South Australia

South Australia is one of the best places to visit in the country. It is surrounded by Northern Territory, Western Australia, New South Wales, Great Australian Bight and Queensland. Adelaide is the capital of South Australia.

History of South Australia:

South Australia is a state of Australian country. Koonalda Cave in Nullarbor Plain indicates existence of human life in this part of Australia. The evidences date back to 20,000 years ago. Europeans first discovered South Australia in 1627, when the Dutch ship touched its coasts.

Top Islands to visit in South Australia:

People touring to this part of Australia love to spend their holidays at the mesmerizing islands. Some of the well-known South Australian islands are:

• Granite Island
• Kangaroo Island
• Flinders Island
• Neptune Island
• Torrens Island
• Hindmarsh Island

Top tourist attractions in South Australia:

South Australia has several attractive surprises for visitors. Some of the top tourist attractions in South Australia are:

The Old Timers Mine:

The Old Timers Mine is a favorite tourist spot for families. You can visit the opal museum and mine, which belongs to the early nineties. You can compare the prices of the opal and also check out some jewellery at the gift shop. The place offers well guided tours to underground mines.

Aboriginal Tjilbruke Trail and Kingston Park:

The Aboriginal Site shelters John Dowie Rock Sculpture in the Kingston Park. The Kingston House was constructed in the year 1840. Here, you get to know about Charles Kingston. It was under the premiership of the Kingston’s that voting for women was introduced in South Australia.

Adelaide Gaol Museum and Historic Site:

Working prison of Adelaide Gaol, is now a museum attracting tourists from all corners of the world. The prison functioned from 1841 to 1988. You can check out some interesting collection and know about the historical past of Elizabeth Woolcock, who was the only woman to get capital punishment in South Australia.

Other places of interest in South Australia:

Some of these interesting places given below too form an attraction to thousands of visitors in South Australia. These and many other destinations reveal about the state’s cultural heritage and historical past.

• Adelaide Botanic Garden
• Adelaide Hills Petanque Club
• Alligator Gorge
• Althorpe Island Lighthouse
• Angas Park Fruit
• Anna Creek Painted Hills
• Arkapena Scenic Adventure
• Kingscote
• Bool Lagoon Game Reserve and Hacks Lagoon Conservation Park
• Butler Memorial

Well-known Rivers in South Australia:

Australian rivers are well known for their boat rides. You can check out some of the scenic rivers of South Australia and plan a trip to some of these given below.

• Murray River
• Port River
• Cooper Creek
• River Torrens
• Marne River
• Onkaparinga River

Top destinations in South Australia:

South Australia has some excellent destinations to be explored by you. These regions have well-known tourist attractions and are widely visited by people from Australia and abroad.

• Clare Valley
• Riverland
• Adelaide Hills
• Flinders Ranges
• Limestone Coast
• Barossa Valley
• Yorke Peninsula
• Eyre Peninsula

A trip to this part of Australia is sure to leave you with good memories. Explore South Australia and enjoy the beauty of this place during your trip.

Last updated on 12/11/2010