Category: South Australia

River Murray Dark Sky Reserve Lagoon Nebulae
Murray River, Lakes & Coorong

Stargazing in the River Murray Dark Sky Reserve, South Australia

Stargazing is one of the simplest ways you can appreciate nature, and yet one of the most awe-inspiring. As a city-dweller, the reminder that billions of stars blanket the night sky every night, but I normally can’t see them, is a little startling. In September, David and I went stargazing in South Australia with his parents, to celebrate his dad’s 70th birthday. We saw shooting … Continue reading Stargazing in the River Murray Dark Sky Reserve, South Australia

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Barossa Valley winery cellar at Chateau Yaldara
Barossa Valley, Food & Drink

The Best Barossa Valley Wineries to Visit

The Barossa Valley is one of the world’s premier wine regions, known for its big, bold red wines, grand chateaux and for being home to Australia’s most beloved heritage wineries. Widely considered to be the best wine region in Australia (although, the competition is fierce!), the Barossa Valley is a must-visit for food & wine lovers. There are 80 wineries to visit in the Barossa … Continue reading The Best Barossa Valley Wineries to Visit

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Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Peninsula, Murray River, Lakes & Coorong, South Australia

The Best Places to Visit in South Australia

South Australia is one of the best travel destinations in Australia for travellers looking for something a little off the tourist trail. The southern state is home to Australia’s best wine regions, including the Barossa Valley, the only Dark Sky Reserve in Australia for perfect stargazing, and the vast deserts of the Australian outback. I’ve been to South Australia multiple times and am always amazed … Continue reading The Best Places to Visit in South Australia

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Adelaide Hills

The Best Wineries in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia

The Adelaide Hills wine region was one of the best surprises of our first trip to South Australia, so much so that we had to go back on our second! It’s a beautiful area, with scenic landscapes, dozens of award-winning, down-to-earth wineries and several lovely villages to explore. There are more than 60 wineries in the Adelaide Hills, and many of them are household names. … Continue reading The Best Wineries in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia

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Adelaide Hills

Hahndorf: A German Village in the Adelaide Hills

The pretty village of Hahndorf is small slice of 19th century Germany, tucked away in the Adelaide Hills. Just a 30-minute drive from Adelaide’s city centre, visiting Hahndorf is like briefly stepping back in time, and off the continent. In July 2021, we were lucky enough to time our postponed South Australia trip in the 10 days between Melbourne’s two long lockdowns. At the time, … Continue reading Hahndorf: A German Village in the Adelaide Hills

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