What to do in South Australia

Activities, attractions and tours
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Most fun & popular experiences in South Australia

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Popular places to visit in South Australia

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Glenelg Beach

This historic settlement is a thriving cultural destination, right on the beach.

Glenelg Beach
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Rundle Mall

World-class shopping at over 700 stores, farm animals and even a few ghosts make this much more than a typical shopping mall.

Rundle Mall
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Adelaide Oval

Tour the stadium, witness an AFL showdown, see a game of rugby or cricket, browse the Bradman Collection, dine in style or rock out at a concert.

Adelaide Oval
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West Beach

Go on a leisurely beach walk, jump in for a swim or just laze in the sunshine at this white-sand stretch of coastline close to the Adelaide Airport.

West Beach
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Brighton Beach

Check out one of South Australia’s best urban beaches with crazy surf sessions and quirky art. Follow it up with a movie or sunset drinks at the “Espy”.

Brighton Beach
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Henley Beach

Enjoy the buzz of its seaside square, soak up the views from its jetty or just relax on the warm sands of this beautiful stretch of coastline near Adelaide.

Henley Beach

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Rundle Mall featuring nightlife, night scenes and street scenes

Adelaide Central Business District

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Adelaide’s inner sanctum is a treasure-trove of heritage buildings, cafés, bars, green spaces and seasonal festivals.

Adelaide Central Business District
Glenelg which includes heritage architecture and a park

Glenelg

Enjoy the delights of the ocean, a pretty coastline, heritage architecture and a fun-filled amusement park at this charming beach resort on the edge of Adelaide.

Glenelg
Hahndorf

Hahndorf

Dust off your dirndl and get a little taste of Europe in Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest remaining German settlement.

Hahndorf
McLaren Vale, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

McLaren Vale

Enjoy watersports, visit historical buildings, explore a shipwreck and go on wine-tasting tours in one of South Australia's oldest wine regions.

McLaren Vale
Port Adelaide showing a bay or harbour

Port Adelaide

Look behind the busy commercial wharf that heads Port Adelaide and you’ll discover a town from another era.

Port Adelaide
Brighton, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Brighton

A historic jetty, elegant promenade and sweeping sandy beach make for a delightful day at this coastal suburb, only a short trip away from downtown Adelaide.

Brighton