Top Ten Memorable South Australian Experiences

April 9, 2010 - PRLog -- South Australia (www.southaustralia.com) boasts many memorable experiences, the Top Ten list of which is:

- SWIM WITH SEA LIONS AND DOLPHINS ON THE EYRE PENINSULA (read more)
- ESCAPE TO THE ULTIMATE WILDERNESS LODGE ON KANGAROO ISLAND(read more)
- BLEND YOUR OWN WINE IN THE BAROSSA VALLEY (read more)
- WAKE UP IN A FIRE STATION IN ADELAIDE (read more)
- GET BACK TO NATURE IN THE GAWLER RANGES ON THE EYRE PENINSULA (read more)
- GO SHOPPING WITH A MASTER CHEF IN ADELAIDE (read more)
- EXPLORE THE FLINDERS RANGES & SLEEP IN A SWAG (read more)
- SLEEP LIKE A PRINCESS IN A TOWER ON KANGAROO ISLAND (read more)
- MINE FOR OPALS AT COOBER PEDY & STAY IN AN UNDERGROUND HOTEL (read more)
- SWIM AND HAND FEED TUNA ON THE EYRE PENINSULA (read more)

1. SWIM WITH SEA LIONS AND DOLPHINS ON THE EYRE PENINSULA
Baird Bay is the perfect location to swim with sea lions and dolphins, whilst for those who prefer to stay dry, Point Labbatt offers excellent views of sea lions playing in off shore waters. To see larger mammals, June to October offers exceptional whalewatching opportunities off the Great Australian Bight.

2. ESCAPE TO THE ULTIMATE WILDERNESS LODGE ON KANGAROO ISLAND
Stay in the ultimate luxury wilderness lodge on Kangaroo Island. Southern Ocean Lodge floats atop a secluded cliff on a rugged stretch of coast, commanding peerless views of the wild Southern Ocean. Luxurious accommodation, gourmet food and peerless service is complemented by a wide range of daily tour options allowing guests to immerse themselves in the island’s abundant wildlife and scenic beauty.

3. BLEND YOUR OWN WINE IN THE BAROSSA VALLEY
A Make your Own Blend tour at Penfolds culminates in a visit to the winemakers’ laboratory where visitors can sample the wines as well as create their own blend. On completion visitors can take home their personally labelled bottles or alternatively they can ask the chef at Appellation, one of the Barossa’s signature restaurants, to customise a menu to suit their newly created wine. Appellation is located within The Louise, a luxurious award winning vineyard retreat.

4. WAKE UP IN A FIRE STATION IN ADELAIDE
The Fire Station Inn is a classic former Victorian bluestone fire station located in historic North Adelaide. Restored in 1998, this property is now a unique place to rest one’s head – facilities include an open plan living room and bedroom, spa bathroom, the original fireman’s pole and fire truck.

5. GET BACK TO NATURE IN THE GAWLER RANGES ON THE EYRE PENINSULA
The Gawler Ranges offers one of Australia’s best Outback experiences. Visitors can camp out in style with Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris, and see some of South Australia’s finest scenery, not to mention a large selection of free roaming wildlife. Staying in five-star permanent tents at Kangaluna Camp, the company offers an eco-friendly, comfortable way of getting back to nature and off the beaten track.

6. GO SHOPPING WITH A MASTER CHEF IN ADELAIDE
Take a tour of the southern hemisphere’s largest fresh produce market with master chef and foodie, Mark Gleeson. Mark takes visitors on a morning tour of the Adelaide Central Market to meet local food makers, butchers and fishmongers, the highlight of which is to sample their organic fresh produce.

7. SLEEP LIKE A PRINCESS IN A TOWER ON KANGAROO ISLAND
One of the bedrooms at Lifetime Private Retreats’ “Cliff House” on Kangaroo Island is located within a circular tower perched on a cliff overlooking Snelling’s Beach. Cliff House also offers panoramic sea views, whilst other perks include a private chef and personal yoga classes.

8. EXPLORE THE FLINDERS RANGES & SLEEP IN A SWAG
Wilpena Pound, located in the heart of the Flinders Ranges, is a prehistoric natural amphitheatre. The Pound can be explored on foot by joining a walking safari or by air on an unforgettable scenic flight, whilst the range of accommodation options in the area has never been better. Options include newly refurbished Wilpena Pound Resort, Rawnsley Park Station with its award winning eco villas and Arkaba Homestead which offers a task of Outback station life as well as the opportunity to undertake a walking safari that includes sleeping under the stars in swags.

9. MINE FOR OPALS AT COOBER PEDY AND STAY IN A UNDERGROUND HOTEL
Coober Pedy’s four-hour Down ‘N’ Dirty tour replicates the thrill of opal mining and includes a visit to a working opal mine field along with entry to the Quest Mine, where visitors are supplied with a hard hat, torch and handpick to go fossicking for their own opals. The town’s other highlight is the Desert Cave Hotel offering guests the opportunity to stay in an underground room.

10. SWIM AND HAND FEED TUNA ON THE EYRE PENINSULA
Adventure Bay Charters in Port Lincoln gets visitors up close with the mighty bluefin tuna, one of the ocean’s fastest fish. Guests can hand-feed the tuna, view them from an underwater glass tunnel or slip into the water for a swim with them.

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