Ticking off a thrill-seeker’s bucket list

14 March, 2024 - Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Adventurous ideas for exploring South Australian wine regions

Adelaide, South Australia’s 18 wine regions boast more than world-class wine. They are also home to adventures that will have your heart pumping and blood flowing quicker than you can say 'I love Shiraz'.

Thrill-seekers don’t have to look far to tick off adventure goals. You can:

take to the treetops and zipline through the Adelaide Hills’ Kuitpo Forest
grab your board and surf off the coast at McLaren Vale, or the Limestone Coast at Robe
take to the skies and go hot air ballooning in the Barossa
go underground and try spelunking (cave exploration) in Naracoorte on the Limestone Coast
lean way, way back, and abseil off a cliff in Onkaparinga Gorge in McLaren Vale
put one foot in front of the other, and climb (very) steep Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills
plunge from a plane and go skydiving over Bremerton Wines in Langhorne Creek
hit the beach and sandboard the 'Little Sahara' natural inland sand dunes on Kangaroo Island
canoe down the floodplains of the Murray River National Park in the Riverland.

These are just a few of the many options on offer! After the adrenaline rush of your chosen adventure, make sure to kick back and relax by sampling the local wine.

South Australia's wine regions are must-visit destinations for exhilarating activities. Get inspired to plan your next trip, and make your way through all 18 wine regions. Where will you go next?

Photo: Barossa Valley Ballooning, Barossa, Barossa Grape and Wine Association