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Adelaide is a great base from which to explore South Australia. Thanks to its location, much of the state’s cultural and natural highlights can be explored as day trips from Adelaide. You can bronze yourself on the beach one day, visit the art galleries and museums in the city the next and taste local wine and produce the following day. And all that without ever having to change your accommodation! We’ve picked some of the best day trips from Adelaide for you, to help you make the best of your visit.

The Flinders Ranges, a mountainous stretch of outback shaped by millions of years of geological activity, offers some of the most striking scenery found anywhere in the country. The mountain range is the largest in South Australia, rolling into the distance for hundreds of kilometres, and its location makes it one of the most accessible parts of the outback to explore. The vastly arid landscape coloured with dusty yellows and reds offers a fascinating combination of valleys, gorges and creeks, which in turn are home to an incredible array of wildlife. Read on for the answers to the most commonly asked questions posed to our First Light Travel team

In search of historic towns, dramatic coastlines, world-class wineries, ancient forests full of snoozing koalas all framed by craggy mountains in hues of pink and ochre? Look no further, South Australia has it all plus some of the best high-end accommodation options in the country.

Crowned as Australia’s most liveable city in 2021, Adelaide is a cultural hub poised on the gorgeous South Australian coastline. The city not only offers unmissable festivals, superb eateries and easy access to the best of Australia’s wine country, but it is home to some of the most luxurious accommodation options you could ask for.

Did you know Adelaide has stunning beaches only 15 minutes from the city centre? These hidden gems are every bit as magnificent as those in tropical Queensland but they’re arguably less well-known. It’s not an easy task deciding which are the best beaches in Adelaide. We tried it anyway.