South Australia Golf Holidays

South Australia is home to unique wildlife, stunning landscapes and wide open spaces. One can be assured of a truly special golf holiday when they come and experience South Australia's reputable food and wine industries, heritage and culture, festivals and events.

The treasures of this wonderful and friendly state are abundant. The fine wines of the Barossa region, the marvellous Flinders Ranges, the magic of the Outback to the spectacular coastline blessed with excellent fishing and surfing.

South Australia is a relaxed, laid back friendly place guaranteed to provide you with captivating holiday experiences and exciting activities waiting to be discovered. Whether it's camping in one of its glorious national parks, escaping to one of the many footprint free beaches, sampling gourmet local produce or witnessing native wildlife in the wild, South Australia is a holiday experience that will tantalise the senses and want you coming back for more.

GOLF COURSES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
South Australia is home to a number of golf courses rated amongst Australia's Top 100, including the prestigious Royal Adelaide. With a wide range of golf courses to suit both casual and seasoned players set amongst the most picturesque landscapes, South Australia makes for a truly distinctive golf holiday destination.

1. Royal Adelaide Golf Course
A combination of testing short and longer holes with ball catching bunkering. Gently contoured and bunkered open spaces provide a challenge to all players whether from the friendlier Members' tees or the more demanding Championship markers. Private golf course ranked 5 in Australia's Top 100;

2. Kooyonga Golf Course
A championship golf course in rich sandy soiled area just 15 minutes from the CBD of Adelaide. Hosted the US PGA Tour Nationwide Jacob's Creek, five Australian Opens, three Australian Amateur Championships as well as numerous South Australian Opens. Various elevation changes throughout the 18 holes and a series of rises and hollows upon which some wonderful golf holes have been constructed. Native trees flanking most fairways makes for challenging shots and greens are generally small and firm and often framed with bunkers. Ranked 11;

3. Links Lady Bay Golf Course
A true St.Andrews style sand based links course overlooking the Fleurieu coastline. Gently undulating couch fairways and vast, smooth and subtle Bent greens. Classic bunkering and strategic burns. Ranked 43;

4. The Grange Golf Course
Home to two internationally rated 18 hole Championship Golf Courses, The East and The West Courses and an award winning function centre. Both are designed with a magnificent but challenging layout and immaculate greens. Ranked 55;

5. Glenelg Golf Course
Situated in Adelaide's premier sandbelt area. World class private course with modern clubhouse facilities. The host of many competitions over the years including the Australian Amateur Championships (Men and Women), Men's Interstate Series, Australian Junior Championships (Boys and Girls) and South Australian Open's and PGA's. Ranked 69 in Australia's Top 100.

6. McCracken Golf Course
Set in picturesque Victor Harbour, a premier sea side resort about 70km south of Adelaide overlooking the Hindmarsh Valley. Highly rated championship standard fully irrigated resort course with 14 lakes and 72 bunkers and coastal breezes on elevated fairways within a beautiful setting of natural watercourses and gentle slopes. A 4 1/2 star resort, McCracken is the perfect holiday destination with a whole host of recreational facilities on offer;

7. Fleurieu Golf Course
Situated in the heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula nestled in gently undulating terrain enclosed by bush and inhabited by kangaroos. Modelled on the Links style courses of Scotland and England with 18 challenging, interesting holes featuring large greens and open fairways. The course has many sand traps and water hazards that will test your skill as well as top quality putting greens.;

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
South Australia is a holiday playground that celebrates cultural, artistic, culinary and sporting aspects of life. Cosmopolitan city dwelling neighbour some of Australia's most underrated natural wonders in this very picturesque state of Australia. Its attractions will have you immersed in the states pleasure seeking experiences that this progressive city has to offer.

1. The Adelaide Hills
A 20 minute drive from Adelaide's city centre,containing a variety of walking trails, apple orchards, sheep grazing, wineries, historic townships, wildlife sanctuaries, coffee shops and traditional pubs;

2. Adelaide Central Market
Not to be missed! It is where you will find the freshest fruit and vegetables, the tastiest meats and most delicious nuts and candy. It is the perfect place to buy a picnic lunch to enjoy on the banks of the River Torrens or at the Botanic Gardens;

3. Glenelg
Adelaide's most popular beach destination and easily accessible from the city;

4. Mt Lofty Summit
Rises 2385 feet, which provides a glorious view of the city and the ocean;

5. Cleland Wildlife Park
See many native animals in their natural habitat. You can even have your photo taken with one of the resident koalas;

6. Kangaroo Island
Remains as one of the most unspoilt natural wonders of the world featuring desert dunes, stunning beaches, forests, farmlands, native wildlife and a fabulous camping location;

7. Barossa Valley
One of Australia's major holiday destinations, is known all over the world for its superior quality wines. This area produces over half of Australia's wine making it Australia's wine making capital;

8. The Outback
Visit Coober Pedy's largest opal and art gallery, mining caves, hot springs, or historical museums. A must is The Breakaways, an awe inspiring sight where the desert changes colours;

9. Flinders Ranges
Containing three national parks of unique Australian wildlife which are all indigenous to this area;

10. The Murray River
Is steeped in aboriginal and colonial history. See abundant native wildlife and fauna with spectacular views of ochre red cliffs;

11. The Eyre Peninsula
Renowned for its excellent seafood, charm and tranquillity. Covers over 1200 miles of spectacular coastline. Marine activities, such as whale watching, fishing and surfing, native wildlife and the best fish in the world, exporting millions of dollars worth every year worldwide;

12. The Gawler Ranges
Is renowned for their magnificent wildflower season in spring and home to an abundance of wildlife and an array of bird life;

13. Mount Crawford Forest
An historic mining area of the Adelaide Hills. Fossick for gold, diamonds, opal, garnet and other gems;

14. Adelaide's Underwater Heritage Trail
On Gulf St Vincent, links four of its most historic shipwrecks all of which sank between 1841 and 1893;

15. The Limestone Coast
Showcases some 26 million years of a sculpted natural wonder. Picturesque port towns, extraordinary volcanic craters and mountain lakes;

16. Pool of Siloam
A must for those wanting to relax. A high content salt lake making swimming very easy claiming to possess therapeutic assets;

17. The Blue Lake
At Mount Gambier, witness the magical transformation of the lake changing its water colour during late November each year;

18. Murraylands
On the Murray River, a water holiday enthusiasts dream. Holiday on a houseboat, go fishing, bushwalking or visit one of the many relaxed towns to spend a lazy afternoon.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Festivals and food, arts and culture, shopping and sports, South Australia offers a fantastic variety of experiences. Whether you want to party or relax, South Australia's assortment of leisure activities will satisfy all levels of holiday needs from serious hiking trails, to relaxing leisurely walks or indulgent food and wine tasting tours.

1. Wine tastingIn the picturesque famous area of the Barossa Valley;
2. Sporting Activities You might prefer to follow in the footsteps of sporting champions at the world-famous Adelaide Oval;
3. Museum and Libraries Can be found in the city's North Terrace;
4. Shopping At Rundle Mall or sample the variety of tastes on offer at the famed Adelaide Central Market;
5. Fishing, Surfing and Cruising On the Eyre Peninsula and the Yorke Peninsula. Houseboats, complete with beds and kitchens, can be rented in various towns, and you can explore the river at your own pace;
6. Bushwalking, Cycling, Picnicking and Camping At Mount Crawford Forest;
7. Rockclimbing and Abseiling ToursTake in the natural beauty of South Australia's spectacular scenery;
8. Camping At a number of camping sites to get the full experience of South Australia's natural environment, secluded beaches and magical night skies;
9. Cave diving In the many water-filled caves and sinkholes located on the Limestone Coast;
10. HorseridingOn trails meandering through the many beautiful forests;
11. Take a Safari TourThrough Monarto Zoological Park, an open range sanctuary with drive-through access to see lion and cheetah habitats and Australia's largest giraffe herd;
12. Surfing, Windsurfing and BodyboardingAlong 30 kilometres of sandy white beaches.

CLIMATE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Coastal South Australia has a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and warm dry summers. Most rain falls in June, July and August. Very hot days and cool nights can occur in summer. In the north, temperatures can get really hot, particularly in the summer months (that's why you'll find some people living underground in places like Coober Pedy). Summer temperatures in the Outback regularly reach 40º Celsius.