South Australian Backpacker's Handbook

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GREG Greg took on the opportunity of a lifetime when he won Australia’s ‘best job in the world’ competition, spending 12 months in South Australia as a wildlife caretaker. Here [is some of his advice for visitors to the state. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT SOUTH AUSTRALIA? It is an incredibly diverse and highly underrated state. There is a ton of really unique travel experiences possible without all of the big backpacker and tourist crowds. There is a hip atmosphere to the streets of Adelaide and some really great hidden gems for the foodie in us all. The list goes on and on, but honestly it’s all about the uniqueness of South Australia as a stand out destination. WHERE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TRAVELLERS WITH A PASSION FOR WILDLIFE LIKE YOURSELF VISIT? Kangaroo Island. It is truly a zoo with no fences and the best place to see endemic Australian wildlife in a short period of time without having to travel large distances. DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE ANIMAL THAT YOU’VE ENCOUNTERED HERE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA? Australian sea lions. By far the cutest and most interactive animal I ever experienced in the wild. Truly an incredible species. WHAT ABOUT THE MYTH SOUTH AUSTRALIA IS A DANGEROUS PLACE IN TERMS OF WILDLIFE? Hahahaha, really, that’s a myth? No need to expel anything, there’s nothing dangerous about wildlife in South Australia. DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS VISITING SOUTH AUSTRALIA TO STAY SAFE WHEN SPENDING TIME IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS? Wear sunscreen. Drink lots of water. Take a map and tell someone where you’re going or what your travel plans are. YOU’VE TAKEN A LOT OF STUNNING PHOTOS OF YOUR TRAVELS. WHERE’S YOUR FAVOURITE SPOT IN SA TO SHOOT? That’s a tough question. It depends on a ton of factors. I guess for an overall guarantee of great shots, the KI Wildlife Park is up there as the best place to get stunning animal shots any day of the year. Innes National Park on Yorkes is really good for beach and surf shots. Rundle Mall in Adelaide for people and urban, and I’d say the Adelaide Hills in winter for really great scenic landscapes. Keeping in mind these are all under the assumption that you can almost guarantee good photos no matter the conditions.
SNELL GREG’S TOP 5 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCES 1 Swimming with sea lions 2 3 4 5 Bottom shark cage diving Mountain biking from the top of Mount Lofty Cycling tour of the Riesling Trail in the Clare Valley Swimming with dolphins off the north coast of Kangaroo Island
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