Vast and varied, South Australia is a spacious open land. Its landscape ranges from huge desert plains dotted with salt lakes to wet lands, from long lines of ancient weathered hills to towering coastal cliffs, from fertile strips of land hugging coast and river to patchy scrub harbouring an extraordinary variety of wildlife.

Often known as the festival state, South Australia is renown for its festivals, fairs and events. Heading the celebrations is the Adelaide Festival, a stunning biennial affair for three weeks in March, every conceivable form of the arts can be found somewhere in the city's theatres, galleries, nightclubs, halls and open spaces. South Australias diverse cultural climate and cosmopolitan nature is also reflected in its restaurants and shops.