Discover South Australia
South Australia is known as the wine and seafood region of Australia. With warm people and quality wine around, this is a perfect escape for those who like to immerse themselves in local culture and make lifetime friends.
Here we explore some of the main attractions, where to anchor, and where to dine in South Australia.
Adelaide
Nested in the southern coast of the country, Adelaide is a city that deserves a visit for at least 2 or 3 days. With a cosmopolitan vibe and appreciated by party lovers, but also with very good museums and a zoo, we believe that Adelaide is a must on your next trip to Australia.
Some quick advice for our sailor friends when in Adelaide: visit the Adelaide Zoo, second oldest in the country and with a variety of animals such as pandas, koalas and tigers. When it comes to restaurants and nightlife, Gouger Street and Rundle Street in the city have the perfect hipster/ urban style with a wide variety of restaurants. You can literally go from Mexican, to Thai cuisine and then fins some amazing Italian food. It also has some cool bars that you’ll find when walking through the alleys. Go on an adventure and enjoy this mysterious place.
Visit the South Australian museum, dedicated to Natural History. Not only because it has an amazing building, but also for the content itself. The museum has more than 5 floors of expositions, that kids and adults will equally be amazed with.
Barossa
This one is for our wine lovers. With more than 80 cellar doors and 150 wineries, where do we start? Each has its own specialities and specifics, ranging from big name bestsellers to boutique wineries. So take your time, and pick your style: big names, locals with charm, or maybe an in-between. And remember, let us know which one was your favourite!
Murray river. South Australia
The Murray river meets the sea in South Australia. The Coorong stretches 130 km along South Australia’s south-east coast from Kingston S.E. to the Murray Mouth and is a popular place to fish, four-wheel drive (4WD), canoe, hike, camp and bird watch.
Mooring and anchoring
One of the coolest spots to anchor in South Australia is definitely Kangaroo Island. Yes, as you expected, filled with kangaroos, but also amazing beaches, cities to explore, and an extensive wildlife scene. Kingscote is the biggest city on the island, with an airport and a penguin colony. Its the perfect place to begin your journey on the island.
There are three anchorages at Kingscote. The first, and largest, is used for commercial shipping. The second is used by fishing boats and the third, furthest to the north, has a small pontoon with room for one or two yachts. Just off the second and third jetty is an anchorage with good holding in about 4 meters. Several moorings are also there and may be used after checking with the harbour master.
Weather in South Australia
Probably the state with the seasons more clearly defined, South Australia has a climate with cool wet winters and hot dry summers. The average summer temperature is 29 °C, although each year brings one or two hot periods. In the winter side, the average temperature is around 15 °C. So it can get a bit chilly, but still perfect weather for a walk outside.
