{"id":8608,"date":"2019-09-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=8608"},"modified":"2020-04-02T05:37:25","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T19:37:25","slug":"south-australia-spring-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/sa\/south-australia-spring-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons you NEED a getaway to South Australia this spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it: South Australia<\/a> is awesome at any time of year. But with the weather warming up and so much beautiful native flora and fauna bursting into life, spring is our favourite time to make the most of an SA getaway. Here are five reasons why we bet you\u2019ll love it too.<\/p>\n

1. Incredible blooms<\/h2>\n

Spring means flowers, and here in South Australia, there are PLENTY. In Adelaide, the city blooms to life with jacarandas \u2013 their purple flowers line the streets and carpet the sidewalks. While you\u2019re in town, make sure you visit the Adelaide Botanic Gardens<\/a>. The Wisteria Arbour is breathtaking \u2013 a stunning tunnel of green and lavender. And the Palm House is equally exquisite. It\u2019s a one-of-a-kind Victorian glasshouse that was imported from Bremen, Germany, and is full of plants from Madagascar.<\/p>\n

Away from the city, head to Willunga on the Fleurieu Peninsula to follow the almond blossom trail. The delicate white-and-pink blooms are just so special. Or go to the Clare Valley and admire the golden fields of flowering canola crops (and check out some of the boutique local wineries). You might even spot a kangaroo or two hopping about. It\u2019s magic!<\/p>\n

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The Clare Valley\u2019s golden canola fields (and a couple of friendly locals). Pic courtesy of Karen Von Bertouch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Wisteria in bloom at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Pic courtesy of Victoria Alexandra Pantazis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Awesome festivals<\/h2>\n

Spring brings a new bloom of festivals to South Australia too, especially in Adelaide. Don\u2019t miss:<\/p>\n