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South Australia

Lost in time

South Australia has many thriving towns, but sometimes circumstances lead a community to disband and move on. Here are four abandoned South Australian towns that provide a window to our past. 1. Radium Hill Well before the advent of nuclear power and alarmingly destructive weapons, South Australia was a miner of uranium and radium. The...
South Australia

Beyond the Murray

South Australia isn’t known for its abundant rivers. Apart from the mighty Murray, most of our waterways are much smaller, carving their narrow channels through the city, suburbs and regional SA.   We head beyond the Murray, Torrens, Port, Onkaparinga and Gawler rivers, and take a look at four lesser-known South Australian streams. 1. Neales...
South Australia

Winter in the outback

Winter and spring provide the best conditions for an outback trip. Expect mild, clear days and chilly nights, which are perfect for warming your hands beside a campfire. The twisted and folded landscape of the ancient Flinders Ranges offers spectacular scenery. Iconic Wilpena Pound is like a colossal amphitheatre pressed into the earth, and a...
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3 remote experiences by rail

It really isn’t the destination, but the journey that matters – and a rail ride aboard Journey Beyond’s The Ghan is proof of that. While the phenomenal 774m train is a sight to behold in itself, there are a few rare experiences along the way that make the trip between Darwin and Adelaide particularly worthwhile....
South Australia

The toast of local tourism

The stars of the local tourism industry shone bright at the recent South Australian Tourism Awards during a gala dinner at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Presented by the Tourism Council of South Australia (TiCSA), the awards are the pinnacle of excellence in the local tourism industry, celebrating individuals, businesses and attractions across our spectacular state...
South Australia

Visiting SA’s top tourism towns

There’s nothing we love more than celebrating South Australia. So naturally, when the Tourism Industry Council South Australia (TiCSA) announced Renmark, Wallaroo and Quorn as the recipients of the SA Top Tourism Town Awards , we got straight to researching the best things to do when visiting. The awards, which were established in 2021 and...
South Australia

Tiny outback towns with big stories

Far from SA’s main cities and towns, a few South Australians have been drawn to the lifestyle of remote outback settlements. We look at Oodnadatta, Andamooka and Innamincka – three tiny SA  towns that have survived the hardships and isolation of their far-flung locations. 1. Oodnadatta To reach Oodnadatta from Adelaide, follow the Stuart Hwy...
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Head to northern Oz for a warm winter break

In a country with such a diverse range of climates and environments, there’s always somewhere where the weather’s just right. If winter in southern Australia isn’t your thing, then plan a trip to the sun, surf and dramatic scenery of the far north. For southerners, tropical northern Australia is like another world. It’s a place...
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Australia: the land of legendary experiences

Opulent train rides through the ochre-stained desert, luxurious hotels set among the Blue Mountains and spectacular light shows in the night sky – Australia has legendary experiences to suit all tastes. If you’re planning to book an unforgettable Australian holiday in 2022, here are some of our top picks to inspire you. South Australia Fly...
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If you want to see Australia, plan ahead

I think we can safely say that Australia is currently the most popular travel destination for Aussies – it’s about the only game in town. And what a great place to spend your holidays.   It seems that not too long ago, we couldn’t go anywhere. State borders were closed and dreams of overseas holidays...
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Journey across Australia on the Great Southern

Visiting 4 states in 3 days. If an overseas visitor told you that was their plan for touring Australia, you’d likely (politely) tell them they were dreaming.   But it is possible to do, and in comfort. Through luxury train travel, Australia’s tyranny of distance dissolves into a carousel of 3-course meals, iconic sights and...
Overseas

Going it alone overseas

Travelling solo might be daunting, but it can be one of the most rewarding, enriching experiences you’ll ever have.   After a 9-hour flight from Australia, I land in Bangkok on a hot, sticky April afternoon. It’s my first time travelling solo overseas, and while Bangkok can be chaotic, over the next week I find...