South Australia

Journey Beyond has today welcomed its very first guests to stay wild at South Australia’s newest premium hotel, and the world’s largest open-range safar park, Monarto Safari Resort.

Cathay Pacific is set to rekindle its connection with South Australia, announcing the return of non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Adelaide starting 11 November 2025.

Bookings have opened for Monarto Safari Resort in South Australia’s Murraylands which will officially open on 28 May 2025 as part of the Journey Beyond portfolio.

Emirates has reinstated its daily service between Adelaide and Dubai adding 4,200 weekly seats to the route.

Crystalbrook Collection and South Australian property developers and structural steel fabricators, Samaras Group, have today broken ground on their new $120 million luxury hotel development, Crystalbrook Sam, in Halifax Street, Adelaide.

TV personality, David Koch has been appointed the next Chair of the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) for a three year period, effective from 2 July 2024.

Salter Brothers has settled its acquisition of the historic Kingsford Barossa in South Australia which will be the first destination for their new global brand Ardour Hotels & Estates, launching from Q3, 2024. The property featured in the Nine Network’s TV drama series McLeod’s Daughters, set on Drovers Run.

Crystalbrook Collection has been appointed to manage a $130 million new build, luxe hotel in Adelaide’s CBD. Owned by the esteemed Adelaide-based Samaras Group, the hotel will be known as Crystalbrook Sam and is due to open in 2026.

After almost four years in the planning, design and construction, Baillie Lodges flagship property Southern Ocean Lodge has today reopened on the south coast of South Australia’s Kangaroo Island. Southern Ocean Lodge’s original architect Max Pritchard and his team have led the recreation of the property and have included all the features guests loved best along with some considered extras, set for a new era of travel on Kangaroo Island.

The Travel Junction has launched a new collaborative campaign initiative with South Australian Tourism Commission. Available now to book via The Travel Junction’s HELiO platform, travel advisors have exclusive access to a compelling range of curated self-drive journeys, city and regional stays in South Australia.

Baillie Lodges’ reimagined The Louise has opened in the Barossa Valley following a $3 million makeover. Visitors staying at the property, or dining at The Louise’s restaurants – award-winning Appellation and the new Contour (formerly three75) – will appreciate a stylish and contemporary look and feel in line with the Baillie Lodges character.

South Australian luxury touring arm of The Tailor, The Tailor Touring Co. has partnered with gourmet food and wine producers on the Fleurieu Peninsula to introduce an exclusive truffling luxury small group tour. Two departure dates are scheduled for July and August.