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How to see the outback by motorhome

Taking two young boys on a 2600-kilometre, tri-state outback road trip. It's hard to know what to expect.

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Mystic river: Along the mighty Murray River

Mysterious and magnificent, the backwaters of the Murray River are a hidden treat.

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Twenty reasons to love the Barossa Valley

Wine is the big drawcard, but it is not the only reason to spend time in the Barossa Valley.

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Why you need to visit Australia's most astonishing island

Visitors to Kangaroo Island are astonished by the scale and diversity of the place.

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Mayfair Hotel, Adelaide.

The best weekends away in South Australia and Western Australia

Vineyard stays, sea-lion safaris, tree-top walks and truffle sourcing: serious hotspots that make it worth going the distance.

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My favourite getaway: Duncan Welgemoed

Head Chef and Proprietor of Africola Resturant in Adelaide, Duncan Welgemoed, shares his favourite getaway spot.

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Seven dishes you must try on Kangaroo Island

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South Australia is blessed with some of the country's greatest natural wonders; from the sunburnt, prehistoric surfaces of Flinders Ranges and salt Lake Eyre, to the wide stretches of uncrowded beaches and the spectacular coastline of the Great Australian Bight. Sunny weather with blue open skies are typical; grab a glass of its top quality red wine and enjoy amazing views with its warm, friendly people.

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South Australia

South Australia, Australia

South Australia is blessed with some of the country's greatest natural wonders; from the sunburnt, prehistoric surfaces of Flinders Ranges and salt Lake Eyre, to the wide stretches of uncrowded beaches and the spectacular coastline of the Great Australian Bight. Sunny weather with blue open skies are typical; grab a glass of its top quality red wine and enjoy amazing views with its warm, friendly people.

Capital: Adelaide
Official Language: English
Electricity: Type I has two flat pins in a V-shape as well as a grounding pin. A version of the plug, which only has the two flat pins, exists as well.

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