South Australia’s islands and gulf waters are amongst the best-kept secrets of the Australian coastline. With 5000km of deserted shoreline and more than 300 islands, there’s a huge diversity of natural wilderness to explore including spectacular bays and beaches, remote islands and stunning sea cliffs. Best of all, most of it is wild and unspoilt. That means there’s a real sense of adventure, seclusion and a vast array of wildlife. Many of the islands are important sanctuaries for birds, kangaroos, wallabies, seals and sea lions. Along the way, there are many opportunities to indulge in the tastes of South Australia with fresh local seafood from the source and hand-selected local wines from the renowned South Australian vineyards.
- Visit some of South Australia’s most historic lighthouses at Cape Willoughby and Troubridge Island and learn their stories
- Encounter native wildlife including playful dolphins, sea lions, emus, rock wallabies, kangaroos and numerous birds at national parks and protected habitats
- Collect and shuck your own oysters fresh from the sea at Coffin Bay, paired with local wines
- Enjoy sunset sailing past the stunning coastal formations of Cape Jervis, Kangaroo Island and Whaler’s Way
- Meet the abalone divers of Eyrewoolf Abalone and taste pan-seared green-lip abalone on the beach at Flinders Island
- Be rewarded with striking views and peaceful native forest environs on South Australia’s coastal walking trails at Cape Donington & Western River Cove
- Enjoy a variety of walks including the island rookery walks at Troubridge, coastal walks at Cape Willoughby, dune walk at Point Sir Isaac, beach walks at Reevesby and Forest walks of Cape Donington and Lashmar Conservation Park
- Discover the fascinating Indigenous heritage and exploration history of Matthew Flinders
- Enjoy refreshing dips in the turquoise waters and relax on deserted silica white beaches