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...
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Mt Pleasant, Walker Flat and the Barossa Valley
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...
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Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Wellington and Langhorne Creek
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. Find the ferry crossing...
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Hahndorf and Onkaparinga Valley
This is a road trip that’s bound to be a hit with foodies! The German heritage village of Hahndorf is only 45 minutes up the South Eastern Freeway from the Adelaide CBD. The main street is packed with cafes, restaurants, pubs and all sorts of shops to explore, so make sure to spend some...
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