29 days in South Australia Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Monarto Safari Park and State Library of South Australia. Dedicate the 27th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: hike along River Torrens Linear Park Trail, take in nature's colorful creations at Adelaide Botanic Garden, admire the masterpieces at Art Gallery of South Australia, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Adelaide trip planner.

Manchester, UK to Adelaide is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Manchester to Adelaide is 9.5 hours. In May, Adelaide is a bit warmer than Manchester - with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Tanunda.

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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Rockford Winery and Langmeil Winery. Change things up with a short trip to National Motor Museum in Birdwood (about 38 minutes away). There's lots more to do: learn about winemaking at Tscharke Wines, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, don't miss a visit to Whispering Wall, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St George's Anglican Church.

To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Tanunda tour site.

Traveling by car from Adelaide to Tanunda takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In May in Tanunda, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Clare.

The town of Clare is located in South Australia in the Mid North region, 136 km north of Adelaide. Discover out-of-the-way places like Burra Copper Mine and Wine Tours & Tastings. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Clare: Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre (in Peterborough) and St Mary's Anglican Church of Australia (in Burra). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Bungaree Station, do a tasting at Sussex Squire Wines, tour the pleasant surroundings at Riesling Trail, and take in the exciting artwork at Vine Art Studio, Gallery & Therapeutic Massage.

To find reviews and more tourist information, use the Clare attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Tanunda to Clare takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to drive to Flinders Ranges National Park.

On the 6th (Tue), go deep underground at Heritage Blinman Mine, then explore the striking landscape at Wilpena Pound, and then steep yourself in history at Arkaroo Rock. On your second day here, take in the dramatic natural features at Bunyeroo Gorge and then hike along Brachina Gorge Geological Trail.

To find photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Flinders Ranges National Park holiday builder website.

Drive from Clare to Flinders Ranges National Park in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in June, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time 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 8th (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Flinders Ranges National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: browse the exhibits of Jeff Morgan Gallery, explore the world behind art at Wilpena Panorama, then appreciate the history behind Hawker War Memorial, and finally see Off-Road Tours.

To find reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Hawker travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Flinders Ranges National Park to Hawker takes 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Port Augusta.

A natural harbor established in 1852, Port Augusta houses one of the most popular tourist attractions of the area, the Wadlata Outback Center.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): admire the natural beauty at Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, then get great views at Water Tower Lookout, then take in nature's colorful creations at Homestead Gardens, and finally take an in-depth tour of Melrose Heritage Museum. On the 11th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: grab your bike and head to Melrose to Wilmington Cycle and Walking Track, then explore the striking landscape at Alligator Gorge, and then take some stellar pictures from Hancock's Lookout.

To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Port Augusta trip planner.

You can drive from Hawker to Port Augusta in 1.5 hours. In June in Port Augusta, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Coober Pedy.

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kanku - Breakaways Conservation Park and Faye's Underground Home. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Serbian Orthodox Church, look for gifts at Opalios, take in the dramatic natural features at Umoona Opal Mine & Museum, and identify plant and animal life at Josephine's Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Coober Pedy itinerary planning app.

Traveling by car from Port Augusta to Coober Pedy takes 5.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Coober Pedy can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Kangaroo Island.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Remarkable Rocks and Paul's Place Wildlife Sanctuary. Spend the 18th (Sun) exploring nature at Flinders Chase National Park. There's much more to do: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, explore the striking landscape at Admirals Arch, enjoy the sand and surf at Stokes Beach, and identify plant and animal life at Seal Bay Conservation Park.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Kangaroo Island holiday builder.

You can fly from Coober Pedy to Kangaroo Island in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can fly back home.