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Even with a month to play with, seeing the many marvels of Oz would be almost impossible. Fear not, our bite-sized southern Australia itinerary is designed to give you a big taste of Down Under in just two weeks. Such is the size of Australia, trying to join up the countless highlights can be exhausting. We recommend focusing on one area and getting to know it really well Southern Australia encapsulates the very best of the country.

1. Adelaide city of cuisine and culture

Fly directly into Adelaide and within 15 minutes of leaving the airport you can be standing beneath Queen Victorias statue. The first settlers came here to create a utopia, with lots of greenery being one of their main priorities. Hence the race course, the parks, the botanic garden and cricket grounds.

2. Fleurieu Peninsula seafood and surfer paradise

Board a vintage tram from Adelaide to Glenelg, just 20 minutes away. With a car, you can then head east to the Fleurieu Peninsula and string of beautiful beaches such as Moana, fantastic for surfing, whilst Willunga is perfect for seafood lovers. Dine at the hugely popular Star of Greece restaurant.

3. Barossa Valley vineyards & valleys

The Barossa Valley and its 400 vineyards are well-known, but youll also find Clare Valley not too far from Adelaide nestled into rolling farmlands and hills of eucalyptus.

4. Flinders Ranges adventure in the Outback

At the heart of the Ranges is the breath-taking topography of Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheatre of mountains. Just five hours from Adelaide or you can fly by private charter if you like.

5. Kangaroo Island wilderness & wildlife

Just a short hop form Adelaide, Kangaroo Island is one of the best places to see kola, emu, wallaby, kangaroo, possum, sea lions, seals and much more amazing birdlife, from ospreys to cockatoos. Many of these are extinct on the mainland.

6. Indian Pacific Railway epic train ride

At the end of your two week holiday in Southern Australia, we recommend you ride the Indian Pacific railway to Sydney (two days and one night) through the Blue Mountains and mining town of Broken Hill.

7. Sydney a city to suit everyone

This world-class city has handsome attractions from beaches to harbour boat trips, excellent restaurants, sea-plane journeys, evenings at the opera. In fact, if you wanted, you could spend an entire two weeks in Sydney and still have a wonderful holiday.