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Adelaide
Attractions - Things to do
1. Hahndorf
16 miles (26km) south east of Adelaide
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What is it? Just an easy 20-minute drive along the
six-lane South Eastern Freeway from the city centre of Adelaide is
the scenic Adelaide Hills region. The most popular tourist
destination in the area is Australia's oldest surviving German
settlement, Hahndorf. The town was settled in 1839 by Prussian and
East German immigrants, and today is a flourishing community that
attracts visitors from all over the world. They come to admire the
many historic buildings, the 100-year-old elm and plane trees that
line the main street, to shop for crafts, and to enjoy legendary
hospitality in the many restaurants and accommodation
establishments. Hahndorf is surrounded by many wineries and there
are two cellars in the main street offering tastings and meals. The
three local hotels have traditional German beers on tap. Just
outside the town is the famous Beerenberg Strawberry Farm where
visitors can pick their own in season. Hahndorf makes a perfect
base for exploring the other delights of the Adelaide Hills, which
include the Mt Lofty area, Norton Summit, the Torrens Valley and
Onkaparinga Valley.
Hours of Operation:
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2. Kangaroo Island
www.tourkangarooisland.com.au |
What is it? Australia's third largest island is home to
colonies of sea lions, fairy penguins, pelicans, marine life and,
of course, kangaroos, and provides so much to do and discover that
visitors are advised to stay for at least two days. Kangaroo Island
is situated eight miles (13km) from the mainland of South
Australia. It is inhabited by a small farming community that
produces speciality foods - this, combined with the fact that the
fishing is excellent, means it is worth visiting for the food
alone. The island separated from the mainland during the last Ice
Age, and has many plants and animals no longer found elsewhere. A
third of the island is protected to preserve the natural heritage.
Organised tours visit the parks and protected waterways, or
visitors can 'do-it-yourself' with the aid of a walking trails
brochure available at the tourist office and many of the hotels.
Walking close to wildlife is a unique experience - glance around at
kangaroos, wallabies, goannas, echidnas, possums and platypus;
along the coast watch dolphins and seals frolic while penguins come
to roost.
Hours of Operation: The Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information
Centre is open 9am-5pm (weekdays), 10am-4pm (weekends and public
holidays)
Phone:(08) 8553 1185 (Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor
Information Centre) |
3. Flinders Ranges
www.flindersranges.com |
What is it? The Flinders Ranges, one of the few elevated
landmasses in South Australia, is the gateway to the State's
outback, offering rugged and spectacular scenery best seen at
daybreak or sunset when the colours come alive. At the southern end
of the ranges, about 25 miles (40km) from Port Agusta, is the town
of Quorn which is the jumping off point for four-wheel-drive and
adventure tours of the region. A vintage train runs through the
nearby Pichi Richi Pass, and visitors can try rock-climbing at
Warren Gorge. Further north is the small township of Hawker, which
is the main point for access to the main attraction of the
Flinders, Wilpena Pound. Wilpena is one of Australia's most
significant Aboriginal heritage areas, enclosed in the Flinders
Ranges National Park. Rock engravings can be viewed at Sacred
Canyon and there are many bushwalks to be
followed.
Hours of Operation:
Phone:(08) 8648 6419 (Flinders Ranges Visitor Information
Centre) |
4. Coober Pedy
www.opalcapitaloftheworld.com.au |
What is it? Coober Pedy, the opal mining town located in
the harsh outback of South Australia about 540 miles (850km) north
of Adelaide, operates largely underground. Homes, a church, a
pottery studio and various businesses consist of 'dugouts', which
have been built by the locals to escape the intense heat of this
harsh region. Coober Pedy is recognised as the largest producer of
opals in the world, and more than 100,000 tourists from around the
world make the long pilgrimage to this unique town every year. The
town features a working mine with a museum and shop for visitors,
who can opt to stay in the 'Desert Cave Hotel' underground. The
town is located beside the Stuart Highway, Highway 87, which
provides plenty of refuelling spots on the route from Adelaide in
the south or Alice Springs in the north. It is also possible to
reach the town by air with Kendell Airlines, or by
coach.
Hours of Operation:
Phone:(08) 8672 5298 (Tourist Information Centre) |
5. Barossa Valley
www.barossa-region.org |
What is it? An hour's ride from Adelaide, to the
northeast, is the Barossa Valley, Australia's premier winemaking
region. Fifty-four wineries operate here in an area blessed with
hot dry summers, loamy soil and good winter rainfall. The heart of
the valley is the town of Tanunda, which features relics of the
valley's German heritage in its museum. A lookout at Mengler's Hill
near the town provides spectacular views of the valley, or visitors
can opt for a balloon flight when weather permits. The Barossa Wine
Centre serves 70,000 visitors a year and is the perfect place to
find out the story of the valley, its people and culture. A
bi-annual festival, the Barossa Vintage Festival offers visitors
the opportunity for some off-beat entertainment like treading
grapes, waving at scarecrows, mushroom-hunting and watching floats
travel down Tanunda's main street. Other events and festivals are
held throughout the year.
Hours of Operation: The Barossa Wine Centre is open seven days a
week
Phone:(08) 8563 0600 (Information Centre) |
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