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River Murray Houseboats.

Grand Escape: South Australia's best weekends away

Cruise down the Murray by boat, head to the Hills for wines, then enjoy amazing Adelaide.

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Style and luxury in the prefect location: Mayfair Hotel Adelaide.

Every Australia city needs a hotel as stylish as this one

Stylish yet not showy, luxurious yet not opulent, it signifies what appeals about the South Australia's state capital.

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The Bay to Birdwood wends its way from the shores of Gulf St Vincent, through the city and deep into the Adelaide Hills.

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Ranks of old Toranas, Valiants, Morris Minors, EH Holdens and MGs are drawn up like an invasion force.

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The Ghan –  not dividing the country but bringing it together.

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Forget SBS's three hour-long TV special, this is what this three-day journey is really like.

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Greenock tavern schnitzel.

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Afghan style rice, palaw (top right).

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The Cedars.

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On the 50th anniversary of Hans Heysen's death, his legacy (and that of his famous daughter) is being kept alive.

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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 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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