One White Kite combines gourmet food and art, making it the perfect stop for lovers of the finer things in life. The café and gift store in Kapunda in the Barossa, stocks South Australia's Mahalia coffee and Barossa's Scullery Made teas and uses local ingredients in their fresh lunches. Having satisfied their hunger, customers are free to peruse the original art and design works as well as the unique range of home and lifestyle gifts, including jewellery, books, gourmet food products and children's gifts. More information.

You don't have to go far to feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of city life. New on the accommodation scene is Austiny Bed and Breakfast on the outskirts of Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula coast, just five minutes from the beach and set on six acres of rolling hills with views of the Inman Valley. Soak up the privacy and luxury as the only guests at Austiny and enjoy abundant birdlife, whilst having breakfast on the veranda. This private oasis sleeps two in a queen bed, with ensuite, wireless internet, DVDs and outdoor area.  More information.

Get up close and personal with big fish, swimming with tuna off the biggest tuna platform in South Australia. This tuna platform even has its very own post office, so you can send a postcard to your friends from the ocean. Swim with the Tuna is the latest company to offer family-friendly adventures out of Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula, operating all year round. For those who don't like to get their feet wet, you can view the impressive fish from dry ground in the underwater observatory. Take the time to make it an educational experience too and learn about marine conservation. More information. 

Lunch is now being served seven days a week at Two Hands cellar door in the Barossa, courtesy of a brand new wood oven. With intriguing names like the 'Not After That' (roasted potato and garlic, olive oil and rosemary) and the 'Well Hung Pig' (48 month aged Iberico jamon Spanish Ham), these creative pizzas are sure to hit the spot. More information.

New on the menu at Adelaide Hills' Sticky Rice Cooking School is an outdoor teaching kitchen housed under a grand rose-wood Bali hut and surrounded by bamboo, making it the perfect place to try your hand at Asian cooking. What's more, the new secret herb garden provides the freshest Asian herbs including galangal, lemongrass and Thai basil. There's a variety of menu options to choose from, with the newest being Taste of Japan and Summer Spice, which includes a combination of Thai, Vietnamese and Malay dishes. The new kitchen is equipped with the latest integrated barbeques to show you how you can cook Asian dishes at home on your own barbeque. More information.

There's no need to go to France for that creamy French cheese taste thanks to Divine Dairy's new range of organic cheeses made in the Adelaide Hills. Not only will the new range tickle taste buds, it's made with locally sourced and fully certified organic biodynamic milk. The range includes a brie, double cream brie and a camembert. For blue cheese lovers, the wait for the ultimate blue cheese will soon be over with Divine Dairy soon releasing a double cream blue. Divine Dairy's cheese is made by the same people behind the successful Udder Delights brand. More information.

Ronald and Esther van Diessen traded living in a disused 400 year old Dutch windmill in the Netherlands for a 27 acre property in Clare and haven't looked back since. ''Another dream come true… the backpackers are back to stay!'' says Ronald. He spontaneously met Esther at Heathrow Airport before travelling to Australia and eventually working a Bed and Breakfast in Clare together. Ronald and Esther are now the proud owners of Clare View - a B &B which is completely accessible for people with a disability and boasts 360 degree views of beautiful surroundings. Asked what the best thing about running Clare View is, Ronald replies ''we just love to pamper our customers with fantastic accommodation and a warm welcome to leave an even more positive imprint of the Clare Valley…it's all about taking care of people, so they leave with a satisfied feeling''. Ronald is just as enthusiastic about Clare Valley as he was when he first arrived. ''There's always something new to explore - new wines, new cellar doors, new scenery and new vibes. I love the change of colours in the vineyards and showing people all the yummy wines and platters,'' he says. And as if all that's not enough, Ronald and Esther plan to open another new B & B on the property around March next year.

Mark Pearce and David Rice are not your usual winery staff. Instead, Kellermeister's general manager and PR man are embarking on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to run a half marathon while also launching their new wine, The Pilgrimage. The Kellermeister winery in the Barossa prides itself on making wines with meaning and The Pilgrimage, a cabernet with flavours of blackcurrant and nuances of mocha and fresh mint, certainly fits the bill. ''Kellermeister's goal is to make wines to enrich the lives of those pilgrims fortunate enough to drink them,'' says David. The two men decided to run the half marathon in Jerusalem because it is the city that has seen more pilgrimages than any other, making it the perfect place to launch The Pilgrimage. By participating in the marathon, which is their first and the first for the city too, they will be raising money for The Little Heroes Foundation that supports sick children. David says working for Kellermeister is more than just a job, ''I know I'm going to look back in years to come and realise that I was a part of something special''.  With Mark turning 30 on the day he departs for Jerusalem, it will certainly be a pilgrimage to remember.

Adelaide has been ranked the fifth most popular destination in all of Australia for 2010, according to data released by leading accommodation website Wotif.com. General Manager of Wotif Brands, Megan Magill, attributed variety to SA's success. ''South Australia is always popular with tourists thanks to the diverse experiences of Adelaide, its beautiful beaches and world-renowned wine country,'' Ms Magill said. Within SA, the top five destinations were Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Victor Harbor, Tanunda and Port Lincoln.
More information - Anna Delaney, Marketing Relationships Manager for Wotif: 07 3118 9821 or www.wotif.com

It's not every day the world's largest cruise liner berths at Outer Harbor accompanied by another cruise ship and prompting Rundle Mall to open earlier for trading. This is exactly what happened on Sunday, 20 February, making it the State's biggest day in cruise history. The Queen Mary 2 and Amadea cruise liners berthed at Outer Harbor in the morning, attracting thousands of spectators to the coast to view the spectacular ships. More than 4,500 passengers then made the most of their short time in SA, with trips out to the Barossa, the CBD and the Adelaide Hills.
More information - Caitlin Jones: 08 8463 4570; caitlin.jones@tourism.sa.com

Relive the adventure of the nine ships that set sail from England in 1836 to settle the Province of South Australia, all from the comfort of your own seat. A digital re-enactment, run by Department of the Premier and Cabinet, will take the audience through the hope, fear, excitement and terror experienced by those onboard the nine ships. A series of original captains' letters, passenger journals, letters and passenger lists have helped re-create a very real account of the passengers' journeys. Subscribe to the weekly blog and find out what it meant to travel from one side of the world to the other in the 1800s. More information - www.boundforsouthaustralia.net.au

An international netball test will be held in Adelaide for the next three years, starting with the historic 80th game between the Australian Diamonds and archrivals the New Zealand Silver Ferns this coming October. Events South Australia General Manager, Hitaf Rasheed, says it is an honour to be hosting such an important game between Australia and New Zealand. The teams will compete with England in six tests as part of the Holden Netball Test Series in October.
More information - Jessica Hurt: 0412 784 587; jessica.hurt@tourism.sa.com or www.netball.asn.au

Tourism to the south east will be made more accessible with a $3.2 million upgrade to the Mount Gambier airport. The South Australian Government will support the upgrade by providing up to $500,000 through its Regional Development Infrastructure Fund. The upgrade will include runway lighting and strengthening the main runway and taxiways. The project is set to begin shortly and will be finished by the end of this financial year. More information - www.dcgrant.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=363

What will be the State's third largest brewery is now under construction in Willunga. The Willunga Brewery will become home to ten McLaren Vale Beer Company employees, including Bruce Peachey - one of Australia's leading brewers. Bruce will team up with McLaren Vale local Jeff Wright and, if the brewing company's history is anything to go by, could end up producing another internationally-awarded brew.
More information - McLaren Vale Beer Company: 1300 68 2337; cheers@mvbeer.com; www.mvbeer.com 

The Adelaide Fringe Festival is all about new experiences and Gluttony provides just that. Gluttony, an intimate Fringe venue on East Terrace new in 2011, combines three theatres, bars, a park-like setting and chill out lounge with some of Adelaide's best DJs. Combine this with comedy acts and you have a feast for the senses.
More information - Sue Hill, Foster Hill PR & Marketing:  08 8231 3555; suehill@fosterhill.com.au

The Barossa is home to the best restaurant in South Australia, as judged by the Australian Good Food and Travel Guide. Appellation at The Louise Barossa Valley won the accolade with Three Chefs' Hats and a 17/20 score. Impressively, Appellation is the only restaurant outside of Sydney or Melbourne to rank in the top 14 restaurants nationally. Appellation Executive Chef, Mark McNamara, said “for the nightly accomplishments of our entire culinary team, we are grateful and pleased for this recognition and especially for the acknowledgement of the growing quality of regional dining in South Australia''.
More information - Ruby Stobart, Marketing Manager for Appellation and The Louise Barossa Valley: 08 8562 2722 or ruby@arbutus.com.au or www.appellation.com.au

South Australian chocolate and dessert company Cocolat has won the 2011 Champion Award for best icecream at the Australian Grand Dairy awards. Cocolat's Ferrero Rocher gelati won the award, which represents quality, innovation and excellence in Australian dairy produce. The family owned business has been operating since 1992 and is known for its hand-made decadent chocolate and desserts made from the finest ingredients.
More information - Cocolat: 08 8388 4666; moments@cocolat.com.au;
www.dairyaustralia.com.au/Products-and-Recipes/Australian-Grand-Dairy-Awards/2011-Winners.aspx

The latest addition to any good glove box should be 'The Delicious Southern Flinders Ranges' booklet, launched this month. This handy guide lists 20 food and wine outlets in the area, featuring kangaroo meat suppliers to cellar doors and farm gate sales. The booklet will be available at Visitor Information Centres around the region and State and will let the reader in on some of the Southern Flinders Ranges best kept secrets.
More information - Stephen Schwer: 0428 890 340; sschwer@southernflindersranges.com.au or www.southernflindersranges.com.au

Longview Winery's unique approach to this year's Adelaide Hills Crush Festival drew big crowds and a new wine label for an upcoming vintage. Street artists were challenged to create massive 3.6 X 2.4 metre works of art, which were then judged by upcoming SA artists on the day. Vans the Omega took out the prize with his masterpiece, which will soon be featured as a Longview wine label.
More information - Sue Hill, Foster Hill PR & Marketing:  08 8231 3555 www.longviewvineyard.com.au

The Willows Vineyard's Peter Scholz has received the top honour being named this year's Barossa Winemaker of the Year. This follows Peter's recent success in September when he won six awards at the Barossa Wine Show. With his most recent accolade, he joins a prestigious list of past winners including Louisa Rose, Chris Ringland and Wayne Dutschke.
More information - Barbara Storey: 0409 668 461; barbarastorey@storeylines.com.au