Thompson Beach is relatively close to Adelaide and is an ideal short day trip option. It has a wide sandy tidal beach that’s popular with fisherfolk for whiting and blue swimmer crab raking. You can drive onto the beach but you won’t get far and there’s really nowhere to go anyway. It’s a beach best...
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The Clare Valley rivals the Barossa in beauty and sophistication. The town of Clare is near the northern end of the valley about an hour and three quarters from Adelaide. Just follow Main North Road to Clare, that's it. After crossing the wheatbelt and passing through Tarlee and Rhynie you'll reach the cute little town...
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What are the best road trips from Adelaide that you can do in a day? Here’s some of the best day trips with pictures and descriptions to help you plan an ideal family day out. There’s no exhaustive descriptions either, just tips to help you make the most of your day. Use this as a...
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This trip leads you up the Torrens River Gorge via Gorge Road. This tight and winding road runs alongside the river up into the hills and into green farming country. You'll pass through Cudlee Creek, Gumeracha and Birdwood until you reach the source of the Torrens River at Mt Pleasant. There's heaps to see and...
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This country drive takes in a wide range of different landscapes in one day. Heading out of Adelaide on the South Eastern Freeway, you’ll first sweep across the plains to Murray Bridge (Monarto Zoo is nearby, but that’s for another day), then cross the river to head to Tailem Bend. There’s plenty of places to...
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