15 days in South Australia Itinerary
15 days in South Australia Itinerary
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15 days in South Australia Itinerary
Start: Brisbane
Fly:
7h
1
Clare
— 1 night
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Drive:
2h
2
Adelaide
— 3 nights
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Fly:
3h 30min
3
Coober Pedy
— 2 nights
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Fly:
5h
4
Port Lincoln
— 2 nights
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Fly:
2h 45min
5
Kangaroo Island
— 3 nights
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Fly:
1h 45min
6
Delamere
— 3 nights
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Fly:
6h
End: Brisbane
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1
night
Clare
1
night

The town of Clare is located in South Australia in the Mid North region, 136 km north of Adelaide. On the 15th (Sat), learn about winemaking at Kilikanoon Winery.
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Brisbane to Clare is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel to Adelaide.
Plan my Clare trip by asking Inpirock to come up with tips and suggestions.
Brisbane to Clare is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel to Adelaide.
Things to do in Clare
Side Trips
Vine Art Studio, Gallery & Therapeutic Massage, Martindale Hall Heritage Museum
Find places to stay Dec 15 — 16:
Highlights from your plan

Riesling Trail
3:00pm, Sun Dec 16

Martindale Hall Heritage Museum
12:00pm, Sun Dec 16

Sevenhill Cellars
10:00am, Sun Dec 16
3
nights
Adelaide
3
nights

Adelaide exists contentedly as a cultured, diverse, and attractive city with a laid-back center, leafy residential districts, and an underlying cosmopolitan atmosphere.Discover out-of-the-way places like Henley Beach and National Motor Museum. Get some historical perspective at Carrick Hill and St Peter's Cathedral. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Adelaide: Maslin Beach (in Maslin Beach) and Gorge Wildlife Park (in Cudlee Creek). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at River Torrens Linear Park Trail, look for all kinds of wild species at Waterfall Gully, kick back and relax at Semaphore Beach, and take a memorable tour with Tours.
For reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Adelaide trip planner .
Traveling by car from Clare to Adelaide takes 2 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Coober Pedy.
Things to do in Adelaide
Side Trips
Henley Beach, National Motor Museum, Semaphore Beach, Gorge Wildlife Park, Maslin Beach
Find places to stay Dec 16 — 19:
Highlights from your plan

Gorge Wildlife Park
12:30pm, Mon Dec 17

National Motor Museum
10:30am, Mon Dec 17
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
3:00pm, Tue Dec 18
2
nights
Coober Pedy
2
nights

The population of Coober Pedy exploded after the discovery of opals in 1915.On the 20th (Thu), admire nature's extreme beauty at Breakaways Conservation Park, pause for some serene contemplation at Serbian Orthodox Church, then admire the striking features of Faye's Underground Home, and finally get engrossed in the history at Umoona Opal Mine & Museum. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Old Timers Mine, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Peter & Pauls underground Catholic Church, then pause for some serene contemplation at Catacomb Church, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage.
To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Coober Pedy itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Adelaide to Coober Pedy takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or drive. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Adelaide in December: high temperatures in Coober Pedy hover around 40°C and lows are around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to travel to Port Lincoln.
Things to do in Coober Pedy
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Highlights from your plan

Breakaways Conservation Park
10:00am, Thu Dec 20

Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
3:30pm, Thu Dec 20

Serbian Orthodox Church
1:00pm, Thu Dec 20
2
nights
Port Lincoln
2
nights

Primarily a marine industry town, Port Lincoln has about as many marina trawlers and grain silos as luxury yachts.Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): take a memorable drive along Winter Hill Lookout, identify plant and animal life at Glen Forest Tourist Park, then relax in the rural setting at Minniribbie Farm, and finally let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Port Lincoln trip planning site .
Traveling by flight from Coober Pedy to Port Lincoln takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can travel to Kangaroo Island.
Things to do in Port Lincoln
Side Trips
Food Tours, Minniribbie Farm
Find places to stay Dec 21 — 23:
Highlights from your plan

Glen Forest Tourist Park
11:00am, Sat Dec 22
Food Tours
4:00pm, Sat Dec 22
Shark Diving
10:00am, Sun Dec 23
3
nights
Kangaroo Island
3
nights

Abandoned by Aborigines a few thousand years ago, Kangaroo Island attracts over 140,000 visitors each year.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Stokes Beach and Cape Willoughby Lighthouse Keepers Heritage Accommodation. Step out of the city life by going to Kelly Hill Caves and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, indulge your taste buds at Kangaroo Island Spirits, relax in the rural setting at Clifford's Honey Farm, and explore and take pictures at Island Pure Sheep Dairy.
For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Kangaroo Island trip planning app .
Getting from Port Lincoln to Kangaroo Island by combination of flight and taxi takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel to Delamere.
Things to do in Kangaroo Island
Find places to stay Dec 23 — 26:
Highlights from your plan

Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
10:30am, Mon Dec 24

Kelly Hill Caves
1:30pm, Mon Dec 24

Cape Willoughby Lighthouse Keepers Heritage Accommodation
1:00pm, Tue Dec 25
3
nights
Delamere
3
nights

Get outdoors at Blowhole Beach and Boomer Beach. You'll get in some beach time at Horseshoe Bay and Aldinga Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Delamere: Carrickalinga Beach (in Carrickalinga) and St Joan of Arc Catholic Church (in Victor Harbor).
For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Delamere trip itinerary site .
Traveling by car from Kangaroo Island to Delamere takes 2.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Delamere can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Delamere trip itinerary site .
Traveling by car from Kangaroo Island to Delamere takes 2.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Delamere can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Delamere
Side Trips
Port Elliot, Aldinga Beach, Morgan Beach, Ingalalla Falls, Yankalilla District Historical Museum
Find places to stay Dec 26 — 29:
Highlights from your plan

Horseshoe Bay
10:30am, Sat Dec 29

Blowhole Beach
1:00pm, Thu Dec 27

Morgan Beach
10:00am, Thu Dec 27
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