Tobias Handke

The Best Pubs on the Yorke Peninsula

The Yorke Peninsula, commonly referred to as ‘Yorkes’ by South Aussies, is another spectacular area of South Australia dominated by 700 kilometres of stunning coastline. Like most coastal regions, Yorkes is famed for its seafood, spectacular beaches and water activities, with tourists flocking to towns such as Wallaroo, Ardrossan, Port Vincent and Marion Bay during…

2 May 202411 minRead time

Food & Drink South Australia

The Best Bakeries in Regional South Australia

When travelling through the country there’s nothing quite like stopping in a small town and visiting the local bakery for a feed. Whether you’re munching on a meat pie or devouring a vanilla slice, baked goods always taste better when consumed at a country bakery. While Victoria might hold the title for the best pie…

23 April 202411 minRead time

South Australia

The Best Weekend Getaways in South Australia

Nothing beats a weekend escape, and for those lucky enough to live or be visiting South Australia, you’re in for a treat. The state offers endless experiences and activities for all types of travellers, with many being no more than an hour’s drive from the bustling CBD. Whether you’re a weekend warrior craving adrenalin, a…

10 April 202410 minRead time

Food & Drink South Australia

The Origins of South Australia’s Iconic Pie Floater

South Australia is known for its many culinary delights. Balfours’ Frog Cake, FruChocs (apricot pieces covered in chocolate), Coopers beer, Farmer’s Union Ice Coffee and Haigh’s chocolate are just some of the iconic creations the City of Churches proclaims as its own. But none are quite as divisive as the humble pie floater. To many,…

3 April 202410 minRead time

Pubs South Australia

The Best Pubs on the Eyre Peninsula

Named after explorer Edward John Eyre, South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is a triangle-shaped area best known for its aquatic activities. Home to Australia’s seafood frontier, the coastline produces world-famous oysters and freshly caught fish served straight from the ocean at a multitude of restaurants along the beautiful coast. With the Spencer Gulf to the east,…

3 April 20249 minRead time

History South Australia

A Guide to South Australia’s National Motor Museum

Head an hour out of Adelaide into the Adelaide Hills and you’ll find yourself at one of South Australia’s most impressive museums. The National Motor Museum in the town of Birdwood is part of a stone flour mill built in 1852 that now includes several buildings housing a collection of more than 300 classic, vintage…

26 March 20248 minRead time

South Australia

A Guide to South Australia’s Big Things

There are over 150 Big Things across the country, with South Australia home to some of the wackiest you will ever encounter.

4 March 202414 minRead time

Pubs South Australia

The Best Pubs on the Fleurieu Peninsula

Just a short drive from the bustling metropolis that is Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula showcases the best of everything South Australia has to offer in one beautiful location. The dreamy countryside gives way to white sandy beaches while the visitor-friendly McLaren Vale is a wine lover’s paradise known for producing some of the best drops…

27 February 202413 minRead time

Tobias Handke

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