South Australia is a million square kilometers of incredible
contrast, ancient Dreamtime landscapes and untamed coastal majesty. From the
seemingly endless desert in the north to the fertile vales found in the
south-east, South Australia is a world apart
within itself.
contrast, ancient Dreamtime landscapes and untamed coastal majesty. From the
seemingly endless desert in the north to the fertile vales found in the
south-east, South Australia is a world apart
within itself.
There are boundless places to visit, some internationally known
and some not so recognized. If you’re in an adventurous mood and want to do a
bit of exploring, set your destination to South Australia. Here’s a few of the
unusual places waiting for you. For even more, see this list of five Australian
destinations to add to your bucket list.
and some not so recognized. If you’re in an adventurous mood and want to do a
bit of exploring, set your destination to South Australia. Here’s a few of the
unusual places waiting for you. For even more, see this list of five Australian
destinations to add to your bucket list.
Head of Bight
Ever wanted to see a whale? Southern right whales love to play in
the waters at the Head of Bight. You can stand atop a limestone cliff with the
Nullarbor behind you and watch the wild ocean and its creatures along South
Australia’s Far West coast. Make sure you visit between June and October,
though. The whales don’t put on their show year-round.
the waters at the Head of Bight. You can stand atop a limestone cliff with the
Nullarbor behind you and watch the wild ocean and its creatures along South
Australia’s Far West coast. Make sure you visit between June and October,
though. The whales don’t put on their show year-round.
Tailem Bend’s Pink Lake
You read that right: pink lake. If you’re looking for pink water,
turned that color by the algae native to the lake, just drive along the scenic
Princes Highway. Between Tailem Bend and Meningie, you can’t miss it. It’s a
pink lake; it tends to stand out.
turned that color by the algae native to the lake, just drive along the scenic
Princes Highway. Between Tailem Bend and Meningie, you can’t miss it. It’s a
pink lake; it tends to stand out.
Remarkable Rocks
These rocks have been eroded by wind, rain and sea spray for
millions of years. They are found in Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo
Island. If you plan to tour the rocks on the raised walkways, plan to hang
around until sunset. The lichen on the rocks are something you don’t want to
miss.
millions of years. They are found in Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo
Island. If you plan to tour the rocks on the raised walkways, plan to hang
around until sunset. The lichen on the rocks are something you don’t want to
miss.
Umpherston Sinkhole
Umpherston Sinkhole is one of the most intriguing spots in South
Australia. Once a cave, the sinkhole in Mt. Gambier is also known as the Sunken
Garden. When the cave roof collapsed, James Umpherston turned it into a garden
in the 1880s. You can go down into the sinkhole to explore the magnificent and
historical gardens.
Australia. Once a cave, the sinkhole in Mt. Gambier is also known as the Sunken
Garden. When the cave roof collapsed, James Umpherston turned it into a garden
in the 1880s. You can go down into the sinkhole to explore the magnificent and
historical gardens.
Hallett Cove’s Ice Age
Hallett Cove is one of Australia’s most extraordinary geological
formations. The best record of an Australian ice age is found in the northern
cliff tops of the Cove. These cliffs are so remarkable as to have international
significance. With the raised walkways leading you around the formations, you
can look backward in the country’s history to see the changes the land has gone
through over millions of years.
formations. The best record of an Australian ice age is found in the northern
cliff tops of the Cove. These cliffs are so remarkable as to have international
significance. With the raised walkways leading you around the formations, you
can look backward in the country’s history to see the changes the land has gone
through over millions of years.
Piccaninnie Ponds
Located near Mt. Gambier, Piccaninnie Ponds is a thriving flat
wetlands, filled with reeds, birds and all manner of wildlife. Beneath the
surface, however, everything changes. Like cave diving? Beneath the surface of
Piccaninnie Ponds is an amazing network of limestone caves, filled with crystal
clear waters. There’s even a 100 meter sinkhole called The Chasm, and there are
rumors of a second cave below it.
wetlands, filled with reeds, birds and all manner of wildlife. Beneath the
surface, however, everything changes. Like cave diving? Beneath the surface of
Piccaninnie Ponds is an amazing network of limestone caves, filled with crystal
clear waters. There’s even a 100 meter sinkhole called The Chasm, and there are
rumors of a second cave below it.
Murphy’s Haystacks
South Australia has many geological oddities, but none quite as
odd as Murphy’s Haystacks. These inselberg rock formations are found in the
middle of a wheat field and are estimated to be more than 1500 million years
old. You can find them on the Eyre Peninsula.
odd as Murphy’s Haystacks. These inselberg rock formations are found in the
middle of a wheat field and are estimated to be more than 1500 million years
old. You can find them on the Eyre Peninsula.
These are only a few of the fantastic, unusual sites you can see
and places you can visit on a trip to South Australia. So what are you waiting
for? Head on Down Under and start exploring!
