THE FLEURIEU peninsula

Bounded by sea and the mouth of Australia’s largest waterway, the scenic Murray River region is 45 minutes’ drive south from Adelaide

VISIT URIMBIRRA WILDLIFE PARK

There’s an array of animal encounters available at the Urimbirra Wildlife Park in Hindmarsh Valley. You can feed kangaroos, take a walk through the rainbow lorikeet aviary, or enjoy (or get a thrill from) snake handling.

GO FOR A HIKE

There are plenty of scenic bushwalking tracks on offer, but for an incredible coastal view, try the Goolwa to Victor Harbor coastal bikeway, which can be walked or cycled.

CRUISE THE COORONG

The Coorong Discovery cruise takes you from the mouth of the Murray to the Coorong National Park. You’ll see white-sand dunes and an abundance of birdlife along the way, and get a chance to disembark to explore.