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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