8 days in South Australia Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips South Australia vacation planner
Start: Sydney
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Delamere
— 1 night
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Adelaide
— 3 nights
Foot to Adelaide, Fly to Kangaroo Island
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Kangaroo Island
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Sydney
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Delamere — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): indulge your taste buds at Allusion Farmstay & Vineyard and then enjoy the sand and surf at Carrickalinga Beach. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Blowhole Beach and then identify plant and animal life at Deep Creek Conservation Park.
To find more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Delamere route maker site.
Sydney to Delamere is an approximately 15.5-hour car ride. 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 January, Delamere is a bit cooler at night with lows of 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Adelaide.
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To find more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Delamere route maker site.
Sydney to Delamere is an approximately 15.5-hour car ride. 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 January, Delamere is a bit cooler at night with lows of 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Adelaide.
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Adelaide — 3 nights

Adelaide exists contentedly as a cultured, diverse, and attractive city with a laid-back center, leafy residential districts, and an underlying cosmopolitan atmosphere.Take a break from the city and head to Aldinga Beach and Semaphore Beach. Visit Henley Beach and Seacliff Beach for some beach relaxation. Venture out of the city with trips to Langmeil Winery (in Tanunda), Seppeltsfield (in Seppeltsfield) and Murray Street Vineyards (in Greenock). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Rundle Mall, shop like a local with Unique Opal Mine Pty Ltd, pause for some serene contemplation at St George's Anglican Church, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Adelaide Central Market.
To find maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Adelaide trip itinerary maker app.
Getting from Delamere to Adelaide by car takes about 1.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Kangaroo Island.
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Kangaroo Island — 3 nights

Abandoned by Aborigines a few thousand years ago, Kangaroo Island attracts over 140,000 visitors each year.Take a break from the city and head to Seal Bay Conservation Park and Stokes Beach. Spend the 31st (Thu) exploring nature at Flinders Chase National Park. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Island Beach, admire the natural beauty at Kangaroo Island Spirits, identify plant and animal life at Raptor Domain, and get a taste of life in the country at Island Pure Sheep Dairy.
To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Kangaroo Island online trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by flight from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can 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.