Travel around South Australia: Road trips worth taking on
A celebrated wildlife haven with incredible coastlines, South Australia is home to the laid-back city of Adelaide and Kangaroo Island as well as many other attractions. A car rental is a South Australia road trip essential that makes getting around easy. Make a reservation 24 hours prior departure and Hertz Australia will have your rental car ready for you upon touchdown at the airport.
Travel to South Australia’s Adelaide in your rental car and visit the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Choose between a self-guided tour or an audio tour for an engaging experience. Next, prepare your camera for Mount Lofty where you can find stunning trails and gorgeous seasonal flowers. Immerse yourself in the serenity and beauty of nature that South Australia has to offer.
Embarking on a road trip in South Australia is possibly the best way to sightsee. The Coastal Way road trip on your South Australia car rental entails surfing, swimming and exploring. Seafood-lovers can look forward to stopping at the coastal towns for fresh seafood. For a unique fishing experience, Ardrossan Caravan Park offers visitors the option to rent crabbing equipment and facilities to cook their catch of the day. Another highlight of this road trip is South Australia’s Gulf St Vincent and the largest dolomite mine in Australia, which can be seen from Ardrossan Mine Lookout.
Named after the longest river in Australia, The Mighty Murray Way is another eye-opening driving route you can consider going for with your rental car when in South Australia. This road features adventure parks, canoeing and Monarto Zoo, the largest open range zoo in Australia. Hosting the southern white rhinoceros and the largest herd of giraffes in Australia, Monarto Zoo is a mandatory destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Havenhand Chocolates in Waikerie serves a variety of sweet treats and is a sweet tooth’s paradise. With a winning combination of premium Riverland fruit and delicious Belgian chocolate, Havenhand Chocolates are simply divine.
Embark on the ultimate seafood feast when you take on the Seafood Frontier road trip. Dive into the blue waters of Whyalla and watch how the mesmerizing Australian giant cuttlefish changes colours right before your eyes. Head on to Whyalla’s foreshore marina to interact with adorable local dolphins and take your rental car to South Australia’s Port Lincoln Hotel to feast on freshly shucked oysters.
If seafood is not to your tastes, take on the Southern Ocean Drive road trip instead. Travel to South Australia’s famous Kangaroo Island for the Finders Chase National Park and the beautiful Admirals Arch. Admire the scenery at Cape Borda’s lighthouse and visit Stokes Bay for crystal-clear waters and alluring white sand. Then take your rental car to South Australia’s Blue Lake in Mount Gambier, which occupies the crater of a now-extinct volcano.
With so much to offer, South Australia is a travel destination not to be missed. Book a rental car for your next trip and embark on a road trip of your choice—an adventure awaits!
