Explore South Australia Road Trip Itinerary

Welcome to Adelaide, South Australia's capital city.

Cosmopolitan Adelaide brims with culture, flavours, events and entertainment. From spacious boulevards to vibrant suburbs, sophisticated architecture to lush gardens, the city has it all.

Adelaide's reputation as a foodie destination is well deserved. Famed for culinary creativity and outstanding produce, there is something here for every palate.

Adelaide is the Festival Capital of Australia - from comedy and cabaret to food and fashion, there's always something on no matter when you visit.

Accommodation: Adelaide - 2 Nights

Escape to the picturesque Adelaide Hills on a guided food and wine tour that blends stunning scenery with gourmet delights. Take in panoramic views from Mt Lofty Summit before visiting Beerenberg Farm Shop, Melba’s Chocolate Factory, and Woodside Cheese Cellar for tastings of locally made treats. Sample exceptional cool-climate wines at boutique wineries, then enjoy a hearty two-course lunch with a glass of wine or beer at an iconic German pub in Hahndorf. Explore charming galleries, museums, and heritage shops at your leisure.

Over a third of the island is protected in nature reserves, home to native wildlife like sea lions, koalas and diverse bird species. In the west, Flinders Chase National Park is known for penguin colonies and striking coastal rock formations, like the sculpted Remarkable Rocks and the stalactite-covered Admirals Arch.

Accommodation: Kangaroo Island - 2 Nights

Exceptional Kangaroo Island - Flinders Chase Focus Tour - Includes Lunch Explore Kangaroo Island on this full day Flinders Chase tour. Designed to showcase the best of Kangaroo Island, a passionate local guide will give fascinating insight into the elements of life here on the Island. The tour explores the wilderness of the west end of Kangaroo Island, including fire ecology, access to a private wildlife refuge, a series of wildlife encounters, an elegant picnic lunch and the iconic landscapes of Flinders Chase National park. Enjoy warm hospitality in this unforgettable small group tour.

Today you will be transferred to Kingscote Airport to meet your flight to Adelaide where you will collect your rental vehicle on arrival

The Barossa Valley is your next beautiful South Australian destination. The Barossa is bursting with flavour, new discoveries and hidden gems; there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through some of Australia's finest food and wine experiences and immerse yourself in the region's fascinating cultural heritage. The patchwork of parishes that make up the Barossa mean that each town and village has a distinct feel, from the beautifully preserved German hueffendorf village of Bethany to the old English charm of Angaston.

Approximate Distance: 179 km | 111 miles   Total Driving Time: 2 hours 32 mins

Accommodation: Barossa Valley - 2 Nights

Uncork the historic Barossa discovering boutique wineries that are big on character. With a flexible tour itinerary (your recommendation or ours) and a very small group you'll avoid the crowds and taste the premium wines the region has become so well- known for. At Harvest Kitchen you'll enjoy a tasting menu selection of expertly prepared dishes to share, selected by the chef from the ever-changing seasonal menu. The perfect accompaniment to a big day of tasting premium Barossa wine.

Stunningly beautiful and featuring some geological marvels such as Wilpena Pound, the Flinders Ranges stretch more than 300 kilometres from Jamestown in the south, to the Gammon Ranges in the north. The Ranges is the gateway to the outback, and boasts towering rock walls, spectacular gorges, abundant wildlife and Aboriginal culture, dating back millions of years.

Driving through the Flinders Ranges, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were navigating the unexplored face of Mars. Towering ancient cliffs and deep craters border dusty red roads. 

You have reached the heart of South Australia's outback, yet just an easy journey from Adelaide, the Flinders Ranges is one of the world's ultimate destinations

Approximate Distance: 452 km | 280 miles   Total Driving Time: 4-hours 52 mins

Accommodation: Flinders Range - 2 Nights

Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorges are the iconic geological features of the Flinders Ranges National Park with stunning views and spectacular rock faces. See some of the oldest fossils in the world, and if you are lucky you may spot a Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby

Highlights:

• Flinders Ranges National Park
• Wilpena Pound
• Brachina Gorge Geological Trail
• Bunyeroo Gorge Scenic Drive
• Razorbacks Lookout

This tour showcases the Ikara Flinders Ranges National Park which offers an abundance of flora and wildlife including Red kangaroos, Western Grey kangaroos, Euros or Wallaroos and some spectacular bird life - wedge tailed Eagles and a variety of lizards - as well as the Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby.

We look at the amazing ancient geological rock formations of the Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorges, and including a viewing of an ancient marine fossil - the Archaeocyatha Fossil - 530 million years old. The scenery is stunning and diverse – from deep inside the gorges to the open expansive views from the Razorback Lookout.

Today you will head back towards Adelaide to enjoy your last night in Glenelg

Welcome to Glenelg with the perfect Mediterranean climate. Glenelg is a beach-side suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. Located on the shore of Holdfast Bay in Gulf St Vincent, it has become a tourist destination due to its beach and many attractions, home to several hotels and dozens of restaurants. Bayside Glenelg draws families to its long, sandy beach and the Beachouse amusement centre, with waterslides, rides and arcade games.

Approximate Distance: 445 km | 275 miles   Total Driving Time: 4-hours 45 mins

Accommodation: Glenelg - 1 Night

Say farewell to South Australia today as you drop off your rental car and board your onward flight.

We know you will enjoy your 10 Day South Australia Tour, taking with you the magical memories of a truly exceptional Australian experience. We hope you will return soon to discover even more highlights of this incredible continent. 

The driving distance to Adelaide City Centre is 11 kilometers (6.8 miles).