Each year, Lonely Planet releases a guide to the best in travel, a list of the 25 most inspiring destinations for the year ahead, as chosen by a team of travel experts. For 2026 only one Australian destination made it to the list and that is the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, for its ‘otherworldly… Read More Flinders Ranges on Lonely Planet’s must see list in 2026
Botanic gardens are always a good idea to visit when travelling, not only because being out in nature is a good, healthy activity for mind, body and spirit, but also because wandering through a garden gives you another way to immerse yourself in a destination with the birdlife, plants and weather all adding to the… Read More Adelaide Botanic Garden & Wildlife Photographer of the Year
I can’t think of a better place than somewhere along the banks of the Murray River in South Australia, for a truly relaxing carefree break in the caravan, and luckily there are still some low cost and even free spots to spend a few serene days. One such spot is Tenbury Hunter Reserve at Swan… Read More Off Grid at Swan Reach on the Murray River, South Australia
If you’re looking for a peaceful and relaxing few nights off grid with picturesque lake views, drop in to Cockatoo Lake in South Australia’s south east for a good dose of nature. The reserve is around 30 kilometres north of Naracoorte and is managed by the Naracoorte Lucindale Council. You can get there from two… Read More Free as a Bird at Cockatoo Lake – South Australia
Never before have I stayed at a caravan park where you are greeted with freshly baked hot scones, with a generous helping of jam and cream to slather on top at will. But that is exactly what we, and everyone for that matter, gets when you stay at the Community Caravan Park in the southern… Read More You had me at Home Baked Scones ~ Laura SA
For an alternative holiday, why not try a station stay in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, where you can make it as active and adventurous, or as slow and serene as you like. Branching from the town of Hawker, a little over 380 kilometres from Adelaide, there are two roads to choose, The Outback Highway or… Read More Action Stations or Stationary…it’s your choice
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