Local Escapes Near Adelaide

Pack the snacks, fill the car with good company and start prepping your best good vibes playlist—it’s road trip time. Here’s your ultimate guide to the best road trips in South Australia and all the stops you need to hit along the way.

There is a grand total of three things we like salty: our caramel, our memes and our lakes.

If there’s one thing Australia does well, it’s sun, surf and sand. When you think of Australian beaches, you’re forgiven if the crashing waves of Bondi Beach or the aquamarine waters of the Whitsundays first spring to mind. We’re about to change that. South Australia is blessed with seriously beautiful beaches—from tranquil stretches of coastline to bustling seaside hubs to idyllic hidden coves, our southern state spoils us for choice.

There’s something delightfully indulgent about stepping into a steaming hot outdoor bath and gazing up at the stars on a well-deserved getaway.

Finding accommodation for groups of six or more can be a punish no matter the time of year.