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Lonely Planet has tipped South Australia as 1 of 10 hottest regions for 2017

Lonely Planet has awarded South Australia fifth best region on their much-anticipated Best in Travel 2017 lists - the only Australian destination to be included across the top three categories.

Lonely Planet has awarded South Australia fifth best region on their much-anticipated Best in Travel 2017 lists – the only Australian destination to be included across the top three categories.

While Australia was listed at number six on 2016’s top country list and Adelaide (which also has amazing food)  ranked ninth position in 2014’s top city list, it is South Australia’s first time to shine in the prestigious travel accolade.

It comes as no surprise that Lonely Planet has tipped SA as one of ten hottest regions to travel to in 2017.

With crowd-free beaches, up close wildlife encounters, world-class food and drink, an enviable festival and event calendar and natural beauty a-plenty, you get the full Australian experience all in one State when you visit South Australia.

“Its climate may be hot, but South Australia offers the coolest mix of brilliant wine country, abundant produce festivals, stark and stunning tracts of picturesque Aussie outback and crowd-free beaches that could make even the Bahamas jealous,”

Chris Zeiher, Writer, Lonely Planet

 

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At KarryOn we celebrated South Australia’s nomination with a selection of local product from Bickford and Sons, Old Tom Gin and Beerenberg.

In addition, Lonely Planet has teamed up with Snapchat to create an exclusive Best in Travel 2017 live story, where users can submit their snaps from the top five regions.

For the first time, Snapchat users in South Australia can share their experiences of the Best in Travel 2017 winning region with the rest of the globe.

To celebrate the momentous occasion the State Government will be holding a Block Party in Adelaide’s West End on Friday, 28 October from 5-10pm.

The free event will see Peel Street, Gilbert Place and Leigh Street come to life with local entertainment and a showcase of SA’s best food and drink.

Head to southaustralia.com for more information on SA travel and read the top five reasons to visit SA.

Where you surprised by South Australia’s Lonely Planet nomination?