19 days in South Australia Itinerary

One of the cities of the Barossa Valley wine-producing region, Tanunda has an easygoing atmosphere stemming from its close connection with agriculture and viniculture.

Tanunda is known for wineries, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about winemaking at Kies Family Wines, contemplate the long history of Langmeil Winery, and indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

For where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Tanunda trip planner.

Canberra to Tanunda is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Australian Central Standard Time, which is usually a -0.5 hour difference. Traveling from Canberra in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Tanunda, with lows of 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to drive to Hawker.

Hawker is a town in the Flinders Ranges area of South Australia, 365km north of Adelaide. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Thu): take some stellar pictures from Wangara Lookout, then view the masterpieces at Jeff Morgan Gallery, then admire the masterpieces at Wilpena Panorama, and finally appreciate the history behind Hawker War Memorial. Keep things going the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Flinders Ranges National Park.

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Hawker vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Tanunda to Hawker takes 4 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can go by car to Coober Pedy.

The population of Coober Pedy exploded after the discovery of opals in 1915.

On the 2nd (Sat), see the interesting displays at Faye's Underground Home, then pause for some serene contemplation at Serbian Orthodox Church, then go deep underground at Tom's Opal Mine, and finally explore the striking landscape of Kanku - Breakaways Conservation Park. On your second day here, look for gifts at Opalios, see the interesting displays at Old Timers Mine, and then explore the striking landscape at Umoona Opal Mine & Museum.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Coober Pedy holiday builder tool.

Traveling by car from Hawker to Coober Pedy takes 6.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Coober Pedy are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to fly to Kangaroo Island.

Abandoned by Aborigines a few thousand years ago, Kangaroo Island attracts over 140,000 visitors each year.

Spend the 6th (Wed) exploring nature at Flinders Chase National Park. There's lots more to do: see Off-Road Tours, identify plant and animal life at Little Sahara, fulfill a lifelong dream with Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari, and hunt for treasures at Penneshaw Market Day.

You can plan Kangaroo Island trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.

Traveling by flight from Coober Pedy to Kangaroo Island takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to travel to Adelaide.

Adelaide exists contentedly as a cultured, diverse, and attractive city with a laid-back center, leafy residential districts, and an underlying cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Dedicate the 9th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: catch a live event at Adelaide Oval, take an in-depth tour of Migration Museum, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Adelaide Zoo, and wander the streets of Rundle Mall.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Adelaide route planner.

You can fly from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Mount Gambier.

The most popular sites in Mount Bambier are the caves, where you can go cave diving.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mount Gambier: Naracoorte (Yulgilbar Wood Gallery, Naracoorte Caves National Park, &more), Penley Estate (in Coonawarra) and Port Fairy (Pea Soup Beach & Griffiths Island). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Umpherston Sinkhole, contemplate the long history of Petticoat Lane, brush up on your military savvy at Mount Gambier Rsl War Museum, and do a tasting at Banks Thargo Coonawarra.

For reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Mount Gambier online trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Adelaide to Mount Gambier by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Adelaide in September, expect Mount Gambier to be slightly colder, temps between 18°C and 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.