Itinerary & Budget: 7D 6N Self-drive in South Australia

Globetrotter
07 Mar 2023 - 3 min read

South Australia is a state in the south-central part of Australia. This place offers many tourist destinations that you must visit. To maximize your experience, consider taking a self-drive vacation.

South Australia is home to many beautiful vineyards that provide grape-tasting and winemaking experiences. This region also has delicious food, perfect for those who enjoy trying new foods.

If you're planning a vacation to South Australia, try driving yourself for a week. This article will share the itinerary and budget for seven days of self-driving in South Australia.

Day 1: Arrive in Adelaide, South Australia

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On the first day of your 7-day trip, you will arrive in the capital city of Adelaide. It is time to rent a car that will take you around Adelaide. You can rent a car from Traveloka and pick it up at your preferred location.

Estimated budget for the first day in South Australia:

Itinerary

Prices

Car rental for a week

AU$897.68

Meal for a day

AU$38

Book hotel for a night at Pullman Adelaide

AU$44.73

Total

AU$980.41

Day 2: Go to the Adelaide Hills

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The journey to the Adelaide Hills takes 45 minutes. Hence, it's best to leave early for the Barossa Valley Wineries and Hahndorf Tour. This tour lasts for 8 hours, from 09:15 until 17:15. Here are some of the activities:

Morning Tea at Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre
Mengler Hill
Wine tasting and lunch at Lambert Estate, Angaston
Beerenberg Farm Shop
Handorf

Estimated budget for the second day in South Australia:

Itinerary

Prices

Barossa Valley Wineries and Hahndorf Tour

AU$175.13

Dinner

AU$15

Book hotel for a night at The Crafers Hotel

AU$257.13

Total

AU$432.26

Day 3: Go to McLaren Vale

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On the third day, take an hour's drive south of Adelaide to McLaren Vale. Below are some of the popular activities in McLaren Vale:

Making wine at d'Arenberg
Exploring the old town of Strathalbyn

Here, you can get a hands-on and interactive experience with making wine. You can also take home your favorite blended wine. Each takeaway bottle of wine is 750 ml. The taste of the wine in this place is known to be excellent.

Estimated budget for the third day in South Australia:

Itinerary

Prices

Making wine at d’Arenberg

AU$55

Meal a day

AU$38

Book hotel for a night at McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments

AU$202.95

Total

AU$295,95

Day 4: Go to Cape Jervis

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Take a trip to Cape Jervis on your fourth day in South Australia. The best activity here is fishing, which is why it is a popular spot for boat anglers. Anglers can catch a variety of species, including large snapper, tuna, barracuda, trevally, and salmon.

Estimated budget for the fourth day in South Australia:

Itinerary

Prices

Fishing for 4 hours

AU$601

Meal a day

AU$38

Book hotel for a night at Cape Jervis Accommodation & Caravan Park

AU$280.04

Total

AU$919.04

Day 5: Activity at Kangaroo Island

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On the fifth day, you can enjoy activities on Kangaroo Island, such as:

Remarkable Rocks
Admirals Arch

Admirals Arch is a natural rock arch created by tremendous forces of nature. It's situated within Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island. Here, you can see the activities of the seals. If you visit in the summer, you can spot some seals marking their territory.

Estimated budget for the fifth day in South Australia:

Itinerary

Prices

Kangaroo Island

AU$55

SeaLink, ferry from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island

AU$74

Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch

AU$11

Meal a day

AU$38

Book hotel for a night at Kangaroo Island Seafront

AU$200.92

Total

AU$378.92

Day 6: Return home

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It takes about four hours to get from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide. You must return by ferry to Cape Jervis, then return to Adelaide. After arriving, check into your accommodation and spend the remainder of the day exploring the city. You can find food from around the world in places like Adelaide Central Market and Chinatown.

Estimated budget for the sixth day in South Australia:

Itinerary

Prices

SeaLink, ferry from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island

AU$74

Meal a day

AU$38

Book hotel for a night at Pullman Adelaide

AU$44,73

Total

AU$156,73

Day 7: Return home

On the last day, it's time for you to check out of the hotel and return home. Make sure you return the rental car.

This itinerary allows you to travel comfortably for AU$3,178.31. You can round it off to AU$3,500. Traveling with friends or family might help you save money by splitting the cost of car rental and lodging.

Make Traveloka your travel companion while on a self-drive vacation in South Australia. With Traveloka, you can book car rentals, flight tickets, and hotel rooms with a single app. Download Traveloka right now and start planning your seven-day vacation in South Australia!

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