August 2021

The gorgeous state of South Australia has it all: rugged coastlines with white-sand beaches, lush bushland filled with wildlife, arid ochre-hued plains plus some of the best hiking trails in the country! Strap on those hiking boots and point your feet towards South Australia’s top walking trails, as selected by our First Light Travel experts. 

In winter, the nights in Adelaide are longer and it rains a bit more than in the hot, dry summer months. But Adelaide does not go into hibernation. Instead, people rug up and embrace the colder months by coming together in front of a cosy fire, equipped with a mulled wine. Visiting Adelaide in winter is a special and (heart-)warming experience. Read on for our list of things to do in Adelaide in winter.

Flanked by national parks including towering forests, pristine coastlines and rugged granite outcrops, the Margaret River Region is the quintessential Western Australian holiday destination. This is award-winning wine country with a thriving art scene, incredible hiking trails, and a distinctly circular food philosophy with a great respect for the land - it’s time to rediscover The Margaret River Region.

Did you know you can find the most amazing tropical-looking beaches and surf waves in South Australia? Yes, the state with the most wine regions in Australia and known as the ‘gateway to the Outback’ also has beautiful (and heaps of) beaches that are just waiting to be explored!  We'll show you the best beaches in South Australia.

If you want to plan the perfect Tasmania self drive holiday, then our guide has got everything you need to know to make your road trip the best ever.