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Adelaide to Canberra drive: Distance, time and best road trip stops

The Adelaide to Canberra drive, mostly tedious and along the Sturt Highway, is 1,159km long. That’s an Adelaide to Canberra driving time of just over 12 hours. It’s reasonable to assume that most overseas tourists won’t really be considering going directly from Adelaide to Canberra.…

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden guide: Ticket prices, hours & what to see

Updated in October 2026, this Mount Lofty Botanic Garden guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking or transport, accessibility and what to see. The Mount Lofty Botanic Garden is a 97-hectare cool-climate garden on the eastern slopes of Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills, South…

Mount Lofty Summit guide: Parking prices, hours & what to see

Updated in October 2026, this Mount Lofty Summit guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking or transport, accessibility and what to see. Mount Lofty Summit is a lookout and visitor complex at the top of the Mount Lofty Ranges in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.…

4WD vehicles on Sellicks Beach near Adelaide on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula.

Sellicks Beach, South Australia: why driving and fishing beat swimming here

Driving and fishing at Sellicks Beach near Adelaide are more popular than swimming. Pick a lifeguard-patrolled Fleurieu Peninsula beach for a swim instead. Sellicks Beach near Adelaide, South Australia, is one of several Fleurieu Peninsula beaches within a short drive of the McLaren Vale wineries.…

The Himeji Garden in Adelaide, South Australia.

Adelaide Himeji Garden: why visit Adelaide’s Japanese garden?

The Adelaide Himeji Garden offers peace and tranquility just outside the city centre. Entry is free, and the Japanese-style gate and lake are picturesque. What is the Adelaide Himeji Garden? The Adelaide Himeji Garden is a Japanese-style garden in Adelaide, South Australia. It was created…

The Penfolds Magill Estate in Adelaide, South Australia.

Penfolds Magill Estate heritage tour: Inside Adelaide’s oldest working winery

Sitting high above Adelaide with panoramic views to the ocean, Penfolds Magill Estate is home to some of Australia’s most revered wines. The Magill Heritage Experience offers atmospheric cellar exploration and the remarkable story behind the iconic Penfolds Grange. Welcome to the Penfolds Magill Estate…

Morialta Conservation Park in Adelaide, South Australia.

7 fantastic Adelaide attractions that many visitors miss

Beyond the obvious tourist highlights, Adelaide in South Australia offers several memorable experiences – whether koala-spotting, wine-tasting or historic courtyards. Discover 7 fantastic attractions many visitors miss, from the historic Adelaide Oval scoreboard to Morialta’s waterfalls. The Adelaide Oval scoreboard If you don’t immediately love…

The Bay Discovery Centre in Glenelg, South Australia.

Bay Discovery Centre, Glenelg: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

First time visiting Bay Discovery Centre? This guide, updated in October 2026, covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the Bay Discovery Centre The Bay Discovery Centre sits inside the old Glenelg Town Hall, a building…

Migration Museum, Adelaide: Ticket prices, hours, parking & visitor guide

First time visiting the Migration Museum in Adelaide, South Australia? This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. UPDATE: October 2026. The Migration Museum closed for a two year structural refurbishment in July 2026. This guide will…

The view from Ubirr in Australia's Northern Territory.

9 great things to climb in Australia instead of Uluru

When the ban on climbing Uluru finally came into force in October 2019, visitors had no choice but to discover it's best to walk round the Northern Territory's great monolith anyway. But for those who have an unquenchable urge to climb things in Australia, the…