22 days in South Australia Itinerary

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Adelaide
— 5 nights
Foot to Adelaide, Fly to Kangaroo Island
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Kangaroo Island
— 4 nights
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Port Lincoln
— 2 nights
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Mount Gambier
— 3 nights
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Victor Harbor
— 2 nights
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Lyndoch
— 3 nights
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Adelaide — 5 nights

Dedicate the 3rd (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Adelaide Oval, hunt for treasures at Adelaide Central Market, take an in-depth tour of Migration Museum, and take a stroll through Rundle Mall.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Adelaide itinerary planner.

Dublin, Ireland to Adelaide is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9.5 hours traveling from Dublin to Adelaide. Traveling from Dublin in December, you will find days in Adelaide are much hotter (30°C), and nights are a bit warmer (17°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Kangaroo Island.
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Kangaroo Island — 4 nights

Spend the 7th (Tue) exploring nature at Flinders Chase National Park. There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, get to know the resident critters at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Stokes Beach, and step into the grandiose world of George's 52,000 Castle Lights.

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You can fly from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island in 2.5 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 8th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Port Lincoln.
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Port Lincoln — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): walk around Glen-Forest Tourist Park & Vineyard, then let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, then cruise along Winter Hill Lookout, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Fishery Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Fri): look for gifts at Eyre Peninsula Book Bazaar, then meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience, and then take in the pleasant sights at Parnkalla Walking Trail.

For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Port Lincoln trip planner.

You can fly from Kangaroo Island to Port Lincoln in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Mount Gambier.
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Mount Gambier — 3 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Naracoorte Caves National Park (in Naracoorte), Coonawarra (Wynns Coonawarra Estate & The Blok Coonawarra) and Petticoat Lane (in Penola). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along The Blue Lake, explore the striking landscape at Umpherston Sinkhole, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Schank, and Head underground at Cave Gardens.

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Mount Gambier attractions planning website.

Fly from Port Lincoln to Mount Gambier in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Mount Gambier are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to fly to Victor Harbor.
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Victor Harbor — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): indulge your senses at Wine Diva Tours, learn about winemaking at Primo Estate, and then do a tasting at Fox Creek Wines. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Goolwa Visitor Information Centre, then relax in the rural setting at Softfoot Farm, then get to know the resident critters at Urimbirra Wildlife Park, and finally step off the mainland to explore Granite Island.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our Victor Harbor trip builder tool.

You can fly from Mount Gambier to Victor Harbor in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Mount Gambier in January, expect Victor Harbor to be somewhat warmer, temps between 34°C and 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Lyndoch.
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Lyndoch — 3 nights

Lyndoch is known for wineries, trails, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about winemaking at Kies Family Wines, don't miss a visit to Whispering Wall, contemplate the long history of Langmeil Winery, and sample the tasty concoctions at Greenock Brewers Barossa Valley.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Lyndoch trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Victor Harbor to Lyndoch by car takes about 2 hours. In January in Lyndoch, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to 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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