Experience South Australia

Check out South Australia for an unforgettable backpacking adventure and experience a brilliant blend of Australia.

With something for every taste, budget and adventure, a visit should definitely be on your ‘to do’ list. And if you run out of money – South Australia is also a really great place to work.

Experience some of the worlds best surfing beaches, swim with sea-lions and dolphins and explore the Flinders Ranges by bike, foot or in a 4WD. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the rugged South Australian Outback, the stunning reds of the deserts to underground living in Coober Pedy or enjoy one of Adelaide’s world-class events and festivals.

If you’re a traveller in pursuit of edgy arts festivals, fabulous food, a laid-back vibe, or just fun and sun, Adelaide is your destination.

This city is the perfect base to explore further a field and discover South Australia's signature experiences, all within easy reach of Wine, Outback & Wildlife

You’ll be spoilt for choice!

Adelaide - Your cosmopolitan gateway to the Outback

The cosmopolitan city of Adelaide is renowned for its Mediterranean climate, alfresco lifestyle and friendly locals. With over 700 pubs, restaurants and cafes to choose from, and over 300 sunny days each year, your toughest decision will be who has the biggest sunshade.

It also offers easy access to South Australia’s signature experiences; the wildlife haven of Kangaroo Island, where you will see native Australian fauna in its pure natural habitat, from wallabies to kangaroos, echidnas to platypus, and seals to penguins; world class wine regions, 17 in total, such as the Barossa Valley and Clare Valley; and last but not least the spectacular pre-historic Flinders Ranges - your gateway to the Outback.

Working in South Australia

If you're looking for working holiday ideas you'll find a whole host of opportunities in South Australia. There's plenty of work and a high demand for skilled as well as non-skilled workers, so finding a job is not a worry.

 

 

Some unique ideas for your working life in South Australia include:

- Camel trek involving flora and fauna surveying in the Outback,

- work on remote cattle stations as a Jackaroo or Jillaroo 

- restoration work in the arid Outback

- be part of a Vintage, and help pick the grapes for Australia's best wines

- a diverse range of conservation work for unique Australian wildlife

- au pair work in cities, country towns or even the Outback

- become a WHOOfer, by trying your hand at organic farming in return for food and boards

- volunteer in a native bush foods garden for an indigenous community, in return for accommodation, meals and insights into the dreaming stories.

Australia Brochure

Download the South Australia section of our new Australia brochure from the link below. It features the most popular accommodation, activities and adventure trips. Alternatively pop into one of our nationwide branches for your own copy of the brochure.