Things to do in South Australia
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Barossa Valley wine tour from Adelaide: 4 tastings & lunch★ 4.87 (1,687) · 8h
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Kangaroo Island: Quad Bike Tours & Southern Ocean Views★ 4.97 (1,292) · 2h–3h
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Barossa Valley wine tour: 4 tastings & gourmet lunch★ 4.86 (1,406) · 8h
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Adelaide: Torrens River Popeye Cruise with Live Skipper Stories★ 4.70 (690) · 40m–50mAU$ 30View ›
Kangaroo Island: Coastal Wildlife Safari Cruise with Guide★ 4.82 (634) · 1h 15mAU$ 88View ›
Barossa Valley: 4 Wineries & Lunch Small Group Tour from Adelaide★ 4.83 (544) · 8h 30mAU$ 189View ›
Adelaide wine tour: McLaren Vale, Hahndorf & coast in one day★ 4.91 (536) · 8hAU$ 135View ›
South Australia Chocolate Tour: Hahndorf to Barossa Day Trip★ 4.85 (492) · 8hAU$ 160View ›
Barossa Valley & Hahndorf: Wine Tastings, Maggie Beer & German Village★ 4.54 (472) · 8hAU$ 179View ›
Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour from Adelaide★ 4.92 (440) · 8hAU$ 100View ›Top rated (10)
Coorong National Park: Kayaking & Bush Tucker with Murray MouthYou paddle for three hours across the Coorong's shallow lagoons, stop to walk sand dunes and learn about native plants, and eat three meals without leaving the park. The guide handles navigation and interpretation while you stay in a group of ten or fewer. You're back by mid-afternoon.Is it for me?This works well if you want a full day on the water without arranging your own transport, equipment, or meals — the fixed schedule and small group size mean you're paddling at a pace that lets you actually notice the landscape instead of rushing through it.
Kangaroo Island Tour: Seal Bay, Flinders Chase & Vivonne BayA full-day small group tour of Kangaroo Island in a 4WD vehicle with a live guide, hotel pickup and gourmet BBQ lunch with local wine. You'll walk the boardwalk at Seal Bay to observe sea lions resting on the beach, search for koalas at Flinders Chase National Park, and visit Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks before watching the sunset at Vivonne Bay. Groups stay under eight passengers.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the island's main wildlife and landmarks in one day without driving yourself. The small group size (maximum eight passengers) and experienced guide make the difference between spotting koalas and missing them, and the fixed itinerary means Seal Bay, Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks and Vivonne Bay all fit into a single afternoon without you building the day yourself. Not suitable for cruise ship arrivals, as the tour finishes after the last tender departs.
Adelaide: Walking Tour with Central Market Snack & Local StoriesYou’ll wander Adelaide’s streets with a local guide who shares stories behind Parliament House, Rundle Mall’s quirky art, and the city’s social reforms. Taste a classic market snack by the river, peek inside museums packed with indigenous treasures, and end near Central Market with tips for what to eat next. It’s more than facts — you’ll feel what makes Adelaide tick.
Small-Group Buggy Tour: Little Sahara & Eleanor RiverA small-group buggy tour on South Australia's South Coast takes you through Eleanor River gum forests where koalas live, out to rugged clifftops and a private beach, then inland to Little Sahara's sand dunes—all in roughly two hours with an experienced guide who knows which tracks go where. Children from age 3 are welcome; the tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces accommodate mobility devices. The meeting point is Vivonne Bay, about 90 minutes from the Penneshaw ferry terminal by car; there's no shuttle service or taxi on the island, so you'll need your own transport to get there.Is it for me?Small groups keep the buggy nimble on tracks a full-size vehicle can't navigate, which is what makes the Eleanor River gum forests, the clifftop views and the inland dunes reachable in a single morning.
Adelaide Hills: Mount Lofty MTB Tour & Wildlife StopYou’ll pedal forest trails from Mount Lofty with a local guide who knows where to spot koalas (and maybe kangaroos). Enjoy e-bikes, hotel pickup, entry to Cleland Wildlife Park if you want it, plus morning tea among gum trees. It’s relaxed riding with real moments of connection — both with nature and people around you.
Barossa Valley Wine Tour: Small-Group Tastings & Chef's LunchYou're picked up from your Adelaide hotel and driven into the Barossa Valley for a full day of tastings at three premium boutique wineries chosen by your guide. Tasting fees are included, as is a multi-course chef's lunch with wine. You return to your hotel by early evening with anything you've purchased. The itinerary changes daily based on what's worth tasting that week.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste serious Barossa wines without arranging transport, paying tasting fees separately, or spending the day in a large group — the small size and flexible itinerary are what let your guide actually show you the region instead of just moving you through it.
McLaren Vale: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour & 15+ WineriesYou board a hop-on hop-off bus in McLaren Vale and choose which of 15+ wineries to visit, spending as long as you want at each stop before catching the next loop. Transport between venues is included, the route circles back regularly so you're never stuck, and you set the pace entirely. Pickup from Adelaide CBD or the in-region stop at 11:00 am.Is it for me?Right for wine drinkers who want to explore McLaren Vale without a fixed itinerary or a guide dictating the pace—the looping route and small group size mean you spend time only at the wineries that matter to you.
Adelaide: City Walking Tour with Central Market FinishYou’ll wander Adelaide’s lively streets with a local guide, start off with a $5 coffee in Rundle Mall, explore heritage arcades and hear stories behind public art. Pause at Victoria Square for Indigenous history before finishing outside Central Market—where you’ll get tips on where to eat next. You’ll leave feeling like you’ve actually met the city.
Adelaide: North Terrace Walking Tour & Cultural InstitutionsYou walk North Terrace with a guide who knows Adelaide's actual history, not the polished version. You enter the State Library, stand outside Parliament House and the war memorial, and learn why the city's most important buildings cluster on one street. The fixed two-hour pace and small group size mean you absorb the stories instead of rushing through them, and you don't have to navigate or decide what's worth stopping for.Is it for me?Book this if you want Adelaide's real history without arranging your own route or deciding which buildings matter — the guide handles the navigation and the stories, leaving you free to look and listen for two hours.
McLaren Vale: Bike Wine Tour with Tastings & Adelaide PickupYou’ll pedal past McLaren Vale’s vineyards with a small group and local guide, tasting wines straight from family-run cellars and sharing lunch under gum trees. Expect laughter (sometimes at yourself), easygoing company, and moments where South Australia’s landscape sneaks up on you in quiet ways.
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Wine Tasting in Penola: 6 Estate Wines at Raidis Cellar DoorWine tasting at Raidis Estate cellar door in Penola seats you around a large table with friends to taste 6 estate wines—The Kelpie Sauvignon Blanc, The Kid Riesling, Cheeky Goat Pinot Gris, Red Project, Wild Goat Shiraz and Billy Cabernet Sauvignon. The tasting fee is redeemable toward any wine purchase. The winery is family-friendly with games and a safe outdoor area for children, dog-friendly, and fully wheelchair accessible. A live guide in English leads the tasting; minimum age is 18.Is it for me?If you're in Penola without a car, check how you'll reach Raidis Estate beforehand—it's a cellar door tasting, not a walk-in venue in town. Once there, the shared-table setup means you don't need to navigate the experience alone, and the family-friendly space works whether you're traveling with kids, a non-drinking partner, or just want a relaxed hour over wine with the people you came with.
Wine Tasting at Rymill Coonawarra: 10 Wines SampledA self-guided wine tasting at Rymill Coonawarra in South Australia where you sample ten wines from the estate—Sparkling Brut through to Cabernet Sauvignon—with a cellar door host on hand to talk you through each one. The tasting runs 45 minutes in a seated group setting; a $10 per-person fee applies and is redeemable against any purchase. Produce platters are available to buy separately.Is it for me?This is a shared, seated tasting where a staff member leads you through the wines—choose it if you want to learn about Coonawarra from someone who knows the vineyard, and you're comfortable tasting in a group setting. If you prefer a private tasting or want to move at your own pace without a guide, this format won't suit you.
Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour: Behind-the-Scenes with Expert GuideA behind-the-scenes guided tour of Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, where you walk restricted areas and explore the stadium's blend of heritage features and modern design with an expert volunteer guide. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes at a steady pace, covers about 2.5km of walking, and includes access to the interactive player's race, the heritage scoreboard interior, and the grassed northern mound. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are essential, and the path includes external areas, steps, stairs, ramps, escalators and lifts.Is it for me?At 90 minutes, the tour fits comfortably into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day—long enough to move through the stadium's layers and hear the stories, short enough to leave room for the Bradman Collection or other Adelaide plans. The steady walking pace and mix of external and internal areas work for most fitness levels, though the 2.5km distance and stairs mean you'll want comfortable shoes and a willingness to move through the full route.
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Kayaking: Mangroves & WildlifeA 90-minute kayaking tour through Adelaide's Dolphin Sanctuary and Mangrove Forest, 30 minutes from the CBD, with a guide, kayak and all gear included. Small groups of no more than 16 paddle the creeks where Port River Dolphins live alongside native birds and marine life. Children from age 8 are welcome, and an adult can share a kayak with younger paddlers.Is it for me?The tour starts 30 minutes from Adelaide's city center, so it works whether you're staying in town without a car or based elsewhere in the region—the short drive means you're paddling within an hour of most Adelaide hotels, and the guide handles the navigation and timing so you just show up and paddle.
Adelaide Twilight Cruise Glenelg: Sunset Sailing & Sparkling WineYou board a sailing catamaran at Glenelg and spend two hours on the water as Adelaide's foreshore lights come on at dusk. One beverage from the bar is included, and you can buy more if you want. The boat returns to Marina Pier, where restaurants and bars are waiting if you decide to stay out.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a quiet evening on the water without the noise of a motorboat or the fuss of a structured tour — the sailing pace and included drink mean you're just sitting and watching the city lights come on, nothing more complicated than that.
Adelaide Central Market Food Tour: 150 Years of Stalls & TastingsThe Adelaide Central Market Food Tour is a one-hour small-group walking tour through the market's stalls, led by a local guide who shares the history of the precinct and introduces you to producers. You'll sample items from various stalls—cheese, lollies, native foods and Latino delights—and learn how multiculturalism shaped the market over its 150-year run. The tour ends with discounts available at the stalls you've visited, and dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) can be arranged on request.Is it for me?Book the Breakfast Edition if you want to explore the market when it's quieter and catch the stalls at their freshest; the standard tour works if you prefer a later start or want to fit the market into an afternoon itinerary.
Adelaide: Dolphin Sanctuary & Ships Graveyard Kayak TourYou paddle a sit-in kayak through sheltered mangrove creeks for up to three hours, spotting Port River Dolphins and exploring over twenty shipwrecks with a professional guide. Small groups of eight or fewer keep the experience personal. All gear—kayak, paddle, life vest, paddling jacket—is included, and the tour launches just thirty minutes from Adelaide's CBD.Is it for me?Right for families and curious paddlers who want to explore a hidden corner of Adelaide without the noise of a motorboat—the kayak keeps you close to the dolphins and wrecks in a way that feels intimate. Expect a steady three-hour paddle; the pace is set by the guide, so you're not racing, but you do need moderate fitness and comfort on the water.
Kayaking Adelaide: Mangrove Creeks & DolphinsGuided kayaking in Adelaide's mangrove creeks, 25 minutes from the CBD, where you paddle past shipwrecks and watch for resident dolphins and migratory birds. The trip runs three hours with a skilled guide, all kayak equipment, life jacket and paddle provided; suitable for adults and children over 10 who can paddle. Arrive 15 minutes before departure, which varies by tide time.Is it for me?The departure point is only 25 minutes from Adelaide CBD and has private car parking, so you don't need your own transport or a rental to reach the water. If you're staying in the city or don't have a car, the short drive from Port Adelaide means the trip fits easily into a morning or afternoon without eating a full day.
Wirra Wirra Shiraz Masterclass McLaren Vale: Taste Five WinesA Shiraz masterclass at Wirra Wirra Vineyards in McLaren Vale pairs five wines—including a rare museum selection—with a Four Winds chocolate tasting plate inside the original cellar door, after a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic ironstone cellars where barrel ageing happens. The experience lasts about an hour and includes a guide in English; you'll also get to ring the vineyard's iconic Angelus Bell. Minimum age is 18.Is it for me?The masterclass is built for people staying in McLaren Vale or nearby without a car, since you'll arrange your own transport to Wirra Wirra—once you're there, the guide and the cellar setting handle the rest, and you leave knowing how to taste Shiraz instead of just drinking it.
Adelaide Port River Dolphin Cruise & Ships Graveyard TourYou’ll ride along Adelaide’s Port River with a local guide, spotting wild dolphins swimming near your boat and drifting past eerie shipwrecks tangled in mangroves. Listen to stories about lost vessels and catch glimpses of rare birds in their sanctuary—sometimes all in one glance. It’s equal parts peaceful and surprising, leaving you with that salty air feeling long after you’re back on land.
