South Australia Destination Guide
The place
Australia as you imagined it! One of the hottest and driest regions boasts thousands of miles of deserted sandy beaches and an abundance of wildlife, whilst just out back is the awesome, timeless outback where the bright red earth dotted with vivid wild flowers shimmers under huge blue skies.
And at its heart is the festival capital, Adelaide, where the people are warm and friendly and the wine flows freely! If you know wine, then you know South Australia with names like Barossa and Coonawarra famous the world over. So visit South Australia and treat yourself to a taste of the good life.
The facts
Geography: A land of contrasts with thousands of miles of stunning coastline and never ending desert stretching as far as the eye can see.
Travelling time: Approximately 21 hours flying time
Local time: GMT + 9 1/2 hours
Climate: Similar to the Mediterranean, although the seasons are, of course , reversed. South Australia enjoys warm, dry summers, which in the outback, can be scorching. Winters are mild. Most rain falls in the winter, although this is one of the driest Australian states.
Airport information: Adelaide’s airport is just 5 miles west of the city centre. A regular shuttle service operates between the international and domestic terminals and downtown Adelaide. The service offers pick ups and drop offs at most of the main hotels.
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