14 days in South Australia Itinerary

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Adelaide
— 4 nights
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Mount Gambier
— 1 night
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Port Lincoln
— 1 night
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Kangaroo Island
— 4 nights
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Tanunda
— 3 nights
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Adelaide — 4 nights

Dedicate the 2nd (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Adelaide Botanic Garden, explore the world behind art at Art Gallery of South Australia, browse the eclectic array of goods at Adelaide Central Market, and steep yourself in history at Adelaide Oval.

To see reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Adelaide sightseeing planner.

Colombo, Sri Lanka to Adelaide is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4 hours traveling from Colombo to Adelaide. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Colombo in April: high temperatures in Adelaide hover around 26°C and lows are around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to fly to Mount Gambier.
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Mount Gambier — 1 night

On the 5th (Fri), explore the activities along The Valley Lake, then contemplate the waterfront views at The Blue Lake, and then explore the striking landscape at Umpherston Sinkhole.

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Traveling by flight from Adelaide to Mount Gambier takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, Mount Gambier is a bit cooler than Adelaide - with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Port Lincoln.
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Port Lincoln — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): take a memorable drive along Winter Hill Lookout, have unforgettable encounters with a shark diving experience, and then go for a walk through Parnkalla Walking Trail.

To see ratings and more tourist information, refer to the Port Lincoln road trip planner.

Fly from Mount Gambier to Port Lincoln in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Kangaroo Island.
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Kangaroo Island — 4 nights

Spend the 9th (Tue) exploring nature at Flinders Chase National Park. The adventure continues: see Off-Road Tours, sample the fine beverages at Kangaroo Island Spirits, explore the striking landscape at Remarkable Rocks, and get to know the resident critters at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park.

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Getting from Port Lincoln to Kangaroo Island by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Tanunda.
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Tanunda — 3 nights

On the 11th (Thu), learn about winemaking at Cimicky Wines, learn about winemaking at Kalleske Wines, then do a tasting at Murray Street Vineyards, and finally indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area. On the 12th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Gardner Knives, do a tasting at Seppeltsfield, then do a tasting at Kies Family Wines, and finally do a tasting at Tscharke Wines.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Tanunda journey planner.

You can fly from Kangaroo Island to Tanunda in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, bus, and train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
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South Australia travel guide

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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.
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