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Part of Australia's charm is its history. It also makes for some great places to visit! So take a journey down Australia's timeline & see what you can discover, or even learn.

South Australia

2021

20 July

South Australia pauses travel to New Zealand after snap lockdown declared in state. [Covid-19]

2021

05 July

South Australia once again allowed to travel to New Zealand provided they hadn't visited a designated hotspot. [Covid-19]

2021

05 March

First Australian to receive the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine

2020

24 March

South Australia closed their borders, with all interstate arrivals being required to self-isolate for 14 days. [Covid19]

2008

13 February

Longest heatwave for an Australian capital city recorded in Adelaide.

1873

13 December

Adelaide Cricket Ground is opened

1872

06 May

Adelaide General Post Office (GPO) opens

1871

03 February

South Australian Parliament voted to legalise the right for a man to marry his dead wife's sister

1802

08 April

Captain Matthew Flinders named Encounter Bay when he met Nicolas Baudin, the commander of the Baudin expedition, who was on a similar expedition for the French government.
Smoky Bay [The Nullarbor]
Smoky Bay [The Nullarbor]

Smoky Bay is a relaxed seaside town located south east of Ceduna, with beautiful beaches ideal for swimming, crabbing and windsurfing.

Alligator Gorge
Alligator Gorge

Alligator Gorge is within the scenic Mount Remarkable National Park, in the Southern Flinders Ranges, just 10km south of Wilmington.

The Wines of Barossa
The Wines of Barossa

The Barossa Valley is a renowned wine-producing region northeast of Adelaide, and is the main source of employment for many residents.

Flavours of the Fleurieu
Flavours of the Fleurieu

Indulge in some of the best local country produce and a number of wineries offering great wine tasting and cellar door wine tour experiences.

The Great Australian Bight
The Great Australian Bight

The Great Australian Bight is a very large bight (or bend in the coast that forms an open bay) on the southern edge of the Australian continent.

The Serene Charm of Hindmarsh Island
The Serene Charm of Hindmarsh Island

The island is one of South Australia's best-kept secrets, offering a serene charm that is sure to captivate any traveler.

Yalata [The Nullarbor]
Yalata [The Nullarbor]

Yalata is an Aboriginal community located 200 kilometres west of Ceduna on the Great Australian Bight in South Australia.

A Guide to Coonawarra
A Guide to Coonawarra

Discover Coonawarra, the "Napa Valley" of Australia, nestled in the picturesque Limestone Coast region of South Australia just a few hours' drive from Adelaide.

South Australia Surf Spots
South Australia Surf Spots

In South Australia & want to find out the best surfing spots? We have them for you.

The River Torrens
The River Torrens

The River Torrens flows 85km from its source in the Adelaide Hills and runs between the city-centre and North Adelaide forming the Torrens Lake.



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