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South Australia
Contents South Australia Adelaide Barossa Valley Classic Country Kingston on Murray Mt Dutton Bay South East Tumby Bay Flinders Rangers Kangaroo Island Port Augusta Ceduna Coober Pedy
South Australia South Australia has a population of 1.47 million with just over a million people residing 
in metropolitan Adelaide. It is the wine making capital of Australia, producing 50% of Australia's wines and 65% of the National wine exports. South Australia also lays claim to being the Opal capital of the world.The state's capital is Adelaide, a cosmopolitan city with an abundance of restaurants and parklands. North of the lush metropolitan and agricultural areas, is classic 'Outback Australia'. Sparsely populated, dry and arid, it has the occasional town popping up in the middle of nowhere.
Adelaide The majority of South Australia's population live in Adelaide it's capital. 
Adelaide, is located on the River Torrens and is a picturesque city that is surrounded by parklands. It has an abundance of cafes, restaurants and a thriving night club scene. There are a variety of activities and things to see within close proximity to the city. These include, the Adelaide Zoo, Art Gallery of South Australia, the casino, and the South Australian Wine Centre. Outside the city limits are the Adelaide hills. This area offers vistas of the surrounding market gardens, orchards and vineyards. A short drive north is the Barossa Valley which is renowned for the wines it produces. South of Adelaide it the Fleurieu Peninsula, ideal for day trips or relaxing holidays. The Eyre Peninsula is a rugged coastline that stretches to the Western Australia Boarder.
Accommodation
Nomads "Tatts" In The City 17 Hindley Street, Adelaide, S.A. Freecall: 1800 133 355 (Aust. Only)
East Park Lodge Comfy Beds Convenient, Quiet Location within easy walking distance of the city centre Clean Spacious, Heritage Home with pool table, rooftop area and swimming pool Personal Friendly Atmosphere. 341 Angas St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Email: stay@eastparklodge.com.au
Adelaide Central YHA135 Waymouth St, Adelaide 5000 Reception Hours: 24 hours Phone: (08) 8414 3010
Mt Lofty Cottage YHACleland Conservation Park, Mt Lofty 5000 Pre-booking is essential at the YHA SA office between 9 am and 6 pm Monday to Friday or 9 am to 12 noon Saturday. A key-holder is situated near hostel. Phone: (08) 8414 3001
Raglans Central Backpackers 92 Franklin Street. Adelaide, S.A..Freecall: 1800 724 526 (Aust. Only)
Adelaide Travellers Inn Located on trendy Hutt Street with everything you need at your doorstep. Free Breakfast, Rice & Cheesecake daily. Free drop-offs & pick-ups from Bus & Train stations. 220 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA 5000 PH: 1800 633 747
Sunny's Backpackers Hostel 139 Franklin Street Adelaide SA 5000 Phone 1800 225725
Adelaide Backpackers Hostel 263 Gilles Street Adelaide SA 5000 Phone 1800 677351
Glenelg Beach Resort 7 Moseley Street Adelaide SA 5000 Phone 1800 066422
Fuzzies Farm Nortons Summit SA Phone (08) 8390 1111
Backpack Oz 144 Wakefield Street Adelaide SA 5000 Phone 1800633307
Shakespeare International 123 Waymouth Street Adelaide SA5000
Accommodation Barossa Valley The combination of a rich European heritage and the fresh vitality of Australia is embodied in the lifestyle of the Barossa. Premium wines, fine restaurants, magnificent old churches, wineries and cottages, traditional music, butchers and bakers, all in a peaceful rural setting where each season accentuates the beauty of the vineyards and the undulating hills.
Barossa Valley Farmhouse YHA Sandy Creek Conservation Park, Sandy Creek 5350 Pre-booking is essential and keys need to be picked up from the YHA SA Phone: (08) 8414 3001
Accommodation Classic Country
Mylor Conservation Park YHA Whitehead Road, Mylor 5153 Pre-booking is essential. Keys need to be picked up at the YHA SA office Phone: (08) 8414 3001
Norton Summit YHA Moores Road, adjacent Morialta Conservation Park, Norton Summit 5136 Pre-booking is essential and keys need to be picked up from the YHA SA office between 9 am and 6 pm Monday to Friday or 9 am and 12 noon Saturday Phone: (08) 8414 3000 Fax: (08) 8414 3014 Email Address: yha@yhasa.org.au
Accommodation Ceduna Ceduna is located near the end of the Eyre Peninsula on the coast. There is a variety of activities including surfing and swimming on the open and sheltered beaches. From here the drive west is sparse and isolated along the Nullarbor and into Western Australia.
Accommodation
Ceduna Community Hotel/Motel O'Laughlin Terrace Ceduna SA 5690 Phone (08) 86252008
Shelly Beach Caravan Park 178 Decres Road, Ceduna, S.A. Phone: +61 8 8625 2012
Coober Pedy 
Coober Pedy is the largest Opal mining town in Australia. The town is located approximately halfway between Adelaide and Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. It is hot and arid over summer and has a unique landscape which is scattered with mounds of dirt from opal mining.
Accommodation
Joe's Backpackers Oliver Street Coober Pedy SA 5723 Phone (08) 86725136
Opal Cave Bedrock Hutchinson Street Coober Pedy SA 5723 Phone (08) 86725028
Umoona Opal Mine Hutchinson Street Coober Pedy SA 5723 Phone (08) 86725054
Redekas Backpackers Inn Hutchinson and Oliver Streets Coober Pedy SA 5723 Phone (08) 86725233
Flinders Rangers Wirrabara Old Schoolhouse YHA Forest Road, Wirrabara 5481 Pre-booking is essential. Contact the YHA SA office Phone: (08) 8414 3001 Web Site Andu Lodge YHA 12 First Street, Quorn 5433 (not sure if this is still open)
Accommodation Kangaroo Island Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia. It has a unique and pristine natural environment with an abundance of wildlife including some rare flora and fauna. It has a stunning coastline and several National Parks / Conservation Parks. The Island also boasts good diving, fishing and surfing.
Accommodation
Kangaroo Island Central Back Packers Hostelfrom $20 p/n 19 Murray Street Kingscote SA 5223 Phone: (08) 85532787 Fax: (08) 85532694 E-mail: ki_backpackers@bigpond.com
Kingston on Murray Accommodation Mt. Dutton Bay (Coffin Bay - Eyre Peninsula) Accommodation South East Accommodation
The Jail Backpackers 25 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier 5290 ph: 1800 626 844
Naracoorte Backpackers YHA 4 Jones Street, Naracoorte 5271 Reception Hours: Phone: 1800 009 858 Tumby Bay (Eyre Peninsula) Accommodation Port Augusta Is located at the junction of the Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula. North of here along the Stuart Highway is Coober Pedy and further on is Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
Accommodation
Hotel Flinders 39 Commercial Rd Port Augusta SA 5700 Phone (08) 8642 2544
Pampas Motel 76 Stirling Road Port Augusta SA 5700 Phone (08) 86423795
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