{"id":5620,"date":"2017-12-21T01:48:54","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T13:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transfercar.co.nz\/blog\/?p=5620"},"modified":"2017-12-21T02:00:37","modified_gmt":"2017-12-20T14:00:37","slug":"romantic-summer-getaways-in-south-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/romantic-summer-getaways-in-south-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Romantic Summer Getaways in South Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With summer finally here, couples across Aussie Land are setting the plans for their summer season escapades in motion. And so should you, if you want to rekindle the flame with your significant other and score some much-needed points in the game of long-term love and happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately for you, Australia is second to none when it comes to romantic sightseeing and lodging opportunities, so all it takes is your soul mate and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfercar.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free transfer car<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make your journey a breeze. Let\u2019s dive in!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Wallaroo and the Yorke Peninsula<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just a two-hour drive north from beautiful Adelaide, the small coastal town of Wallaroo and the iconic Yorke Peninsula await your adoration. And rightfully so. The quaint little workers\u2019 town is home to numerous wonderful lodgings, restaurants and cafes, but where this place truly shines is its nearby beaches and two caravan parks with beachside cabins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can stay at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/accommodation\/sa\/yorke-peninsula\/wallaroo\/33409\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beachhouse at Wallaroo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> overlooking the picture perfect view of the Spencer Gulf, from where you can explore the town or spend your days lounging about at the famous North Beach. Be sure to venture deeper into the Yorke Peninsula as well, as there will be numerous unique sightseeing opportunities waiting for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Port Elliot and the Fleurieu<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfercar.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transfercar.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"image2 (1)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-1-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-1-1-768x547.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>This time an hour\u2019s drive south from Adelaide, Port Elliot is one of those small towns that has managed to preserve its historic charm, and is just perfect for romantic getaways. You\u2019ll have everything you need to make your intimate escapade a success: the quaint bookshops and cafes, the roiling waves crashing up against the golden beaches and, of course, the magnificent views.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to walk along the picturesque scenery of Horseshoe Bay, stopping by for a romantic nightcap at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingfishcafe.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flying Fish Restaurant &amp; Caf\u00e9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> overlooking the ocean. While at Port Elliot, don\u2019t forget to take your car to some of the romantic nature getaways across the Fleurieu Peninsula.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Waikerie and the Murray<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfercar.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image3-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transfercar.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image3-2.jpg\" alt=\"image3\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image3-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image3-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image3-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>All right, this location is nowhere near the coast, but that doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s not a wonderful place to spend your summer escapade. In fact, its breathtaking riverside scenery overlooking the Murray River might just be the perfect place for lovers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.waikeriehotel.com\/#accomodation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waikerie Hotel Motel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the place to stay if stellar service and beautiful accommodation is what you\u2019re after. During your stay, you can visit the Hart, Ross, and Maize Island lagoons. Sailing up and down the Murray River is a must, as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Coffin Bay and the Eyre Peninsula<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfercar.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transfercar.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"image4 (1)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>The Eyre Peninsula is home to many natural wonders and of course, Coffin Bay, a small town renowned for its fishing opportunities, but also for its neighbouring <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.environment.sa.gov.au\/parks\/find-a-park\/Browse_by_region\/Eyre_Peninsula\/coffin-bay-national-park\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that awaits your exploration and inevitable adoration. The national park is home to magnificent natural sceneries, entailing surf beaches, soaring cliffs, and coastal bushland. Coffin Bay town is famous for its oysters, so be sure to try out this famous aphrodisiac during your stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Semaphore in Adelaide<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfercar.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image5-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transfercar.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image5 (1)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image5-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image5-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image5-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>Adelaide is a beautiful, thriving city with no shortage of excitement awaiting in the urban jungle. However, there is a place where you can go on a true summer getaway &#8211; the suburb of Semaphore. Located just twenty minutes from the heart of the city, the previously working class suburb has seen quite a few changes in recent years, with the scenery portraying a more cosmopolitan vibe imbued with life and vigour at every corner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of fine dining restaurants around, with beautiful lodgings at the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.semaphoreblue.com.au\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semaphore Blue Apartments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> overlooking St Vincent Gulf. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Robe and the Southeast<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfercar.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transfercar.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image6.jpg\" alt=\"Image6\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>Finally, Robe is a small town located in the Limestone Coast, not a four-hour drive south from Adelaide. Robe has managed to preserve its charm, yet with a sophisticated, upscale twist. This is the place where people go to pamper their loved ones and spend unforgettable moments staring at the sunset from the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robeharbourview.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harbour View Motel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The town itself is jam-packed with activities, from restaurants and cafes, to live shows and movie theatres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, South Australia has a lot to offer during the summer season, especially if you\u2019re looking to find your own peaceful place under the stars. Have you started packing yet? <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Images:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/richo7\/7176310959\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image1<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stebbing\/17007655649\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image2<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jackoscage\/6000625477\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image3<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/116341146@N06\/20106910015\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image4<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/deangawler\/34059972685\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image5<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/riana_dzasta\/2371461554\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image6<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With summer finally here, couples across Aussie Land are setting the plans for their summer season escapades in motion. 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