South Australia is the place to go if you want a cultural awakening. The vast choice of events and experiences attracts thousands of tourists and makes Big Lappers extend their stay. The capital, Adelaide, is known as the festival city for a reason. They used to have all the big festivals wrapped in one month, […]

Driving the southern edge of Australia is a classic road trip to some and a great new adventure to all Big Lappers. The Nullarbor is the longest straight stretch of road in the world that you can even see from space! To get the idea of where you’ll be driving through, Nullarbor means no tree […]

1. Book a charter An area famous for fishing, it’d be a crime not to drop a line on your visit to Yorke. Try your luck for Australian salmon, Blue Swimmer crab, Southern Rock lobster and whiting. A range of charter companies offer day and weekend trips, many of which work out of Point Turton […]

1. Get on the River The mighty Murray really is the star attraction of this region. Choosing between hiring a kayak, canoe, dingy or even houseboat will be your biggest decision, then let the water be your guide. One of the most popular ways to get on the water and explore is to traverse the waterways […]

1. Go Underground This part of the country is rich with underground natural wonders. Naracoorte is very well known for its caves and with a variety of tours on offer they are suitable for all ages. These caves are one of the world’s most significant fossil sites. You can also check out Tantanoola Caves with […]

1. Hot artesian springs Who would have thought being in a desert area that there would be so many spots to take a swim in hot artesian water? Whether you are on the Oodnadatta Track (Coward Springs or Muloorina Station) or the Birdsville Track (Clayton Homestead) you will find somewhere to take a dip. If […]

1. Get On Your Bike The Fleurieu Peninsula is a cyclist’s playground. Don’t have your own bike? No worries! You can hire bikes for free across the Peninsula. Try the Encounter Bikeway which takes you along  the stunning coastline and the Heritage towns of Goolwa, Port Elliot and Middleton.           View […]

1. Oyster HQ One of Coffin Bay’s fresher attractions, Oyster HQ offers a unique experience where you can don a pair of waders and walk out to a purpose-built platform to learn about, shuck and sample oysters from a working lease. Finish off the experience with lunch, dinner and cocktails on the deck overlooking pristine […]

1. Visit wineries and cellar doors The Barossa and Clare Valleys are most well-known for their wines. There are over 100 cellar doors between the two valleys that are open for tastings and tours. You can find some of Australia’s most famous wineries here, such as Jacob’s Creek, Wolf Blass, Penfolds, Seppeltsfield and Sevenhill Cellars. […]

1. Wine Tasting Adelaide is a prominent wine region, with 4 distinct regions within easy driving distance (or take a tour). Magpie Springs is a stunning and quiet spot, plus one of the owners is an award winning artist so the decor is top notch. If you are short on time and can’t venture north, […]