Top 10 Things to do Adventurous in South Australia, Australia

July 6, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

South Australia (abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, and fifth largest by population. It has a total of 1.7 million people, and its population is the most highly centralised of any state in Australia, with more than 75 percent of South Australians living in the capital, Adelaide, or its environs. Other population centres in the state are relatively small.
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1. Flinders Chase National Park

South Coast Road, Kangaroo Island, South Australia Australia +61 8 8553 4490 [email protected] http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/Kangaroo_Island/Flinders_Chase
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Flinders Chase National Park

Western end of Kangaroo Island features magnificent coastal landscapes coupled with vast wilderness areas and diverse wildlife. Flinders Chase National Park is the home of the iconic Admiral's Arch with its colony of New Zealand fur seals and the truly Remarkable Rocks. Open every day except Christmas day.

Reviewed By Skeney57 - Sydney, Australia

This NP has a lot of variety & heaps to offer from walking trails to spectacular scenery to a multitude of wildlife encounters. You have Cape Borda Lighthouse on the NW Coast, Cape du Couedic Lighthouse on the SW Coast, the Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, Rocky River, Snake Lagoon & many wilderness trails to explore. Sadly our visit was cut short by extreme weather conditions which led to the NP being closed for safety sake. Will be back to finish our exploration for sure, just hope the dirt tracks have been graded recently !

2. Baird Bay

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Baird Bay

3. Raptor Domain

58 Seal Bay Rd, Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5223 Australia +61 8 8559 5108 [email protected] http://www.kangarooislandbirdsofprey.com.au
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Raptor Domain

OPEN 10:00-4:00 Daily inc Public Holidays (Closed Christmas Day) Raptor Domain is a rehabilitation education centre and is the Ultimate, Interactive Wildlife Experience. We do not display animals in cages. Interaction and viewing of animals only during presentations. Venom Pit Presentation: 10:30 45 min This is an amazing look at Venom and the creatures that use it. ENTER IF YOU DARE!! Birds of Prey Presentations: 11:30 and 2:30 1hr Join us for an inspiring, interactive and educational experience. Get up close and personal with some of our beautiful Birds of Prey. Owls,Falcons,Eagles,Kookaburras and much more. Put on a glove and have our birds fly to you. Or hold our majestic eagle for a photo. Fang-Tastic Reptile presentation 1:00pm 45min Hold and enjoy an up close and personal experience with some of Australia's enchanting reptiles. Join us for 1,2 or all 3 presentations. Great photo opportunities, Fun for the whole family. Pre show order system for Food available.

Reviewed By hawkoadventures

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Very hands on allowing you to hold the snakes and lizards. Exceptional bird show with fantastic information and again interactive with the birds sitting on your knee and able to hold the falcon or wedge tail eagle. Great people working there, so friendly.

4. Baird Bay Ocean Eco Experience

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Baird Bay Ocean Eco Experience

Baird Bay Ocean Eco Experience is a marine experience, once done, you will never forget. None of the marine mammals of Baird Bay have ever been fed, nor have they been enticed in any other way. The interaction is entirely of their choosing and will remain so. Not everyday is perfect, the conditions are wild and free. We give it our best shot for an incredible interaction to happen for you with either the sea lions or dolphins, or at its very best both these beautiful marine mammals on the one tour. No guarantees are promised, but in saying that, we can guarantee the least that will happen, is, you will see the sea lions up close and personal.

5. Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action

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Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action

Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action offers a variety of high quality, action based, outdoor activities with the opportunity to explore otherwise inaccessible parts of Kangaroo Island. Outdoor adventures for everyone. Fun for all ages and abilities and suitable for the whole family.* Ride quad bikes through 500 acres of winding bushland trails and open grassland.* Hire Sandboards or Toboggans for the massive sand dunes at Little Sahara.* Relax paddling Double or Single Kayaks on the beautiful Harriet River.*

6. Heritage Blinman Mine

Mine Rd, Blinman, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia 5730 Australia +61 8 8648 4782 [email protected] http://www.heritageblinmanmine.com.au
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Heritage Blinman Mine

The mine "wheal Blinman" was the reason for the establishment of the town. The town is named after shepherd Robert "Pegleg" Blinman who discovered copper on a hill while tending his flock of sheep. Now some 150 years later the mine has breathed new life into the town, drawing people interested in history, mining, minerals and outback life. People come on tour and over the course of a little over an hour step back into time and experience a taste of life in the 1860's, complete with sounds of mining through an innovative sound system. Our visitors leave not only with an appreciation of the lives of the Cornish miners who settled in Blinman but also of the determination and dedication to a small (very small, just 20 people) group of people who saw the opportunity to breathe new life into a town. The tour is suited to all ages, we particularly like taking families and kids on tour. Suitable for groups with prior booking. Bookings recommended at all times.

Reviewed By Jebaroo - Adelaide, Australia

Other holiday makers suggested this was worth a visit > and they were right!! The tour took about an hour, it was full of history, humour and a great way to spend the afternoon. The community is rightly very proud of the effort they have made to develop this tourist attraction.

7. Admirals Arch

Cape du Couedic Road Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia SA 5222 Australia +61 8 8553 1185 http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/Kangaroo_Island/Flinders_Chase
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Admirals Arch

Reviewed By benjamingwell

absolutley beautiful natural wonder, full of amazing stinky local wildlife. the sea was so rough it was a spectacular site. if driving back in the dark or near dusk be aware of the abundance of nocturnal life that will be darting about the road. best to go in the day time unless you want a very slow and sometimes stressful drive home avoiding all the little critters.

8. Flinders Ranges National Park

Flinders Ranges National Park, Brachina and Bunyerooo Gorges, Hawker, South Australia 5434 Australia +61 8 8648 0048 http://www.parks.sa.gov.au
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Flinders Ranges National Park

Reviewed By BoardingPass733669

I am stuck for words for a change. the views are of Flinders Ranges are breathtaking We stayed at Rawnsley Station and were very impressed with the powered campsite, with exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable staff who are always ready to help in any way with nothing being too much trouble. Great family-friendly camping, very safe and clean. There is something for everyone, with differing levels of fitness. Everywhere you look the views are magnificent.

9. Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5223 Australia +61 8 8553 4410 http://www.kangarooislandwildernesstrail.sa.gov.au
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Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

Nature’s drama unfolds at every step of the 66 kilometre five-day trek, with the trail weaving its way through the most botanically unique area in all of South Australia before reaching the rugged, remote and spectacular coastline of the Southern Ocean. The unimaginable beauty of this part of the world has to be seen to be believed. Come and discover the magic for yourself.

Reviewed By joannep79

My sister and I did the trail back in April. We are experienced hikers, have done numbers of multi-day backpacking hikes and are in our early 50s. The KI Wilderness Trail isn't very challenging physically (no long, steep hills) but is an extremely enjoyable five days, broken into comfortable length hiking days. The coastal scenery is great and we loved the vegetation, but those who don't care for plants might not find it so exciting. We saw kangaroos, Tammar wallabies, koalas, Rosenburg goannas, seals, red robins, bright orange crabs, anemones, an echidna and a rouge possum at one of the camps. The facilities are new and well-maintained, with good water supplies at each campsite. The campsites are well-spaced and in interesting vegetation. There were 11 independent hikers and no guided hikers when we did the trail, and while you could easily choose not to socialise, we had a great time each evening with the other hikers. We never saw the day hikers, although we believe there were a few. This would be an awesome, entry level multi-day hike, but also very enjoyable for those more experienced hikers. We thoroughly enjoyed our five days on the Trail. Be warned though, that there are extremely exposed sections that could be very unpleasant if there was an icy, southerly wind blowing (most common in winter).

10. Oceanic Victor

Granite Island Marine Centre, Granite Island, Victor Harbor, South Australia 5211 Australia +61 8 8552 7137 [email protected] http://www.oceanicvictor.com
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Oceanic Victor

Come and visit us at famous Granite Island! Our In Sea Aquarium is a short boat ride from the iconic island, where you can hand feed and interact with various sea species including the amazing Southern Bluefin Tuna! Hand feed from the surface or jump in and swim with these amazing Ferrari's of the sea, along with a variety of other marine wonders. Want to stay dry? Experience the action from our underwater observatory and explore the amazing creatures in our touch tank! Experience our In-Sea Aquarium with a special touch and book our Island Discovery Package; includes exquisite, fresh seafood, along with your choice of a glass of premium South Australian wine, beer, or Adelaide Hills Cider! Head back to the island and eat at The Island Cafe, offering a fresh, seasonal menu inspired by South Australian produce! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Island Cafe offers kids menu options and barista-made coffee! Later, enjoy a twilight Guided Penguin Tour and spot more wildlife!

Reviewed By deanbrisbane2014 - Brisbane, Australia

My wife and I really had a great time swim with Southern Bluefin Tuna and awesome Port Jackson Sharks. All staff very helpful and friendly. Recommend to everyone !

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