The lure of South Australia's diverse attractions and premium food and wine are proving to be a hit with international tourists.
New figures from Tourism Research Australia show South Australia
attracted a record 378,000 international visitors last year - a 13.1 per
cent increase on the previous year, and well above the national growth
of 5.6 per cent.
South Australian Tourism Minister Leon Bignell said additional direct
international flights into Adelaide meant South Australia was
attracting more and more visitors.
"These people are coming to experience sophisticated food and wine,
quality tourism infrastructure and some of the most pristine natural
beauty anywhere in the world," Minister Bignell said.
“Discerning travellers are finding that by coming to Adelaide – South
Australia's capital - they can enjoy a vibrant city and then visit some
of our world class regions which are right on the doorstep of the
capital.”
South Australia is known for exceptional local produce and world-famous wineries.
Magill Estate, the home of Australia's best known wine, Penfolds
Grange, is in Adelaide, and there are more than 200 cellar doors within
an hour's drive of the city centre in internationally renowned regions
including the Barossa, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale.
"Fresh seafood is in abundance and visitors can taste Coffin Bay
Oysters plucked straight from the pristine, clean ocean and follow up
with local tuna, abalone, kingfish and mussels," Mr Bignell said
"The adventurous visitor can swim with tuna, sea lions or even great
white sharks. Port Lincoln is one of only three places in the world
where you can come face to face with the deadly sharks from the safety
of an underwater cage."
In the heart of the city is the Adelaide Central Market – the largest
undercover fresh-produce market in the southern hemisphere, where
visitors can sample produce that has been picked that morning, talk to
stall owners, and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the market.
Minister Bignell said Adelaide had been named by leading travel
publication Lonely Planet as one of the top ten cities in the world to
visit in 2014.
“The city boasts a Mediterranean climate, friendly locals, a huge
array of restaurants, big blue skies and a burgeoning small bar scene,”
he said.
“South Australia also has amazing wildlife experiences including the
chance to cuddle a koala or swim with dolphins - both just 20 minutes
from the city.
Easy to travel around and with an array of experiences, South
Australia is the perfect destination for visitors to broaden their
travel horizons and create lifelong memories.
For more information visit www.southaustralia.com
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