Greenly Beach. Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission/Elise Cook
South Australia: Where the water is pink, gardens bloom below the Earth’s surface and kangaroos hop among the vineyards. Sound paradisaical? That’s because it is! To prove it, we’ve rounded up 10 of the most Instagrammable spots beyond Adelaide – picture-perfect inspiration for your clients seeking to unearth this unique destination. Join us as we delight in looking at things from a different angle and spark the joy of discovery in South Australia.
1. The bubblegum-hued Lake MacDonnell, Eyre Peninsula
Credit: Riley M Williams
With bubblegum pink, shimmering blue and deep green waters slashed down the middle by a dusty road, aerial views of Lake MacDonnell could be plucked from the wall of a modern art gallery. The former salt mine’s unique pink hue comes courtesy of extreme salinity, salt-loving algae and unique red pigment-secreting ‘halobacteria.’ To catch it in all its glory, visit on a clear
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Finding the best beaches to surf in Australia can be tricky if you want the breaks to yourself. This guide takes you from the biggest and best to the quietest most exclusive surf spots
Surfing is as much a part of Australian culture as cricket and beach barbecues. And, given the number of world-class surf beaches to choose from, this is hardly surprising. All along Australiaâs enormous coastline are big wave breaks that become places of pilgrimage for experienced surfers. But there are plenty of gentler surf spots, too, that are ideal for beginners. These seven surf spectaculars should cover all abilities.