🎨 Saturday Art Day | Kingscote Silo Art – Kangaroo Island 🦘🐦🌊 Have you seen the breathtaking silos at Kingscote on beautiful Kangaroo Island? This stunning artwork was created following community consultation and features wildlife deeply connected to KI — including the Kangaroo Island kangaroo (a subspecies smaller and darker than mainland kangaroos) and the striking red-tailed glossy black cockatoo, a rare and endangered species whose habitat was significantly impacted d

Excitement is building as LIV Golf Adelaide  returns to South Australia, teeing off 14–16 February 2026 at The Grange Golf Club  — and the city is already in full welcome mode. From banners and displays at Adelaide Railway Station to the buzz in our streets, cafés and laneways, you can really feel that special “big event” energy in the air. We love seeing Adelaide come alive for moments like this and are delighted to welcome guests from near and far who are visiting for the t

We’ve just received some beautiful news from @ booking.com  — Congratulations on winning a Traveller Review Award 2026!  🏆 They shared that our dedication, passion and personal touches are what turn a stay into a true home away from home  experience… and we’re honestly so touched. This award recognises us as one of the highest-rated guest favourites, and it simply wouldn’t be possible without you  — our wonderful guests who take the time to leave reviews and share your exper

History Friday | Clare Valley 🏛️ Step back in time in the heart of #Clare and discover the beautiful Former AMP Building — a striking example of South Australia’s rich architectural and commercial heritage. Originally, this site was used as stables for a coaching company before a grand building was constructed in 1917 for the Australian Mutual Provident Society (AMP). Built at a cost of £5,000, it originally included a five-bedroom residence and later housed the first office

Back in January, we shared a quiet, special moment — a delicate swallowtail butterfly gently laying her eggs on our citrus tree. Fast forward to now… and look what nature has been doing Those tiny eggs are thriving, and we’re delighted to see a healthy little caterpillar making itself at home on the citrus tree. It’s a beautiful reminder of how incredible and resilient nature is when we give it space to flourish. From butterflies and birds to bees and native plants, these sma

🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇻🇳 Planning Australia 2026? 🇦🇺 A quick flick through the Gluttony 2026 program says it all 🎭✨ World-class comedy, theatre, music and late-night shows — right in the heart of Adelaide’s festival season. Add long summer evenings, wine by the beach at sunset 🍷🌅 and a calendar packed with events… and you’ve got a trip worth the flight. Stay with Adelaide Style Accommodation — 4.5-star, award-winning homes, perfectly located to enjoy Gluttony, the city, beaches an

From gentle rides through the Clare Valley (where the kangaroos are happily hiding in the shade with plenty to munch on ) to bike tracks right near the City of Adelaide, South Australia is made for leisurely cycling. A big welcome to everyone here for the Santos Tour Down Under — and for those watching from afar, add this to your travel list Come and explore SA’s beautiful, varied cycling trails at your own pace. Staying with Adelaide Style Accommodation means your bike stays

This delicate dainty swallowtail butterfly chose a citrus tree as the perfect place to lay her eggs — if you watch closely, you’ll spot her carefully laying two tiny eggs. A quiet moment of wildlife, right there in the garden. Make sure to listen to the background sounds of birds. South Australia is rich in nature — from local wildlife and peaceful gardens to stunning beaches and so much more. It’s a place that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect. When yo

The excitement is building in Adelaide as we count down to the return of the Santos Tour Down Under  , riding into South Australia from 16–25 January Across the state—and especially here in Adelaide City—there’s a real buzz in the air. The city is looking incredibly welcoming for visitors and competitors alike, and when you drive down King William Street, you simply can’t miss the fabulous Tour Village signage proudly announcing this world-class event. It’s always a delight t

As promised in our New Year post — here it is. Our 2025 recap, brought together in one VIDEO celebrating a year that was busy, meaningful, humbling and incredibly rewarding. This video showcases just some of the many moments we’ve been involved in throughout the year — across tourism, networking, collaboration, friendships, and community connection. It also reflects the environmental projects we were proud to engage in — from supporting nature, growing and nurturing plants,

While many slow down over Christmas and New Year, behind the scenes we’ve been quietly preparing for the next Trees For Life (SA)  growing season. Over the past few days, we’ve mixed 8 boxes of soil with fertiliser and carefully filled 480 individual soil tubes — ready for the next stage of our journey: sowing each seed and species by hand. Every tube represents a future native tree A small action today, for healthier landscapes, stronger ecosystems and a more sustainable Sou

After the warm days we’ve had recently, our birdbath at Country Style Louisa has been a popular stop This time, a rainbow lorikeet — one of Australia’s most colourful Australian native birds — came in to visit. Earlier there were two enjoying a refreshing bath together, such a joy to watch that we couldn’t help but grab the camera. This little moment was captured afterwards — just one lorikeet on its own, pausing, drinking, and soaking up the calm of the garden. These are the

It’s been a little warm in South Australia this week — and just as the cool change rolled through, we were lucky enough to capture this beautiful moment. A Murray magpie stopped by the birdbath at our Country Style Louisa home in Gawler… food still firmly in its beak (a moth perhaps!) while sipping away, likely on feeding duty for some hungry young ones Not willing to let the meal go — even for a drink! Watch Video HERE These quiet, special moments are what make staying her

Following on from our visit with Mary at the Peterborough Print Shop, today we’re sharing more about the remarkable Intertype machine she spoke to us about. Mary shared the history of this particular machine — including that this one came from England, not America, and how the differences can be identified. It was fascinating to hear how these machines were once central to producing newspapers and printed material for regional communities, playing a vital role in how informat

As the Ashes (cricket) arrives at Adelaide Oval, we extend a warm welcome to international players and visitors from around the world, interstate supporters travelling to cheer on the Aussies, and South Australians who treasure this great summer tradition. There’s something truly special about cricket in Adelaide — the history, the atmosphere and that unmistakable South Australian pride.  Adelaide Oval | South Australia #Ashes   #AdelaideOval #SouthAustralia #WelcomeToSA  ..

Following on from our visit with Mary at the Peterborough Print Shop, today we’re sharing more about the remarkable Intertype machine she spoke to us about. Mary shared the history of this particular machine — including that this one came from England, not America, and how the differences can be identified. It was fascinating to hear how these machines were once central to producing newspapers and printed material for regional communities, playing a vital role in how informat

This week — 11 December 2025 — we begin planting our very first species of Australian natives for this year’s growing season with Trees for Life SA… and we’re starting with a beauty:  Leptospermum lanigerum – the Woolly Tea-Tree Soft, silver-green foliage, delicate white flowers, and a natural love for damp gullies and creek lines — this gorgeous Australian native is a favourite for wildlife. It provides food and shelter for birds, insects and small animals, stabilises soil,

There’s something truly special about spotting emus wandering freely with their adorable chicks trotting closely behind. Watching a devoted father emu guide his little family through native grasses and open South Australian landscapes is one of those unforgettable moments that makes you pause — a reminder of how incredible our wildlife really is. These gentle giants are often seen across regional South Australia, and yes, even within a 50-minute drive of Adelaide if you know

We’ve been spotting the race cars and safety cars cruising around Adelaide and North Adelaide recently — a sure sign that one of the biggest weekends on our city’s calendar is almost here. Our Adelaide Style Accommodation city homes are now full for this incredible event, and we love being part of the action by offering our guests a comfortable, memorable, home-away-from-home stay right in the heart of it all. These are the moments that visitors talk about with family, friend

On the weekend, we collected our 10 boxes of soil, fertiliser, seeds and supplies from Trees For Life SA and have officially begun preparing to grow 600 Australian native trees this season These seedlings will be grown voluntarily for a landholder in Second Valley, south of Adelaide, supporting biodiversity, habitat regeneration and a healthier environment for generations to come. Watch our video We’ll be sharing updates throughout the growing season — including the native