The Stirling Hotel has opened its new accommodation suites, opting for quality over quantity. The original 14 rooms have been transformed into five luxurious quarters set in the upstairs floor of the historical Adelaide Hills hotel. The lavish upgrade includes fire places, balconies and impressive decor, capped off with striking art work by Adelaide icon Emma Hack. The spacious, ultra-modern bathrooms feature a mix of luxury spas, baths and double showers, and the sound proof rooms ensure greater privacy for guests. More information
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Greetings from South Australia as we proudly host the 2010 Australian Tourism Exchange
New Accommodation and Tours
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3 Gables and Studio 16With glorious views of the Fleurieu Peninsula’s Encounter Bay and Granite Island, 3 Gables and Studio 16 combines idyllic scenery and modern luxury. Take in the expansive coastline from the 27 metre open balcony before relaxing in the ensuite spa bath or cooking up a feast in the gourmet kitchen. Close to a range of wineries, 3 Gables is the perfect launching pad for a McLaren Vale adventure, or take the Steam Ranger down to Goolwa, Victor Harbor and Granite Island where you’re bound to see a little penguin or two. More information |
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Tour BarossaTour Barossa is an exciting new tour venture run by Barossa locals with plenty of regional knowledge. Based out of the township of Tanunda, tours specialise in the more unique and boutique wineries rather than the bigger brand options. Transport ranges from a luxurious Chrysler 300C to a comfortable air conditioned mini bus. Options are also available for Clare Valley and McLaren Vale wine tours. More information |
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We Are SailingWe Are Sailing offers an exhilarating experience for first time or novice sailors at Clayton Bay near the mouth of the Murray River. With the resurgence in boating activities thanks to raised water levels, there’s no better time to throw on a life jacket and join in. Catering for anyone from single students to couples, small families or groups of friends, the company offers a choice of three fantastic vessels: Kymanu, a classic GP 14 sailing dinghy; Lynx, a 14' Windrush catamaran; and Wyndrel, a small trailer sailer. More information |
New Food, Wine and Lifestyle Products
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The HausThe Haus is a quaint new bar and kitchen taking a contemporary approach within a romantic rustic setting in the Adelaide Hills town of Hahndorf. With a view to creating a sociable and engaging dining experience, the menu blends gourmet flavours with accessibility, featuring tapas, artisan pizza, chargrilled steaks and shared plates. Rounding off its culinary credentials, the Haus has an extensive wine cellar offering the best South Australian labels. More information |
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Red Door BakeryRed Door Bakery is a busy new shop dedicated to fresh, local ingredients in Adelaide's inner northern suburb of Croydon. Run by Chef Gareth Grierson and wife Emma, Red Door is already renowned for its scrumptious angus beef pie encased in lavish butter puff pastry, freshly torched crème brulee tarts and fabulous signature eggplant and Hay Valley lamb sausage roll. The products are so popular that customers are being advised to place orders a day or two in advance. More information, phone 08 8340 0306 |
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Wirrina Cove Art Gallery and Wine BarSet among the rolling foothills of the Fleurieu Peninsula’s coastal fringe, scenic Wirrina Cove now boasts a new combined Art Gallery and Wine Bar. Bringing a fresh taste of culture to the seaside town, the gallery showcases the rich creativity of the region, promoting the finest in local art with new exhibitions each month. Visitors can taste wines from nearby boutique wineries and purchase bottles for their collections or to enjoy on the spot. More information |
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Cibo Espresso, Henley SquareSouth Australia’s iconic coffee chain, Cibo Espresso, has opened its fifteenth store in the popular Adelaide seaside destination Henley Square. The store’s design blends the signature Cibo style with the surrounding environment, opening onto the picturesque square so patrons can take in fantastic views of the coast whilst they sip their lattes or devour their gelati. Cibo Espresso has also just launched its winter menu, featuring 18 seasonally inspired Italian delicacies. More information |
SA Faces
Jed ArchdeaconSouthern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island has welcomed a new head chef to its elite team. Jed Archdeacon brings a wealth of experience to the role, combining his global influences with a passion for local produce and a commitment to creating food of the highest quality. Having initially trained under Cheong Liew at Perth’s Parmelia Hilton and the Grange Restaurant at the Hilton Adelaide, Jed has since worked at a list of restaurants throughout Asia including acting as Chef de Cuisine at the award winning Eau Zone in Dubai. |
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Jill & Michael CoatesWalking through the verdant bush surrounding Tanonga Eco Lodges near Port Lincoln, it is hard to believe the area was devastated by a major bushfire just five years ago. Owners Jill and Michael Coates were separated on the day of the inferno in January 2005, with Michael working in the 40 degree heat to save the couple's house while school principal Jill was safeguarding her students. Although Michael managed to save the house, much of the property was burnt, including thousands of native plants painstakingly planted in the previous months. However, the couple refused to let this setback faze them, replanting the property and building the two luxury eco-lodges that now offer visitors a secluded break from city life. |
Upcoming Events
A weekend of single-track bike riding and other festivities in the foothills of Mount Remarkable in the Flinders Ranges. The world’s biggest cabaret festival featuring Australian and international stars, directed by David Campbell. Renmark will again host this successful Hot Air Balloon flight and demonstration event, now in its eighth year. Three cellar doors in the Southern Adelaide will offer glorious food, great wine and live music, with a shuttle bus running between venues. Wine, seafood, regional produce and live music at more than 20 wineries in the famous McLaren Vale region. This three day environmental project includes intensive planting activity to help restore the habitat of Kangaroo Island's rarest plant life. The Marree Australian Camel Cup is an annual event which acknowledges the contributions made by the Afghan Cameleers of the Marree Ghantown. Join two days of fun and excitement for the whole family, coinciding with the opening of the South Australian Whale Watching Season. The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival is an exciting mix of food, fun and entertainment on the Fleurieu Peninsula, attracting thousands of locals and visitors each year. The South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival is a free annual celebration held across the State in approximately 500 venues with over 2,773 participating artists. The ultimate Outback holiday, herding cattle along one of Australia's most evocative stock trails, the Oodnadatta Track. Leading Australian Wine Writer Jeremy Oliver and Zema Estate Winemaker Greg Clayfield will host a tasting of 20 'Great' Cabernet Sauvignons from Australia, France and the US. Participating wineries in Langhorne Creek on the Fleurieu Peninsula will open extraordinary vintages of museum wines with rare opportunities to purchase back vintages. Indulge in one of world's best wine regions, with fine dining experiences matched with premium wines and the smooth sounds of live music. Adelaide Festival Centre's annual OzAsia Festival celebrates the richness and diversity of our Australian and Asian culture and presents a diversity of contemporary and traditional works. |
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Story IdeasSeafood festivals around the State, from the Bite to the Limestone Coast A rare Eyre experience - sail in the Lake Eyre Regatta this July The Great Australian Outback Horse Screen Test - which animals will make the cut for the Cattle Drive? ATE in Adelaide - who, what, where, when and how many kilos of Haigh's chocolate were consumed! Racing carnivals galore - dates have been set for a full calender of racing events around South Australia Ocean sightings - whales, fur seals and other marinelife are being spotted around the coastlines |
News Updates
SA wine country stars in Australian-first 3D cinema adSouth Australia’s cellar door themed television advertisement, launched earlier this year, has now premiered as Australia’s first full stereoscopic 3D cinema ad conversion (from 2D). Cinema advertising company Val Morgan selected the Scott Hicks directed commercial based on its spectacular imagery and camera work. |
2011 Santos Tour Down Under dates setAdelaide will kick off the 2011 world cycling season with the Santos Tour Down Under to be held from January 16 to 23. The 2010 event attracted over three quarters of a million spectators and approximately 40,000 visitors from interstate and overseas, as well as competitors such as Lance Armstrong and Cadel Evans. |
Adelaide ranked the seventh most eco-friendly city in the worldAdelaide has been ranked seventh in the world in a new eco-city scale forming part of the Mercer 2010 Quality of Living Survey. The ranking is based on factors including water quality, waste removal, air pollution and traffic congestion. In the overall quality of living category, Adelaide ranked 32nd worldwide. |
Wicked and Hairspray star to perform at Adelaide Cabaret FestivalA Facebook petition to ‘Bring Shoshana Bean to Adelaide’ has proven successful, with the star to perform as part of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival on 25 and 26 June. Shoshana recently released her debut solo album, which reached #5 on the iTunes R&B charts, and will perform what she describes as “some good ol’ dirty blues and soul”. |
World’s Biggest Shiraz tasting at the National Wine CentreThe fifth World’s Greatest Shiraz Challenge will be held at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide on Friday 18 June. The event is the biggest tasting of this varietal held anywhere in the world, with guests tasting from a selection of over 700 Shiraz or Syrah wines. |
Live music back at the Adelaide Central Market on Friday nightsMusic @ the Market is back on each Friday night at the Adelaide Central Market. Shoppers can enjoy live music, free tastings of featured South Australian wines and samples of gourmet sausage varieties. |
New art classes at McLaren Vale studio galleryRed Poles studio, gallery and café in McLaren Vale is offering new, mixed media classes on the first Saturday of each month. Beginners right through to experienced artists can learn various drawing techniques using a range of ink, paint, paper, pastels and charcoal. |
Zoos SA to manage Warrawong Wildlife SanctuaryWarrawong Wildlife Sanctuary in the Adelaide Hills is to be operated and managed by Zoos SA, managers of the Adelaide and Monarto zoos. The takeover of Warrawong, originally opening in 1969 and famous for its nocturnal walks and platypus, will occur later this month. |
New competition to capture whales on filmFleurieu Peninsula Tourism is offering photographers the chance to win $1,000 as part of the Prints of Whales competition. The first whales of the season have been spotted frolicking just off shore, with up to 100 whales expected to follow in the coming months. |
New Director announced for the Art Gallery of South AustraliaNick Mitzevich will become the youngest Director in the Art Gallery of South Australia’s 129 year history when he takes up his new position in late July. Forty-year-old Mr Mitzevich is currently the Director of the University of Queensland Art Museum in Brisbane and is known for his innovative and bold strategic vision. |
Tanunda Heritage Trail launchedVisitors to the Barossa can now discover 'Old Tanunda' with the new Tanunda Heritage trail. The self guided 2.5 km walk passes six key historical sites, where there are markers displaying photographs, stories, maps and information. |
Sealink renovates Vivonne Bay property and offers $10 ferry faresSeaLink Travel Group has renovated its Vivonne Bay property on the south coast of Kangaroo Island, providing modern accommodation and more activities for its adventure tour company, Kangaroo Island Adventure Tours. Additionally, Sealink is currently offering $10 one way ferry fares to and from the island as part of its ‘You’ll Love It - Kangaroo Island’ campaign. |
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Media Gallery NewsVideo previewing and ordering coming soon to the Media Gallery!An exciting new function is about to be added to the Media Gallery, allowing users to preview and order video clips. There will be more than 700 clips available, featuring South Australia’s key regions including Eyre Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Barossa, Murray River, Adelaide and the Flinders Ranges. These new clips, filmed in High Definition, highlight a range of exciting South Australian experiences so be sure to keep an eye out for them in the coming weeks.
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