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Win an exclusive bottle of distinguished South Australia wine

South Australia has an abundance of wildlife, pristine coastal areas, natural scenic features, outback - and an amazing food and wine scene.

Here's your chance to sample a taste of South Australia. You can win an exclusive bottle of Australia's most distinguished wine, Grange from the world-renowned Penfolds winery. Just enter our competition below…

The unique sights and sounds of a holiday to Adelaide and South Australia make the confines and stresses of home seem very far away. This distance from everyday life combined with the unique Australian lifestyle has the power to change the way a person sees the world.

It's the perfect destination to see iconic wildlife, experience fine food and wine, soak up the sun at beautiful beaches and witness stunning views and natural beauty.

And for sports fans, Adelaide will be hosting a bit of cricket history in December - the very first day-night Test Match in the 2017-18 Ashes series between Australia and England.

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Food and wine delights, Barossa

Food & Wine

From Adelaide's innovative eateries to vineyard restaurants and beachside cafes, South Australian chefs serve exciting and creative dishes celebrating the delicious seasonal produce at their fingertips! Discover pop-up stalls and food trucks around the city, or tuck into local fare at regional markets and events. South Australia is home to 18 wine regions and has officially been named a Great Wine Capital of the World!
Culture

Adelaide is known as Australia's Festival City with the largest Fringe outside Edinburgh – WOMADelaide, Adelaide Fringe and Adelaide Festival; art galleries, theatres and museums - The South Australian Museum is home to the world's largest collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural material, with over 3,000 artefacts on display.
Journeys

Prepare for a holiday of unimaginable journeys such as traversing the backbone of Australia on The Ghan train from Adelaide to Alice Springs/Darwin, or why not embark on a self-drive journey into the wine-growing regions or from the coast to the outback? Follow the Explorer's Way through the Flinders Ranges and discover the stunning sights of South Australia.
Outback Adventure

Sleeping under the stars in the Gawler Ranges to sleeping underground in Coober Pedy; hiking and mountain bike trails, visiting outback pubs, scenic flights and 4x4 adventure tours. Step back in time in the beautifully rugged, 540 million-year-old landscape of the Flinders Ranges and the spectacular amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound.
Nature & Wildlife

See native wildlife in parks, reserves and in natural habitats. On Kangaroo Island you are minutes from the mainland but a million miles away where you can see an abundance of wildlife including kangaroos and koalas up close! You can also visit Seal Bay where it is one of only two places in the world where you can walk amongst rare sea lions on the beach.

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John’s Journey

Discover John's Suchet's Journey of Adelaide and South Australia.

EPISODE 5 - CRICKET AND MUSIC

John Suchet is joined by operatic soprano Greta Bradman as they visit the Adelaide Oval to discuss music and Greta's heritage as the granddaughter of Australia's most famous batsman, Don Bradman.
EPISODE 4 - KANGAROO ISLAND

John Suchet explores Kangaroo Island, the zoo without fences; and visits the breathtaking backdrop of the Remarkable Rocks.
EPISODE 3 - TASTING NOTES

The Barossa yields some of the finest produce South Australia has to offer.
We visit Hentley Farm where Head Chef Lachlan Colwill serves up some local delicacies to Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Natsuko Yoshimoto.
EPISODE 2 - WINE EXPERIMENT

South Australia produces some of the world's finest wines, but will they taste even better when paired with the perfect piece of classical music?
In this Wine Experiment, we will test the taste buds and musical prowess of some local connoisseurs.
EPISODE 1 - ADELAIDE MUSICAL HISTORY TOUR

In the first episode we explore the rich musical history of South Australia.
From the museums, galleries and festivals of Adelaide, to the Bavarian charm of Hahndorf.