Adelaide Bucks Destination

One thing the Adelaidians have mastered is the art of wine. This southern state is home to some of Australia’s most prominent labels such as Penfolds, Yalumba, Wolf Bass and Jacob’s Creek.

Although you’re bound to recognise these names from your local bottle-o, there’s something special about sipping a shiraz in the company of the world’s greatest grape growers. If you want to step up your game, you can tour between the wineries and taste your way around the region. It’s just like a pub crawl, only sweeter.

Something Adelaide shares with it’s older siblings, is a common past time – a love of partying. Unlike the public transport nightmare of the big cities, nightlife in Adelaide is confined to a few main streets.

Without the need to navigate buses or split ubers, you’ll have more money to splurge on beers and late night kebabs. 

For a brasher and neon-lit strip, Hindley Street will have you cutting shapes on the dance floor into the early hours of the morning. Rundle Street offers a more bohemian vibe, with a selection of boutique pubs and eclectic bars. If you’re after a fast paced and youthful scene, the beachside suburb of Glenelg is the place to be – both day and night.

Although this is no big city, just a short jaunt from the Adelaide CBD you will find bright lights – Kangaroo Islanders call them stars. Twenty years ago, this destination was almost exclusively known to farmers, fisherman and the odd self-exiled artist. These days, visitors are just as likely to come from London or New York as they are from Adelaide.

Regardless of their homeland, everyone is always surprised by the vastness and beauty of the island. Watch the sunrise from postcard perfect beaches with a beer in hand. If you’re lucky you may get a visit from the Island’s cutest residents- spot a kangaroo or two as the name suggests. 

Spend your day snorkelling, hiking or just soaking in the serenity over a beer (or 10).