4. In Adelaide, there is a brilliant blend of things to see and do: immerse yourself in the culture of Adelaide's North Terrace, with its museums and city cafes indulge in retail therapy while shopping at Rundle Mall sample the tastes on offer at the famed Adelaide Central Market sip award-winning wines at the National Wine Centre follow in the footsteps of sporting champions at the world-famous Adelaide Oval enjoy a retreat to the cosmopolitan seaside suburbs of Glenelg, Henley Beach and Semaphore Climate : Averages 15C in winter and 29C in summer Population : 1,158,259 http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/adelaide/index.html

5. One visit to the Adelaide Hills and you'll see why this place fuelled the creative fires of so many artists: Located only 20 minutes from the city of Adelaide home to the famous town of Hahndorf, the garden village of Stirling, Mount Barker, Lobethal and Birdwood. offers you numerous walking and cycling trails, great attractions, welcoming cellar doors, quality pubs & restaurants, good shopping, an abundance of fresh local produce and a wide range of accommodation. Climate : average 14C in winter and 28C in summer http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/AdelaideHills/index.html

6. The wine capital of Australia, a place where you can get a taste for the finer things in life: share a drink with the people who actually make the region's world class wines meet them at the Barossa's wineries and cellar doors, run into them at restaurants, or on a golf course browse art stores get out into the sunny countryside and stretch your legs with a walk in a national park Climate : Dry summers (up to 35C), mild winters http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/barossa/index.html

7. If you're after a taste of the country, this is as real as it gets: home to a working rural community who uphold traditions that have been passed down through generations experience lovingly restored heritage towns such as Burra and Kapunda explore farm shops and cellar doors share a drink with locals, and listen to their stories soak up the festive harvest-season atmosphere Climate : Continental weather, average 29C in summer and 13C in winter http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/clarevalley/index.html

8. With its breezy pace, Yorke Peninsula is the ideal place to go for a peaceful getaway: renowned for it’s cruisy atmosphere and laidback lifestyle the beaches are great places to go swimming, surfing, fishing or on a family picnic Innes National Park is an amazing place to visit - serene, yet full of wildlife, with bushland, rugged cliffs and secluded ocean beaches treat yourself to some of the best fishing in the country by dropping a line off one of the region's historic jetties Climate : Average in summer 25 – 30C and 14 – 15C in winter http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/YorkePeninsula/index.html

9. If you want a coastal holiday you'll never forget, travel to the Eyre Peninsula: discover unforgettable sea adventures swim with sea lions and cage dive with Great White Sharks see sheltered coves and bays that are perfect for fishing explore secluded beaches, and stunning cliff faces spot giant whales as they undertake their annual migration through the Southern Ocean home to national parks, ancient caves, and the Nullarbor taste mouth-watering local seafood Climate: Average 25 – 29C in south and 34C inland during summer, average max winter temperate 15 – 18C http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/EyrePeninsula/index.html

10. Beautiful Kangaroo Island is a microcosm of different landscapes and environments: explore stunning beaches, forests, desert dunes and farmland see amazing native wildlife in it’s natural habitat ranked the best island by a panel of 522 experts by comparing the commitment to sustainable tourism and preserving the environment choose the accommodation to suit you, from wilderness retreats to new luxury lodges Climate: Average 23C in summer and 15C in winter http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/ki/index.html

11. The Fleurieu Peninsula is your coastal holiday escape: an adventure playground is famed for its coastal thrills, secluded beaches, adventurous tours and unspoilt wildlife a paradise for divers and snorkelers, with dramatic shipwrecks and stunning marine life, including the famed Leafy Seadragon alive with vibrant and creative festivals, events and art home to some of the best produce and vineyards in the country Climate: Mediterranean climate with cool winters and warm to hot, dry summers http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/Fleurieu/index.html

12. It may have taken 26 million years to create the Limestone Coast. But good things are worth the wait. enjoy water sports at picturesque port towns such as Kingston SE, Robe and Beachport be amazed by impressive volcanic craters and mountain lakes experience spectacular caving sites Climate Average temperature in summer is 21-29C and 15C in winter http://www.southaustralia.com/regionalguides/limestonecoast/index.html

13. It's a big river - and a big playground so come out and play in the Murraylands: holiday on a houseboat, cruising up and down the river at your visit the towns of the Murraylands that have a relaxed, casual feel spend a lazy afternoon in the sun after a day of water sports or fishing go bushwalking or enjoy an old-fashioned sing-along by the fire at a camping site Climate: Summer days at 30C and nights 13C, winter days are 16C with nights at 5C http://www.southaustralia.com//Murraylands_VisitorGuide_07.pdf

14. Everything about the Riverland reinvigorates your senses: see the mighty Murray River flow through deep limestone canyons taste the world class wines that are grown alongside wetlands filled with wildlife sit on the banks of the river with a fishing line and a cold drink Climate: Summer average 30C, spring in autumn 25C and sunny 16C in winter http://www.southaustralia.com//Riverland_Regional_Guide_2008.pdf

15. You can visit on the internet: http://www.southaustralia.com/Regions.aspx http://www.southaustralia.com/sg/oceantoout back.aspx You can read: Lonely Planet South Australia