15 days in South Australia Itinerary

Adelaide exists contentedly as a cultured, diverse, and attractive city with a laid-back center, leafy residential districts, and an underlying cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Explore hidden gems such as Gorge Wildlife Park and Carrick Hill. Escape the urban bustle at Aldinga Beach and Glenelg Beach. Go for a jaunt from Adelaide to Port Elliot to see Horseshoe Bay about 1h 20 min away. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Henley Beach, find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, browse the collection at Campbelltown Library, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Peter's Cathedral.

For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Adelaide holiday planning app.

London, UK to Adelaide is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Australian Central Standard Time, which is usually a 9.5 hour difference. Expect warmer weather when traveling from London in December: highs in Adelaide hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Delamere.

On the 7th (Sat), enjoy the sand and surf at Second Valley Beach, kick back and relax at Carrickalinga Beach, then experience rural life at Allusion Farmstay & Vineyard, and finally pause for some photo ops at Nan Hai Pu Tuo Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Ingalalla Falls, stroll through Blowhole Beach, and then kick back and relax at Morgan Beach.

For reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Delamere day trip tool.

Getting from Adelaide to Delamere by car takes about 1.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can drive to Coober Pedy.

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

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Josephine's Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage, then pause for some serene contemplation at Serbian Orthodox Church, and then explore the fascinating landscape at Kanku - Breakaways Conservation Park.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Coober Pedy online trip planner.

Drive from Delamere to Coober Pedy in 10 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Delamere in December: high temperatures in Coober Pedy hover around 40°C and lows are around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Food Tours and Fishery Bay. Step out of the city life by going to Shark Diving and Mikkira Station. And it doesn't end there: stroll around Glen-Forest Tourist Park & Vineyard, make a trip to The Old Mill, and admire all the interesting features of Winter Hill Lookout.

To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Port Lincoln travel route planning app.

You can fly from Coober Pedy to Port Lincoln in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Kangaroo Island.

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

Visiting Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Kelly Hill Caves will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Cape Willoughby Lighthouse Keepers Heritage Accommodation and Stokes Beach. And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic natural features at Remarkable Rocks, sample the fine beverages at Kangaroo Island Spirits, stop by Emu Ridge Eucalyptus, and identify plant and animal life at Raptor Domain.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Kangaroo Island online trip planner.

You can fly from Port Lincoln to Kangaroo Island in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.