Iconic Rail Journeys of Australia

Two of the world’s great rail experiences, they evoke a frontier spirit, a legendary connection to the land, and travelling on them is a moving and unforgettable life experience.

There is no place in the world like Australia, and the romance of rail offers a unique and memorable way to explore its length and breadth. Showcasing the diverse landscapes, sights, flavours, wildlife, climates and human endeavour that define Australia in the imagination, these transcontinental journeys offer exceptional scale, range and significance.

Venture further with curated, powerfully enriching journey extensions that capture the nation in all of its guises: from Outback, to Food & Wine, Nature, Indigenous, Beaches, Adventure, Rail & Sail, and City Stops.

As The Ghan turns 90 and the Indian Pacific approaches half a century of epic transcontinental crossings, their exciting evolution as centrepieces of a new era of experiential travel is only just beginning.

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Indian Pacific

Stepping aboard the mighty Indian Pacific, you’ll feel a great sense of anticipation as this unforgettable Australian adventure begins to unfold. Whether you’re journeying from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific or the other way round, you’ll be making your way across the longest stretch of straight railway track in the world.

The Ghan

Regarded as one of the world’s greatest rail journeys, The Ghan delivers so much more than an extended train ride. It promises access to parts of Australia no other holiday can come close to – the perfect balance of comfort and adventure culminating in an experience that will move you in every sense of the word.

FEATURED TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Find out more about the top tours and attractions in South Australia

We’ve put all our touring and sightseeing recommendations below to point you in the right direction. Create your own holiday itinerary in Adelaide and around South Australia.

About Tours SA

Let’s be honest, the advent of social media has led to some big changes in the way we make our holiday plans. And it’s become a lot more confusing to decode and compare all the offers available.

Adelaide Central Markets

Opened in 1869, the Adelaide Central Markets is home to over 80 vendors selling organic fruit and vegetables, premium meats, breads and more.

Adelaide Oval

Only a short walk from Adelaide City Centre, the Adelaide Oval blends 100 years of sporting history with a state of the art modern stadium.

Adelaide Oval Tours

Touring the Famous Barossa Valley

Plan your visit to Australia’s most respected and awarded wine producing area, with a rich cultural history, glorious seasonal landscapes and food traditions all its own.

Big Duck Boat Tours

Big Duck Boat Tours offer ocean adventures departing Victor Harbor or Ex Adelaide CBD to the beautiful south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula in SA.

Day of Indulgence featuring Taste the Barossa, Langmeil, Hentley Farm and Seppeltsfield

This is a day where we combine the unique aspects of the Barossa Valley and combine it with a world class food and wine experience.

The Beautiful City of Adelaide

Walk, drive or ride the lifestyle capital of Australia and discover its grand colonial architecture, superb parks and gardens, free public museums and wide sandy beaches.

d’Arenberg Blending Bench

Blend and bottle your own wine at the illustrious d’Arenberg winery in McLaren Vale. You play the winemaker during this hands-on wine experience.

Taste the Barossa

The only Adelaide based tour company focusing on day-trips to the Barossa. A blend of historic wineries, wonderful regional food, breath-taking scenery and the people who love where they live.

Day Tours from Adelaide

Explore the picture-perfect Adelaide Hills, world-renowned vineyards, historic villages, spectacular coastal scenery and memorable food and wine, all within an hour or so of the city centre.

Escapegoat Adventures

If you love mountain bikes and you’re in Adelaide, this is the day for you. Descend from Mount Lofty Summit into the city through stunning native bush, with kangaroos and koalas guaranteed.

Festivals, Celebrations and Events

South Australia is known as the Festival State, so check out what’s on and where and incorporate our year-round calendar of events in your own holiday itinerary.

Taste the Barossa Premium Day Tour

Departing daily, this small group tour (20 max) is the perfect way to get a wonderful insight to what arguably is Australia’s best food and wine region.

Great Ocean Road and Beyond

Melbourne to Adelaide
If you like the idea of allowing enough time for all the must-see highlights along Australia’s iconic Great Ocean Road, then this all-inclusive tour is definitely for you.

Hentley Farm Restaurant

Take a journey of pleasure, discovery and intrigue in the magnificent surroundings of Hentley Farm. Two set-menu options work as a surprise on the day.

Interstate Tours to Adelaide

Go all-inclusive, or you can be as flexible as you like, there are some truly unique sightseeing and activity-based tours that connect Adelaide with other Australian cities.

The Best of Kangaroo Island's Tours and Attractions

For one awe-inspiring day or more, here’s how you can make the most of your trip to one of the world’s most iconic and accessible wilderness and wildlife destinations.

Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari

Your KI wildlife adventure starts at Christmas Cove, Penneshaw. Cruise past beautiful island scenery to observe the dolphins, seals, sea lions, eagles, other birdlife and possibly whales.

Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action

A one stop, action shop. Quad bike and fat bike tours along winding bush trails, sand-boarding down the massive dunes of Little Sahara and kayaks on the Harriet River.

Langmeil Freedom Experience

A unique blend of Barossa cultural traditions and world-class winemaking. Sample rare and exclusive Langmeil wines at the home of what is believed to be the world’s oldest surviving Shiraz vineyard.

SA Skydiving

Take the leap to an unforgettable skydiving experience. Freefall into Australia’s highest skydive and land on soft beach sand, with a drop zone in the Langhorne Creek wine region

See Adelaide & Beyond Day Tours and Charters

Flexible half-day and full-day tours that combine the highlights of the city centre, the historic German town of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, wine tasting in gorgeous McLaren Vale and more

Seppeltsfield Centenary Tour

Visit the Seppelt family homestead, experience a private tasting of super premium fortified wines and savour your own birth year tawny direct from the barrel and the legendary 100 year old Para Vintage Tawny.

Special Adventures in South Australia

If you’re looking for a lifetime of favourite South Australian memories, here’s where you can find some amazing, surprising or just completely different adventure activities by land, air or sea.

Temptation Sailing

A unique sailing experience in an ocean going catamaran, only fifteen minutes from Adelaide’s CBD. Enjoy a once in a lifetime swim with wild dolphins, the opportunity to just watch these fascinating and curious creatures.

Touring Adelaide on a Budget

Here’s a practical guide to the best value-for-money, free-of-charge or family friendly things that you can see and do in Adelaide.

South Australia: The Wine State

Taste great South Australian wine in idyllic vineyard settings, enjoy amazing food and wine experiences, or set yourself a challenge as a winemaker for the day.

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