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Why you shouldn’t miss the South Australian Outback

Places We Go Team | January 31, 2017 | 2:08 pm | 18 Comments

The South Australian outback is up there with all the icons of Australia – from the Flinders Ranges to the Oodnadatta Track and the phenomenon of Lake Eyre – we share all the reasons why we think this should be on your travel list!

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  1. Peter Kiel says

    February 12, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    Great site!!

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    • Jen Adams says

      June 2, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      Thanks so much Peter, lovely getting feedback. Let us know if there is anything else you would like to see on this site, feedback is always very welcomed around here – jen;)

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  2. Maxine Pickrell says

    May 31, 2017 at 11:31 am

    Great site guys.. There just is….Nothing..to not like about the South Australian outback. We’ve done it twice, and there just isn’t enough time to tell and show everyone how magnificent it is….
    As is Tassie. My beautiful home state. From the “real” bottom of the south, to the Northern tip, there’s nothing to not like..
    So much to see…..So little time

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    • Jen Adams says

      June 2, 2017 at 1:22 pm

      Thanks so much Maxine… so true. So much to see, so little time! I find a lot of people haven’t done the SA outback, and its such an absolute treasure isn’t. Have you been star gazing at Arkaroola? I loved that! (often think about it)

      And as for Tassie, well… yes – one of my favourite places on earth. Jen:)

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  3. Rick Van Den Berg says

    May 31, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    Have stayed in quite a few Hotels/Motels, when I was still in the workforce, and always looked forward to work [and leisure], trips into the Outback.There is no place on earth like it.The peace, tranquillity, out there, is so relaxing, especially in the cooler months.All of my/our Outback trips have been in South Australia, but we are working on fixing that when we are able to enjoy the rest of this great BIG beautiful country of ours.

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    • Jen Adams says

      June 2, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks for your comment Rick, where are you thinking of going? Sounds like there is a big adventure brewing!! Jen:)

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  4. Miriam says

    May 31, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    Last year we went to the Flinders Ranges and Arkaroola which we absolutely loved and in exactly 25 days we leave for six weeks to venture up to the Red Centre, across the Plenty Highway and back down to Melbourne along the east coast. Can’t wait! Love your site. Any must do tips from you guys apart from the obvious?

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    • Jen Adams says

      June 2, 2017 at 1:30 pm

      Firstly, I love the Flinders Ranges! How good is Arkaroola.. and Wilpena Pound. We spent quite a bit of time there… did you camp or stay in lodges /hotels??? Gosh… six weeks is such a great amount of time to head off up the Centre! Who is going on the trip? How are you travelling etc? re your question on any must do’s, gosh… where do I start? Love to know who you are going with so I can get an idea on any ideas for you! Would love to share… we have been to the red centre quite a few times! Jen:)

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      • Miriam says

        June 3, 2017 at 5:37 pm

        Hi Jen, yes the Flinders is amazing. We camped at Rawnsley Park Station and then again at Arkaroola. The night skies there were amazing.
        As for our Red Centre trip, I’m so excited. It’s just the three of us going, me my hubby and 16yo son. Our plan is to travel via Coober Pedy spending two nights there and making our way to Uluru. At this stage we plan on doing three nights at Uluru, two at Kings Canyon and about a week in the West Mac Ranges before cutting across on the Plenty highway. Two nights at Gentrree then leaving us just under three weeks to get home. What do you think?
        Look forward to hearing from you. It’s always good getting feedback on someone who’s done it. Thanks Jen.
        Cheers, Miriam

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      • Miriam says

        June 4, 2017 at 12:01 pm

        Hi Jen, yesterday I wrote a long email in response to you which seems to have disappeared from this page. ? Before I replied again with another lengthy message on our trip to the Red Centre I just wanted to make sure this one went through. Perhaps I could touch base or email you personally to get some feedback on your time in the Red Centre. So excited about our trip and advice is always good. Hope to hear from you. Cheers, Miriam

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  5. Neville says

    June 1, 2017 at 10:20 am

    We live in Perth WA and my wife and I plan to cross Australia in our Motorhome in March next year with the turning point being a tour of Tasmania so your website will be of interest to ensure that we do not miss the highlights

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    • Jen Adams says

      June 2, 2017 at 1:31 pm

      So exciting! we love Tassie so much, what are you hoping to do down there? Always here for a chat if you are looking for more ideas :- jen:)

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  6. Graham M says

    June 1, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    Whilst we haven’t done the SA outback, we’re currently visiting Berri in the SA Riverland. There are wineries, distilleries & breweries to try out, the mighty Murray River to cruise or to fish from. Today we’ve travelled 2½hrs south to the Monarto Zoo where we have done a lap in their “hop on, hop off” bus & will shortly be going behind the scenes with the giraffes!

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    • Jen Adams says

      June 2, 2017 at 1:41 pm

      I am loving that you are on the road literally as we speak Graham – are you on a driving holiday? How long are you travelling for? P.s How did you go behind the scenes with the Giraffes? (sorry for all the questions, I am a curious fellow traveller!!) Jen:)

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  7. Joan L says

    June 1, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    Inspirational and exciting. We are about to start the great Aussie adventure in our “new” 2nd hand caravan now that my husband has recovered sufficiently from a near-fatal car accident 2 years ago. Can’t wait to start in South Australia and experience first hand those amazing outback areas as we head westward and upwards.

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  8. Jen Adams says

    June 2, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    Oh Joan, what a journey you have clearly been on. Bet this trip will be all the more impactful (and emotional perhaps when you have the window down and you’re in the SA outback with not another soul in sight thinking how lucky you are) – well done for making it happen. Love for you to keep in touch and let us know where you go – jen:)

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  9. Amanda says

    June 2, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    We are still planning our caravan adventure and SA is a definite must on our list. I think we could spend ages exploring so it is great having your site to show us your tips and advice. Love your work

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    • Jen Adams says

      June 3, 2017 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks Amanda! SA is such a beautiful part of the world – there is just so much diversity there, from coast, to wineries to the SA outback which is must! Thanks for your kind words. Jen:)

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