Caravan and Camping Guide 2020

FOOD, WINE &
EATING OUT
Adelaide Hills, Meaghan Coles
Research reveals that the most popular
activity for people enjoying a caravan
holiday is “eating out”.
South Australia has some of Australia’s best food and wine
experiences, from a casual lunch on a pristine beach to fine dining
in Australia’s top restaurants.
Adelaide has always been praised for its diversity and quality of
restaurants, and this has improved in recent years as the inner-city
laneways have been transformed into a vibrant small bar scene,
many with excellent dining options. The metropolitan coastal strip
from Semaphore to Seacliff and beyond is a “must” in summer,
while the Adelaide Hills, with its burgeoning reputation as a cool
climate wine region, is worth a visit at any time of year. The Hills,
along with the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island, are studded
with cafes, restaurants and wineries, as well as chocolatiers and
cheese makers.
Beyond the local cafes, pubs and restaurants, there are many food
markets which also have great dining experiences. In Adelaide you
can’t go past Adelaide Central Market, as well as the Adelaide
Farmers Market, Plant 4 Bowden and the Market Shed On Holland.
For Australia’s best local produce further afield, try the Stirling
Market, Willunga Farmers Markets, Goolwa Wharf Markets,
Stansbury Seaside Market, Sevenhill Producers Market, Barossa
Farmers Market… the list is seemingly endless.
If you love seafood, then head to the pristine coastlines of the Eyre
and Yorke Peninsulas. Port Lincoln is Australia's seafood capital
and is home to Australia’s biggest commercial fishing fleet.
Whether it’s fresh whiting, export quality tuna, abalone or freshly
shucked Coffin bay oysters, seafood aficionados will be in heaven!
For those in search of authentic bush tucker, Port Augusta is a
gateway to the State’s Far North, while the Riverland and Murray
River, Lakes & Coorong offer lazy days sipping and supping at
riverbank cafes, wineries and distilleries.
SA is also known as The Wine State, with the world famous Barossa
Valley the jewel in the crown. Whether it’s the Barossa, Clare,
McLaren Vale or Coonawarra, premium wine and a relaxing cellar
door experience is the order of the day. The Limestone Coast is
home to the Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, Mount Benson, Mount
Gambier and Padthaway wine regions.
Many wineries also have wonderful restaurants in classic vineyard
settings, perfect for a long, indulgent lunch.
On a rainy day, it’s good to be able to get out of your caravan or
tent, and South Australian hotels are regarded as some of the best
in the nation, thanks to a massive wave of redevelopment. Beer
lovers might also like to seek out one of the many craft brewers
dotted across the state, some of which are now adding casual
dining to their repertoire.
There’s no doubt that good food and wonderful wines can make a
good holiday great, so enjoy the best South Australia has to offer.
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