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South Australia

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for South Australia.

Hotel guides

Travel videos

Joel and Emilia

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Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel by Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, who document world travel and remote adventures.

This South Australia travel video focuses on Kangaroo Island, with a strong mix of ferry travel, wildlife encounters, coastline, cliffs, beaches, and open landscapes.

CJ Explores

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CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory, creating travel guides and adventure content around the world.

This South Australia vlog gives a helpful first-impressions route around Streaky Bay and the Eyre Peninsula, including Westall Way Loop, Granites Beach, Yanerbie Sand Dunes, Murphy's Haystacks, Venus Bay, and The Woolshed.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a major travel publication offering professionally edited destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and planning resources. Their South Australia destination guide provides a strong planning overview, covering holidays, places to visit, and timing for a trip.

Lonely Planet: South Australia

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/australia/south-australia.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/australia/south-australia

Y Travel Blog
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Y Travel Blog is a travel blog by Caroline and Craig Makepeace, covering destination guides, family travel, and practical travel advice. Their South Australia travel tips are helpful for broader trip planning, with context for Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, and other places across the state.

The Best Travel Tips For Planning To Visit South Australia

The best travel tips for those planning to visit South Australia including Adelaide, the Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, and much more.

ytravelblog.com/south-australia-travel-tips/

Wanderlust Chloe
Travel guide

Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog by Chloe Gunning, focused on polished destination, food, hotel, and travel guides. Her South Australia road trip itinerary gives a thoughtful route-planning angle, including places such as McLaren Vale and the Flinders Ranges.

Wanderlust Chloe: South Australia Road Trip Itinerary

Read the guide at wanderlustchloe.com/south-australia-road-trip-itinerary/.

wanderlustchloe.com/south-australia-road-trip-itinerary/

A Luxury Travel Blog
Travel guide

A Luxury Travel Blog is a luxury travel publication covering destinations, hotels, restaurants, cruises, and travel experiences. Their South Australia activities article is a good inspiration source for experience-led planning, spanning beaches, wine, long summers, and varied things to do.

Top 10 activities in South Australia

Not only is South Australia home to long summers, stunning beaches and award-winning wine, it also offers a diverse...

aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/05/14/top-10-activities-in-south-australia/

Lakshmi Sharath
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Lakshmi Sharath is a travel, food, lifestyle, and people-stories blog by Indian travel writer Lakshmi Sharath. Her one-week South Australia article is a useful itinerary-style guide to Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide Hills, and Barossa Valley.

A week in South Australia

A week in South Australia covering Adelaide, Kangaroo island, Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley

lakshmisharath.com/a-week-in-south-australia/

NOMADasaurus
Travel guide

NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with a professional editorial team and roots in long-term travel. Their South Australia road-trips guide is a strong planning resource for comparing day trips and longer routes through the state's natural landscapes and rugged scenery.

The 9 Best South Australia Road Trips (2026 Guide)

These South Australia road trips showcase natural wonders and rugged beauty, whether you want a day trip or a week-long adventure.

nomadasaurus.com/south-australia-road-trips/

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