Long Weekend Getaways
South Australia is a treasure trove of holiday possibilities, whether you’re wanting an adventure packed few days or just to kick your feet back and relax. Better still, you can do it all against the backdrop of some of the most amazing scenery Australia has to offer - where can I sign up?
Family fun
Eyre Peninsula is the perfect road trip destination if you’re wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for breathtaking landscapes, delicious seafood, and amazing wildlife. There are plenty of opportunities for camping along the rugged coastline, with the whole peninsula offering plenty of scope for beachside family fun. There’s swimming, surfing, and fishing, as well as shipwrecks to explore at Ethel beach - not to mention the opportunity to swim with dolphins, and go whale watching. Barely four hours from Adelaide, this is the perfect family-friendly long weekend getaway!
Adventure lover
Looking for an adventure-packed few days? Kangaroo Island is the perfect place to explore; the drive itself is part of the fun! Make some stops along the way in Fleurieu Peninsula, which offers beautiful coastline and vineyards to explore. Make sure you factor in some extra time as the abundance of wildlife and magnificent scenery along the way could make the journey a little longer than expected (pit stops at Admirals Arch or Cape Borda lighthouse are also recommended). Once you make it to Kangaroo Island you’ll see why the natural wildlife gives the island its name; there’s also Seal Bay Conservation Park, paradise for any animal lovers.
Rest, relaxation and romance
Coorong National Park is a paradise barely 90km south of Adelaide, home to the Ngarrindjeri people. This is the ideal getaway if you’re looking for serenity and relaxation; the area boasts some amazing native flora and fauna. If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, pack your hiking shoes and a good book, and you’ll be all set. With 34 campsites in the National Park and 16 along the beachfront, you can spend your days exploring native bush and the rugged coastline. Bliss.
Any road trip can become a romantic getaway with just a few tweaks!
Wanting to spice up your road trip with a bit of romance? If you and your partner are looking at taking on any of these adventures, try adding our favourite tips to make your time in the great outdoors a bit more intimate:
- Grab some mini mason jars from your local hardware store and fill them with some battery powered fairy lights to create a portable romantic atmosphere!
- Had too much technology? Make your getaway a no-phone zone and disconnect to reconnect
- Make sure you pack some entertainment!
- Cards and board games are a great way to pass the time with your love
- Speakers - trust us, everything is more romantic with a few classic love songs Invest in a good picnic set.
- A romantic meal for a picnic is even cuter when you’ve gone the extra mile to do little touches like this!
