesting Robe side-trips: Keith (Don Moseley Park & Cockatoo Downs Farmstay), Beachport (Beachport Surf Beach & Bowman Scenic Drive) and Cape Buffon (in Southend). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Robe Beach, do a tasting at Cape Jaffa Wines, make a trip to Cape Dombey Obelisk, and visit a coastal fixture at Robe Lighthouse.

To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Robe holiday planning site.

Traveling by car from Victor Harbor to Robe takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can go by car to Mount Gambier.

The most popular sites in Mount Bambier are the caves, where you can go cave diving.

Get out of town with these interesting Mount Gambier side-trips: Naracoorte Caves National Park (in Naracoorte), Coonawarra (Penley Estate, Brand's Laira, &more) and Penola (Banks Thargo Coonawarra, Petticoat Lane, &more). The adventure continues: explore the activities along The Blue Lake, stroll around Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park, awaken your taste buds at Mount & Vine Tourism, and explore the striking landscape at Umpherston Sinkhole.

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Traveling by car from Robe to Mount Gambier takes 1.5 hours. In May in Mount Gambier, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.