Call us on
    Exit
    Exit

    Luxury South Australia
    Tours made for you

    Experience the best of South Australia with a private tour designed just for you
    Jacada Travel wine glass and wine bottle drawn in golden bold line work

    Barossa Valley

    Sample some of the world's most celebrated wines

    Jacada Travel vector art of a fish drawn in bold, gold line art

    Majestic Coastline

    Relax on beaches of silver sand

    Jacada Travel Gold Food icon

    Culinary Delights

    Enjoy the many gourmet food markets

    Incredible Scenery

    From the vast outback scenes, to verdant vineyards

    Vector art of a kangaroo drawn in bold gold lines

    Kangaroo Island

    Teeming with wildlife - like koalas and wallabies

    Adelaide, Barossa Valley wine and beyond

    South Australia is a vast state and contains a portion of almost everything that makes Australia so unique and recognisable. From the great stretching vastness of the wild Australian Outback to the charm of wine valleys and beaches of silver sand, your stay will be a memorable one.

    The capital of South Australia is Adelaide, a charming city that has developed differently from the rest of Australia’s major settlements. Regency and Victorian architectural styles are reflected in many of the historic buildings that line the streets and also in the museums, art galleries and other cultural centres. Sporting a Mediterranean climate, it is no stranger to warm summer sunshine and as such offers the cooling respite of spots such as Glenelg Beach, its waves ideal for a day out and a refreshing dip.

    The city is a gateway to the Barossa Valley, an area that has become a famous wine region, known for its perfect climate that combines warm summers and cool winters, creating ideal conditions for grape growing. Now world-renowned, its lush green valleys and bountiful vineyards send guests into a pastoral dreamland. Boutique wineries and old cellars provide tastings in this, one of Australia’s oldest wine-producing regions. It is also filled with culinary delights such as artisanal cheese farmers, organic garden produce and fruit orchards, the many gourmet food markets proving to be a great way to interact with the laidback locals and your fellow visitors.

    Alternatively, the Flinders Ranges to the state’s north are stark and picturesque, their heights reaching out from the green savannahs and red ochre stone of the great Outback. Gentle foothills lead up to remarkable mountains, the surrounding wilderness filled with trademark wildlife and flora. Learn about the ancient past and culture of the First Nations peoples through a local guide while journeying to the barren Lake Eyre or travelling to the thermal waters of Dalhousie Springs, used for millennia by the Aboriginal people.

    Highlights

    Enjoy a wine tasting tour of Barossa Valley’s finest vineyards

    Watch the sunset across Flinders Ranges from above

    Sample local food and wine while touring the McLaren Vale region

    Explore the beautiful Flinders Chase National Park

    Experience a scenic drive and walking tour around Kangaroo Island

    There truly is something so special about Southern Australia. It offers a captivating mix of vibrant cities, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.

    Ellie Khoury headshot

    Ellie Khoury

    Senior Travel Designer

    Luxury Accommodation in Southern Australia

    There are many incredible places to stay in Southern Australia. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

    Why book with Jacada?

    Personalised design illustration image

    Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

    Authentic experiences illustration image

    Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

    Responsible travel illustration image

    Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

    Ready to plan your adventure?

    Whatever you want from your South Australia tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Where else to go in Australia

    Sydney thumbnail

    Sydney

    Sydney boasts a rich and intriguing history, famous beaches and iconic landmarks.

    Discover more
    New South Wales thumbnail

    New South Wales

    On the east coast of Australia, boasting the beautiful city of Sydney at its heart.

    Discover more
    Victoria and Melbourne thumbnail

    Victoria and Melbourne

    With handsome Victorian-era architecture, museums, galleries, theatres, green parks, and an innovative art and nightlife scene, this is undoubtedly Australia’s cultural heart.

    Discover more
    Tasmania thumbnail

    Tasmania

    Widely known for its vast expanses of unspoiled wilderness, diverse landscapes that range from rugged mountains and highland lakes to rainforests, cascading waterfalls and a dramatic coastline.

    Discover more
    Great Barrier Reef and Northern Queensland thumbnail

    Great Barrier Reef and Northern Queensland

    The northern reaches of Queensland are incredible sites for those who enjoy vast wilderness. Considered one of the great natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef is the biggest coral reef system on the planet.

    Discover more
    Whitsundays thumbnail

    Whitsundays

    A chain of 74 islands, four of which boast renowned luxury resorts, the Whitsunday Islands are found in the middle of the incomparable Great Barrier Reef just off the coast of Queensland.

    Discover more
    Brisbane thumbnail

    Brisbane

    Founded on the banks of its eponymous river, the old city of Brisbane is located between the famous Sunshine and Gold Coast, each a magnet for surfers and beach lovers.

    Discover more
    Kangaroo Island thumbnail

    Kangaroo Island

    Kangaroo Island is a deceptively large island off the southern coast of Australia, not far from Adelaide, playing host to a magnificent wilderness, with large populations of the country’s beloved wildlife.

    Discover more
    Top End thumbnail

    Top End

    Australia’s Top End contains some of the few remaining expanses of genuinely untouched wilderness in the world, a remote haven that abounds with national parks and rugged beauty.

    Discover more
    Perth and Margaret River thumbnail

    Perth and Margaret River

    Perth can be found on the far west coast of the country, the capital city of Western Australia state, and while it may appear to be isolated from other major cities, it carries a uniquely laid back and cosmopolitan charm and has been voted as one of the most liveable modern cities, not just in Australia, but in the world.

    Discover more
    Uluru and the Outback thumbnail

    Uluru and the Outback

    There is both an extraordinary physical beauty, exquisite in its isolation, as well as a tangible spiritual energy that binds together the land and the people.

    Discover more
    Western Australia thumbnail

    Western Australia

    Western Australia has everything from vibrant cities and quaint vineyards to epic coastline and vast, open plains.

    Discover more
    Luxury Rail Travel Australia thumbnail

    Luxury Rail Travel Australia

    A great way to explore Australia is by luxury train, allowing you to cover vast distances in comfort and style while admiring the epic landscapes pass by.

    Discover more

    Meet your Australasia team

    When to visit

    South Australia has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters. The coast and outback heat up more than other areas in the summer. Spring and autumn are particularly pleasant, the former bringing with it wildflowers and flourishing wildlife.

    The Coast main icon

    The Coast

    Summer

    Wildflowers & Wildlife main icon

    Wildflowers & Wildlife

    Spring and Autumn

    When is the Best Time to Visit Australia?

    When is the Best Time to Visit Australia?

    Read more

    Plan your trip to South Australia

    Whatever you want from your adventure in South Australia, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Plan with peace of mind

    When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.

    If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.

    Find out more
    Where would you like to travel?
    Ariel view of waves breaking on a forested shoreline